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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
BROOKLINB.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. b. Harris are visiting
Mr.. Harris's sister in Montague, Mass.
G. f. Ware and family visited in Keene
last week. Miss Lena Ware, who has
been in Keene for some time, is now in
Amherst, n. II.
Clarence Bush met with an accident
last Thursday, he saving the thumb and
forefnger on his left hand on the waste
saw at Dea Pierce's mill.
School in No. closed on Tuesday, for
the benefit of the older boys who wish for
a longer winter term, as they have not
been able to attend this fall
A few days ago hunters set fire in the
woods on the hill west of Frank Potwin's.
1t destroyed % rods of fence for j. b.
Stebbins and burned over many acres of
woodland.
The United Workers will give chicken
pie supper, and also have a sale of fancy
and useful articles at the Methodist church
Tuesday evening, Nov. Q, All are cor
daily invited.
G. p. Stickney came near having Sc
rious fire in his house Wednesday morn
ing. His boy Carroll coming in from out
of doors smelled something burning and
upon investigation it was found that a
stove pipe had apparently set the clothing
in a closet on fire. A few pals of water
extinguished the flames.
The ladies' circle of the Baptist church
will meet next Wednesday, and in con
nection with their work they invite the
gentlemen to assist in some outdoor work
around the church. They suggest that the
men come at o'clock sharp and bring
their rakes, shovels, hoes, axes and saws
The women will furnish dinner.
Court was held at the town hall or
Wednesday. The case was the state VS.
E. II. Cook for not sending his children tC
school. Mr.. Cook called for a jury tria
and after a long delay all of three jurors pu
in an appearance, On account of the late
ness of the hour both sides agreed to hav,
it tried before the three jurors. State''
Attorney c. H. Robb of Bellows Falls wa
prosecuting attorney and J. q. Martin
counsel for defendant. Verdict rendered
for defendant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
GUILFORD CENTRE.

Henry Jacobs is improving slowly but
surely.
Mrs. C. S. Webster is with friends in
this village for few weeks.
Miss Mabel Grimes of Vernon is assist
ing Mrs. Herbert Richmond, and Mr.. Hale
takes the place of George Whitney, whose
time has expired.
The people in district No. will have a
flag raising next Monday evening, Nov. s,
There will be literary exercises, and the
ladies will serve a harvest supper the pro-
ceeds of which will go toward repairing the
church.
Mrs. L. d. Franklin is visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. +. Carpenter, in
Springfield, Mass, this week. Miss Mabel
Carpenter is in hospital in that place,
and Is much encouraged by the physicians,
who say that she may regain her health.
The Guilford Dramatic club will present
the comedy drama, The Doctor at the
Grange hall Thursday evening, Nov. H..
This is an excellent play and deserves a
liberal patronage. A chicken pie supper
and dance will follow. Music by Brat
tleboro orchestra All are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
WEST HALIFAX.

o. p. Hubbard is i'll.
The school in district No. 2 closed
Oct. 3.
H. w. Griffin has recently bought a
valuable team.
o. b. Hescock has built a new and very
convenient sugar house.
The Stacy farm has been sold to a Mr..
Taylor of Monroe Bridge, Mass.
n. H. Ball and M. Weeks have been
making repairs upon their buildings.
S. W. Potter has gone to Brattleboro to
live with a daughter. We understand the
farm is for sale.
j. c. and Walter VIM have taken a con-
tract for cutting timber for Stone Il Clark
on the Howe lot.
L. W. Sumner is making cider at his
mill. 1t looks as though there was plenty
of apples here.
Amos Whitney was severely injured
while trying to stop runaway horse, a
few days ago, and is unable.to work. He
injured his shoulder and back badly.
DIR. j. NJ. Clark, Mrs. Carrie B. Clark
and Mrs. John Rogers of North Adams,
also Mrs. Luana Hillman and Frank
Hillman of Greenfield, Mass, have been
at G. l.. Clark's for few days,
Mrs Clarssa Clark, widow of Nicholas
Clark, died Oct, 20 at the age of % years.
She was the oldest person in town. Hell
funeral was held at the Universalst church
Sunday, Rev. Willard Streeter officiating,
She was the mother of seven children,
three of whom survive-Erastus II. Clark OF
West De Pere, Wis, DR.. j. NJ. Clark OF
North Adams, Mass, and Geo. L. Clark
of this place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
JACKSONVILLE.

