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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28
Pickups In Town and County.

Rev. Ben. Harrop will preach at Nc
Lean Church next Sunday, at . 80 p. m.
Mrs. Sarah Pulllam has moved from
the Jail to her residence on Main street
Mr.. Geo. Sammons now has charge of
our Jail.
The house of Prof. a. J. II. Craw-
ford, colored, of Trout Valley, this
county, together with all its contents,
was destroyed by fire on the sth inst
Loss $500. No insurance.
If you are contemplating buying
property in Lcwlsburg now Is the time,
for it is cheaper now than it will be
soon again, especially if the railroad is
completed by early spring.
The big safe for the new Bank of
Greenbrier has arrived, and p. c. Co.
heen Is putting the vault in the Bank
builing. The Bank will open its doors
for business some time next month.
Cards have been issued announcing
the approaching marriage Of Miss
Ethel Thomas, of our town, to Mr.
James II. Pence, of Bluefeld, the cere.
mOny to occur at the home of the brides
father here, next Wednesday, the Bird
prOX., at Il. m.
Mrs. +. Il. Shue, wife of f. 5. Shue
died at her home in the Richards, this
county, OH Sunday last, the oath inst,
aged 22nd years. Mrs. Shue was a
daughter of Mr.. Hedges Heaster, OF
Meadow Bluff district. Mr.. Shue for
merly lived in POcahontas county.
Mrs. Lynch, wife of Mr.. Lewis Lynch
died, of consumption, at her home neal
Lowrv's Mill, this county, on the 2Ots
inst, aged about 40 years. She leaves
husband and eight children, from l tt
| 10 wears old. None but those who
passed through the yale can realize this
sad bereavement.
Stock in the Bank of RonceVerte
sold by John A. Preston, EX'Or OF Mrs
T.. A. Fry, last Saturday, brought IRON
Sl23 to Sl27, on three months time
Some other stock sold 10y him at TIT
same time brought from Sll5 to Sll9
cash. AS the book value OF the stoct
is SAID TO he about Sl26, these are con
sidered very good sales and show TIT
confidence of the public in the manage
| n>o,t ,f tho Rank g affairs.
Alex. Thompson, our County super
intendent of Schools, called to see Us
last Friday. He Informed us that III
had already visited III schools Ih'
county has l55 public schools, with 1T
teachers employed. With all thes'
public schools, together with the Lewis
burg Female Institute and the Le'
Military Academy. we can saiely S"'
that Greenbrier heartily believes II
education and is in the very front RANKS
The Mozart Symphony Club met thel
ongaoement here last Monday evenlns
onS nlayed to a crow led house, notWlth
standing The exceeding severity OF I'M
weather, The music was OF very hlgi
"rJer and rendered with the very per
foction of art. 1t was delightful Ell
t orta and was doubtless mucl
o o1i particularly by those in tn
e en}Sisnce whose musical tastes had beef
a unII cultivated. Two of the instru
W. nsed-the Viola da'Amour ant
me Roman Trlumphal Trumpet-ex
ND much interest in the audience AM
clteu tauSIed with exquisite skill. Tn
W wete and last entertainment Of the win win
terrT The New York Glee Cluo-Wii
s oT in our Town Hall on the evening
of March 9Th.
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60 c ; oaiP sS'
In effect Dec. Goth. 1896.

EASTBOUND.
Trains leave Ronceverte as follows
6.43 a. m. daily. Express for Wash
ingtOn, Baltimore, Phila-
delphia, New York, Rich
mond, Old Point Comfort
and Norfolk. Dining Car to
Washington.
9.32 p. m. daily. +. f. V. Limited
for Washington, Baltimore,
Philadelphia, New York
Richmond, Old Point Com
fort and Norfolk. Dining
Car.
3.3O p. III. Daily Express for Clifton
Forge.
wESTBOUND.
S.24 Il. m. Daily. f. f. V. Limited
for Cincinnati, Louisville,
st. Louis, Chicago, West
and Southwest. Dining Car
9.j1 p. m.-Cincinnati and St. Louis
Special for Cincinnati, In
dianapOlis, st. Louis, Chi
cago, Louisville, West and
Southwest. Dining Car.
$50 Il. IN. Daily Express for Hunting
ton.
For additional information address
y. b. c. Bray, Agent, Ronceverte, OF
II. w. FULLER,
Gent Pass Agent.
G.. w. STEVENS,
General Manager.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

