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The herald., 1896-11-08
SLASHED OPEN HIS THROAT
J. R. Dunn Makes a desperate Attempt
at Suicide sta
In the Rear of His Little Grocery
Store He Cuts His Throat
From Ear to Ear

In the little bedroom back of small
grocery, fruit and candy store at No
61S College street, j. r. Dunn, the pro-
prietor of the place, was found yester-
day afternoon about 5 o'clock with a
gaping wound in his neck, having tried
to end his life by slashing his throat
with a razor.
The horrifying discovery was made
by neighbors who thought it strange
that Dunn did not OPEN his little store
as usual yesterday morning and who
hearing peculiar noises in the back bed
room, opened the door and found Dunn
helpless and speeches. on the floor, his
throat cut clear across. Ffe patrol
wagon was at once called and the suf-
ferer removed to the receiving hospital,
where Drs. Bryant and Huning were in
attendance.
An examination of the wound dis
closed the fact that it had been inflicted
by one slash of a razor, and that Dunn
I had narrowly escaped making a sure
job of it, Thethorax was completely
severed sud when the victims head was
laid back on q pillow on the operating
table the wound gaped open exposing
the pulsing arteries, which had just
iiiiSScu pClAt SuvCiCu Wy LIE hcCL pihuC.
Seven stitches were required to join the
ends of the windpipe, and fifteen more
to close the cash in the throat. Then
the patient, securely bandaged, was put
to bed.
He was able. to talk a little and gave
an account Of how and why he had
committed the terrible deed. { He is
single man. 40 year of age, and has re-
sided in California twenty years, a large
part of the time in Los Angeles. He has
been running the little candy store and
grocery, and has struggled along try
ing to keep clear of debt. Though often
discouraged. he had never thought of
suicide, and did not really know why he
had cut himself. Between and $3.50 in
the morning he got up, dressed himself
and took out his razor to shave.
After that he remembers no more, but
thinks he must have slashed his throat
at that time on an insane impulse. He
lay down on the bed. and did not realize
how seriously he was hurt until his
wound began to pain him. He tried to
so to the door, but was too weak from
excessive loss of blood and fell to the
floor, where he laid, unable to call for
help until 5 o'clock when he was found.
He thought that it was the act of
coward and a fool to suicide, and could
not account for his act, as he remem-
bered nothing from the time he took up
the razor.
At late hour last night he was rest
ing easily, and his chances for recov-
cry are considered as good by the ply
scians, although this will all depend
upon whether or not complications
set in.
The herald., 1896-11-08
A PLEASANT EVENING.

Cramer's hall, West Fifth street, was
the scene of great merriment and frivolity
on Friday evening, when the members
of the South Figueroa club gave thei.
regular dance. The hall was decora ted
here and there with smilaX and ever
greens, while the large yellow chrysan-
themum was quite visible on the lapes
of the guests coats.
The music was furnished by four
pieces of the Schoneman & Blanchard
orchestra, and the floor was in excellent
condition. Punch and light refreshments
were served during the evening. Those
present We're: Misses c. Mullins, X
Landt, d. Croft, G.. Smith, F. Daniels, L.
Higgins, B. Chandler. b. Bonsall, An
derson, j. Winston, M. Winston, f. No
Clellan, B. Carhart, b. Bryan, j.
Rhoades, G. McCrea, M. McCrea. NJ
Gordan, Strong; Messrs. Innis, Gray, c.
Lewis, r. Saylor Allen, Hancock, Will
liams, Heron, Anderson, T. Carhart
Brazleton, Klokke, Flint, Ingals, j. Me-
Crea, Hutchinson, Butler. e. Lewis
Bush, Spence. Fields. The party was
chaperoned by Mrs. Mcclellan,
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Byerly Brothers 400 liberated Dust
Down floor dressipG II givesyour store
a cool, pleasant Appearance andaabso-
lutely lays the dust when sweeping,
without the use of water or other pre-
ventive. We would be pleased to give
you estimate for bleaching your floors
and applying our Dust Down" Clarke
& MacCarty, local agents, Jos s. Broad
way. l.. B. De Camp, general agent.
Ladies We desire to warn You against
parties New Heaas, Do
nestle and Wheeler& Wilson sewing
machines. They haven't the gSSls they
names Of these reliable maehinss3o at
tract attention; theasoffes Pheap goods
as substitute. CTR only authorized
a atree Lo srs e and az NO. s.
orado street, Pasadena. MoorehAad &
Barre. managers We can sell NOil un>
known makes such as the Eidridge. b.
Kenwood and Seamstress, FROM, 40 ~
$22. ate,ss ..'s ,,'o os IL: 3 4. 3
.Aasi ~ol
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-fTVI" W NN1NF0 7"77
M in the words often quoted. the Cali
fornia Limited embraces all the conf
forts of a home. ~" .tt
Reports at the different railroad Of
fees are to the effect that quite an in
crease is noticeable in both passenger
and freight traffic since the election
large force of men hasnbeen put to
work on the Southern Pacific laying
heavy rails between 1ndio and Yuma.
The distance between the two points is
119 miles ioH4 BArNNg 3f7rT
G. Ell. Gates, who has been employed
in the freight office here, has been trans
ferred to Banning on account of failing
health.
A. G. Harlin has been transferred
to Beaumont, and o. A. Mannon of that
place will work in the freight office here.
The herald., 1896-11-08
SIGNAL CORPS BALL.

