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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21
Williamsburg Items.

We are having very mild winter so
far. During the month and a-half past
the average temperature at sunrise each
morning has been $50 above zero. The
warmest day was Jan. 4th-mercury
$50 above-and the coolest was Jan.
11th-mercury 81 above zero. We have
not had more than inches of snow at
any one time. The mercury for a few
days past has ranged between 90 and $50
above zero.
The holidays have passed off very
quietly, except that one young man met
with serious accident. Omer Dean
fired off cannon cracker, holding it
in his hand, and had the hand severely
lacerated and torn, intlicting very
painful wound, from which he will not
recover soon. He is in the constant
care of DR.. Campbell, and is said to be
getting along tolerably well.
We are haying good deal of sickness
in the community, especially among
children.
Matrimony has been on boom during
the holidays, and still continues.
1t certainly is gratifying to know.tha:
ground has been broken again for a
railroad in our county. We hope II
will be pushed to speedy completion.
Some of our people are anxiously
waiting the coming OF a crop of ice
which has not yet appeared.
Mr.. J. Warwick McClung has built
! a new mansion on his farm, left him by
his father. Frank McClung, and will
soon occupy the same.
We are pleased with the new settlers
on the Wallace lands in this community
-Chas. McClung, on the S. b. Wallace
place DR.. II. G.. McClung, on the w
Wallace place and +. &. McFerrin
on the Henry A. Wallace place. We
think they are all worthy citizens, anC
we cordially wecome them among us.
We congratulate the INDEPENDENT
editors and employees, for never having
failed during the past year to send ou'
every week clean, bright issue to sub
scrlbers, and we wish itgreater success
in the future and that all Of it's readers
may have prosperous and happy new
year.
Mrs. Anthony Garner is the happy
mother of twin boys-both doing well
Several parties are wanting the post
office here. but who will be the success
ful one no one can tell.
If we Judge from the low bids fol
carving the mails made by some per
sons. we must conclude that they arr
very anxious to handle some of Uncle
Sans money. a. d. W.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21
Business Rules.

We will not, hereafter, insert adver
,isemcnts of any kind in our local col
INNS mt less than from Is to 20 cents ;
line for each insertion.
When u subscriber orders his pape,
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nj the same time to pay up all arrear
ages.
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Obituaries and Resolutions of Respect
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old as well as the new address.
We go to press early Thursday morn.
ing. Advertisements or communica.
lions of any kind, intended for the cur.
rent weekly issue, should always be here
hy Wednesday morning.
No attention will be paid to anony.
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accompany your communication.
On all job work our terms are cash.
except in cases of merchants and others
with whom we have running accounts.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21
List of Deeds,

The following is a list of deeds. etc.
admitted to record by the Clerk OF
Greenbrier County Court from Jan
18th to Jan. 18th, 1897:
"A deed from Cyrus Pickett and wife
TO III. Ii. Fay and others, for coal and
mideral in SO acres of land in Meadow
Bluff district.
From j. II. Hodges and another to
David Belts, for lot No. 5, Bloomer
avenue, North Ronceverte.
From j. w. Arbuckle, executor, to
Patrick Kelly, for one-half lots 10 and
20, East Ronceyerte.
From }. w. Arbucklc, executor, to
John Kelly, for west half of lots Nos.
p and %, East Ronceverte.
From John w. Graves and another to
w. j. Barry, for 100 poles of land in
Irish Corner district.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21
PeTaOnal Mention g..