In the presence of few near rela-
tiyes and friends, Miss Christina c.,
Youngest daughter of JAS. Ii. Renick,
ESD, was happily married, yesterday,
the eth, at O'Clock p. M, at her faith
er's home near Falling Spring, to Mr..
William F. Tyree, son of Capt. Sam i
+. Tyree, of that vicinity, Rev. D. M.
Layton, of Frankfort, officiating. The
INDEPENDENT offers the young couple
ITS heartiest congratulations with many
good wishes for happy and prosperous
married life.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

MRS. MAMIE l.. FORD, relict of the
late ID. }. Ford, died of typhoid pneu-
monia Monday morning, the 25th inst,
at the home of her niece, Mrs II. &.
"l!sher, at Pleasant View, Amherst
county, ", in her 76th year. She re-
sided in our town many years, and by
The people here was always respected
and beloved as most excellent woman
whose life exemplified. in an eminent
uegrec, the graces and virtues of an
earnest christian character.
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Business Rules.

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when subscriber orders his paper
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Death notices published gratis
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Address all letters to Dennis & Arpa-
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For change Of address send us the
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We go to press early Thursday morn
ing. Advertisements or communica-
tions of any kind, intended for the cur
rent weekly issue, should always be here
hv Wednesday morning.
On all job work our terms are cash,
except in cases of merchants and others
with whom we have running accounts.
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West Virginia Bows IIonored Mt Wash
ington ~ Lee.

ington ~ Lee.
Six of the West Virginia boys took
part in the intermediate celebration OF
Graham-Lee Literary Society, held in
University Chapel, at Lexington, Va,
on the 18th instant. j. S. McCluer, of
Parkersburg was one of the orators
ID. NJ. Hammat, of same place, and y.
y. Mccain, of Clarksburg, were among
the debaters f. A. Lang, of Clarks-
burg, was Secretary ; A. G.. Snyder, of
Charleston, was Chief Marshall and
b. +. Harlow, jr., of Lewisburg, served
on the Invitation Committee.
Mr.. McCluer's grafton was excellent,
and he received the orators medal.
Mr.. Hammat and Mr.. Mccain, both
made good speeches and Produced con-
vincing arguments, and their delivery
was that of old veterans. But u. X.
Cameron, of California, made one of
the best debates that has been made in
the University for several years, and
won the debater's medal.
The Washington Literary Society
will hold its intermediate celebration
on February 22nd, in which two of the
West Va. boys will take part-E. II.
Smith and d. X. Hankla, of Pocahon-
tas county, the former Secretary and
latter debaters.
In athletics also our boys at w. & l..
are honored. A. q. Jenkins, of Hunting
ton, was Captain of the foot ball team
for the season just over, and he lead the
best team w. & l.. has had for six years.
For the coming season &. j. Faulkner,
jr., of Martinsburg, is captain of the
baseball team. He is one of the best
second basemen among the amateurs of
| the South. BIG" s,
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28
Notice to Lien Holders.

TO all persons holding liens by judg-
ment or otherwise on the real es-
tate, or any part thereof, of VIM.
II. OyerhOlt:
IN pursuance of decree of the Cir
cult Court Of Greenbrier county,
made in a cause therein pending, to sub
ject the real estate of the said VIM. Fl.
OverhOlt to the satisfaction of the liens
thereon, you are hereby required to pre-
, sent all claims held by you, and each of
you, against the said VIM. III. Overholt
which are liens on his real estate, or any
part of it, for adjudication to me, at
my office, at the courthouse, in the
town of Lewlsburg, w. Va, on or be-
fore Monday, the LIST day of February,
1897.
Given under my hand, this 5th day
of January, 1897.
GUY b. MAYS,
Jan. INV. Commissioner.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

WE acknowlede the compliment of
an invitation to the reception and ball
to be rendered to the Legislature 10y the
citizens of Charleston tomorrow even
ing, the Goth, at the State House. The
reception committee consists of Gov.
McCorkle and wife, Gov. elect Atkin-
son and Miss Atkinson, eXGov. Will
son and wife, the present State officers
and number Of the prominent citizens
OF Charleston.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