Under the present arrangement the
western stage arrives much earlier than
during the summer.
There was a good turn out last week to
the harvest supper given by the ladies of
the Universalist church.
At the graphophone entertainment We'd
nesday evening the audience was small,
but larger Thursday evening to see the
comedians.
NJ. A. Brown, manager of the Manufact-
uring company's mill, gave an entertain
ment and oyster supper at the Glen House
to the men working in the mill. The boys
seemed pleased with the idea and assisted
in the entertainment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
JAMAICA.

Mrs. Prudence Petite is not improving.
Monday and Tuesday gave us a con-
tinuous rain for SO hours.
Miss Theodoca FELTON, is i'll. Miss
Lucy FELTON, is caring for her.
The Congregational church is going to
have shed attached for the accommoda-
ton of teams.
The Wardsboros and Jamaicas had a
game of ball here last Wednesday. The
score was 80 to 10 in favor of Jamaica.
The young friends of Miss Emma Clark
made her friendly call last Friday even
ing. 1t was an occasion much enjoyed by
all present.
Leroy Rawson, who has been living at
Chester the past year, has rented hotel
at Troy, n. H., and will take possession
Immediately.
At the Baptist church next Sunday Rev.
S. II. Taylor will speak in the morning on
1.-THE Bread of Life" and in the evening on
"The Water of Life"
DR.. c. b. Doane met with a runaway
accident Monday. The doctor jumped
from the buggy just before running against
tree, and escaped without injury, but
his buggy was smashed beyond repairing.
The horse was not seriously injured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
GREEN RIVER.

Frank Fife is building an addition TO his
house and making other improvements.
Mrs. D. NJ. Thompson is spending few
weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Franklin,
at Riverside, Mass.
Rev. Mr.. Streeter will preach in the
church Sunday, Nov. :, at p. NJ. Those
who attend church very much regret that
it is his last Sunday.
S. A. Richmond met with painful &C
cident while running a circular saw in his
shop last Friday afternoon, cutting off two
fingers of his right hand.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
WEST TowNsHEND.
Mrs. A. NJ. Cushing.

The death of Mrs. Louise Barber Cush-
ing took place in Omaha, Neb., Oct %.
She underwent a delicate surgical opera
ton a few weeks since, but her death
came as painful shock to her friends, the
doctors having considered the danger past
Her husband, Arthur NJ. Cushing, and
little daughter Eleanor, arrived here Sun
day night with the body. Funeral
services were held Monday afternoon in
the church where she was christened when
she was received into membership at the
age of -, and where she was married.
The sermon was by Rev. Mr.. Hardy and
the congregation was large in spite of the
rain. This was Mrs. Cushing's birthplace
and her home until her marriage in 1891,
after which she lived in Springfield, Mass,
until about a year and half ago. In
October, 1896, she joined her husband in
Colorado, after spending the summer with
her family here, and last spring they re-
moved to Omaha. She was an exceedingly
attractive woman, winning friends where
ever she went by her charming personality
and ready sympathy and kindness. Be
side her husband and little daughter four
years old, she leaves a mother, Mrs. A. A.
Barber, and two brothers, Frank and
Theodore Barber Of this place. Besides
the bereaved family circe many friends viii
feel that they have met with deep per
sonal loss
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
SOUTH NEWFANE.
Hugh StrattOn is i'll.