The signal corps, First brigade, N. G.
c., gave ball at the armory on Friday
evening. The hall was profusely deco
rated with palms and ivy, and gracefully
draped flags were punched upon the
walls. In the adjoining parlors cards
were provided for those who did not
care to dance. At midnight delicious
refreshments We're served. All voted the
affair great success. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Cheever, Mr..
and Mrs. Corder, Mr.. and Mrs. Torrey,
Mr. and Mrs. r. A. Perry, Oakland; j.
Torrey Conner, Swisher, Buttner,
Brown, Alter, Misses Connell Sabine,
Prior, Wood McElroy, Winter, Wash
burn, Charter, DAVIDSON, Costersan, An
gel, Lyon, Woodwork, McNearny, Con-
ner, Messrs. Casey, Bradbury. Wankow-
ski, Quinn, Pease, Lieut.. Lawrence, AL
ter Sabine, Private Miles, Connor, Ran
dali, Winter, Hanson, Hupp, f. Beech
er, G. Beecher, Heller, Swisher, Sergeant
kremer
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SOCIAL OF RAILROAD MEN.

The Railroad NJ. e. society held it's So
cial on Friday evening at 141S San Fer
nando street. A large crowd was In at
tendance, and the following program
was given, after which refreshments
were served:
Chorus, by the choir; duet, by Minnie
and Eddie Houston; reading, by Miss
Coultas; duet, by Myrtle Brundage and
Arthur Clifford; recitation, by Nellie Dill
bingham; solo, by Miss de Bert; recta-
ton, by Master Shoberg: recitation, by
Marguerite Leiss; recitation, by Blanche
Deibert; reading, by Mr. Russ: solo, by
Myrtle Brundage. Tableaux from the
story of Esther (explanation preceding
each scene): Vashtfs Refusal; Esth Ar
Presented to the King; Death Warrant
of the Jews; Esther's Unexpected APP
pearance Before the King; II Am a
Jewess"; Signing the New Decree; Ha-
mans Death Sentence
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drawing-room with roses, and the din
ing-room, where refreshments were
served, was decorated with pink roses.
The features Of the evening were the
solos given by Miss Beresford JOY, ac-
companied on the piano by Miss O'Don-
oughue. Those present were Mines. IL.
r. Lee w. M. Van Dyke, G. Il. Gay q.
b. Bishop, George Caswell, S. p. Hunt,
C. D. Willard, F. a. Gibson, S. c. Hub
bell, r. II. Heron. Babcock, McGraham,
II. S. Wadsworth; Misses Wills, Collier,
Scott, Brotherton, JOY, NJ. l.. O'Don-
oughue, Macdonald: Messrs. II. r. Lee,
G. II. Gay, s. r. Hunt, c. d. Willard, +,
W. King, F. A. Gibson, s. c. Hubbe!l,
DR.. M. l.. Wills, Bishop. Scott, Heron,
Rudebough, II. b. Hendrick, r. S. Wads-
worth, c. C. Davis, Won Neumeyer, NJ
L. Graft, H. p. Earle, Judge knight,
Ia hcOck.
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Pierce; vice president, Miss Shields; sec
rotary and treasurer G. Il. Durham.
Miss Mamie Loomis was rendered a
complete surprise party at her home on
East Washington street by the invasion
of number of her friends on Monday
evening, the occasion being her four
teenth birthday. Music, dancing and
games passed the evening merrily and
delightfully."- Refreshments We're served
In the spacious dining room at 10 o'clock.
Miss Nellie Sessler played a march as
the young people filed in to supper.
They were all sorry to say farewell to the
charming hostess when the clock struck
II. Miss Mamie received many beauti-
full presents. Among those present We're:
Mines. Chenoworth, Calhoun, Loomis,
Misses Stella Stewart. Estira Calhoun,
Alma Hicks, Nellie Granny. Nellie Sess-
Ter, Martha Fisher, May Calhoun, Hat
tie Tucker, Olive Bennett, Mable Ben
nett Maggie Liddell. Rubie Allen, Mabel
Allen, Nellie LOOMS, Mamie LOOMS,
Rosie Spangler, Messrs. Walter Willitts,
Charlie Willitts, Howard Proffitt Ed
ward Quincy, Harry Ellis, George Lid
deli. John Hass, Masters Rastress
Cooper and George Loomis.
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RECEPTION AND MUSICAL.

