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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy Of Music.-"Two Little Va
grants"
Columbia Theater-Mr. Roland Reed in
THE Wrong Mr.. Wright
Grand Opera House.-"The Cherry Pick
ers."
Buriesquers.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-Lecture
by Mr.. Edwin 3. Hay on Switzerland and
the Alps" under the auspices of Columbia
Commandery No. ..
New National Theater.-Mr. James A
Herne in Shore Acres"
Willard Hall.-The Biograph.
Masonic Temple 9tn and sts-Sp,rltual-
lists Bazaar.
For amusements see page 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
Christmas Treat,

During the holiday week the annual
Christmas dinner of the Newsboys and
Children's Aid Society will be held, and
hundreds of expectant little ones are await
ing the big Christmas treat. Such treats
have become one of the distinctive features
OF the organization. Through the generos-
ity of the late Mrs. Anna NJ. Maulsby a
home has been provided for the homeless
little ones and great preparations are being
made to make Christmas a most joyous
occasion. The society wants its friends to
assist in the Christmas festival by con-
tributions of food or money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
DEATH OF A CENTENARIAN.
Mrs. Mile RuMn Had Reached One
Hundred and One Years,

The remarkable longevity of many per-
sons who have died recently in Washington
and vicinity has been the subject of general
remark not only in the city. but elsewhere
throughout the country The death OF an
other centenarian is recorded. Mrs. Mile
Ruffin. colored. the venerable mother of
Cornelius Ruffn and Mrs Mary Ann Pol
iard passed away at the residence of her
daughter, No. 623 L street northwest We'd
nesday evening. She had reached the age
or 101 years. Her funeral took place from
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church this afternoon
at clock, and was well attended, as the
dead woman enjoyed the esteem and friend
ship of large circle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Your editorial in Wednesdays Star on
the petition of the German-American
Union of this city to Congress for opening
the National Museum, Botanic Gardens
and Congressional Library deserved the
hearty approval Of every liberal-minded
American citizen. Can any one, even the
most orthodox church member at the close
of the nineteenth century suggest a more
beneficial and more innocent pleasure than
the enjoyment Of the works of art, horti-
culture and science? VIM. J. BROOKS
December 16, 1897.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
Children. Hospital Physictan.

In the competitive examination recently
held for the position of resident physician
at the Childrens Hospital, DR.. J. William
Hart, a recent graduate of the National
Medical College, was the successful COM
petitor. DR.. Hart succeeds DR.. j. F. Wall,
who becomes the resident physician at
Providence Hospital the beginning of the
new year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
One Child Left With Her.

Judge Kimball has decided. In the case of
Ms. Nicholson, who was charged with
keeping her three children amid improper
Surroundings. to allow the youngest child
to remain with the mother, provided she
Will henceforth lead a p1 cper life and turn
the two others over to the board of chill.
dTen's guardiens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
Reduced Rates for Students via Penn
sylvania Railroad.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell to students excursion tickets to all
prominent points east and west of Pitts
burg. including Chicago Cleveland, Cincin-
natl and ST. Louis, at reduced rates. These
tickets will be sold until December "a in
elusive, and will be good to return until
January II. 1898, inclusive.
For detailed information apply to ticket
agentS,-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

The work you can depend on and far
later than anything else, is "Johnson's
Cyclopaedia-" The price is fixed to suit
the times, the publishers do not have to
offer IL at reduced prices from those
liked years since). in order to unload it on
confiding public. You need not believe
this-the man of sense will verify it and
act accordingly. Don't measure the value
OF book by the size of an advertise
ment-the point is quality, not quantity.
Further Information on receipt of postal
inquiry, APPLETON'S. 43I 9TH street north
west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
B. & o. BULLETIN.
Excursion Rates.


Account of the holidays, tickets will be
sold at the low rate of ONE and ONE
THIRD FARE from Washington to Pitts
burg, Wheeling, Parkersburg and local
points between Pittsburg and Wheeling.
Good going on December a. % and 81, 1897,
and January 1, 1S9S, valid for return until
January 4, 1898.
Special rates for students. Apply city
ticket offices of this company.
Commencing Tuesday. December 81.
TOURIST SLEEPING CARS will leave
Washington every Tuesday for the Pacific
coast, via St. Louis. at $40 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
CENTRAL RELIEF COMMITTEE.
Question Of Its Tenure Now Under
Confederation.