Hugh Stratton is i'll.
Dr. Ebenezer Morse is at C. Z. Browns.
Henry Lamont is at work for W. K.
Bingham q Sons.
Mrs. Mary A. Morse of Springfield,
Mass, is at Mr.. Williams's.
Mrs. Underwood of Washington is at
her brothers, j. NJ. Moore's.
Albert Williams, who has been i'll for
the past 10 weeks, died on Tuesday eve
ming, Nov. 2. The funeral will be held
today at ?. p. NJ.
School at South Branch, Marlboro, clos
ed successful term on Friday of last
week. Monroe, the teacher, who has
taught the past two terms, has been very
successful and carries away the kindest
wishes of all. The scholars made him a
present of sum of money as a token of
their regards.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05

The illness and death of Mr.. Thomas
Duaue recorded in The Phoenix last week,
was at the home of Frank +. Barber and
not 4. +. Barber.
The marriage Of Herbert Kidder and
Mrs. Alma Jones was solemnized in the
presence Of a large company of relatives
and friends on Sunday evening, Rev NJ F.
Hardy officiating.
The school taught by Miss Mary Under
wood closed last Friday, and a school
social was enjoyed at Smiths hall Satur-
day evening. Pupils having no absent
marks were: Hattie Dompier, Win.fred
Garfield, Maud Howard, Belle and Annie
Phillips, and Mamie and Lottie Whipp!e.
Those being absent but one-half day were
Florence Kidder, Ethel, Lottie and Hazel
Jones.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
SOUTH VERNON.
Mr. and Mr.. Dummies. Ree.ptlon.

The reception of Mr.. and Mrs. w. n.
Dunklee on their return from their we'd
ding trip was attended by nearly 100
guests. Two tables were well filled with
useful and valuable presents, among them
being a solid silver service, including four
pieces. and handsome bread tray as a
token of esteem from their Vernon friends,
After congratulations a collation. of ice
cream, cake and lemonade was served.
Among those present from ont OF town
we're Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Bardwel and son
of Conway, Mass. Miss Minnie Tower of
Springfield, Mass; c. II. Jackson and
Miss jackson of Keene, y. H., and l. +.
Wade of Greenfield, Mass. After music
and a social time enjoyed by all the com
pany dispersed wishing the couple many
years OF happiness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
MARLBORO.

Dratus Bruce has been taken to the Re
treat at Brattleboro.
l.. A. Estabrook of White River June
ton was in town Wednesday on business
Charles Butterfed. who has been at
work at Glens Falls, y. Y, will return
home soon.
The ladies will hold their annual har-
vest supper at the church parlors on Wed
nesday evening Nov. 10. All are cor
daily invited. Bring good appetite and
a well filled pocketbook.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
EAST DOVER.

The much needed rain came this week at
the right time and place.
George b. Roberts and his bride, Miss
Lula M. Hall of Colrain, Mass, made a
short visit last week at his fathers, c. B.
Robertss. On their return home they
will reside at Roberts Brothers hilltop
farm in Colrain, where he has position
for year on milk team to Greenfield,
Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
Relief In BiI Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases TO
lieved in six hours by the New Great South
great surpriae on account Of its exceeding prompt
ners In relieving pain in the bladder, Kidneys,
back and every part OF the urinary passages In
male and female. II relieves retention OF the
water and pain In passing IL almost Immediately.
II you want quick relief and cure this Il your
remedy. Sold BY George. Z. Greene Druggist.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05