DR.. G. H. Kreichbaum and C. s. de
Lano, assisted by Mr.. de Lano's Guitar,
Banjo and Mandolin club, give on next
Tuesday evening, from to 10, the first
of series of receptions and musicals at
their new rooms at 1856 South Broadway.
Invitations are now out and the recep-
ton will prove successful both socially
and in a musical sense. The club will
give one of their choice musicals during
the evening and will be assisted by Miss
Gerta Hatch, soprano. who will give as
one selection, Thine Eyes Will Tell, by
Rees. c. s. de Lano will give as a man.
dolin solo the Fifth Air Varir, by Danela,
and Mr.. Paul Brown will give as vio-
lin solo La Conquantaine, by Marie. DR..
Kreichbaum will present each lady with
an accountable souvenir.
The herald., 1896-11-08
THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE TIE TALE.

The police are very much inclined to
cast doubt upon the story told by
George r. Smith. recently from Spring
field, Mo, who onlThuraday II evening
came into police HEADQUARTERS and re-
ported that he had been held up and
robbed of $50 out in a ravine back Of the
oil field. An Investigation has been
made by the detectives, end "a report
made to the chief. who characterizes the
story as a fake pure and simple, cooked
up by Smith to explain the loss of his
money which he got rid Of in some other
manner
The herald., 1896-11-08

HISTORICAL sUCIETY

The Historical society. of Southern Call
ifornia will hold IL ilree ting at the par
ochial residence of Rev. J. Adams 11S
East Second street, on Monday, Novem-
Der 9th at 1870 p. m. Tive interesting and
valuable historical papers will be pre-
sented at the meeting. The first, enti-
tied Governor Gaspar de Poftoia. or the
story of the first settlement of California,
written by Mr.. III. d. Barrowe,fand the
second. A Defense of the Mission Sys-
tenn, by the Rev. J. Adams. XII meet
ings of the society are open to Visitors.
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N. S. G. w. ANNIVERSARY.

The members, of Los Angeles parlor
No. 45, n. Sc. W., are making elaborate
preparations TO celebrate their twelfth
anniversary by giving d grand ball at
Illinois hall or Thursday evening, No
vember 18th. Gorgeous decorations are
on the way from san Francisco which
are characteristic of the orderu Among
the novelties there will be calcium lights
and a flowing cologne fountain.
Grand Orator Mattison is, here from
Oakland to attend, also Grand Trustee
Sabichi Invitations can be had of mcm-
berS rr. pii ffc-If
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freshments were served. The feature
of the evening was vocal solo given by
Mr.. Courtney.
The center of attraction was beauti-
full cake surrounded by thirty-siX light
ed candles. Mr.. Courtney was the recip-
lent of many elegant presents. Those
present were Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Proctor,
Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Mcconnell, Mr.. and
Mrs. e. Goodrich. Mr.. and Mrs. Howard,
Mr. and Mrs. +. Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
w. Courtney, Miss Sadie Swan, l.. A.
Swan, Mr.. Willis, Mrs. G. Grunstone.
The herald., 1896-11-08
ORPHANS FAIR.
Statement Of the Receipts and Dis
bursements Of the Entertainment.

