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Evening star., 1897-01-28
LAUREL.

masquerade ball was given Wednesday evening
by Professors Caldwell aud Smith at Alcorn's Hail..
The costumes Of the masqueraders were pretty and
varied.
The Laurel Euchre Club was entertained Tuesday
evening at the charming home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Livingston. on Washington avenue Nearly
al Of the members Of the club present. Among
the h out of town guests We're Miss Grace EldIps of
R Baltimore nor and and Miss louise Baker of Winchester
Miss Dora Clark second ladies' prize. Miss Nellye
SSs .09y SEus pzs Mis- nv ,
prize; MI: George W. Waters: IT, After the games s
delicious refreshments wer. dispensed.
birthday party was given at the home of Mr..
and and Mrs William Snowden Thursday evening under
The weddins of Miss Moll,e Marguerite daughter
W. Connor Of Virginia, which occurred at 6 pm at
the brides home on Main street Wednesday even
hundred Invitations had been sent out, and the
house was filed with the friends of bride and
Father Ma14 of ST. Mapys g Catholic
Church. Laurel. fbe bride entered the parior on
er Wedding march, neE payed by 10 s
Virgie Frost of Laurel. The bride a handsome
gown OF blue silk, trimmed with velvet and point
lace. and carried bouquet of bridal Miss
Mollie OBrien Of Baltimore maid honor
and Mr. Allen of Virginia was best man Follow
Ing the wedding supper was served after which
Mr.; and Mrs. Connor left for short trip. They
will reside at the grooms home in Virginia.
which have been made that the local option law is
being violated in Laurel district. resolution, In
troduced by Councilman James p. Curley, was
unanimously adopted the last meeting Of the
body directing the baiiihs to visit and keep an
eye on all places at which they may think or have
reason to believe liquor Is being sold In violation
of the present local option law and have the yio-
lators. If there any. brought before official
having jurisdiction to hear and punish such vio-
latoIs- The bailiffs also requested to report
the result OF their Investigation 10 the council. 1t
has been claimed that the baiffs have been dere-
lict In their duty In failing TO ferret the vio
lators Of the law. No arrests have yet beer
made
Dr. j. r. HUNT. Iaurel's health officer. has been
selected by the council the delegate represent
Laurel at the conference of health officers to be,
held IN Baltimore next month
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LINDEN.

A sociable Of the Independent Order of Good
Templars was held at the residence Of Mr. G. NJ.
Wolfe last Thursday evening. recitation by
Miss Agnes Scudder and an Instructive and humOr
Gus talk on temperance by Rev. Mr.. Beall.
sistant pastor of Mt. NcrEon Place N. E. Church,
Washington. among tie interesting features
of the occasion. Refreshments were served.
Mr.. Roger De Mauney has returned to Linden.
after q three nlouils visit TO Paris Most OF his
time abroad spent with his mother, the
Countess De Msuney. who resides about fifty miles
from Paris their old ancestral estate.
The little Of Mr.. and Mrs. GuiOn Miller, who
has had dphtherfa. is now conyacscent.
The slate roof the Episcopal Church Is
nearly completed. In the absence Of foliage that
would otherwise obscure it, il attracts attention
from the entire vicinity. The plan of the
church is something Of innovation for the conn
try he-eabouts, In that 1t has an entire distinct
Sunday school apartment, aside from Its regular
ami councillors for church services.
An entertainment under the auspices OF the
Ladies' Village Improvement Society will be given
at the town hall Friday evening next. Tableaux.
Instrumental and vocal music and dancing will be
the attractions.
Evening star., 1897-01-28