Vernon grange will meet at the usual
place on Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs 4 Ibe-t Sawyer of Fitch
burg visited at T.. Q. Lees this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Woodland have
been to Wllbraham on visit TO relatives.
Miss Eta Stebbins accompanied her
sister to Brooklyn and intends to be absent
several weeks.
Mrs. f. Stockwell has been to Fitchburg
to attend the funeral of one Of her grand
chidred who died of pneumonia.
Mrs. Agnes Gray and daughter have
gone to Brooklyn, y. Y, where Mr.. Gray
is in the employ of hat manufacturing
establishment.
T. l.. johnson has assumed the contract
of T. r. Stockwell 10 clear the remaining
lumber from the Ball lot owned by Bur
rows a Allen.
Most of the tobacco growers have taken
from the poles portion of their crops dur
ing the damp weather, and find the leaf
well cured and generally of fine quality.
The harvest concert at the chapel, which
was given last Thursday evening by the
| Christian Endeayor society, was fine
musical entertainment and much enjoyed
! by the large number of people who at
! tended it, The chapel was very prettily
| decorated with evergreen and autumn
! flowers, and the music was under the
direction of Capt. b. K. Allen, with Mrs.
Agnes Gray as organist. As being espec-
ally fine wouli We mention the solos of
Miss Nina Gould and Miss Bertha Stod-
dard. Also one entitled PITY the Poor, -"
by little Cora Brooks, and 1.-The Way of
Peace" by Mr.. Allen, and lone Sweetly
Solemn Thought" by Will Heard, and
another by little Mabel Stone. A trio by
Misses Gould and Stoddard, and Mrs. Inez
Brown, and the quartets were excellent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
GUILFORD.

Another Mysterious Fire Which De-
strOyed Mrs. Lucy Chambers Build
ings.
Another mysterious fire has been added
to the long list of destructive visitations of
a similar character which have befallen
shis community during the past few years.
Flames were seen bursting out of the end
of the barn owned by Mrs Lucy |. Chand-
Ter about s o'clock last Monday evening
The alarm was given by Mrs. Archie Mel
len and daughter, who live in the house
nearest Mrs. Chandler's. The barn was
filled with light, inhammable material. The
flames spread with great rapidity, and
house and barn were soon in ruins. Mrs.
Chandler was asleep when the alarm was
sounded, and was aroused by the neighbors
who rushed into the house, and who did
all that they could toward saving her
goods. A part of the furniture was carried
out, but the contents of two rooms could
not be saved. Many valuable books were
destroyed. The buildings and contents
were insured for $3.50 in the New England
company through F. G. Taylor of West
Brattleboro. Many of the things taken
from the house were damaged by the rain.
Mrs. Chandler lived alone. She is the
widow of the Rev. Mr.. Chandler, formerly
publisher of the Record q Farmer at
BrattleborO. The house was formerly
known as the John Upton place. Mrs.
Chandler is now staying with Mr.. Mellen's
family.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
WEST DOVER.

There has been no deer caught in this
town.
Dorr Fitch is at work at the Green
Mountain Inn.
Leon Boyle picked buttercup blossom
last Saturday and Ada Gallup, dandelion
blossom,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05

early Friday morning at the old Doolittle
place, on a cross road leading from the
slate rock district over to Vernon. He
seemed in a great hurry and it is thought
to be the one connected with the burning
of the Houghton farm buildings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05

A. X. Powers has bought a young, valu-
able colt of Mr.. Shepardson of Guilford.
The ordinance of baptism will be ad-
ministered at the Union Congregational
church next Sunday.
Miss Vernia Plumb has returned from a
four weeks visit with friends in Boston,
Worcester and Charlemont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
WEST GUILFORD.

The flag raising and literary entertain
ment to be given by the school children at
the Baptist church, has been postponed
from Saturday, Nov. =, to Monday, Nov
s. The ladies' aid society will furnish a
harvest supper, and the proceeds will 60
toward repairing the meeting house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
ChiIdren's Nightly Habits.