Following is a statement of the re-
ceipts and disbursements of the Or
phans fair, recently held at Turnverein
hall:
Orphans Appeal and Gypsy
Tent, in charge of Mesdames.
Ida Hancock, L. C. Black, V.
Ponet, j. p. Erie, ]. C. Mossin,
j. J. Schallert; Misses M. Mad
igan, N. Desmond. M. and E.
Workman. Flood McCabe and
s Maxwell :. =. =. -. 100000
Lunch Room, presided over by
Mines. j. c. Hayes, j. w. Wolf
skill, assisted by Mines. j. lie
Sage, Bannister, Trepagnier,
w. e. Rankin, G. Beisner, M.
A. Jersey. Redman. and the
Misses Condor. Madden, ]. and
T. Wolfskill, Lyons, Banning,
Roth, Breen, Bernard, Rear
don, Mrs. Lehuhousen and
Misses Rul :. :. :. ......... 972O0
INSTRUMENTATION Booth, in
charge of Mrs. S. M. Bradbury
and daughters, the Misses Win
ston :. :. :. :. :. :. ........ 1872 65
st. Josephs Booth, in charge of
Mrs l.. M. Schallert, Miss
Hartman. assisted by Mrs
knell, Misses Pfeffere, Her.
so @atftF Booth in charge Of 2'0'S'
Banning, Bean, L. Larrien and
Misses Marsh, Alexander and
Patterson ;. :. =. :. :. :. :. 25e.72
Lady of Angels Booth, in charge
of Mines. Forester and j. j.
Rodriguez assisted by Misses
McQuillans, CAVITY, Brymer
Guercio -. -. -. ...... PAID
st. Vincent's Booth. in charge of
Mines. Henry Van der Leck,
Burke, f. H. Schafer, Drake,
Miner, Percy Griffith and Miss
wright go. ....... $4,000
Monte San Carlo, in charge of
Mrs. j. Forster, Mrs. UrquiZa,
Miss de Cells and the Misses
Del Vale .... :. :. :. . - 235.OO
Cathedral Booth, presided over
by Mines. w. F. Nordholt, Me-
Caffrey, Mrs. De Ledoux, Miss
Prize Wheel. Mrs. s. Grant and -'''''
>. daughters 49,. :. :. =. :. -. 1905
Scales. Mrs. ]. Keneally and
daughter .......... 1856
Fish Pond. Mrs. Bell and daugh-
Hat stand presided over by
Mrs. Gelcich, Misses Gelcich,
Dawson, G. Rhodes, L. Reed 1915
Soda Fountain in charge of
Misses *. and Z. Neimyer. Dali
galarondo and X. Connell -. 1880
Candy Stand in charge of Mines.
j. Ii. Grlfnth, IL. L1chtenber-
ger. T.. Mclaughlin Misses
Spillman, Denker and Berg. 6035
The Poster Mrs. ]. b. Reeve :. 41.OO
Razzle Dazzle. Mrs. T. Casey
and daughters :. :. :. :. .. 29.O5
Door receipts :. $50. 1855
Donations in cash :. ...... 1900
Total go. :. :. :. =. 49,. .$4SOS. Sc
Expenses :. ........ 10000
Net proceeds :. =. :. ..... .$450S &C
In making the above statement the
sisters wish to express their most
grateful appreciation and sincere
thanks to the ladies in charge of or con-
nected with the different booths, to the
gentlemen of the several committees
who by timely arrangements and kind
influence greatly promoted the success
of the fair. The sisters feel especially
indebted to the generous business firms
of the city who have so literally patron
lied the "Orphan's Appeal by adver-
tisements; to the "press" for favorable
and very appropriate notices, and to all
the kind friends of the orphans in the
city and county who have contributed
by donations in money, fancy articles
and refreshments to aid the good
work.
The herald., 1896-11-08
STAR AND CRESCENT

The Star and Crescent club of the high
school had quite an'elaborate program
arranged for Friday afternoon.
The meeting was called to order by
the president, p. c. Brown, after which
the minutes were read by Secretary
Jesse Hall, followed by the critics re-
port by Miss Helen Stafford. The pro-
gram was as follows:
Waltz, Crushed Violets, High School
orchestra; cornet solo, Addie Meek;
plantation sketch, Chas. Leifner; piano
solo, Susie Cromwell; recitation, Seeing
Things at Night Helen North; tableaux,
Football Scenes-D The Start; (2) First
Rush; (3) First Touchdown; az Goal
The herald., 1896-11-08
A CHILD RUN oNk RI

The little son of J. BAGist, of No. 1911
Buena Vista street,wasyesterday MORN
ing knocked down apdS run over on Blu
ena Vista street by =ar 1 fs driven by Sam
uel Gamble; The dr y. z : EGssted by
as eye witnesses asseia 60 Chat the child
was at fault he was,rel ess ts&f IIfe boys
injuries were notIshdhs. lsepSHss
The herald., 1896-11-08

