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The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-07
PEOPLE WE KNOW.

There Is nothing the matter with
Creelman, of the New York Journal.
The famous correspondent has made
tour Of all the great capitals of Eu-
rope, interviewing the ruling mon
arch of each country. His last achieve
ment is an interview with the king Of
Greece, and the Journal prints Creel-
mans portrait by the side of the kings,
giving the ne wspaper man as much
space and as much laurel wreath as
the crowned head. Talk about fame
x*x
FitzsimmOns is In rare spirits.
"Have you heard that my wife was
coming out?" he asks of everyone
who calls. Chow can l lose now,
with her beside me? She's worth an
army of trainers. Let COrbelt go
ahead and practice all the new blows
he likes; this fight will be mine.
"Do you know that had promised
my wife that | would retire after
meeting Corbett ?"
A dozen reporters were on the alert
Immediately.
Eyes, gentlemen" said Fitz with a
sigh, "this winds up Bobby, win or
lose. I've decided to settle down, and
although 1 feel able to keep up the
pace for five years vet, l think my
wife and baby are entitled to first con-
sideration, and my time will be all
theirs after March II, so far as prize
lighting is concerted. l don't intend
to give up the show business, you
know, but this is my last time up for
BATTLE"
Among the thumb nail sketches of
Georgia congressman in the New
York Herald are the following:
Howard, William M, brother-in-law
of the late Henry W. Grady; is a
young man, smooth face, small of
stature; brilliant lawyer; is solicitor
general of one of the Georgia circuits
is consummate politician and dem
ocrat.
Fleming, W, H., politician and law
yer; author of election law of the
state; no trouble about democratic
maiorities under it; has held office
frequently; was speaker of lower
branch of legislature; is democrat.
Clay, Alexander, Stephens, of Geor-
gia, commonly known as "Steve,"
strong silver democrat; remarkable
for his pompadour hair, beats his
hands together as he talks and goes
to church
Griggs, james NJ renowned
throughout Georgia as good story
teller; sociable, good lawyer and was
on the bench when elected TO con.
gress; thorough politician; served in
legislature several terms Is demo-
crat.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-07

The state of Connecticut has 179, 085
school children enrolled, gain of 1854
in one year.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-07
CURRENT EVENTS.

A store in Georgia village has sign
reading, oak handles, ink, pens and
cheese. -
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-07

The closest contest in any of the states
at the recent election is believed to have
been that for the state treasurership in
South Dakota, where the Republican
candidate won by majority of 2 votes
in total of more than 90, 900.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-07

The Montgomery Gala. Advertiser is
of the opinion that if the people of the
state would give in their property at its
real value tax of az mills would raise
more revenue than is now obtained from
a u mill tax
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-07

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The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-03-07
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The herald., 1897-01-07
THE NEEDIEWORK GUILD.
An Excellent Record of Work Accom-
plished During the Year.