Question of It's Tenure Now Under
confederation.
1t Is understood to be the opinion OF
Judge Cole, chairman of the central relief
committee, that when the committee SUBJ
mitted its final report to the District Com
missioners recently, which was published
in The Star, the committee ceased to exist
The committee, it will be recalled. was
appointed by the Commissioners early last
December, at a time when there was re-
ported to be much want and consequent
suffering here. Whether a new committee
will be appointed, in the event Of re-
currence of such a state of affairs, or
whether the committee named last Decem-
Der will be continued has not yet been de-
termined by the Commissioners.
At the present time, said Mr.: Herbert
Lewis, superintendent Of charities, to a
Star reporter, there is little or no suf-
fering in the District, beyond that which
is to be found at all times of the year.
What there is has been reduced to a mini
mum, and there are ample funds to meet
all deserving cases Of want, there being
balance on hand Of the funds raised by
the central relief committee last year. Yet,
Mr.. Lewis is inclined to believe that it
would be wise thing to maintain the pres
ent committee rather than to wait until the
stress of weather makes the appointment
Of another necessity. In fact, he would
lot be surprised he said, IL the Commits
sleners should continue the old committee,
that 1T may be made a permanent affair
and thereby be better able to carry out the
measures recommended by its members.
Of course explained Mr.. Lewis, the very
open weather is largely responsible for the
small extent of want and suffering here
now. but he believes that even should there
come, as may well be expected, such
stress of weather as would increase the
want and suffering, it would not be of such
extent as has been the history of the Dis
trfct In the past Relief is given now, he
feels, not only more scientifically than it
was then, but the duplication and other
Such modern methods of afrording relief
have shown. too .qsays Mr.. Lewis that the
amount OF suffering has been exaggerated,
lour1st Sleeping Gnrs to Los Angeles
and AR N sFrnn cisco.
The Sunset RouteJstSouthern railway is
the only line operating through sleeping
cars to the Pacific coast without change
Double berth, sIOO.r Personally conducted
and every comfort. IOtfice, Sill Penn. ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
OPENED THE woRKINGMEN's CLUB.
Pleasant Remarks by Men of Nm
tiOnal Prominence.

uOn0l prominence.
The formal opening of the Workingmen's
Club, at No. 21O5 Pennsylvania avenue,
took place last night. There was a large
attendance of members and well-known
citizens. The club members rendered mus
ical selections, and after a fervent prayer
that all men be made honest and indus
trious, and that the word America might
stand for everything holy and pure. Rev.
DR.. Mackay-Smi welcomed the members
and gave them excellent advice. General
Nelson A. Miles made one of his character
an instructive talk, advocating temperance.
The club promises to become very popular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
Western High school.

The Commissioners have forwarded to the
Secretary Of the Treasury an estimate of
appropriations for the Western High School,
tie Secretary being requested to transmit
them to Congress. for II sertion in the gon-
eral deficiency bill. The sum Of $33 900 is
asked for completing the building, $4,000
for its equipment and 5000 for fencing,
grading and constructing walks and drives
on the grounds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

LIKE 4 DOGS BARK, is a sign
that there Is something foreign
ar0undJ..which shouldn't be there.
You can quiet the noise, but the
danger p may be there tust the
aane. a.SCOTT'S EMULSION of
Cod-livef OIL Ia not q cough spe-
ctec; II does not merely alfay
the VHptoms, but 1t does giya
stNngth to the body 20 that II
II .dbles to throw OF the disease,
,ts.s anSin4 u 90 sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

The case of DR.. w. c. Boteler, charged
with criminal libel in the publication of
an article in the North American Medical
Review" rejecting on the H. K. Milford
Company of Philadelphia. has been con-
tinued to day to be agreed on between
Messrs. Baker and Jeffords, counsel for the
government and defense, respectively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and lower river landings at am.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Steamer Potomac for Baltimore and river
landings at pm.
Trains leave 13i4 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from a. m. to
pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
IscFfun,erlaa

