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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
EmPoRIA BOOM RELIC.
Last House Which Stood on Hebbins
Hill Removed.

Emporia, Aug 1.-THE last house
which stood on Hebbins Hill, where
formerly a little village stood, has been
moved. During the boom OF Emporia
real estate a Mr.. Horton, who had
more money than he has now. bought
Hebbins Hill and fifteen large two
story frame houses.
They were sold again to different
parties and for a While the prospect
looked bright for a general building
boom in the north part of town How
ever, times turned and the people who
had purchased the buildings began to
move them to lots nearer town. Out of
the fifteen houses only one has been
standing for the past three months
and it is being moved to North COnsti>
tuition street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11

H H MongOld, who was arrested by
the police on August 1 in North TOpe-
ka on the charge of selling intOxicat-
ing liquors, was re-arrested this morn
ing by PatrOlmen Owen and Pinkstont
and he is held at the city prison await
ing information from Oklahoma Mon
gold had put up 500 in cash as his
security until the trial might be held.
Information was received by Chief
Gardiner that Mongold was wanted in
Oklahoma on the charge of arson. II
is supposed that he set fire to a saloon
in Blaine county,. Ok. near king1Isher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
SENSATIONAL SUIT.
Mrs. Riley of Osborne Charges Her
Husband With Infidelity.

Osborne, Aug. IA suit for aIimony
has been filed in the district court of
Osborne county, by Mrs W. H. c. Ri
ley, against her husband, whom she
charges with infidelity
She has retained ex-Judge Clark and
"A. Smith of Mitchell county. as her at
torneys. They are favorabIv known
people of this city, he being a business
man of Osborne and has several times
been a delegate to Republican county
congressional and state conventions
Unless q compromise is effected be-
fore the suit is tried in the October
term, the case promises to be highly
sensational
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
JUDGE SCOTT RESIGNS.
Member of the Supreme Court of Okla
homa Steps Down.

Kansas City, Aug. IA special to
the Star from Perry, o. T, says Judge
Henry w. Scott of the Third Oklaho-
ma judicial district and member of the
supreme court of the territory has re-
signed the judgeship and formed a law
partnership in New York city. For
over two years a hot fight has been
waged against Judge Scott. It is be-
lieved that ex-Congressman VIM. D.
Bynum of Indiana will be appointed to
the Office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
CENsURED MORRILL,.
Mrs. G. H St John Speaks Harsh
Words of the Governor at Beloit.

Beloit, Aug 11-NIrs. c. H. St. John
of Kansas City, Kan, a noted evange-
list ana member of the Protestant
Episcopal church of that city. is visit
ing friends in BelOit where she resided
for so many years.
She is doing mission work in the w
G. T. U. and churches. On Sunday she
preached from the pulpit of the Meth
odist church, which was crowded.
She took occasion to censure Cover
nor Morrill, for the manner in which he
turned down the metropolitan police
commissioners who were enforcing the
law in that place. and appointing a
new set, since which time the law was
openly violated daily
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
The Bank Clerks Opportunity.

San Francisco. Aug. lit has de-
veloped that Harry K. Brown, ex-
change clerk of the Bullion and Elk
change bank of Carson, New, who left
that city suddenly about two months
ago, is a defaulter to a large amount.
He robbed the institution in which he
was employed of nearly SIS, 900. He is
believed to be in Mexico at present.
He left his wife and child in Carson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
KEEP THE STREETS CLEAR.
Chief Gardiner Makes Arrangements
For the Republican Ratification.

Chief of Police John Gardiner wishes
all citizens to keep their horses and
buggies off Kansas avenue between
First and Tenth streets tomorrow even
ing after half past seven o'clock. He
has ordered the patroImen to keep the
streets clear as serious accidents will
SaS avenue.
mo teams will be allowed on Kansas
avenue during the parade tomorrow
evening said Chief Gardiner There
all horses and buggies are kept off"
off,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
SHOE DEALERS DISAPPEAR.
c. E. Fargo and Edward A Fargo Are
Gone From Chicago.