The Needlework Guild of America held
their annual meeting yesterday morning
at the Blanchard Fitzgerald music hall
The hall was filled by ladies interested
in this charitable work and the secre-
tary, Mrs. Theo. A. Eisen, read the fol-
lowing report:
The fourteen branches have the fol-
lowing heads: Section /, Mrs Frank Rs
der; section ., Mrs S. S. Salisbury: sec
ton 3, Mra. Mary f. Hartwell; section
4, Mrs. Freeman G. Teed; section s. Mrs
Il. II. Agnew; section G. -; section 7,
Mrs l.. f. Arnold; section s, Mrs. r. H.
Heron; section o, Mrs. T. A. Eiaen;
section 10, Miss May Stewart: section II,
Mrs, E. II. Moore; section u, Mrs. w. b.
Bourke; section 13, Mrs. S. Grant Couch
er; section Id, Mrs. Boyle Workman;
section Is, -.
The officers of the main branch are:
Honorary president, Mrs. Jesse Benton
Fremont; president, Mrs. Rufus H. Her.
ron; treasurer. Mrs. Frank RAIDER; sec
retary, Mrs. Theo. A. Eisen
In view of the fact that the advisable
ity of inaugurating local branch was
first discussed as late as December of
1895, the first years work of distribut
! ing 1900 garments to the poor and needy
| is conclusive evidence of what concert
q
garments by each member will do for so
, deserving q cause. There are 1t present
thirteen sections and the prospect of
many more in the coming year.
Plain and strong garments are in Ge-
mand. In lieu of underclothing unnec-
esaarily trimmed, etc, more for children
and infants would be in order.
The Guild of Los Angeles received
from it's thirteen sections from June
until November. 1902 dresses for the
poor, and distributed these among the
following homes and societies: To the
Stanton Relief corps, 104 Spanish school,
II; Assistance league, 101; Mission of the
Church of the Nazarene, IL; Wat
son Home, So; Helping Hand,
1856; News Boys Home, 81; He
brew Benevolent society, S5; Hospital
of the Good Samaritan, 81; Ransom
home. 33; X. d. Day, nurses, 70; Asso-
ciated Charities. 214; Children's Home
society, 80; Salvation Army 1880; Ger
man Benevolent society, liz; Los Ange-
les Orphan asylum, 140; Protestant Or
phan asylum, 1870; Free Dispensary, 15;
Florence home, 81; Stimson- -Layfay-
cite, 19; Free Kindergarten, z; miscei-
lannon's 40
The herald., 1897-01-07
BUENA PARK.
A Gretna Green Marriage and a Thump-
ing Match-Notes.

BUENA PARK, Jan. 6.-Another in
teresting event took place Sunday after
noon at the home of Station Agent
House at Nort'nam-a sort of Gretna
Green affair. After wedding ceremony
had been performed in the shades of
evening when the happy couple We're on
their way to their home, they We're as
saulted by the big burly brother of the
bride, and a scene of unusual excite
ment followed. An uncovered ditch
filled with water was inconveniently
near. and into this the bridegroom de-
scended. leaving a portion of his cloth
bride took her tour in another direction.
meeting her husband later at their home
AS "alll is fair in love and war" it is to be
hoped that the stormy beginning will
make a good ending. We wish the
couple happy and prosperous life
The Foresters gave supper on Tues
day evening, which was q very enjoyable
affair Covers were laid for sixty. The
supper consisted of oysters in various
forms, shrimp salad, sandwiches and
coffee. This was served by the gentle
mem of the order. An installation Of
officers took place. A large delegation
from Nrwalk court was present to as
siSt in the ceremonies.
Mrs. Beard, the mother of Mrs.
Charles Bixby, left Tuesday, for a visit
to Spokane.
Mrs. Hepburn and Mrs. Miller of Los
Angeles were visitors at the Park On
Nsanday.
Mrs Fl. M. Whitaker Misses Cox AMI
Dickey went to Garden Grove Monday.
Mr. Keplinger and family will make.
their home in Garden Grove on the
Hague ranch
Colonel Northsm is moving hts buiic :
The herald., 1897-01-07
SURPRISE PARTY.