DR.. f. Detchon's Anti Diuretic may be worth
more than 500 if you have a child who soils bed
ding from incontintence of water during sleep
Cures old aud young alike. II arrests the trouble
at once. 81. Sold by George. E. Greeue, drug
gist, Brattleboro Vt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05

The people of this place are contemp,at-
ing organizing grange.
Arthur Bates and family are moving in
to the John Splan house.
Mrs. c. d. Bardwell returned to her
home in Conway, Mass, Wednesday.
Eugene Akeley sold five cows to c. d,
Blrdwell of Conway, Mass, a few days ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05

Clean blood means a clean skin No beauty
without it. Cascarets Candy Cathartic clean
your blood and keep It clean by stirring up the
lazy liver aud driving all impurities from the
body. Begin today to Danish pmp les, bOils
blotches blackheads, and that sickly bilious com
plexiou by taking Cascarrts-beauty for cents
All druggists, satisfaction guaranteed; 10 p and
50 cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
LONDONDERRY.

F. E. Davis's auction was we'll attended
and the property sold we'll
Mr.. Joslyn and family have gone on a
short visit TO Rutland.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05

FIR. DURGIN, Brattleboro,
GEO. f GREENE, Brattleboro,
CHAPLIN & CO.. Brattleboro,
A. NJ. CORSER. Putney,
c. f. PARK. W illiamsville,
n NJ. BATCHELDER, Newfane,
W. s. HOLLAND, Tow nshend,
j. 6. WILCOX. Guilford,
W @. HALLIDAY, East Dover,
A l.. WHEELER, Wardsboro.
BARBER BROS. West Townshend,
T. W. PLIMPTON. Wardsboro.
BROWN & RYDER, West Wardsboro,
+. T.. SMITH. Jamaica,
JONES 4 O'BRIEN. Hlnsdale. n, H.,
NJ. G. WILLIAMS, Putney, VI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
ATHENS.

Rev. M. II. Smith spent few days in
Montpelier this week
c. L. Tenney and p. Carr went TO
Springfield, Mass, on their wheels Mon.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. H. Pierce attended Il e
funeral of Rev. j. 4. Fullerton at Bellows
Falls last Saturday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05

To get relief from indigestion. biiousness, con-
situation or torpid liver " ithout disturbing the
stomach or purPing the bow els, take few dose
of Carers Little Liver Pills, they will please on.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05

Miss Phoebe Bogue OF Holyoke, Mass is at
Mrs. ]. W. Kelsey's with fine lot OF millinery
and will remain until Nov. 49, She will be pleased
TO retrim hats and hornets or furnish new ones.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05

II have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla for stomach
trouble and headache and highly recommend 1t. $
Z. NJ. Childs, North Wolcott Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05
VERNON.


Geo. Butterfeld has been suffering from
misfortunes which have the appearance OF
being the work Of revenge or spite. y
short time ago his cows were very mys-
teriously taken violently sick, but re-
covered. Last Friday night fires were set
in some brush near his barn, and had he
no, been awakened by the violent barking
OF his dog his buildings would have burned.
On sunday morning he found one of his
hogs with both hind legs broken, which it
seems impossible could have occurred by
accident II is certainly to bee hoped that
The inslgAtor or The perpetrator OF such
yillauous deeds may be Brought to justice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05

The ladies' society will meet on Thurs
day afternoon, Nov, IL, at the home of
Mrs. Jesse Weatherhead. All are Invited.
G.. (. Alexander and S. A. Smith have
been following up several tramp clues and
found that tramp applied for breakfast
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05

Hoods pills cure liver ills, biliousness, indi-
gestion, headache pleasant laxative. All
druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-11-05

We, the unders igned, agree TO refund the
money on a 50-cent bottle Of Greene's Syrup Of
Tar II 1t fails 10 cure your cough or cold. We
mr. no
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03
MURDEREBS SENTENCED
SuIrH,s SLITERS 10 SUE
FER PBNALTY or THE CRIME
m. need Wa a Most Brutal One the
victim Being Killed from ambush
The Result of An Old feud'