John Is. Harris left Monday for a
visit to Wilmington, n. &.
Capt. A. f. Mathews has returned from
a business trip to New Orleans.
J G. May, of Louisa county, Va,
has located at Ronceverte to practice
law.
Col. b. f. Harlow came up from
Charlest on Saturday and returned Mon
day.
Miss Lucy Shumate has returned from
visit to friends and relatives in Ken
lucky.
Mrs. Robert Elliot, of Alexandria,
Va, is here to visit her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Thomas.
Prof. II. w. Barclay, formerly of our
town, is pow teaching in the Jackson
Collegiate Institute, at Jackson, Ky.
ID. II. Hill, of Renick's Valley, this
county, returned home Tuesday from
visit to Stockyards, Summers county.
The Kings Daughters will have
Supper at the Hotel Dining room, after
the entertainment by the Symphony
Club on next Monday night.
Charlie Cox went to StauntoH, Va.
to see his brother, Henry l.. Cox, who
is unite sick. He returned yesterday
bringing his brother with him.
Miss Lncy Handley returned home
last week from three months visit &c
her friend. Miss Emma Handley, al
her beautiful home in Mason county.
Rev. VIM. Nee. White returned yes
terday morning from two weeks can
wasting tour in Virginia and Maryland
IN the interest of the Female Institute
here.
Row ~. w. Brown, who has been as
sisting Mr.. Hampton, of Charleston
in protracted meeting, will return u
his home here this week. The Charles
ton papers speak of his sermons as De
ing very logical and eloquent.
DIR. A. X. Kessler, formerly OF AL
derson, has located in Hinton Tor th'
practice of his profession. lie ha'
been awarded by the County Court o
Summers the contract for treating th'
manners of Greenbrier district of tina
county the ensuing year.
Miss Jessie Calwell, of White Sui
,bur w. Va, who spent the winter a
the home of Col. Breckenridge left 10
her home Tuesday. Miss Jessie is quit
popular with friends here, who will d
Glad to welcome her back again'-Fn
castle Herald of last week.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21
Com missiOner's Notice.
Office of Conn., James WithrO,o.
Lewlsburg, Dec. 2Sth, 90.
w. =. Rucker
Lewis Skipper and others.

A IL. the parties interested in the
IA above named cause, now pending
in the Circuit Court of GreCnDrier
county, will take notice that | have
fixed upon the Goth day of February,
1897, as the time and my said Office, in
Lewisburg, as the place, to report as re-
CURED by il decree pronounced in said
cause at the November term, 1896, of
said Court, as follows
|, The location, character, quantity
and probable value Of all the real prop
erty owned by the defendants, Lewis
Skipper and Mary skipper.
., The personal property of the said
Lewis Skipper and Mary Skipper, its
character, quality and probable value,
and in whose possession.
8, All liens, of whatever nature, upon
said real and personal property, in the
order OF their dignity, priority and
amounts.
4, Any and all other matters deemed
pertinent or required by any of the par
ties.
At which time and place you can at
lend, if you elect so to do.
Given under my hand at my said Of
fee. JAMES WITIlROW,
Dec. 31-4w. COm'r CIR. Or. CT.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

TIE progressive ladies of Westfeld,
Ind, issued Woman's Edition" of
the Westfeld Ne,cs, bearing date of
April 3, 1896 The paper is filled with
matter of interest to women, and we
notice the following from correspond
ent, which the editors printed. realizing
that it treats upon matter of vital i'm
portance to their sex - The best remedy
for Group, colds and bronchitis that |
have been able to find is Chamberlain 8
Cough Remedy. For family use it has
no equal. l gladly recommend it,
% and so cent bottles for sale by O. =.
Sydenstricker & Co.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

n CURE FOR LAME BACK" My
daughter, when recovering from an at
tack of fever, was great sufferer from
pain in the back and hips, " writes Lou
den Grover, Of Sardls, Ky. After
using quite number of remedies with
out any benefit she tried one bottle of
Chamberlain PAIN Balm, and it has
given entire relief" Chamberlain s
Pain Balm is also a certain cure for
rheumatism. Sold by y, z. Syden-
strlcker Il Co.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21
Teachers Association.

We desire to hold an Association il
Williamsburg district on Saturday
January 30th IN The building in which
VIM, ID, Ayres Is now conducting ;
school. We hope the people of the com
munity will attend. The following i.
the program
/. Opening eXercises-lO a. m.
Z. Duties Of the Teacher C. l.. Tab
scott.
8. Grammar-Wm. ID. Ayres.
4, History-Autan Scott.
5. Essay-Miss Launa Hume.
noon.
@. Music.
7. Arithmetic-G. $. McKeever.
8. Cooperation Of PatronS-Joseph
Snedegar.
8. Geography-Shelby McMillion.
10. Essay-Mlss Ora McFerrin.
IL. observation-disclosures McMillion.
IL. Reading-Leslio Haynes.
l3. School Ethics-J. T. Rucker.
IA. General Talk-Alex Thompson.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

lNDIANA's New SENAToR.-Chas.
w. Fairbanks received an over
whelming majority of the vote in
the Indiana legislative caucus, and
will be the next U. s. Senator from
that State. He is a native of Ohio,
about A years Of age, prominent
member Of the indianapolis bar and
has made a large fortune in railroad
practice. He is Republican.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