A surprise party was rendered Miss
Pearl Elliott on Saturday evening, in
honor of fer birthday, at the hcme Of her
sister. Mrs. A. S. Dunn, on Flower street
The haEl. parlor and dining room were
beautifully decorated in smilax, potted
palms, maidenhair fern and La France
roses. During the evening games were
played, and were thoroughly enjoyed by
all present First prizes were awarded
to Mrs. Dunn, who received a beautiful
piece of hand embroidered fancy work
DR.. Macarthur received a silver tooth
pick holder, and ]. H. Haigler was the
happy recipient of silver mounted
pin cushion. The BOBBY prizes were
awarded to Miss Haigler, who received
a blown glass horn; Mr.. Strcup got a
bisque doll, and Mr.. I. o. Fariss re-
ceived an automatic beetle, which af-
fordeG merriment for the whole crowd.
Mrs Dunn interrupted the games by
irviting the guests out to delicious
supper. About twenty in number were
present.
The herald., 1897-01-07
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Mr.. and Mrs. Randall Minor delight
fully entertained last evening at dinner
in honor of Admiral Walker of the u. S.
navy, at their elegant home. 2301 Scarf
street The house was elaborately dec
GRATED, the parlors in pink and white
roses, smllax and marguertes, the hall
in potted plants and palms, the library
in blue and gold and the dining room in
crimson and green. Crimson carnations
were arranged in large quantities on the
table with maidenhair fern. A large,
branching candelabra, with eight cam
dies and green shades, formed the CELL
terpiece, while smaller ones were placed
at either side.
Bunches of violets and hand-painted
Japanese place cards were placed at
each cover
Mrs. Minor was handsomely attired in
white pompadour satin garnished with
tiny white and scarlet roses. Reynolds
catered.
Among the guests were Admiral and
Mrs. Walker, u. s. N; Capt. and Mrs.
Overton, Lieut.. Drake, Mrs. J. S. Wins
ton, Mrs Parker, Mrs. Longstreet, Mr..
Wilcox, Mr.. j. Austin.
The herald., 1897-01-07
THE AMERICAN CRUSADERS
Will Reach California Next Month.
James Pryse's Address

Mr.. James Pryse of New York, who
is one of the we'll known theosophists
of the country, addressed the members
of Los Angeles branch of the Theosoph-
ical society in America last evening at
Blavatsky hall. 525 West Fifth street
Mr.. Pryse said. among other things
that the school for the revival of the
lost mysteries Of antiquity would be in
certain sense the elimination of the
work of the Theosophical society The
corner stone Of this school is to be laid
on this coast during the coming spring,
not long after the arrival of the Ameri-
can crusaders from their trip around
the world. Mr. Pryse received a tele-
gram today stating that they would be
IN San Francisco February 11th, hav-
Ing decided to come direct from Austria
Na to San Francisco.
MI. Pryse said that in considering
che growth and development Of the The
osophical society one should know
something OF the law OF cycles, univer-
sal law of nature governing all things
humanity as whole has its days and
It's Elghts, and it's cycles within cycles,
like the physical universe. Our earth
moves round the sun in years time.
ana our sun revolves around another
ana greater sun. and SO on tin you
."".iA via. uic dHclSUls called tl1e ccn-
tral, invisible sun. When jesus Christ
said the temple would be overthrown
and not one stone left upon another. he
referred to the great mysteries" which
were to be lost to the world and forgot
ten by man. So they have been. row
they are to be re-esta bDished. This will
mark the elimination of a great cycle.
ard is the most important event for
centuries, a matter which can only be
adequately realized by the coming gem
erations.
The herald., 1897-01-07
NEWKIRK-AITEP

At 2:30 .. m. yesterday Joseph T. New
kirk and Mrs. M. F. Auer were united in
marriage by Rev. j. X. Fowler, pastor
of Central Presbyterian church. The
wedding was quiet one at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. f.
Robinson 75S West Seventh street. Rel
atives only We're present. After hearty
congratulations the happy couple were
driven to the Terminal station, where
they took train for Mt Lowe. After Sat-
urday, January 9th, they will be It home
to their friends at 75S West Seventh
street. A wide circle of friends will learn
with pleasure OF this union and follow it
with God speed. Mr.. Newkirk, by his
popular qualities as well as his fine tenor
voice, is one of the we'll known young
men of this city, and the bride, as one
of the finest sopranos of this city and one
one Of it's leading vocal instructors, is
equally we'll known and esteemed. Her
soprano Will still be enjoyed at Central
Presbyterian church and her many pu-
pills will rejoice that her vocal lessons
are to be continued.
The herald., 1897-01-07
POLICE COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Petty Cases Tried Before the City Just
ices Yesterday