Chicago, Aug. lie. E. Fargo and
Edward A. Fargo, president and score
tsry respectively of c. H. Fargo
& Co. the big shoe dealers who failed
last week have left the city. Diligent
inquiry has failed to elicit any trace
of the missing shoe dealers. Friday
evening, c. Z. Fargo accepted sum
mons and also a subpoena issued by
master in chancery directing him to ap-
pear the following morning and testf-
fy touching the assets OF the defunct
COMPANY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
ALFALFA FOR HOGS.
Successful Smith County Farmers Use
It-Big Corn Crop.

Gaylord, Aug. 11-Paris & Haskell, of
this place, are interested in over ., 900
acres of corn in Smith county, which is
in a healthy condition.
They estimate that it will yield not
less than 40 bushels an acre. and much
of it will go above that figure This
firm feed from ]. 900 to 1,50O hogs a year
They have some weighing 200 pounds,
which haven't eaten to exceed bush
els of corn, but have lived altogether on
alfalfa. They never market hogs until
they weigh from $50 to 500 pounds The
firm say they can make money in every
season like this by raising and selling
hogs for two cents a pound.
W. H. Haskell, who has lived in Gay
lord and Smith county for over II years
is a large alfalfa raiser, and believes it is
the best feed for hogs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
NationaI Wheelmen.

Louisville, Aug. 11-WheeImen con
tinue to pour into the city from all
sections of the country. Conservative
estimates place the number of strang-
ers here today at 10000 to $4,000 and by
tonight this number will be greatly in
creased; Tonight from s to L o'clock
a smoker" will be held at the head
quarters in the Hampton college build
lng IN Walnut street. It is estimated
Ihat Iully $4,000 Wheelmen will take
part IN the grand parade which occurs
Wednesday afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11

John Shaeffer was stricken with par
aIvsis at his home, 1925 Van Buren,
street North Topeka. last night The
feared that the attack will be per
nanent He has been threatened
with paralysis for the past week, and
it is thought that overwork yesterday
brought on the attack. Shaeffer has
been in the employ of William Green
the grocer, for a number of years, and
is we'll known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS MEET.
Kansas Fraternal Insurance Order
Elects Officers.

Leavenworth, Aug. 1.-THE tenth
annual state meeting of the Catholic
Knights of Kansas closed a two days
session here last evening. The men,
bers say that the order is reported to
be rapidly increasing in this state.
New officers were chosen as follows:
Spiritual director, Father Joseph Pom
penny; president, George E. Christ;
vice president, Michael Burns; treasur-
er. Daniel Ouxkeef; secretary, Stance
Meyers.
Rev. Father J. H. Than of Wichita,
was selected delegate to the supreme
next May.
The society is a fraternaI insurance
organization.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
r00 LATE mo- CLAssIFY.

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IA AN1ID-A girl for general hOusework.t
W go to Chicago. GIL Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
DRUGGED AND ROBBED.
An Emporia Man Touched For $50 in
a Joint.

Emporia, Aug. 11.-An eating house,
run by Ike Wilson and his daughter,
Ida Wilson, bears the reputation of that
of a joint. About II o'clock Sunday
Charles Griffin entered the place for a
quiet rest. He had on his person about
$50. While waiting there he was offer
ed a drink of whisky which he took
with relish It was only a few mo-
ments afterward until he was sleep
ing the sleep of the just He awoke
about 2 o'clock only to find his much
coveted coin had been taken from his
pockets.
Ida Wilson was arrested last night
but none of the money found save a one
dollar bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
Neodesha Ruilds a PolitfcaI Wigwan.

Neodesha, Aug. 1.-THE citizens Of
NeOdesha of all political Affiliations
have contributed to the erection of a
large and substatiaI wigwam to be
used by all parties during this cam
paign. 1t is well built of good lumber.
with plenty of seating capacity, plat
form space, etc, and covers an area of
125X150 feet. 1t is located at the juno
ton of Ninth and Main streets
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
Fred Funk Refuses to Bolt.

received from Hon. Fred J. Funk at
Manitou, Col, who during his absence,
and without his knowledge or concent,
was nominated at the boilers conven-
ton of this county for a position on
their ticket, that he will not accept the
nomination.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
Free Thinkers at Forest Park.

Ottawa, Aug. 1.-THE Kansas Free
thinkers association will hold its sixth
annual convention in Forest park, Au-
gust q to 26, inclusive. During the
convention there will be carried out a
programme of lectures, debates and
literary exercises. Moses Hull and
Prof. Conway will engage in a discus
sion over the question, HAS Man a
Spirit That Survives the Death of the
Body, or Is Everything MateriaI?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
Silver Man Nominated.