WIN. DAVIS, son of A. l.. Davis, of
Hinton, was run over by u train and
killed on the 18th, near Hinton. He
was very drunk and sat down on the
track. Two women who were with
him attempted to pull him off when
they saw the train coming but were un-
able 20 do so.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

KEY. PAsCHAL d. NUTTER died at
us home near Nutterville, this county,
Oh The 18th inst, aged 35 years, s
months and Is days. Mr.. Nutter was
one of the best and most influential
'IVizens in the western part of this
county. About six years ago he entered
'he ministry of the NJ. e. Church,
south, and connected himself with the
west Virginia Conference, but after a
oFief but successful period of labor in
We ministry succumbed to pulmonary
%h?!n0les. He leaves a wife and five
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

MR.. PERCY G. ROWAN, son of Treas.
urer John NJ. Rowan, is a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for CITY
Recorder Of Charleston. The primary
election takes place on Feb. 18th.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

MIR. ANTHONY MCCLUNG, a highly
respected citizen Of Nicholas county,
died on the 10Th instant, aged 81 wears
and month. He was born in Green
brier county, went to Nicholas in early
life and lIyed on the farm upon which
he died siXty-one years.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

GOVERNOR AND Mrs. MCCORKLE
nave issued invitations to reception
rendered to Governor elect Atkinson
and Miss Atkinson at the Executive
Mansion on the first of February. This
VIII be the largest reception ever given
in Charleston. 9''0''
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

liIoS. j. QUICK, mention OF whose
'ofgeries was made last week, has been
'"ecked UP in Chicago in his mad Ca
,eer' 1t seems that after he left this
county he went to Hinton where he
T r forged check upon William
IulnIy for S3l.00, pnrporting to be
o m by E. S. Watts, of this county
ihe next heard from him was a letter
nom the police department Of Chicago
W Tue Hinton authorities saying they
Iau arrested young man who had in
-" possession two checks purporting
oe signed-one by w. f. Syden-
tucker and the other by r. II. Smith
ooVh on the Bank of Hinton. There
no doubt but Quick is the man, and
ErWSiIl doubtless be brought back to
"'htOn for trial.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

MR. BROWN GIBBS, Il native of this
county, and cousin of Mrs. 5. b. Will
liams, of our town, died recently at his
home, ut Reedyyille, this State. He be-
Ionged to the Greenbricr Cavalry dur
ing the late war.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

The store and warehouse of l.. Mid
dleton, at Sewell, Fayette county, was
burned 10y inCendiaries it is supposed
on the night of the 10th inst. Loss,
$40. 900 covered by insurance.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28
l.. j. Williams and John T.. Patterson,
Trustees of w. II. Overholt,

VS..
w. II. Overholt and others.
Notice is hereby given to all persons
interested in the above named cause,
now pending III the Circuit Court of
Greenbrier county, West Virginia, that
have fixed upon Monday, the lst day
of February, 1897, as the time, and my
Office in LewiSburg as the place, to re-
port us required by decree Of said
Court, rendered on the 18th day of No
vemher, 1896.
At which time and place you can at
tend if YOU elect so do do.
GUY b. MAYS,
Jan. 7-4W Commissioner.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

Hon. VIRGIL A. LEW State
superintendent of Free Schools, will
accept our thanks for a copy of the
18th Biennial Report Of the condition
of the Free Schools of the State.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

ROBBERS entered the house of Alfred
Smith in Raleigh county, one night
week before last, and after beating him
into insensibility robbed him of S2O6. SO.
Mr.. Smith lived alone.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

TIE administrator Of the late Miss
Hester Cook, formerly of Monroe
county. who, while a resident Of Phila-
delphia in 1895, was injured in a col
lSon between two street cars, and
which subsequently caused her death,
has been awarded $4,000 damages
against the Philadelphia Traction Com
panV.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28
a Warning Given.