ertrApT VA. March l.-Speciai'-l
rial = Thomas and Luther Chapman
for the murlcr Of Lrewry smith III lne
county Count OF Patrick county ''i''''-
u ted 30 CO... .,... Of rnur-
The luly brought in Il NeIulce ~, ~
liar i'm the urst degree against lhon'".
,,t',,,,,,,n ana murder in the second
dorr.. against Luther Chapman ana N
al ths Term Il his Imprisonment in 'lo
penitentiary at eighteen years ...,..,
mo crime OF which they were conFlc'eu
No.. o,.. of tine most brutal murders ever
nerpetrated in this county. Dlo"t'
SINH the murdered man, had SONIC
Years before mad difficulty Win A"oiI
~. Chapmau. and the latter being arrest
al in consequence and brought De'o'
the authorities i'm Stokes county ~ 80
where smith lived. escaped from t"e
officers and fled to this county.
THREATS OF MURDER.
Several times after that before ''r
r'-.der ne expressed his intention ol
killing Drewry smith. ana on the me.
mo before the murder took place-Oclo-
ter is lsg6-he armed himself Win
l>-eali1re smith and NessOn pistol. ana
3, coronanv with hs brother Luther
,r.at IA Pleasant Grove church. ~ lhia
,ountv where they had heard Dre"ty
smith would be. Upon his arrival l"ey
atfempted TO raise row with him. drew
fheir pistois On him. and said they wound
XIII him before nIsht.
When Smith left, they followed non
off, starting some five or ten minutes
later than he. and by going ihfousn
Inc woods intercepted him &c poi"t
about haIt mile from the church. ana
Shot him iu the back from - place Oh
concoalmcnt On the bushes.
HIS YOUTH SAVED HIM.
The evidence disclosed mo TACT tA|t
both were present 1T the murder bul
as Luther was the younger OF the two
and was not the actual perpetrator. ."e
Jury only found him guilty OF murd'r
in the second degree.
The defendants were ably represented
by Judge y IA. Hairston, OF Martins
vile and :. A. Thomson ana j. NJ.
Hooker. both OF this county. VINO dld an
they could to save their clients.
The Commonwealth was represented Dy
W. Il Pedlgo. \ motion 10 set aside
the verdict was overruled and defend
ants say they are going to appeal to the
Circuit Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-03

Miss Fannie Foster VIII leave for WASH
Mr.. J. William Bradley, OF Crewe' Is
in fhc CITY, He is stopping al MIS-. a
e.. Hardlng's ON Porter street. -.
Mr.. Harry Forbes Cnrtisse OF NeW
York. IS in the city. lie IS stopping "a AZ
Mr.. John $. RObiusOns 100 Decatur d.
Mr.. George II. HattOn. Of Baltimore, Is
here on a visit. lie was called ON account
of tho extreme illness of his sister MIS-
Anderson Moore.
Mr. w W. LLmpkin. OF Amelia county,
as visiting his mother on Ninth street.;
There was fine rehearsal OF MIS-. Llliy
POPS Reception az Mrs. \. &. HaTuIhB
last night. so ma.
Mrs. Mary a. Rountree. Of us west
ninth street SIS reported TO pc "oiso' ""O
SIS sick with pneumonia. ..,.. an
Mrs. Anderson Moore romans oulle ~
"a her home ON Hull street Her cohc'-
ton is very serious. c.,, ..,,,,.,,
The Circuit Court Of Chesterfield county
met Monday and adjourned Tor me term.
The County Court viii convene neat
Nr. Richard Carter and wife removed
from their home on Perry street. 10 ic-
tcrsburg Yesterday. e.,t,o
Little Miss Br0Wulcy frehth - pUl'o
sick on Cambridge street. l.,--..-o,f,
Mr. Thomas WO0dhn. OF Che5lerHoIu'
WIS su the city Yesterday.
Postmaster John Burk, OF SWahSpoIo'
is detained al homo by sickness. ,..,.os
New South Council, Junior order Dhl.'u
American Mechanics, VIII meet next J. u a.
dav night. when candidates VIII DC 44H-
ffated by the now degree team.
The case in SwanshOro against n num-
Der Of ncgroes for beating Mr. Inomas
Hancock last Saturday night mas beeh
continued until Friday.