Pcrfumeries Make Delicate ttffs.
The selection at Merits is unexcelled.
Queen Ammo Cologne. Violet and ToIle; Ex-
trncts at BIC. 42c. and Soc. Ra5I.oau and
other fire extracts at reasonable prices.
MertZs. 11th and F.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
A REAL XMAS LUXURY

When in doubt to gift giving let 1t
be ''NELATIS'. 1t will please nine out of
nine persons, and especially if the confec-
tons are cased in one of those quaint and
dainty boxes. Half a hundred kinds of
Chocolates, Bon Bons, Conserved Fruits
Caramels and French Mixed Candies to
select from. NELATTS two stores-62O
9th and 1i0SIa G SITS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

\ memorial service will be held as q trib-
ute TO the late Henry George tomorrow
morning in Typographical Temple. opposite
the pension Office. Remarks will be made
by Representatives Simpson and Mcguire,
James 4. Herne, the actor and Rev. DIR.
Kent, pastor of the Peoples Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
Low Rates for Students
via CheSaDeake md Ohio Nv


Handsomest and most complete solid train
and best dining car service west from
Washington. Student excursion tickets to
Cincinnati, Louisville, Indianapolis, ST.
Louis, Chicago. Nashville, New Orleans and
all points west and southwest at greatly
reduced rates. For limits and rates call on
or address ticket agent c. and o. Ry., 5l3
or 1421 Pa. ave. Telephone 1O66.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
SmBlI's Cbrtstmns FIoxxer.

j. H. Small & Sons. 14th and G streets.
w ashlngton, d. c.. and 1853 Broadway
n. 4. Specialues: American Beauty roses
and violets. All the latest floral novelties
in the New York market-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

For a good cup of coffee drink Kenny's
Fine Dry Roasted Coffee. No equal at any
price Sugars at cost. Open evenings un.
til Xmas, city stores. c. d. Kenny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

In storing or selling your furniture go
to Sloan's, 14O7 G BEST loca ton in town
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
FOR CHRISTMAS.

Our s1.I5 Lamp beats them all. Our 23c.
Lamp burns all right. Our &c. Pepper and
Salt one set to customer. Our 80 per
pair for Andirons is cheap. Our $3.50 for
Drop Light. complete.
c. A. MUDDIMAN & CO, 18th and c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

'HOFBRAU'' BEER IS A WINNER.
Stacks of orders received every day. 1t
makes new friends and holds old ones. Try
il once. and you will drink no other.
ABNER & DRURY, Brewers, 25th and F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
HUYLER's FOR CHRISTMAS

Nothing will be more appreciated by the
fair sex than Huyler's Celebrated Bonhoas
and Chocolates, in of those richly
trimmed boxes or baskets. which are used
for handkerchiefs. etc. when empty Or
ders for out of town should be left early
TO insure care in packing. Cor. 18th and .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

IL lbs New Mixed Nuts for 81; Q lbs
Choice , Candy, mixed, for 81. At J. T. D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Gilfs Candies for quality. assortment and
style of packing. See our line of Fancy
Baskets and Boxes. Two stores-921 F st.
and 12:'3 Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Following the Equator by Mark
Twain Orders sent to G. W. Dale, agent,
SIG 9th st. NV, will receive prompt atten-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
THE COST IS NOT AIl-ctI

GENTS SUITS CLEANED.
a. f. BORNOT 11O3 G St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
A Fraternal Visit.

Your credit Is good at Lansburah's Fur
niture House. 18th and F streets-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
Get Guides Prices on Plants.