WIN give a dime sociable at the residence of Mr.
Isaac Crossuan tonight
Mr.. A. E. Lounshury has purchased the interest
Of Mr.. Schuyler Du,,e in the lawton property.
There was a very narrow escape from Hre Al the
residence Of Mr.. G. r. Phillips Tuesday night.
Some OF the bricks in the fireplace becoming loosc,
the woodwork on which they were laid caught fire,
and hut for the timely discovery by Mr.. Phillips,
just before retiring, would undoubtedly have spread
stroyed the house.
A sociable Will he held at the resid ,nce Of DR.
J: B. Gould Friday night by the members Of the
Congregational Church.
very pleasant socisble wss held at the residence
Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ. Ellison at West Fails
Church FRIDAY night by the members and friends Of
the NJ. E. Church South.
Christian Endeavor day Will be duly celebrated
with appropriate exercises next Sunday night in the
Sunday school rooms Of the Presbyterian Church.
R.v D. L Rathbun has been elected delegate to
represent the Presbyterian Sunday school Of this
town in the state Sunday school convention which
meets In Lynchburg. Va, February s.
very pleasant socable was leld Friday night
Of Mr.. Geo ". Haw1hurst on Washington street
The evening was spent In social intercourse
genes and other amusements.
- A house belonging to Newton Balls estate at
Cheatham. q. s. A. retired, and Charles Bali and
son: was ned to the ground on Wednesday
night. Mr: Ball, who occupied the upstairs rooms
m mst all his furniture and clothing. scrgt. Cheat
nam nam, sayed most OF bis effects. The fire caught
from defective 1ue. There insurance.
MI John McKillen. who has been visiting in
Ohio for several weeks returned Friday. Mr.. Nc
hien ~, has Just received an appointment in the
MIR. A. r. Jacobs Of this town has been appoint
ca deputy sheriff of the county and bailiff Of the
county court, ami has qualified such
- IN account Of the sickness of Mrs. Geo F. Rol-
which was to have been held Friday night at her
residence. has been Indefinitely postponed
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ROCKVILLE.

The following transfers Of real estate have been
recorded in the office of the clerk of the circuit
court for this county: Rudolph S. Hawkins and
wife to Lemuel A. and Elizabeth A. Jackson, 13la
acres Of land near Etchison, 5000; Nathan T. Tai
Barnesville. $1ss; Lewis j. Bond and wife to Er-
win o. j. Bond; 1S0 acres Of land Bethesda,
Frank s. Jones to VIM X Jones'. half Interest f IN
Tuck attorney, to Frank $ Jones, :16 ID acres ere Of
land near Colesrille. $2,5l1.?0: Thomas A. Juckson
500. $50 WIG u '''eDA l. ''D'S'"' "a acres 0f 'ano
Mr.. Henry Ernest Of Washington has purchased
eastern subdvision Of RoenVilie and bas I.p,ored
here for permanent residence.
year. Eagle, the fast outfelder last season. has
signed with the Roanoke team Of the Virginia
League; Bean, the noted pitcher of the club, has
been signed by the Columbus tGa team, and A.
same The club %i Will a rearssnne sa in ,n
short time and expects to have efficient team for
Bishop II. W. satterlec last week visited The
churches of st. Luke at Brighton and ST John at
olneS. confirming class OF three ut Brighton and
The NJ. +. Church South at this place has been
supplied with very handsome supply of furniture
union table. The furniture was donated by the
Mite Society of the congregation
A number of agricuturists from this sectO of
the county will attend the convention of Farmers
Clubs at Sandy Spring on the 18th Of February.
These conventions have been held annually for Il
Lumber OF years and have done much for the
farming interests Of the county.
The board of control and review Of the new
assessment are now completing their abors, and
there is indication that the taxable basis in the
county will be somewhat decreased. Although
there has been no general assessment of property
for over twenty years, during that period ali i'm
provements have been assessed yearly by the tax
collectors of the several districts and a property
changing hands has been subjected to rcassess-
ment by the county commissioners. II the new
assessment only eIualizes values 1t will be boon
to the property hcders Of the county.
The time for commencing the construction of the
water works and electric light plant this place
is anxiously looked forward to by business men
and those desiring employment on the work A
large force will be employed and 1t is hoped that
preference will be given to residents of this
ity who desire employment.
Evening star., 1897-01-28
DROOkLAND.

