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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-22
Dropsy and Heart Disease.

A great cure and great testimony.
''For ten years ] have suffered greatly
from Heart disease, futtering of the heart
and smothering spells, made my life tor.
ment. l was confined to my bed. Dropsy
set In. My physician told me to prepare
for the worst. tried DIR. Agnew's Cure
for the Heart-One dose gave great relief.
Mrs. James Adams, Syracuse, N. Y
Sold by l.. M. Watson and s. K. Park.
ILL.,.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-22
THoUGHTO0RAPHs.

A dude ia a cross between fashion
plate and IN unpaid tailor's bill.
If some people we know had any
thing to say, they wouldn't talk SO
much.
Perhaps it is because doctors disa-
gree that their medicines are so dis
a1renah1a
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-22
There is a Class of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re-
Gently there has been placed in all the
grocery stores new preparation called
GRAlN-O, made of pure grains, that takes
the place of coffee. The most delicate
stomach receives 1t without distress, and
but few cat tell it from coffee. 1t does not
cost over 4 as much. Children may drink
1t with great benefit. Is cts. and 25 Cts.
per package. Try ii. Ask for GRAIN.O
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-22
For the Public Good.

In another part of this paper appears an
advertisement worthy the reading, as its for
the public good. 1t tells of free distribu-
ton of Doane's Kidney Pills, remedy for
kidney ills. Read it, and call at Johnson &
Henderson's, on Nov. I'd.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-22
The Alb G. of Il.

A kidney education starts with: Back
ache means kidney ache, lame back means
lame kidneys, weak back means weak kid
neys, cure means Doan's Kidney Pills.
Read about the free distribution In this
paper, and call at johnson q Henderson's'
on Nov. 81.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-22
Terms of Circuit Court for 1898 and 1899

In pursuance OF the statute in such case made
q nd provided / do hereby fix and appoint the
time for holding the several terms OF the Circuit
Court in the Thirty. fifth Judicial Circuit oil
Michigan, for the years 1898 and 1892 as follows
sHIAwASsEE COUNTY.
On the fourth Mondays In February and Nov.
ember, and the second Mondays in May and
September.
LIVINGSTON COUNTY.
On the first Mondays in February and Novem-
Der and the third Mondays In April and June.
October 81, 1897.
STEARNs f. SMITH, Circuit Judge
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-22
Ruby Lips

And clear complexion, the pride of
woman-have you lost these charms through
Torpid Liver, Constipation, Biliousness or
Nervousness? DIR. Agnew's Liver Pills
wiil-restore them to you-40 little "Rubies"
In vial--10 cents. Act like charm.
Never grippe Sold by l.. M. Watson and
s. Il. Parkill.--4.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-22
everybody saws SO.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
of q. G. @. to-day; 10, %, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-22

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
10c. 25c II @. Q. @. fail, druggists refund money
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-22

| RY reason or repeated requests have decided
- to visit Owosso once in five weeks and will
| be at the private parlor OF the Wildermuth
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cases. Everything CONFIDENTIAL All are re-
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moderate, and no incurable cases taken. al
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ferers. Come and see me; 1t costs you nothing.
All medicines furnished you are purely vege-
table-roots, herbs and barks. Correspondence
solicited before my visit IL possible. Address
me at 444 Que St., Toledo Ohio.
CASES CURE.
Dyspepsia, All Sexual Diseases,
Rheumatism, Heart Disease, "a
Indigestion, Consumption in its
Fits, Early Stages,
Piles, Bronchitis,
Neuralgia, Sore Eyes,
All Nervous Diseases, Urinary Troubles,
Costiveness, Lost Manhood,
Fevers and Results, Kidney and Liver
Blood Diseases, Complaints,
And all Chronic Diseases
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Catarrh, Salt Rheum, Female Weakness,
Paralysis. Scrofula Seminal weakness,
Eruptions, Tumors, Tape Worms,
Cancer, Effects of Malaria, all Skin and Blood
Diseases and Ill effects Of Grippe,
DR. f. B. MONROE.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-22
TERMS REDUCED FOR 1898

sWSPECIAL INDUCEMENTS (Which will be
stated by mail on application to Persons rails
ing larger Clubs
tE Paper FREE all the rest Of this year to
New Subscribers for 1898;
tWAND PREMIUM FOR EVERY READER.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-22
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SEND FOR SPECIMEN COPIES.
Which will be mailed Free, and see whether
this enormous difference In cost should prevent
your having the best. What account would you
make of such difference In buying medicine or
foodf Address
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-22

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cost of the COUNTRY GENTLEMAN and that {
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26