light days business was transacted
in the police courts yesterday, few mat
ters being disposed of, most of the i'm
portant cases going over for one reason
or another.
The preliminary examination of Les
ter Hamilton, Oliver Dugas and F. H.
Franklin, East Side youths accused of
burglary, was concluded as far as evil
dence for the prosecution is concerned,
but as the defense was not quite ready
to proceed continuance was taken un-
til Friday. the sth, at 1870 p. m.
Preliminary hearing of w. T. Furay
on charge of attempting to poison his
mother-in-law was to have been taken
up, but on motion went over until the
18th instant at 2: 30.
On burglary charge, Harry Hunter,
12-year-old boy, captured by Detective
Goodman, was to have been arraigned,
but owing to the absence of the officer
was continued until this afternoon.
Hunter is accused of robbing the prem
ises No. 719 East Ninth street, in COM
pany with a pal, Johnnie Rothenstein,
some time ago, making off with a gold
watch and chain and pair of gold
bowed eyeglasses. The Rothenstein lad
is now in Whittier, where Harry seems
in fair way to join him.
ceny charge resulted in the discharge of
defendant, he proving that the stolen
coat and vest he was attempting to sell
had been given him by another party to
dispose of.
Justice Morrison heard the case of
Sarah p. Johnson. accused of malicious
ly damaging building she was occupy
ing, aud at the conclusion of evidence
discharged her.
Vito Cille, found guilty of stealing ten
pigeons, was sentenced, getting twenty
days in which to think over the the error
of his ways. The cases of George Tyler
for carrying concealed weapons, Charles
A. McCroan, the pickpocket, and Sam
uel Sims accused Of disturbing the peace
in a church row, went over for various
reasons.
Alfred Canevascini, an Upper Main
street saloon keeper, accused of con-
ducting his business without the neces
sary license, was trk.d. At the conclu-
sion Of testimony the case was taken
under advisement by the magistrate.
The herald., 1897-01-07
ROONE-S SMITH

a pretty wedding occurred Wednesday
morning at the home of the brides pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ira b. Smith, No
PAS South Grand avenue, when Earl d.
Boone and Mary h. Smith were married
Rev. Coulter officiating. The bride
looked pretty in a mode shade travelling
dress, with orange blossoms in her hair
The wedding march was played by Miss
Louie Ward (violin) and Miss Belle
Smith, sister of the bride (piano).
The ceremony took place in the bay
window, which was converted into a
bower Of smilax and ferns and white
roses. A canopy of network filled with
smilaX was caught up in the center by
a large bell filled with white roses and
ferns. In the back parlor pink roses,
ferns and smilax We're effectively ar
ranged. Immediately after the cere-
mony an elaborate breakfast was served
the guests all being seated at one long
table. The table was redolent with white
roses and maidenItir ferns, and dain-
ty hand painted souvenir was at each
guests plate. The bride and groom
were recipients of some beautiful gifts.
which were displayed in the library, ivy
and red roses being used for the decora-
tions.
Mr., and Mrs. Boone left for Ventura
and Santa Barbara, where they will
spend their honeymoon.
The herald., 1897-01-07
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Nominations Made for Election
of Officers
c. FORMAN FOR PRESIDENT
]. S. SIausOn and John F. Francis Named
as Vice.Presidents
The Board of Directors Pass Resolution
Regretting the Resignation Of Man
ager J. M. Crawley