Herrt"for" II has been only a much A Ika,l- of
proposition for public school to he erected I'm
T. kineton; but BOW it IS IN esra; ;lished fact The
need for school in this suburb has long been felt
the children n"w attending either the land
school or those Of the city TIE citizens trust that
the other suburban schools, which have started
with a f0ur-room building. but which has had 10
De enlarged within two three years will he
taken as an example to make the lexington school
full lhe'ised school from the start Th. nuu,b..
OF pupils TO be had In that vicinity seems TO do
mand such building lexington is growing yearIv
and school house has become Il neccssity How
soon The Seh"nl win be ready for occupation has
not been drtei mined.
The Young peoples class meetings OF the Metho-
alsf 'uurrii, which every Friday evening
have proved or much henefr IN hringiI: the voJn@
l"iht f"-rtHrr- IAese heins conducted by
PROBABLE tat perIsln-nt leader will be appointed
shnrtly 10y The pastor, Rev. VIM. II. chapman
Despite Ms H"iLd-es yOush, She has been found
an ah!e r"ldl"tOT OF these meetings.
The german and Soiree which will he given tornor-
row evening 10y III" class of yGuIIs ladies' and gen
trmen of Mis- Sarah Willard Howe's dancing
school viii he Of the unique and brilliant
dances that has taken place in this suburb. a
large attendance is anticipatei, only from
BrokaDd. bur also from tie ,ity
The dane" given Thursday night at the town hall
ny the Young people OF Erookland proved quite a
sl'cess- h- patrOnrsseS Mrs. Louis .JuiIien
Mrs = n lietneld. Mrs Mary Burr. Mrs T. j
Cdrmick, Mrs +. Mctaruii.k and Mrs Rrnnts
Late in the evening refreshments wer. served by
the young ladies.
At recent meeting Of King David Lodge. F. A.
A NJ. Mr. Sherwood was preseii; d with a band
past masters jewel
AnihoHy ; Sunday school. with Rev. Father Burke
as sup-r.nteid. nj.
quiet wedding took place Friday night at the
resId sncr Of AsrS- J. :. WiIfong in south Brook-
land The CONTRA ting parties were Mr. FL thalhart
NJ Eraey and Miss Settie g. Gass The cerentanv
WAS performed by Rev. b. y. Seymour of the
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TRUSTEES GE Ss!L SALE OF IMPROVED REAL ESTATE

WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., AUCT1ONEEIsS.
TRUSTEES GE WS4 SALE s9g OF MPEoyED REAL ESTATE
By virtue of a deed Of trust. dated August l.
1871, and recorded in Liber S64 folio 12l ct SEQ
10 William Clabaugh and Mayhem Platter trustees
ana py virtue of decree of the Supreme Court of
the District OF Columbia. passed in Equity Caus,
IN the place and stead of Mayhem Platter. the sur
vlvlng trustee, deceased. l, the undersigned Will
SELL sell az public auction. on FRIDAY, JANUARY
IWENIl.NiNTH, 1897. AT FOUR O'CLOCK PM
piece or parcel Of land lying and being in Hol-
nieads addition to Georgetown. in the District Of
Coiumba, described follows: Beginning at a
point on line drawn north I3' 1O' east frUr, the
point or intersection of the south side OF West
street and the east town line of Georgetown, dis
tant forty t4W feet eastward from said roint of
Intersection; then from said point of Ltgir:.iry
south l. east one hundred and ten QlO) feet;
tnence Lorth I3 TO- east fourteen n4) feet; thence
.oflh l. west one hundred and ten u1W feet
the said piece of ground being hereby conveyed is
known as lot marked Reserved of the subdivision
OF Mrs Cunningham and Mrs. Oetley's part OF
HoIneads addition, improved by a two-story brick
dwelling tN0. 25lO street,
Terms Of sale: One-third of the purchase money
In cash. and the balance in two equal instalIments
at SIX and twelve months, respectively tE, de-
1crred payments to bear interest Mt the rate of 6
per cent per annum, payable semi annually, and to
ne secured by deed Of trust on the property sold
erty Is struck on. and the terms OF sale are TO IL,
complied with within ten days from day of sale /:
IN default OF such compliance the trustee rescrv
the right 10 resell the property at the risk and
cost OF me de1anlting purchaser, after Eve days
advertisement Conveyancng recording and no
tarial fees at purchasers cost
2. J. MCINTYRE, Trustee,
mls-e"d&ds Cor. 26th and SITS. NV.
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kENSIAGTON.