4 Eank in Prospective Washington Lit
.rary Sociefy's Public Debate.

ASHLAND, VA. March 2j.-Spocial.-
\ bank Is amoas the possibilities OF
Ashland. Dir. II. ". Slmons. of Albany,
WIS. IS corresponding with parties here
looking to the establishing of a bank
here. If satisfied that Ashland presents
sufficient advantages. Mr.. Simons VIII
soon pay a visit here.
Washington Literary Society will hold
its public debate on a'riday night, April
gth. Following Is the programme: Presi-
dent. II. o B. Cooper, Va. First Vice
President. T.. Il. Jones. Virginia; Second
Nice-President. ii. SydensIicker, West
Virginia; crater T. r. mond I'M. West
Virginia. Subject: The present--Its De-
mands." Debate question. Resolved.
That co-education should be adopted in
the colleges and universities OF the United
states" Afiirmative-L. il. Farley. Vir-
gina; r. B. Fitzpatrick, Virginia. Mega
tivc-W. b. CoOnna. Virginia: w. l..
Jones. Virginia. Marshals- T.. X. Odell.
New York Assistants-W. II. Frost, Yir-
giuia; W. l.. Gates, Virginia.
Mr.. Irwin Scott has completed chart
for foretelling the weather by changes
IN the moon, adopted from iIerschel's
theory The work IS quite artistic.
Rev. James r Gwaltney will preach
at the Baptist church here next Sunday
morning and evening.
Mr.. J. VI Leake is on business trip
TO Goochllnd
Mrs. Mary Tyler. Of Richmond. is visit
inc her cousins Mcsdomcs Chcnery and
Williams.
Mr. W F. Edwards. Jr.. Of Petersburg
. former student ut RANDOLPH Macon, Is
visiting friends here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26

che Bedford Banks Cases Again Posts
poued-Ieading Counsel withdraw.

BEDFORD CITY. VA. March 25.-Sne-
cial-C O. Dunn. OF this city. who owns
a saw-mill near Bunker HILL has been
much annoyed by missing various small
articles from the cabin in which he ~
accustomed to stay when operating the
mill Last week he set trap-gun so
that any one opening the door a certain
distance would receive the contents OF
the gun. He then locked the door ana
left the cabin. on Saturday evening lasl
Il number OF boys were about the mlil.
and Thurman Wells, about fifteen years
old. n son Of A. G. Wells. OF Bunker Hi.
succeeded in opening the door ana was
shot I'm the arm. iniicting painful, but
not necessarily dangerous flesh wound
Mrs. X. g. Turpin, Sr.. mother or X u.
Turpin. representative In the Legislature
from this county. died Tuesday night near
Big Island I'm her eighty eighth year.
She was sick but a short time with pneu-
mOnia.
The case of Commonwealth vs.. 1. ID.
Berry which came UP Tuesday was post
pOned. owing to the absence OF atom sys
for the dofcIce. The case OF ). w. smith
WAS also postponed for the same reason.
Mr. 4. II. Burroughs. Of Lynchburg, who
has teen prosecuting these cases. then
stated that he Culd be compelled 10
withdraw frcm the cases. as II was I'M
possible To be here another term.
His law partner. Mr.. NOEL. will conduct
the prosecution hereafter, and II Is eA-
pected that a trial will be had At the
next term.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
TIE T1MES-RICITMOND, VA. FRIDAY. MARCH IL. 1897
THE PUGTLfsTIC LdUIEHs SETTLE
yHtfR DfFFLR. Noes AMICABLf.
Summon. for Stockholders OF the Inter.
mont Comrs any tn Appear at Giles
Circuit Court-Damnge suit