THE annual meeting of the State
Horticultural Society and the State
Wool Growers and Sheep Breeders
Association will be held at Charles
ton on Tuesday and Wednesday, the
Goth and 9th instants. An interest
ing program has been prepared and
sent out.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

THE criminal and court expenses
Of the State Of Virginia for the past
fiscal year amounted to the sum of
S4O9, 914, or an average of more than
$4,000 to county. This, says the
Fredericksburg Free Lance, is simply
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

Mrs II. &. DUNN, of Lock 2, says
we montgomery Courier of last week,
me crossing the river Sunday night.
attend Church in this city, met with
;r accident which came very near caus-
* "er TO lose her life. Itseems as she
~" "oont to get into the boat to start
wi 'he river she, in some way, lost
T.. footing and fell out of the boat
~ Nv 'he river. The water where Mrs.
"''n Tell in was about 10 or IL feet
r oep' and she would in all probability
S I'VE drowned had it not been for the
l'Seice of mind of Mr.. II. c. Dunn,
ny ~ rescued her just before she was GO
h. l"wn' Mrs. d. will perhaps be laid
b. 10 WIN cold for few days. We are
Ls u 'ne accident was not serious, as
,.a NO. Dunn is one of the most highly
'Pected ladies in our community.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

Col. VIM. f. CRAIG, one of the
brightest members of the Staunton,
Va, bar, died of apoplexy on the
18th, after lying in state of coma
for nearly sc hours. He was one of
the prominent Republicans politi-
clans of the State, and at different
times had held the offices of U. S.
Collector of Internal Revenue and
L. S. District Attorney.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

HON. JOHN G. SPooNER has been
nominated for y. S. Seuator by the
Republican caucus Of the Wisconsin
Legislature, and will return again to
the Senate, succeeding Mr.. Villas,
whose term expires on the Bird Of
March.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

LIE investigation of the financial
"'alrS of Fayette county is now in pro.
s'eSS' with Judge A. N. Campbell as
,0"''SeI and Stephen Rigg as expert &C.
;o"h'aht' The Journal deplores the
;"Ne"llgation, declaring that it will in
.''e the credit of the county. This
nay De, but nevertheless it will be
n"'e satisfactory to the people Of Fay.
1--WE 10 have the investigation made,
'' the result be what it may.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

Mr.. j. Il. GILPIN, of Mercer county
has bought from Col. Andrew his resi-
dcnce and farm on Calder Peak, above
Union, Monroe county. Mr.. Gilpin
will move to Monroe with his family
and take possession IN the near future
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

Boston has municipal debt of
$4,000, 900; Brooklyn, 5000, 900 ;
Philadelphia, S53,00O,OOO; Balti-
more, S34 200, 900; Chicago. 500, OOO,-
600, and ST. Louis, $40, 900.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

The Hinton Republican, reports 1879
marriage licenses issued in Summers
county during lS96-fewer than in anv
year since 1891. The number of births
In Summers last year were 357 and the
number of deaths 81.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

So much rejoiced were the people
of California over the defeat of the
Pacific Railroad Funding bill that
Gov. Budd, of that State, issued a
proclamation declaring last Satur-
day, the 10th, a legal holiday.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

DULY ELECTED.-The electoral
colleges of the various States met at
the State Capitols on the 18th and
duly elected VIM. Mckinley Presi-
dent, and Carrot A. Hobart, Vice
President Of the United States for
the term beginning on the 4th of
March next. McKinley's vote in
the Colleges was 271. Bryan got 176.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

All persons owing taxes will please
make arrangements to settle same, as
my term Of Office has expired and it is
necessary to close up my business as
Sheriff. DAVID A. DwYER.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