meeting of the Kings Mess, nsrrs'' was held
surdiy Afternoon at the Warner Memorial Pres,,v
'rflan 'hurch In the absence of both president
and vice President the meeting was presided over
by Mrs l. w Aia1snn. and WIS op,ne,, by sing
lhs the hymn. ''Wond rfuI Words OF Iff,.,'' road
M "f Bible verses AMI pray-c; after which the
ff"il""iig program was given; Reading: What One
~ 81 tAe -N'E ItSt.im mt A., umplisId Miss
,l'I4e N ihi'Ir Test yr- tLe Grace nf God
4, d,tSs ifeh'- Brown; hmm. onward Christian Sol
M rtah IS FIpns S"iicitu. for tn. Souls of
IS7'hirIgS Miss Lillian Er,dy; Miss Hel.u's :
' d'FlIl Ai1jnr Miss May Missy TIE meeting
coo g iE singing the hymn. 'Croau Him = and
the Niz.af hsH drrfYn ~ ~
MISS Flora "JFren smith tn-rrtti1ad 4 ,cmn,nr
SI "" idd' friends NJ liz. oIr Of her p.Ir,.rfS
Sd'uFlay evening. in - ton of Ler l!rtL-
nay win -aui1S and PLAYS AMI a light luc.h Tho
stehlaS was passed. plIsIntIy. Those present We're
IllSS'-S May Lewis Eva Lewis. My Massev Sadie
n nh'lr clara lI:tlc, May Little leslie R;,lr.Iy
iTt1e krpwn. Mary Davenport of Kensinyron ami
misses May Clark and Belle Clark Of Chevy t'base
nnni"er OF the townsIrIpl- are sick with the
a fancy bazaar VIII lie given about in. middle
or February In tn. town hall ty the "Kin.'s NJ
sehS r. \ m steal and literary program pfiI be
Prepared and refresAnI served
Evening star., 1897-01-28
SANDY SPRING.

The directors Of the Montgomery Mutual Fire In
surance Company have reelected their former Off
GERS rs follows: President, Edward p Thomas;
secretary and treasurer, Allan Farquhar; assistant
secretary. BENJAMIN D. Palmer; to for one
year.
The Enterprise Club met Saturday Asa NJ Stablar
host with William Candy In the chair, Charles E.
Bond, secretary, and Mortimer o. Stabler and
SAMUEL , 5. Bond guests. Mr.. Stabler pursues
mixed nusbandry, and the neat appearance of his
neid devoted to asparagus and small fruit culture
as as heretofore. received cou-mendntion. visit to
M ane hog mousse revealed a specimen estimated to
weigh nearly 600 pounds; his porkslp considered
the largest yet raised here is shortly to be evolved
into lard and bacon. when 1t will be determined
VINO made the lest guess at his avoirdupos Re
turning TO the coy parlor number of agricultural
OF Harold Hopkins eldest son of n valued de-
Ser se ra menseT WAS proposed @ to & fill vacancy on
Frederick Stabler, in February.
Ine Montgomery Club also convened the same
AFTERNOON, with Joseph T. Moore. jr. John G. Bent
ley presided. Charles r Brooke was secretary. and
the guests We're Joseph T. Moore, william W.
Moore. Harry W. Davis and a bevy Of young
women, who rendered efficient aid to the hostess
at tea time. As Mr. Moore manages more than
one farm his friends inspected his place first
transacted some routine business. and then the
whole company repaired to Norwood. the home of
his father. Joseph T. Moore. where supper was
disposition of the vast amount of fallen timber in
this vicinity was Of general interest, each
trees blown down by the terrific storm of sepen,-
ber The next gathering Of this club will be at
idilh, With hODert II. Miller
The Home Interest Society was recently enter
tained by Mr.. and Mrs. William W. Moore of
Ilainfeld. John Thomas held the gavcl and AIban
g. g. Thomas the pencil; guests Of the day being Mrs
Mary Head Way and Misses Mary MagrIter. Mary
L. and Edna v. Thomas. The care of pU,ltry In
winter with special view to returns In eggs When
prices are high was thoroughly discussed generous
iced. warm quarters and the of bone crllsher
were advocated. The question. '.how would You
define a woMans horset'' caused considerable mer
riment; one reply suggested that the animal should
De minus both ears and tail. that timid driver
would not be in perpetual terror of shying and
Kicking but the consensus of opinion seemed to be
that II depended altogether the individual some
Women being more expert than men IN this
department: Adjourned to the hcme of Mr. and
Mrs Asa Nj. Siablcr in month.
The Woman Suffrage Association of Maryland, at
MS convention In Baltimore reelected Mary Bent
ley Thomas president and Mary L. Moore treasurer
Mrs Caroline Hallowell Miller delivered an elo-
qlent address. entitled An Appeal to the Law
makers; which received gerarois applause from II
crowded house
Ahsentees have been Mrs Caroline H. Mil
Ter, Mrs William W. Moore. Mrs. Robert
Mackall. Mrs. Ernest Adams and Miss Mary Ma
gruder I'm Baltimore. Miss Bessie MackaII in Wash
inston, Mrs Dcllie f. Vedder and H. Bentley
Thomas In Philadelphia
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MACK ALI. & MAEDEI,
tAttorneys for Holder of Note),
Fendall bldg.
THOMAS BOWLING 4 CO., AUCTIoNI.ERs
No. a. st. NV