PETERSBURG. VA, March 2J--spe-
c.ai Tho case OF Mr.. r.. II. Mann. Jr..
o. this city, and Mr.. Edgar Allan, Jr..
of Richmond. the two lawyers who
foufht shortly after midnight few
nights ago. on the second floor OF Odd
Fellows Building on Sycau ore street.
came ND before the Mayor for investiga-
ton this morning. as did also the case
of Mr. T. T. Richardson. Of Church
Roads. Dlnwiddie county. who was Sec
ond for Mr.. Mann. and Mr.. II. c. Wilson.
~ Petersburg. who was present at the
nght In a ike capacity for Mr.. Allan.
Tho parties themselves were not IN
court. but were represented by their
counsel. Major L. II. Lassiter and Mr..
James VI. quick, Jr The affair having
been satisfactorily settled between the
parties Interested. the Mayor dismissed
the warrants against the accused on the
payment OF costs. which were 81 each.
There were more James river shad be-
ing offered for sale to-day than has been
known for some years.
STOCKHOLDERS SUMMONED.
The stockholders OF the Intermcnt MIN
ing. Manufacturing and Development
Company have been summoned To appear
at the Clerks Office OF the Circuit Court
OF Giles county. at the rule TO. lie held
for the said court on the first Monday
IN April. 1897. TO answer a bill In chancery
exhibited against them in said court by
Martin Williams. receiver Of the Corpora
tion Court OF the city OF Radford. Va.
IS the chancery cause of III. w. Hale.
guardian OF the infant children OF Alice
Johnson ct ais. and the said Martin VIII
Hams. receiver OF said court. in the cham
Gerry cause OF II. w. Hale guardian of the
said Gusts Hale Ct ais. who sues by
leave Of said court. and for the benefit OF
himself as such receiver and for all credi-
tors Of the Intermont Mining. Manufac-
turing ana Development Company.
There are about forty stockholders in
this company In Petersburg.
INTERESTING DAMAGE SUIT.
The Circuit court Of Dinwiddie county
is stiil onvared IN the trial % the suit
OF Crimson ~. Hardy for SANDER. The
damages are placed at five thousand dol
lars. II IS alleged that the defendant
CHARGED rr minated thai tho plaintiff
had set fro to the woods, and, there
fore tho suit
Tho parties 20 tho suit are widely known
IN Dinwiddie. and hence much interest
g. for in the county as 70 the result OF
the trial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
IyOYAL 1RCIN w.
Belvidcre Council Addressed by Ohicefs Oh
the Grand Lodge.

Belvldcre Council, Royal Arcanuin' '"o'
AT C;feNood Hall last night, when was
LARGELY attended. There were also sew
eral represcr tatives Of o-Aer couhciis
ntesent. Mr.. n r. Rediord. regent OF
Eelvidere Council presided, ana Sect9-d-!
Joseph H. SteDi erd recorded. ~
Mir. John j. Jamson, of AleHandrla inc
Grand Regent of the State OF NirslhlA
n AIDE a very Interesting address. lie was
followed by Mr.. James b. Hanks, OF 80
fersburg the Grand Secretary OF WI
giuia who also made magnificent du-
dress. Councilman Sol l.. BiOOnreis, u
Grand Orator, also made a very SoOu
talk. e.,.- Cd
According TO the statement OF the Or Ina
Secretary. the order is IN thriving con-
dition. and the last year was the pest
one over exrcricnced boy the OrganiZa-
ton which has now about iLVoO mem
beers in this country. in the city Of 1ticn-
mond the order was also reported 10 be III
Il prosperous condition.
At the close of the meeting Of the Coun-
eli the committee appointed To make the
necessary arrangements for the meeting
of the Grand Lodge which Will convene
here at Lee Camp Iio' IN April 20th, held
a brief consultation. bat reached no dei-
mite conclusion. The members of the COM
mittee were Messrs. lsadOre LOvenstein
and Joseph J.. Levy. of Mccarthy Coun-
ell. Messrs. II. G. q. Hartmann and j.. ..
Fitzgerald. of Virginia Council. Messrs.
Joseph III. Shepherd and y. Il. RedfOrd, OF
BelVidere Council.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
UINIs LONGEK IBSENCE.
Rev. DIR. wright Health Improving very
slowly.

Rev. W. /. Wright. d. D., pastor OF
Toirh-Street Baptit church. has not re-
covered his health as rapidly as was
hoped by his church, and after two
months absence he finds himself not SUM
GENTLY recuperatcd to resume his labors
ana has wrltten to the church to that
effect.
DR.. Wright when he went away was
r-ivou a leave of absence of two months,
which will expire on April lst. lie Went
IN North Carolina, where he thought that
two months rest would make him a wei
man. ,., 49,.
wednesday night the Ministerial Corr
mittee of the church met and voted 10
extend DR.. Wrights leave Of absence TWO
months longer. giving him until June
ISL TO seek the return TO lis health IL
he is then not able TO return, the DOCTOR
leave will be further eXtcndel INC
church IS very solicitous for DR.. Wright
health and hopes 10 see him festoIeu "
health by June let.
The committee wednesday hlsht re-"
Gagged Rev. A. b. Dunaway' VINO nus
been so acccptably filling Dr. Nrlsnt >
place. to supply the pulpit until June Isl
DR.. Runaway las just closed two
weeks revival at his church. consumer
able interest was awakened and Dr. DUN
away accomplished a general reNiVal VI
religious feeling among church meHlpei9'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
B.ITHiNG GROUND
Judge Gunter Saves Them from the
Oyster Planters.