Those who want to make a present OF
plants TO their nowcr-lovins friends will
find the very best and hcalthiest of them
at Guds's-low priced. TOO. 1924 F.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Money tc lend at and 6 per cent on real
estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1906 Pa. ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Fine antique furniture ct private sale a.
S!oan's, tlcI Ct s..-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Superb "TurnOuts'' for All Occasions
for hire, and unequaled facilities for board
ing horses. Downey's Model Stables, 1622-2S L.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Blue Grass Mutton. New York Roast Beef
ard Delmonico Steak. JOHN r. KELLY,
9th st wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef a
sDecialty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

MILLIONS DRINK "PABST' BEER.
Largest output of any brewery in the
world. Try their famous "Doppel Braeu'
If you like dark beer. Equals the import
ed At grocers. or write or phone here d.
rect. PABST BREWING Co, 1U3 n Cap. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Don't forget that a Macintosh Coat for
gentleman, Macintosh Cloak for lady or
miss, Rubber Boots and Shoes for either,
man, woman, boy, miss or child. make an
appropriate Christmas present, as they
give comfort and preserve health. A full
line of Rubber Toys also on hand.
GOODYEAR RUBBER CO.,
S07 Pa. ave. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

THIRTY YEARS.
Judd & Detweiler's Thirtieth Annual
Calendar is now ready. Patrons and
friends are invited to call and take one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

GAS AND OH. HEATING STOVES,
low as the lowest. Shedd L Bro, H. 9TH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Tree Ornaments-Gould's, open evenings.
de1O-13ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
MILLIONS DRINK "PARsT,

Puritan Oil Heater. 800. Gas Heater,
500 and up. A. Eberly's Sons, us 9TH n. w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Your credit Is good at Lansbursh's Fur
rjture House. 18th and ssreets.-Adv:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

For SmOkefs' Articles
go to Henderson's. 9th and or N. Y. ave.
and 18th st. n.w.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

BANQUET GLOBES. BANQUET LAMPS.
IDA G. G. A Muddiman & Co. GIG 18th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
WITHOUT. SUPPORT

Guardians.
Bessie Littlefopd. aged nine years, and
Edward Ldttlefotd, aged eight. have been
placed by Judge fKimball in charge OF the
board Of childrenis guardians, Chief Clerk
John w. Douglas Of the board having
stated to the court that he had found the
children in destitt1Ee condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Misses Diamond Rings, S5c.
Voigt's, 615 It'll st., opp. U. s. Patent office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

For Bronchial, Asthmatic and Pull
m0naly Complaints. Browns Bron-
chial Troches'' have remarkable curative
properties. Sold only in boxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Boys and Girls make tree toys. Gould. 9th.
So1r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

The VDSI IS NUT MUCH
TO have us upholster or recover your old
furniture. Empire Upholstery and Carpet
Cleaning Wks., 631-5 Mass ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Get him pipe at Henderson's, 9th ani
or N. Y. ave. and 18th n.w.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

80 WAX TAPERS IN BOX, &c.
Will not drip. Gas Lighters to hold Wax
Tapers, 15c. Shedd & Bro, 432 9th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Royal Headache Powders cure. los.
mh5-m. SIT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

14-Karat Amer. Watches, $16.OS.
Monday only. Voigt's, 61b It'll NV. it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Those Looking for Odd Things
For Xmas will find large variety of i'm
ported novelties at Rauscher's, Conn. ava L.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Heartburn, Gastritis, liberation,
Or threatened Cancer Of the Stomach and all dis.
eases arising from an impaired digestive system
positively cured.
GROVER GRAHAM's Remedy il a specific The
frat dose removes all distress and q permanent
81 90 to GROVER GRAHAM CO., Newburgh.
v. Y, and receive 4 full-sized bottle express
prepaid.
II not az represented money will be refunded.
Write for pamphlet Sold By all druggists.
b0-cent bottle convinceA ne24-1D1 20s
For Fine Travelling Bags, Pocket
Books, Toilet Cases and
Leather Goods
GO TO
Lutz & Co.,
497 PA. AVE.
Also big line Of Lap Robes and Driving Gloves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Congress Heights to Chevy Chase for
One Fare.
Anacostia people can now go to any part
of Washington Via Capital railway and
Capital Traction lines for one fare. Free
transfers are now issued at the navy yard
both WaYs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
Chr, xander. 9Oa 9TH IT.