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
PROPERTY On THIRD STREET BETWEEN y
AND STREETS NORTHEAST, BEINt;
HOUSES NlSRERED GO, 622 Ga AND 12;
THIRD STREET NORTHEAST
by virtue Of a deed Of trust to us dated Junc \
1872. and recorded in Liber 1925 folio 1874 of the
land records OF the District OF Columbia We ths
undersigned trustees, viii sell, at public auetion
IN front Of the premises, on WEDNESDAY. Nh,
THIRD DAY of FEBRUARY, 1887 an fofr,
O'CLOCK PM. lots hundred and thrty.r.r.n
a37l one hundred and thirty-cight l:,sl one hun
dred and thirty nine n39, and one hundred Ind
forty u4Ol m the subdivision of square seven bun
died and fifty three Iss, IN the city of Washing.
ton, d. G., as said subdiyision Is recorded IN S,,f
division Book 49, page IL, of the surveyors otiis.
Of tbs said District Each of the said iots Is i'm
proved hy a substantial brick dwelling bouse h.n,
houses No. 60. 022. GA and 628 Sd street ncrthe
east. - ' "'''H-
Terms Of sale: one-fonrth cash, balance I'm one.
two and three yeers with interest from the fay OF
sale. notes @ S for the deferred payments being ~
deposit 90 each lot win be required at the time Of
sale All conveyancinS and recording at the nur
cnasers cost II the terms of sale are not spm-
pied WITH within ten days from the dste Of al.
the deposit Viii be forfeited and the trutsaeS re-
serve the right to resell the property after ave
Gays puhltc notice, atihe rink and cost OF the de-
faulting purchaser of purchasers. " 'AN
CLIFFORD U. SMITH Trustee
sa<.V" JOHN n. WALKER. Trustee.
Evening star., 1897-01-28

~ Under and by virtue of deed of trust da ted the
~ I'm DAY of March, AID. 1885, and recorded in Liber
the the hy4 folio 4s ct sea- of the land records Of
holder OF the notes thereby secured, will sell,
3ANuaRY 3TAnNSuksRAY THE TwESTYEIGaTH E6i;E DAY or
the folio yi1g described real estate. situate in
county Of Washington District Of Columbia, and
aesls.ated @ Ia as aid being parts of lots d) and
PHEASANT PLAINS ard :LEMAIS OUTLET
and described follows: Beginning at the south
west corner of Fourteenth Street road and Sheri-
l aan avenue and running thence westwardly along
southern line OF said Sheridan avenue to northwest
corner or said lot two (2); thence soutlwardy with
said western line Of lot two (2l hundred and
.nirts.nve tf3b) feet; thence eastwardly parallel
Two " al pOiut one hundred and thirty five Q35D
Ieet southwardly from northeast corner of said lot
Two "; thence eastwardly TO Fourteenth Street
ioaa at point one hundred and forty Il ~, feet
:9uthwardly from beginning; thence northwardy
along said Fourteenth Street road hundred and
torty,tWo l42) feet to beginning, together with
tanning twcnty.one suites of rooms. and nll the
machinery engines, boilers elevators, chandeliers
gas fixtures and other fixtures and appliances
thereto belonging.
The terms of sale: nethird cash, and the bal
zee In one and two years. for which the notes of
The purchaser must be given, bearing interest pay
centum per annun from dag of sale, and to be Sc,
cured by deed of trust the property sold, all
cash, at purchasers option All conveyancing,
acknowiedging and recording at purchasers cost:
sale. II the terms of sale are not complied with
within fifteen days from day Of sale the trustees
ieserve the right TO resell at the risk and of
uefaultlns purchaser, after three days public
tice of such resale in some newspaper published in
'he city of Washing: :or1m) C.
BENJAMIN p. SNYDER, Trustee,
,,,,, FR3SclsH sMrrI; Trustee. W
Ja1o-d&ds % % 14lS ST. NV.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE, NO. HOS G STREET NORTH