Judge Gunter Saves Them from the
Oyster Planters.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, March 25.-Spe-
cial.-Judge BENJAMIN. T. Gunter, of the
Circuit Court, mas granted writ OF
mandamus against Oyster Inspector Bone
We'll, OF Warwick county. requiring him
- assign IS bathing grounds the area
from the Chesapeake and Ohio railway
piers TO Finch's wharf. containing about
twenty-five acres. 10 the Old Dominion
Land Company. These grounds have been
tue subject OF litigation recently, local
parties having applied for an assignment
OF the grounds Tor oyster-planting pur-
poses.
Under the law granting priority OF right
10 the owners OF hotels fronting on the
water. the Old Dominion Land Com
pany took steps to preserve the bathing
grounds from being practically ruined.
That company has maintained the large
area fronting this part OF the river as a
public park. free OF all expense. and II IS
a delightful resort The public also has
the unreserved privileges of the bathing
grounds.
Owing to the bad condition OF the track
the races, which had been fixed upon for
April LIST By the Newport News Driving
Club. have been called OF indefinitely
The steamship Europa, which entered
here for coal from Galveston, bound for
Europe. has been taken to the ship
yard in leaking condition. Her cargo
will doubtless be considerably damaged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
BRILLIANr MARRIAGE.
WeII-known Charlottesville Merchant
welded in Louisville.

CTIARL OTTESVILLE VA. March %
Special-Mr. Benjamin ". Letcrnan, a
memter OF tho clothing firm OF Moses
LetCrman & Brother, this city, was mar
RED last night at o'clock I'm Id lsville.
XIV. to Miss Edith Davis, daughter OF
Mr.. d. Davis, OF the Blue Grass state.
kilograms received here this morning by
friends OF the groom. state that the mar
rage was one OF the most brilliant that
has taken place I'm Louisville for many
dav. The prominence Of the contracting
parties brought together many OF their
friends and relatives from Virginia and
other States. The presents were numer-
GUS handsome and valuable.
Mr. and Mrs. Leterman left last night
for an extended bridal tour TO New YORK,
Niagara Falls and other points OF interest.
on their return to Charlottesville. their
future home. a grand reception will be
given them by the parents of the groom.
Tho University Of Virginia baseball
team will leave tomorrow afternoon over
tho Southern railway for North Caro-
lima. Tho first game of a series Will be
played with the University OF North car
DINA at Chapel Hill on Saturday.
Mr.. Malcolm Brown, while out for spin
yesterday afternoon. cOlided with tele-
graph pole, which resulted I'm painful in
juries and a surgical operation.
Mr.. Phil. Leterman, a prominent cloth
Ter and tailor of Charlottesville. has Sc
cured the contract over all competitors
70 furnish the athletic" hats for the
Richmond College students.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
GRAND COUNCIL TO MEET.
Concia,e of virginia Leaders OF the Royal
Arcanum April 20 IL.


The fifteenth annual session or the
Grand Council Royal Arcanum OF Nir-
rinla will be held April 10Th rext at Lee
Camp Hall at 4 O'Clock in the afternoon,
The Grand Council is composed OF
IT'S officers. members Of standing commit
- CONSERVATIVES from subordinate
connclis state Medical Examiner, Fast
Grand Regents, and life members;
The Committee on Credentials VIII meet
10 receive the credentials OF representa-
lives. alternates. and visiting past re-
gents at o'clock on the afternoon oi
April Goth. M. -.
MIR. A. {. Salmon. OF the Committee on
Laws of the Supreme Council, has been
appointed by the Supreme Regent as III,
Sailing officer. He will be accompanied
by Past Supreme Regent John HasHell
Butler chairman of the Committee OH
Laws OF the Supreme Council.
The following have been appointeu py
Grand Regent Jameson as members ..
the Committee on Credentials. wnlch j. ~
meet in the Office of the Grand Sccre.ais
ut Murphy Hotel. at o'clock April Jun
10 receive and examine credentials. w II.
Hurkamp. OF Fredericksburg, No. 4lo; -
II. Haldeman, Mocha. No. lSiS Jos. IL
Levy. Mccarthy No. 49,; w. r, Nernei-
son. Ocean No. 1868: VIM. McCailum.
Newport News. No. ll4l.
The Grand Regent has appointed the
following star ding committees.
Law and Appeals--Wm. H. Williams,
No s. Richmond Charles 6. Bosher, No.
e.. Richncrd. l.. l.. 9. Scott, No. os''
FINANCE Taylor Ellyson. No. 1850.
Richmond J. =. Banks. No. 2ss Peters
burg; X w. Arnold. No. s27. Alexandria.
The Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer.
ana Finance Committee. VIII meet IN the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
DOM ~ ICCOUIC,
Local Option Convictions Miss fire-Inter
eating Oyster Case.