The members of the chamber of COM
rum being present.
The special committee appointed to
make nominations for officers and di-
rectors for the ensuing year, consisting
of the following, Messrs. Freeman, Jevne,
Cline, Braun and McGarvin, rendered it's
report and placed the following names
in nominations:
For president, Charles Forman; first
president, j. S. Sauson second
urer, r. j. Waters.
mmittees-Commerce w c. Patter-
son; manufactures, John ID. Hooker: i'm
migration, II. l.. Duque; lands, F. Q.
Story; mines, w. II. Smith: ways and
means, J. r. Newberry; statistics, F. l..
Allies; law, l.. A. Croft; membership, f..
+. {. klokke; hotels, o. 7. Johnson;
parks, n. ID. Mathuss.
For the stockholders committee they
nominated subject to the action of the
stockholders: J. w. Mckinley. w. c.
Bluett, A. Jacoby, II. w. Frank, Louis
+. Vetter.
DIRECTORS MEETING
The board of directors met at 3:15 The
following were present. DaviEson, For
man, Bluett, Francis, Croft, Jacoby,
johnson, klokke, Munson, Newberry,
Slauson, Story. Vetter and Waters
communication was read from the
harbor commissioners thanking the
chamber for their courtesy in providing
room for their meetings.
Communications were read from var
ious members of the California delega-
ton in congress with regard to the bill
providing for department of commerce
and manufactures which the chamber
of commerce had recommended to their
attention.
The following resolutions with regard
to the resignation of J. M. Crawley from
the Southern Pacific company were pass
ed by unanimou1 vote:
Resolved BY the directors of the cham
Der OF commerce that we express to Mr..
j. M Crawley and to the Southern Pacific
company our great regret at his resig-
nation from the position which he has SO
long held as general freight and passen
ger agent in Southern California and
we take this occasion to formally thanl,
him for the uniform. courtesy he has al
ways shown the organization and for the
enthusiastic interest he has always dis
played In the welfare of this section.
The board then, on motion, adjourned.
The herald., 1897-01-07
PERSONALS

Arthur Burns of Denver is at the Ma
deau.
j. A. Harris of Denver is at the Ra-
mona.
E. S. Gosney of Flagstaff, Ariz., is al
the Hollenbeck.
r. o. Hilbourn of Chicago is registered
at the Westminster.
J. NJ Spafford of San Francisco is a
guest at the Ramona.
A. A. Morris and wife of San Diego are
registered at the Nadeau.
G. A. Hoffman of New York city is
domiciled at the Ramona.
C. Fl. Perkins of Newark, N. Y, is
stopping at the Ramona.
S. j. Wyfe of Chicago has taken apart
merits at the Westminster.
N. B. Field of Albuquerque N. M, is
a guest at the Westminster.
Will Colver and wife of Attica, Ind,
have apartments at the Nadeau.
DR.. ]. A. Holland of Kansas City reg
istered at the Ramona yesterday.
10. A. Whittier of ST. Louis is among the
recent arrivals at the Westminster.
C. Gray Dinsmore Df New York city ar
rived at the Westl inster yesterday.
Il. A. Rice of Ell ltio and Fred j. Mar
tim of Fortuna, AriZ., are at the Hollen-
beck.
L. j. Rose, jr.. came in from San
Francisco yesterday and is at the Hol-
lenbeck.
s. B. Mathews. Alex Campbell and
Irving Lockwood Of San Francisco are
at the Hollenbeck.
I. N. Cowell and j. +. Cowell register
ed from the Isle of Venice at the West
minister yesterday
Harry N. Gray of the firm of Gray
Brothers, San Francisco, came in ON the
delayed California Limited yesterday
morning.
Mr.. Charles j. Koefed, the genial rep
resentative of the Vulcan Iron works
of San Francisco, left for San Francisco
last night.
John B. Clarke of Brooklyn, N. Y,
was passenger on the west bound Sum-
set Limited last night. He is at the
Hollenbeck.
| Wilmer Sieg and E. A. Wurster, two
well known Milwaukee business men.
are at the Hollenbeck, and will remain
| several days.
Tom Richards, the we'll known cigar
man, Is enjoying d visit from his moth
| err whom he has not seen for eight
years. Mrs. Richards arrived from ST.
Louis Tuesday morning, and is the guest
| of Mrs. Tufts of Bush street. The lady
| is now S. years old, but is in good health,
| and, like everyone elSe, is charmed with
Los Angeles. She will remain several
| months.
The herald., 1897-01-07
THE GEORGIA VISITORS.