BY virtue of a power contained In a certain deed
of trust to US, dated January Z 1896 and duly re,
corded January %, 1896, in Lber No zoos folio
"a ct seq, OF the land records of the District of
Columbia, and at the request the party secured
thereby, the undersigned trustees, will sell at
public auction. in front Of the premises, on WE'D
NESDAY, THE THIRD DAY OF FEBRUARY. A.
D. 1897, AT HALF-PASr FOUR O'CLOCK PM,
the following described land and premises situate
in the city OF Washington, District of Columbia
and designated as and being lot numbered fifteen
15) in Genevieve L. Walkers subdivision of rart
of square numbered nine hundred and eiyhtyltwo
t9S2), per plat recorded in Iiber II folio 90 of
the records Of the Office of the surveyor of the Dis
trIct of ColumbidI suiIttct to right of alley way
the rear fouHieet thereof, and with the right
of alley way oveFdhs Essr four feet of lots 1G H.
IS and 49, In ssfa snlHl Hlvision, together with the
improvsments 1,,r s csistas of two-story sizroom
Terms of sale. ..0FiyeFaundrcd dollars cash hal
may remainm the property by way of loan
secured to the satisfaction OF the trustees interest
w on tine day Of a per &C cent mt deposit Of
the time Of salep All t5nveyancing, recording and
notarial fees at ske cost of the purchaser. Terms
of sale to be corbpetss with within ten days from
the day Of sale, wse the trustees reserve 1he
right to resell the PROPERTY at the risk and cost
of the defaulting purchaser.
CHARLES WEEhs nAnst Trustees
jazz 6S5 F st. NV.
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,,,,,. = STTEIN1ny Trustee
THOS. DOWLING CO.. Aucts. ia2O-lOt
THOMAS BOWLING 4 CO, AUCT,oNEERS
40. 6l2 + St NV

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
PROPERTY ON II STREET BETWEEN TWEN-
TY-FOl RTH AND TwLNrY-FIF'TII STREETS
NORTHWEST. BEING HOUSE NUMBERED
2il4 STREET NORTHWEST
BY virtue Of deed of trust to us, da,e; March
10. 1888, and recorded In Liber 1885, folio 49, OF
the land records of the District of Columbia We
the unde signed trustees. win sell public auc-
ti0n, In front OF the premises. TUESDAY, THE
SECOND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1897, AT FOUl.
O'CLOCK IN, part OF lot ten Q0), in square
thirty-one (S1l, beginning II street IL fee, from
the northwest corner Of said lot; thence east IL
feet; thence the depth OF said lot; thence west IL
feet. and thence north to the beginning being i'm.
proved by frame house No. alIi II street North.
west.
Terms OF sale: one-fourth cash. balance in one,
TWO and three years, with interest from the day
OF sale. notes for the deferred payments I,ein..
secured BY deed Of trust on the property sold SO
convey yancfng and recording ut the purchasers cost
II the terms Il sale are lot complied with within
ten days from the date OF sale the deposit will lie
ioIieted & and the trustees reserve the right to
the risk and cost Of the defaulting purchaser or
purchasers =
VA. REDN WOODWARD. Trustee.
ja20dts ASHLEY II. GOULD. Trustee.