EASTVILLE. VA. March 25-Spe-
clal.-The local-option people Of Accomac
county are aroused and have brought sew
eral cases before the magistrates. but
i'm most OF the eases failed to produce
sufficient evidence to convict them. In
the cases OF Columbus Mapp and James
Harmon. which were brought before
Squire Taylor recently. at Bell Haven,
both OF the accused parties were dis
charged Although some OF the liquor
was produced in evidence, the Justice
and reprlmdnd was the only fire.
Mrs. Polk Lilliston. residing near
Manonvihe northampton county, died
last Sunday morning. IN the nfteth year
OF her age. She was a highly respected
lady. She was q widow. her husband
having died about a year ago. She leaves
six children.
quite an interesting oyster case came
of at Capevi.le last Saturday afternoon,
In which the defendants were charged
with stealing oysters. They were found
guilty and fined so and costs each. An
appeal was taken TO the County Court.
Some Of the ablest lawyers OF this county
were employed on the case. Both the
defendants were ColOred and one Of them
is an ex-magistrate Of that district.
Mr.. Frank wilkins. OF Cape Charles.
and Miss Emma Parker OF Clinton. took
the north-bOund train for Pocomokc City
last Monday and were married at the
The first game OF baseball played here
this season took place Saturday between
the Academy students and the town boys.
resulting i'm "A score OF Is 10 20 in favor
Of the Academy boys.
The marriage Of Mr.. John ". Wescott,
Of Stewards Wharf and Miss Anna
Parks. OF Wardtown. is announced 10
take place the 9Th Of April next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
quyJUDGEs or IHE STATE.
statement ms 10 Their Tenure oil "ii'cc
Provided by the Legislature


The following are the terms OF office
of the judges OF the various courts in
this State:
The present judges Of the Supreme
Court OF Appeals were elected during
the latter part OF the session OF the Cen
eral Assembly Of ls53-9i. 10 enter upon
their duties on January ], 1879, Tor a term
of twelve years.
During the same session, and about the
same time. the Judges Of the eighteen
Circuit Courts were elected. for terms OF
office of eight years each. beginning Jan
uary J. 1880
Durine the session OF 1876. however
an act was passed abolishing the Fifth
judicial Circuit Court. The counties
comprising that circuit were by the same
act divided among the adjoining circuits
as follows:
Appomatfox county went 20 the Third
circuit. Campbell county and the city OF
Lynchburg went 20 the Fourth circuit
and Amherst and Nelson counties 10 the
Sixth judicial Circuit.
In that manner. only seventeen circuit
Judges will have TO be elected during the
session of 1s99-l90o.
The present eighteen city judges, OF
Judges of Corporation Courts, as they
are often called. the Judge of the Chan-
cory Court of Richmond. the judge OF the
law and Equity Court OF Richmond. ana
the Judge of the Law and Chancery court
~ Norfolk were also elected during the
session Of 1924. and entered upon their
duties for terms OF six years beginning
January !. 1855.
The present hundred county Judges
were elected by the Genera Assembly IN
December. 1901 for six years each ana
went into Office ON January ]. 1872.
All OF their successors VIII have 70 DC
elected by the Legislature IN December
next. TO take charge OF their Offices on
January ], 1895
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-26
paRK MEANING CoMPLLTION.
In "A Very short while 1t VIII lie Ready
for the Game.


The Broad Street Baseball PARK Is pe-
ing rapidly placed in presentablc shape
A small army Of carpenters ana iaDo'-
ers are pushing their work so that every
hing viii be IN proper shape by next Mon Mon,
day. when the team VIII DE Oh ""'~
ready for practice work.
Every day hundreds OF Interested Grams
go out to the park and lock things over
The field is being brought 10 leNei'
ana the grandstand is about completed.
The bleacheries are being put UP III SUI
stantial style. and. with two or ,hree
more DAYS OF clear weather the WON
will be substantially completed.
The cry Of the enthusiast VIII take 'he
Mace of the hammer next week. ana IN
a short time the season VIII De 81 Hs
height and Richmond VIII nave ono u
the finest parks in the South.
Wells and Bradley are now IN Ne" OH
IT the Atlantic League meeting al which
The schedule for the coming season Wi
be adopted. II is believed that some
changes will be made in the schedule
as submitted by President Barrows. al
though in the main it will probably ne
adopted.