recommends for Eggnog, Fruit Cake, etc,
to serve to genteel guests his Gold Medal
Rye Whisky, $3.50 gal, Csc. qt, as unsur-
passable. Also for that purpose as very
proper his 6Oc. OF. grades Of Whisky, Rum
and Old Cal. Brandy, of clean taste and
flavor. That representative of Norsemen's
taste. Upsala Student Punch, 81 bottle.
Ampelos Punch. $3.50 GAL, 65c. Of; basis,
old sweet wines, ready for dilution for
ladies' receptions, the most approved
Punch, that does not ferment on the stom-
ach and leaves NO headache 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

The Price is Not High,
But JOHN LYNCH'S Rockbridge RyeWhis
ky is finest in the world. SOC. pint. 4O4 9th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Best 81 Box Cigars for Holiday Presents
Nat. Cigar Factory. 1O11 Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Knight TempIar's Charms and
Bed Degree Charms. The finest in the city
at a bargain. F. LOEWENSTEIN, S15 G
OLD GOLD AND SILVER. dele IL, COST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

]. Jay Gould-Tree Toys-open evenings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Don't Let Xmas Make You Forget
that we paper rooms with handsome paper
for only 81 up. NOLTE, $40 9th st. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

I5c- BANQUET LAMP GLOBES 41c.
handsomely decorated. Shedd q Bro, 49, 9th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS
cleaned. A. F. BORNOT, 1903 G. ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sticks every thing. loo
mh5-t,f.stf
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Your
Cough,
DySpe

Put up in so cts.s and
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-18
Sale Of Valuable Land.

By virtue OF power in me vested by
that deed of trust executed to me by C.
G. Minchew and wife Lucy on the 18th
day OF January, 1888, shall sell for
cash at auction in Scotland Neck, on
the 9th day OF March, 1897, the follow
ing described land That land which.
said G. g. Mlnchew purchased from
Epralm Dickens estate, less what he
sold to John Plttman. and bounded by
the lands of Tiney Whitehead John III.
Harris, Robert Whitehead, and the part
sold to said Pittman and containing
about two hundred and seventy acres,
subject to sale of timber made to the
North Carolina Lumber Company.
This Feb. 9Th, 1897. w. A. DUNN,
2-11-4t. Trus tee
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-18
Notice.

BY virtue of power in me vested by
that deed of trust which was executed
to me on the IL day of April, 1892, by
Elias Barnes, which is duly recorded in
Halifax county, in the Registers office,
in Book 50 on Page 1856, shall sell for
Cash at Auction, in the town OF. Scot
land Neck, on the 20 day of Feby., 1897.
the property therein described, to-wit:
That tract of land beginning on main
run of Beech Swamp, near a marked
white oak, N -, E SO to live oak on
new canal, N 43 E 1888 poles to gum,
N AZ E 100 poles to pine stump, cor
ner on the path, S 25 E IA to an old
pine stump, on main run OF the Mill
branch, then down main run of said
branch to string-wood in Nancy
| Kings line, thence with said line to the
Billy branch, thence up said jine to j.
l.. Dunn's line, thence with said line to
the main run of Beech Swamp, thence
said swamp to the beginning and coll
| tanning 2S4a acres, more or less.
Jany. 20, 1897. G. w. Bryan,
| / % It. Trustee
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-18
MARRIAGES IN MARTIN.

Correspondents to The CoMMoNwEALrH)
WILLIAMSON, N. G., Feb. 18th, 1897
Mr.. Archie Turner and Miss Pauline
Tucker were married on Jan. 23rd, Rev
G. L. Finch officiating. This is pop
ular young couple ana they have the
hest wishes of host of friends.
Mr.. L. L. Waters died on Saturday
last of pneumonia. He was buried on
Sunday, Rev. A. J, Parker conducting
the services. He had many friends who
deeply sympathize with his loved ones
Cards are out announcing the mar.
riage of Miss Pattie Hardlson to Mr.
William III. Crawford On Feb. 24th
The ceremony will be performed in the
Baptist church, of which Miss Harrison
Is the efficient and accomplished organ
list.
There is great deal of sickness in
town. Grippe and pneumonia abound
Miss Minnie Ferrebee of Halifax il
visiting Rev. G. L. Finch and wife tbi
week.