Cincinnati, Aug. 11-An Enquirer
special from Madisonville, Ky, says;
The Democrats of the Second district
today nominated Hon. John D.
Claudy for reelection. He is a strong
silver man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
Stand PIE Is De-.
Wellington Practically Without Fire
Protection.

Wellington, Aug. 1.-THE city is at
present in a very precariOus condition
as regards water supply in case of fire
or other emergency.
Yesterday there was scarcely any
pressure on the water mains for a time.
the standpipe is as dry as a snuff box
and the pumps are so crippled that only
from 20 to 80 pounds direct pressure at
the pumps can be given. This is dimin-
ished about one-third by the time it
reaches the hydrants, so that the act
ua1 pressure that could possibly be
furnished at present would be simply
insignificant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
Woman Falls % Feet Headfrst
I'm a Well.
Is Rescued From Her Plight
Practically Uninjured.
1T WAS QUITE A DIVE.
EmpOria Man Robbed of $50 in
Joint.
Wellington WaterWOrks in Avn
full Condition.

Abilene, August 11.-Reports were
brought to town last night of a pecu-
liar accident to Mrs. Frank Huffman
of Banner.
While drawing a bucket of water
from a well she leaned too far over the
curling and fell to the bottom, about
q. feet. There was considerable water
in the well which broke her fall and
help was near so that she was rescued
practically uninjured. A few bruises
are all that tell OF her fearful fall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
CHARGED WITH BIeAMY.
Ed Wright of Baldwin Thought He
Was Divorced.

Lawrence, Aug. 1.-Edward Wright
of Baldwin, commonly known as"BUck''
Wright has been arrested on the
charge of bigamy and will have trial
on said charge Thursday morning at
II o'clock in Justice CharltOn's court
There seems to be some evidence that
Wright is another of the victims of J.
r. Stanley, who mistreated the few
talents that he had in the practice of
law in Lawrence some years ago.
Wright said that he hired Stanley to
get him a divorce and paid him the fee
after which Stanley told him that the
divorce had been secured and that he
was at liberty to marry again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
First Fort Scott Curfew Arrest.

Fort Scott, Aug. 1-Although the
the curfew ordinance has been in effect
for a couple of weeks, the first arrest
under the new law has just been made
in the person of little colored boy who
has a weakness for stealing petty ar
ticles. He spent the night in the Gala
bOose and after being lightly whipped
by Marshal Robertson was allowed to
go.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
FRED HARVEY'S NEPHEW.
ThePopulist Candidate For Lieutenant
Governor.

A. M. Harvey of this city, Populist
candidate for lieutenant governor, is
nephew of Fred Harvey, the famous
came within an ace of defeating him.
Some of the rantankerous anti-railroad
Populists at Abilene sprang a story
that Harvey was bloated corporation
attache, doing the bidding of his eating
house relative, and it became necessary
to deny the kinship in order to prevent
a stampede to DunsmOre.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
KANSAS STATE LEAGUE

Very low rates will be made by the
Missouri Kansas & Texas railway for
excursions of August 4th and 18th.
September 1st, 18th and 18th, to the
south. for homeseekers and harvesters.
For particulars apply to the nearest 10
cal agent, or address:
G. A. MAC MUTT.
1044 Union Ave.
Kansas City, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
KANSAS REPRESENTED.
Gold Democrats Will Send 20 Dele
gates to Indianapolis.

Eugene Hagan, who is looking after
the interests of the gold standard Dem
ence will shortly be called for the pur-
pose of electing 20 delegates and 20 al
ternates to attend the Indianapolis
convention, September 2 It also will
be decided at this conference what ac-
ton the gold standard men will take in
regard in state politics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
CREAMERY FOR PORTS.
Business Men Taking Stock in the
Sum of So, 900.

Ports. Aug. 11.-An agent of a Kan
sas City firm has been here several
days interviewing our merchants and
farmers, and soliciting stock for a So
600 creamery to be built in this, Os-
borne county town.
So far he has met with success, and
the enterprise appears to be a sure
thing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
Drowned While BATHING

WamegO, Aug. .11.-At Wabaunsee
Sunday afternoon, 10 Rodman, a col
ored man about % years old, was
drowned while bathing in the Kansas
river. He was taken with a cramp.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
Battle of Wilson Greek Anniversary.