On the 3Oth ult., Mr.. Chas. A. Will
son and Miss Ida J. Allen were married
bv A. G. Men eer, in Monroe county,
as we're also Mr.. Bernard Fletcher
Walters and Miss Minnie May Parker
all Of that county.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

AT Lexington, Va, on the 18th, Miss
Helen NJ. Beaver, daughter of Thos II.
beaver, well-knOwn here was married
to Mr.. y. b. Beckwith, DR.. J. T.
Wightman officiating.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

w. A. MALCOLM, formerly of Kess.
ler's Y Lanes, Nicholas county, was
run over by train on Kelly's creek,
Fayette county, on the 9th inst, and
killed. He leaves wife and seven
children.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

On the Bird inst. the dwelling house of
Mr.. o. II. Foster, of Wolf Greek dis
trict, Monroe county, was destroyed by
fire. 1t was one of the oldest houses
in the county, having been built early
in the present century of rough hewn
logs
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

TIE dwelling house of Mr.. G.. Bow
yer, of Wolf Creek, Monroe county,
was burned on the 3rd inst. He lost
all his household furniture except a
bed. bureau and a sewing machine.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

A THERMOMETERS FREE.-Warner
safe Cure Co., of Rochester, n. y. are
sending out a limited number of accu-
rate spirit thermometers graduated
from 20 degrees below zero to l20 de-
grees aboye and mounted on heavy 4X6
inch card board, in red and green, by
mail, free TO any address on receipt of
cents in stamps to pay postage.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

You have your account. Please call
and pay it, so we can meet our obliga-
tions. Very respectfully,
LEwISBURG GROCERY Co.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

EDWARD J. WORsHAM, of Sweet
Springs district, Monroe county, who
killed Cary Long at corn-husking in
Allegheny county, Va, last October,
was recently tried In Covington, found
guilty and sentenced to four years in
the penitentiary.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

THERE will be Divine service in
st. James Episcopal Church here Sun
day afternoon, at 4.30 O'Clock.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with local APPLICATIONS, rs
they cannot reach the seat of the dis
ease Catarrh is blood or cOnstltu-
tional disease and in order to cure it
you must take internal remedies. Hall 8
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this coun-
try for years, and is IL regular prescrip-
ton. 1t is composed of the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood
purifiers, acting directly on the mucous
surfaces The perfect combination of
the two ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results in curing Ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY 81 CO.,
PrOprietOrs. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, rs cents.
Hall s Family Pills are the best.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

READ Eagle & Otis new advertise
mcnt. Also II. T. Bells ad.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

1T has been decided by the owners of
the lntermOnt Hotel, in CoyingtOn,
va, to offer it at public sale on Wednes.
"ay' March 10th, 1897. This will in
ho"lSe interfere with the running of
Tue Motel, which will be kept open till
TIE sale and it will continue thereaf.
'ef' no matter who purchases il, as a
summer as well as winter resort.-Qif
ION forge Revieip.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

GOOD Green COFFEE 15c., at J. f,
Bells.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21
Notice to Creditors.

Office Com'r j. w. Arbuckle,
Lewisburg, w. Va. !
THE accounts of ID. A. Dwyer, Sher-
l. if, and, as such, administrator of &.
Rosenquist, deceased, are before me
for settlement, and all persons inter-
ested will hereby take notice that have
fixed on Friday, the 18th day of Feb
ruary, 1897, as the time, and my office
in Lewisburg, w. Va. as the place, for
receiving proof of debts and demands
against the said e.. Rosenquist or his
estate. j. W. ARBUCKLE,
Com'r of Accounts.
Section 10, Chap. 81 Of Code.
Jan. 7-8w.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

AT Beatty s lumber camp, near Crow,
summers county, on the 18th, Hardin
Dehart was instantly killed by log
rolling over him and breaking his
neck. He attempted to stop log that
Was rolling down hill when his foot
slipped and he fell forward, the 10y roll
ing over him He leaves wife.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

The Pocahontas Times, published
and edited by Andrew Price, Esq, has
been enlarged to Il seven column folio,
and is otherwise much improved in APP
pearance. The Times has new press
and new type and gives other evidence
OF prosperity. We congratulate~yOu,
Andy, on the success of your efforts,
ana hope you and the IY0aes may live
long and prosper.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

}. ALEX. PARKER, proprietor of
rarker's Opera House, at Hinton, has
sued the Democratic Executive Com
mttee, of that town for Sl34.50. which
he alleges is due him for the use of the
Opera House during the last campaign
for public speaking.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21
MIKE Nj. COLLINS.
CONVICTION. VA.
GOOD & CHEAP WHISTLES.