The Saturday afternoon whist club
was delightfully."- entertained by Mrs
Richard a. Perez, at the residence OF her
mother, Mrs NJ T. De Dorticos, on West
Washington street, yesterday afternoon.
The house was eXquisitely decorated
in roses. carnation, lilies and smilax
and maiden hair fern. Roman punch
was served throughout the afternoon
and quite an elaborate menu was in
dulged in after the prizes had been
awarded.
The first prize, cut glass water de-
canter, was awarded to Mrs. Frances
Shoemaker. The second prize beauti
full Delft tray, was given to Miss f.
lockhart.
Those present were Mrs. Butler, Mrs.
X. A. Kelly, Mrs. w. Jenkins, Mrs. H.
M. Stoll, Mrs. Wincup, Mrs. Ira o. Smith,
Mrs. r. Shoemaker, Mrs. +. *. Rule,
Mrs. G. A. Montgomery, Mrs. Hook, Mrs.
III. ]. Hunsaker, Mrs. Stoner, Mrs. w.
Lacey, Mrs. Griffith, and Mrs. Posey.
Mrs. Perez was assisted in receiving
by Mrs. VIM. Lacey
The herald., 1896-11-08
A RECEPTION.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Poindexter, as
sisted by Miss Wade of Montecito, enter
tained delightfully."- with a reception at
their residence on West Adams street
on Thursday. evening. The house was
deliberately decorated. The library was
decked with large chrysanthemums, the
The herald., 1896-11-08
A SERENADE,

The guests of the Hotel Clarendon
were honorcd by serenade from the
McVea Guitar and Mandolin club on
Wednesday evening. The serenade was
rendered from the hotel offices and the
sweet strains of the music were heard
between the hours of 10 and II.
The herald., 1896-11-08
NELSON-COOPER.

Samuel Nelson and Miss Nora Cooper
were married at the East Los Angeles
church last Wednesday night at $3.50
o'clock. The wedding was a quiet af-
fair, only intimate friends being pres
emit The groom is a prominent COM
mercial traveller and the bride a popu-
lar young lady, formally from Santa
Ana. Rev. Geo. e. Dye performed the
ceremony. They will be at home after
the 18th at sol West Seventh street
The herald., 1896-11-08
A LUNCHEON.

Mrs. Charles Smith gave a charming
luncheon Friday at her cosy home on
South Grand avenue. The table was
prettily decorated with carnations and
smilaX. Those present were Mrs. j. c.
Garnett Mrs c. ID. Howry. Mrs. J. f..
Murray, Mrs. S. j. Linn, Miss Emma
Ballard
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SURPRISE PARTY.

The friends of J. H. Courtney gave him
very agreeable surprise on Thursday
evening in honor of his birthday. The
house was decorated with roses and ev-
ergreens. The order of the evening was
games, music, solos and recitations. Re
The herald., 1896-11-08
RECEPTION TO THE PASTOR.

RECEPTION TO THE PASTOR.
On last Thursday afternoon and even
Ing the women of Ascension Episcopal
church on Boyle Heights rendered their
rector, the Rev d. f. Mackenzie. M A.,
on his return from three months vaca-
ton in Canada reception at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward North on
Michigan avenue, who kindly loaned
their lovely home for the occasion. The
hall room, double pariorS and dining
room were very tastefully decorated
with a profusion of pink and white roses,
the chandeliers and archways being
festooned with smlaX The refresh
ment tables were decorated in the same
way, making very pretty effect. In.
the entrance hall below the stairway
was placed the piano which with Sta
mers' orchestra was in constant use all
the evening, discoursing sweet music,
the house being packed with visitors all
the evening, besides Rev Duncan Mac
kenzie the guest of honor, Mrs North,
the hostess had to assist her in receiv
ing Mrs Hector Mackenzie, his sister-in-
law, and Mrs. Perkins, president of the
guild. A number of young ladies', under
the supervision of Mrs. Lafayette Fish
er, assisted in the services. The refresh
ments, consisting of ice cream, cakes,
tea, coffee and lemonade.
Amongst the many invited guests were
the following: Rt. Rev. j. Fl. Johnson,
bishop of Los Angeles; Rev. DR.. Trew,
Rev. Messrs. Gray, Clark, Taylor, Judd,
Ratcliff, Robinson, Dyer, Osborn, Wey-
mouth, johnson of the Episcopal church;
Rev. w. S. Young, Presbyterian church,
Boyle Heights; Mines. Bugbee, Haskins,
Eley, Borden, Sam Ellis, Burnett, Ryan,
Cough, Ramsdell, Morgan, Eisen, Bead
on, Westmoreland Judd, Robinson,
johnson, Dorsen. Grebe, Mertz, Adams,
Steele. Webb, Whitaker, Powers, Bull
lock, Theale, Brown, Marx, Moore, Miss
es Derby, Coady, Guard, Leroth, North,
Grebe, Byam, Legrand, Hamfeldt Nor
gan, Ryan, Workman, King, Motthaus,
Messrs. Fuller Marx. Scott, Swinnock,
Rydall, Mackenzie, Owsley, Legrand,
Same, Shaw, Beadon, JONES' Evans,
Morgan, Reader Fenwick, Preston,
Westmoreland, Cough and many others.
The herald., 1896-11-08