Atchison, Aug. 1L-At Forest park
yesterday the thirty fifth anniversary
of the battle of Wilson creek was eel
citrate. The survivors at Leavenworth,
St. Joe and other neighboring towns
met with Atchison survivors of the ia
nous battle, to go over its exciting
scenes and incidents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
The Government Gives Up.

San Francisco, Aug. 11-District At
tOrney FOOte has received instructions
from Attorney General Harmon to dis
miss the eight suits brought by the
government several months ago to re
cover SO, 900 acres of agricultural and
timber land in California, Oregon and
Arizona. The land is valued at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
DEMOCRATIC DRUMMERS.
Club of $50 in Chicago to Work For
NICK nley.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-THE Commercial
Mems Democratic Mckinley club has
been organized. 1t starts out with
membership of $50 and expects to do
great work looking toward McKinley's
election.
The club is composed of the travelling
men of Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11

Don't trif1e away time when you
have cholera morbus or diarrhoea.
Fight them in the beginning with De
Wits Collie & Cholera Cure. You don't
have to wait for results, they are in
Simultaneous, and it leaves the bowels
in healthy condition. G. W. Stansheld.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
a TEN INNTNG GAME.
Minneapolis Defeats Junction City by
a Score of 8 to 5.

Junction City, Aug. 11-Junctfon Cfty
enthusiasts never witnessed a better
game than that at Athletic park It
lasted for ten innings and was won by
Minneapolis by the score of 6 to 5.
The Imperials tried some new PLAYERS.
Callahan, late of the Texas league,
pitched and Dushane of CoffeyvilIe
played left. Dutch" Reister and Bob
True have been released. Wingert has
signed with Minneapolis. Callahan and
Wilson were the pitchers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11

Milwaukee, Aug. 11.-score:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
OREGON colo Democrats.

Portland, Ore, Aug. 1.-THE gold
standard Democrats have issued a call
for convention to be held in this city
August p, for the purpose of electing
eight delegates to the national conYen-
ton to be held in IndiananOIis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11

Many a days work is lost by sick
headache, caused by indigestion and
stomach troubles. De Wits Little Ear
ly Risers are the most effectual pill for
overcoming such difficulties. G. W.
StanSfield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
BALTIMORE Il; WASHINGTON 4.


Brooklyn, Aug. 1.-THE New Yorks
had no trouble in defeating the Brook
lyns at Eastern park. Score:
R. H E.
New York ...O1OO 21o- IA 2
Brooklyn .....1 0 0 0 o. 8
Batteries-New York: Sullivan and
Wilson. Brooklyn: Daub and Grim.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11

Kansas City, Aug. 11-Score:
Kansas City, 0 1 0 0 ID 9
Minneapolis A 2 0 0 *-24 "a 5
Batteries-Barnett, Menefee and
Blandford; Hutchinson and Schriver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
Chicaoo Bank rails.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-THE private banE
of l. D. Taylor & Co, successors &c
North & Taylor, $50 West Madison
street. was closed today. By order Of
the court the Equitable Trust company
was made receiver. The assets arf
$50 900; liabilities, about $1,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
salina Residence Destroyed by Fire.

Salina, Aug. 1.-THE residence of
John Lamar was burned at an early
hour yesterday morning during the alb
sence of the family in the country.
Loss $4,000; insurance, 81, 500. The
cause Of the fire is unknown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
PITTsBURG 1O: CLEVELAND 6.

Cleveland, Aug. 11.-CIeveland and
Pittsburg attempted to play 2 games, but
the second was called at the beginning
of the fourth inning on account of rain,
with the score to 3. Score:
r. H e
Cleveland 10000 2O2OA6 8 s
Pittsburg 30 3 0 10 10
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11

Whiskers that are permanently gray
or faded should be cOlored to prevent
the look of age, and Buckingham Dye
excels all others in coloring brown OF
black.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11

Ayers Ague Cure never fails ia
cure fever and ague and malariaI dis
orders. Warranted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
NATIONAL LEAGUE
BOSTON 10: PHILADELPHIA 8.