I HAVE been doing business with the
people of Greenbrier and adjoining
counties for the last five years, and l
hope | have given them satisfaction
and that my Goods proved to be what
| represented. A great many of the
people through G1eenbrier know me
and know | will do what L say. | am
now able to Say that | can furnish bet
ter Whistles and Brandies for the
Money then can be bought elsewhere.
L buy from one of the best and most
reliable Wholesale houses in the coun-
try and get my Good at Car. load prices.
| do my own work and can sell at very
close profit. | will sell first-class apple
Brandy, at $3.50 per gallon Kentucky
Bourbon, $500 to $3.50; Maryland
Rye, $500, $3.50 $500 and $500. |
will make the jug trade a speciality for
the people of West Virginia. So don't
fail to send your Christmas orders, and
they will receive prompt attention. |
guarantee satisfaction or money re-
funded.
NJ. M. COLLINS,
Dec. l7-tf. Covington, Va.
always keep on hand the year old
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21
Contract Let.

The Wheeling Register reports, in .
special from Ashland, Kv., that the
long-talked-of project looking to the
placing of an immense electric powor
house ut kanawha Falls for the supply.
ing OF electricity to the mines of the
New River and Kanawha Valley coal
llelds, Is assuming substantial shane
ana the past week contracts were let to
Gentry 4 Volz, contractors. of Staun-
ton, va, for the excavations and foun-
oatlon work necessary to the establish
ment of such plant. The contract
also calls for the building of two i'm
mehse dams across the river, one at
New River Falls, seven miles below
Hinton, and the other at the falls of the
hanawha, below the junction of the
Gauley and New rivers, which form the
kanawha. The contracts were let by
j. Turner Morehead, prominent
North Carolina manufacturer. who is
interested largely in the acetyline gas
works at Spray, N. c., and who repre-
sents syndicate that has recently ac.
CURED the power rights of both the
points mentioned above. At each of
The dams power house will be located
the electricity to be generated by the
immense water power at hand, and dis
trl0uted through the separate coal fields
by underground cables. In addition to
The electric power works the syndicate
VIII erect plants for coke makin and
the utilization of the by-products of
coal
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21
Our GROCERY STOCK
FEAR COMPETITION.

We lead in Low Prices and will not
he undersOld in consideration of the
Two No. Ones, viz: Your interest and
our interest.
&. III HANNA & CO.,
FrankfOrd, w. Va.
Mar. Goth, 1896.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

TIE firm of Moore Il Rittenhouse
having dissolved partnership by mutual
consent, it is necessary for an early Set
tlement of all outstanding accounts
All persons, whose accounts are over.
due, will please settle, Respectfully,
Il. Il. RITTENuOUsE.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

l always keep on hand the s year old
Belle of Nelson.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-21

We desire to thank our friends
for their liberal patronage
in the past,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-10-15
odd Fellows Celebration.

The celebration of the fifty-sixth
anniversary of the organization
of Columbia Lodge No. of I.
o. o. F., at the Odd Fellows
Hall last Friday night, was a
pronounced success. There was a
large attendance of both resident
and visiting members of the order,
and the fair Rebekahs were out in
force. Mt. Pleasant Lodge No. 246
was largely represented. The fol-
lowing program was carried out:
Opening Ode &c.. Members of the Lodge,
Prayer by Chaplain.
"Obiect of the Meeting" II. l.. White.
Song Columbia Male Vocal Quartette.
Comic Recitation. ....... Miss Lazarus.
Short speeches by odd Fellows for the
good of the order.
Mr.. Isaac NJ. Powell made short
speech, stating that he had been a
member of the order for fifty-si
years, and during all that time had
enjoyed perfect health. After the
program, delightful menu was
served.