A charming card party was given at
the residence of Mrs. Wilbur E. Barnes,
2S25 South Hope street, on Friday even
ing
The house was prettily decorated
as follows: The parlors were in pink
carnations, roses, chrysanthemums and
smilax; hall in red carnations roses,
smilax and papyrus; dining room in yell
low chrysanthemums. The prizes were
First club prize, hand-painted bonbon
dish; cesond club prize Satsuma
vase; ladies' guest prize, dolly, the gen.
tlemen's prize being a water color paint
ing.
Lunch was served in the parlors while
Mrs. Woodward presided over the coffee
urn.
Those present We're Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Jevne, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Braley, Mr..
and Mrs. d. Burks, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
West. Mr.. and Mrs. r. Horton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Barnes, Mr.. and Mrs. Easton, Mr.
and Mrs. w. H. Valentine, Mr.. and Mrs.
Boyle Workman, Mr.and Mrs. lie Grande
Belts, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Blinn, Mr.. and
Mrs r.. Hamilton, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Croutcher, Mr.. and Mrs. Goodhue, Mr..
and Mrs. Pendleton, Mr.. and Mrs. Pike,
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodman, Mr.. and Mrs
Bumller, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Morlan,
Mrs. Woodward, Misses Page, Howes,
Lawson, Hagen, Messrs. Barraclough.
George and Frank Currier, Webster, H.
5. Williams, Rorabach, Leithead.
Mrs. Barnes was assisted in receiving
by the Misses Grace and Ella Barnes.
The herald., 1896-11-08
AN EVENING DOWN SOUTH.

The entertainment for the benefit of
the Free kindergarten association is to
be vertically what they have named it,
An Evening Down South. The opening
scene will represent a cotton gin, with
the darkies taking their monday rest
and entertaing one another with jokes
(not chestnuts). songs, jigs, banjo play
ing, rafting of bones, etc. Then will
come especial features, such as aero
batic and club swinging feats by L.
Nordlinger and members of the Ath-
letic club: banjo trio by Messrs Alex
Keye, Claud Turner and Fred Turner.
Marine quartet and comedy four, Messrs.
G. Overholtzer, Bernie LETTER, H. Hol-
gate, G. Ragland: fancy and clog dane
The herald., 1896-11-08

Forty thousand Irish families still live on
half rations and in mud huts. yet suicide
is less prevalent there than in any other
civilized country in the world.
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j. O. c.

The ]. o. c. entertained a number of
the young people of the diocese of the
First M. Il. church Friday evening at
the residence of the pastor, Rev. Wilson.
Miss Cora G. Day, who is at the head
of the j. o. c., had everything in charge.
The following was the program of the
evening: Piano solo. Miss Davenport;
reading, Miss Ruth Smith; piano duet,
Opal and Georgia Smith; vocal solo,
Mrs Moffat; reading, Lillian Brock;
piano solo, Lydia Browning; debate,
affirmative, C.. Belgold, Fred Brown;
negative. Ellis Long, Martha Teale; solo,
Lillian Byler; violin solo, Mrs. Hebner;
reading, Miss Whitman; solo, Prof.
Hebne, reading, Fannie Darling; solo,
Mr. Johnston.
The menu was naturalized gas, group
of islands, thoroughbred, fireworks,
food of hades, hidden sneers, china cor
dial, bachelors comfort, food from the
north pole, first love, heavenly history.
The house was draped with smilax
and ivy with carnations and roses in
great abundance. During the evening
various surprises were INDUCED in. The
merriment reigned until a late hour.