BOSTON 10; PHILADELPHIA 8.
Philadelphia, Aug. 11-B6ston turned
the tables on the Phillies defeating
them in a game which the visitors
spirited fielding cOntrasted with the To-
Gals poor work. Attendance, 5000
R H. E.
Philadelphia o 5000 O21O-S 10 s
Boston .....-.O 0 0 0 3 1 80 IA 1
BALTIMORE II; WASHINGTON 4.
Baltimore, Aug. 1.-THE Senators
We're easily defeated by the Champions
in an uninteresting game. Attendance,
1924. Score:
r. H E.
Baltimore ...O11838 81 10 /
Washington 0 0 IA 9 4
Observation-Disclosures: Pond and Clark.
Washington: McJames, Norton and
Mcclure
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COMING TO TOPEKA.
Fire Companies, Bands and Veterans
From Mitchell COUNTY.

Beloit, Aug III. P. gladden.. presi-
dent Of the state firemens' association
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Milwaukee O1OOO28 10 p 8
St. Paul 80 0 1 0 0 O-S II 8
Batteries Jones, Rettger and Spear;
PhyIe and Spies.
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Fruit cans, 3 doz. for 81 Tayman,
Oberley Hdw'e Co., 7O2 Kansas ave.
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Mineral Water.

The finest in the west. Come and try it
J. W. PHILLIPS. SIP W. Eighth Ave
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WESTERN LEAGUE

r. H E.
Columbus 30 212O1O is 10 1
Grand RapidsO 0 0 %
Batteries-Bosweu and Wilson; Luz
Their and Hodge.
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TOPEKA TAXES ONE.
Wins the First Game of the Emporia
Series.

Series.
Emporia, Aug. 11.-Ingram knocked a
ball over the left field fence for a home
run while Roy Evans made several
costly errors, both features adding ma
terially to the success of the Blues
The score:
r. H. E.
Topeka ......2 0 0 O41 10 5
EmpOria % 0 90 2 O-5 II
Batteries-Emporia: Jamison and
Patterson. Topeka; Nichols and Hall.
Struck Out-By Jamison. A; by Mich
OILS, 6.
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We do mending ana sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry
The Somerset reporter., 1896-10-15
Carratunk.

Mr.. Albert Murray of Bingham, was
in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hathorn of K ich
mond, have been visiting their relatives
in town, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Berry.
Miss Ida Williams and Mrs. Harris of
Jackman made flying trip to Carratunk
Sunday.
Sheriff Ham and Miss Amy Bates of
Bingham, passed through town Sunday.
g. c. Jones, the famous hunter and
guide, captured a foe deer last week
which he sold to party of sporters for
a good round sum.
w. II. Clark has gone in with a crew
Of men to take the logs out of Baker
stream that were left last spring.
Henry Washburn and Herbert Hilton
of Bingham were in town Monday on
business.
Mrs. f. B. Butler went to Skowhegan
last week.
Mr.. Milton Boynton of Scion passed
through town Saturday.
Edward Morton went TO Athens on
business last week
Mr.. f. l.. Webster is in poor health.
Mrs Henry Fitzsimmons of Bingham
was in town last Friday. W.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-10-15
Canaan.

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Emerson of
Lewiston, arrived in town, Friday night,
for brief visit to Mrs. Emerson's sister,
Mrs. Geo. Smith. They returned to
Lewiston, Tuesday.
Mr.. Fred Hubbard was in town over
Sunday.
Mr.. Fletcher of Cape Neddick. preach
ed for US last Sunday; both the morning
and evening services were highly APP
preciated and we wish Mr.. Fletcher
might speak to us again.
Miss Bertha Williams who has been
quite sick is much better.
Mrs. Asa Pratt and daughters, Mae
and Blanche visited friends in town, last
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Amos Stevens has returned from
No. Hartland.
Dr. Ivory Lowe and Mrs. Lowe visited
in Mercer, recently.
Silas Sanborn who is boarding at the
hotel has suffered from fainting of late.
He fell when in the stable one day last
week and hurt his head badly.
There will be public installation of
officers at the Masonic hall, in this place,
Tuesday evening, Oct. Goth. The ladies
will furnish baked bean supper for the
occasion, the proceeds to be added to the
organ fund. All are invited.
Foreman Sanderson who has bought
Frank 'ruttle's house near the church,
moved his family in last week.
Mrs. Emily Stevens and children of
Madison, are visiting her parents Mr..
and Mrs. Warren Gerald.