Governor Atkinson and the party of
Georgia visitors received a great deal
of attention yesterday. At 2 o'clock in
the afternoon they We're taken out in
the Mount Lowe tallyho for Drive
through the city by a delegation 4
Georgia people, consisting of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. H. Howell Mr.. and Mrs. j. III.
Braly, Robert McGarvin, VIII T. Harris
and e. C. Bryan. After very pleasant
drive the party returned to the cham
ber of commerce, where an informal
reception was rendered them, at the
conclusion of which they returned to
their private car for the night
The herald., 1897-01-07
FELL AND BROKE HIS LEG

BY fall from scaffolding at the cor
ner of Grand avenue and Eleventh street
late yesterday afternoon Q. B. Quesnel,
a carpenter residing at 1436 Vernon
street, sustained fracture of the right
leg. between the knee and ankle. which
will lay him up for some time. He was
working on house when the timbers
gave way, precipitating him to the
ground. a distance of only about ten
feet. He struck in such manner that
his leg was broken short off and he was
rendered partially unconscious. The ps-
troll wagon conveyed him to the receiv-
ing hospital, where the broken limb was
set and he was put to bed.
The herald., 1897-01-07

outside OF the basement walls but above
ground, and rs stated by Assistant Chief
Smith, contrary to ordinance.
While the apparatus was in operation
yesterday afternoon an explosion took
place and a lively blaze was started in
a pile of dry goods boxes and rubbish
in the cellar. The fire was extinguished
by a stream from a chemical wagon
before damage to more than $2o had
been done.
The herald., 1897-01-07
FIRE IN A CELLAR.
A Heater Explodes in the Gray Block
and Causes a Blaze.

An alarm of fire was rung in at 3:45
yesterday afternoon from box II. at
the corner of Main and Third streets.
caused by a blaze in the cellar of the
Gray block The upper stories OF the
new building are occupied as lodging
house and in the basement a small
heater Is stationed, in which disstillate
is burned to warm water for the bath
tubs twice week. The heater is fed
from twenty-five gallon tank situated
The herald., 1897-01-07

ingS from Wirdcmere ranch to Bosa
where he is interested in the starting y
seaside resort. TEe large barns att
houses are moved in sections.
Tom Deering, travelling salesman FOR
Schillings in San Francisco, was here
last week Yesterday he was welded 10
one of Anaheim's fairest daughters
The herald., 1897-01-07
A PLEASANT AFTERNOON.

Mrs. Hammond entertained most
pleasantly yesterday afternoon at her
home. 1S4S South Flower street, from
: till ., with a guessing contest. Each
guest was given a card bearing sixteen
questions. The results were most
amusing and the prizes were decided as
follows: First prize. silver top salve
box, won by Mrs. Willoughby Rodman;
second prize, Dresden card tray, won
by Miss Fairchild; consolation prize,
small ekeleton, won by Mrs. Cosmo
Morgan. The house was decorated with
snilax, carnations and potted plants.
Refreshments were served during the
afternoon. Christopher catering.
Among the guests present We're: Mes
DANES F. Z. Walsh. Henry Fits. Hor-
ace G. Gates, Sheldon Borden, Cosmo
Morgan, Frank King. Williams Reed,
K. Vincent. Wilioughby Rodman, Nor
ris Cohn. w. H. Burns, B. w. r. Tayler,
O. p. Posey, Dean Mason, Misses Buck
lee Charlotte Buckle. Fairchild, Helen
Fai-chdld, Tuttle, Kate Morford, Hattie
Morford, Strong, Hattie Strong. Gooding.
Goodrich. Kate Bridges. Merrill, Fixen,
Bertha Fixen, Houghton.
The herald., 1897-01-07
HERE AND THERE

Mrs. Raymond entertained at lunch
con yesterday at her pretty home, 269S
Orchard avenue. Covers were laid for
eight.
The herald., 1897-01-07

John Sunders, general Pacific coast
agent of the Manhattan Life Insurance
company, accompanied by his family,
has apartments at the Hollsnbeck.
The herald., 1897-01-07
WEDDING INVITATIONS

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script. THE WEBB-PECKHAM co.
233 S. Spring street