The following letter, which explains
itself, has been handed to us for publ.
cation:
Capt. 4. f. MdtheUs-
DEAR SIR We have just heard that
the Standard Oil Co. have sent out some
agents to lease all possible land in the
vicinity of Ronceverte, so as to head
our Company off and prevent our start.
ing, as they have been endeavoring to
persuade us not TO open up that terri.
tory. They claim too much oil is be.
ing produced now. If these men are
held off for 10 days or two weeks Mr..
Stargardter will he there with machin.
cry ready to make thorough test of
place. We have plenty of capital in.
terestcd and practical oil men ready to
commence work. If the people will
coniidc in us and keep their word, be-
lieve they will not lie disappointed
much longer. But do not let Standard
Oil spies hold us up. us we will have to
throw everything up, and they have no
intention to develop.
Yours truly,
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

THE firm of Moore & Rittenhouse
having dissolved partnership by mutual
consent, it is necessary for an early set
Element of all outstanding accounts
All persons, whose accounts are over
due, will please settle, Respectfully,
X. Il. RITTENuOUSE.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

~ 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 SardIs, Ky. AFTER
using quite number Of remedies with
out any benefit she tried one bottle of
Chamberlain Pam Balm, and it has
given entire relief" Chamberlain s
Pain Balm is also certain cure for
rheumatism. Sold by D. Z. Syden-
strlcker Il Co.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

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 rs
Sheriff. DAVID A. DIVER.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

MIR. JAS. a. BROYLEs, a respected
citizen of Red Sulphur district, Mon
roe county, died on the 10Th instant,
aged about IS wears.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

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, 1897-01-28

G. +. SMITH ana +. +. Wicker OF
Virginia, were in L"~'sburg yesterday.
They shipped ten hG&G Of nice horses 10
the Eastern market.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

WE clip the following items from the
PocahOntas Times
Mr.. King, of Greenhrier, is on the
mountain to buy land for a future home.
Professor a. l.. Anderson closed his
school last week. We understand he
will enter school at Anderson for the
rest of the term.
G. w. Whiting has bought the Reu-
ben Pickering farm, at Falling Spring,
and will move there in the spring SO
we lose good man and Greenbrier
gains one.
Mr.. II. u. Hannah and Miss Lula
Perry were married last week. We
wish them long and happy life. Mr..
Jesse b. Orndorff and Miss Cora En-
vine were also married on the 9th inst.
Levi Gay, receiver of j. G.. Arbogast,
late Sheriff, is preparing a list of assets
in his hands to file in the suit Of the
State against the late Sheriff, in the
Circuit Court of Kanawha county,
This includes list of all tax-tickets
not assumed by his successor in office.
Mr.. John Hannah, ST., one of the
oldest citizens in this county, celebrated
his Slst birthday on the 10th. He is
the father of IA children-S boys and
6 girls-Of whom 4 boys and girls are
still living. He has 46 grand children,
and > children and "a grand children
were present at the celebration.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

HE mercury ran down Monday and
tuesday, mornings and shook hands
with zero, and went it two better.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28
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 |
hope L have given them satisfaction
and that my Goods proved to be what
| represented. A great many of the
people through Gteenbrier know me
and know / will do what l say. l am
now able to say that | can furnish bet
ter WHISTLES and Brandies for the
Money then can be bought elsewhere
| 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 81. so per gallon Kentucky
Bourbon, $500 to $3.50; Maryland
Rye, $500, 50 so $500 and $500. |
will make the Jug trade a speciality for
the people of West Virginia. So don I
fail to send your Christmas orders, and
they will receive prompt attention. |
guarantee satisfaction or money re-
funded.
NJ. Nj. COLLINS,
Dec. lift. Covington, Va.
always keep on hand the year old
Belle of n Nelson.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

COL. b. f. HARLOW will accept our
thanks for Il copy of the Governor s
message and parts of House journal.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

A FEARFUL cholera plague is pre-
vailing at Bombay, India, and over
one half of the population, estimated
at 900, 900, have fed.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

TIE progressive ladies of Westfeld,
Ind, issued Woman's Edition" of
the Westfield Ne,os, 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 80 The best remedy
for Group, colds and bronchitis that 1
have been able to find Is Chamberlain g
Cough Remedy. For family use it has
no equal. 1 gladly recommend it,
% and 80 cent bottles for sale by y. P.
Sydenstricker 81 Co.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

MRS. LIVESAY, wife of David Live.
say, formerly of Grecnbricr, died in the
Hospital at Weston, of which institu-
ton she had been an inmate for many
years. Her remains were brought to
GreenOrier and laid to rest in the Live
say burying. ground.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28
FARMERS HOME
FIRE INSURANCE CO.
OF WEST VIRGINIA..
ORGANIZED AND INCORPOR.
ATED UNDER THE LAWS
OF THIS STATE.
Ho"'e OWcc at LeaciS6Wy, ". ia
PrCSidcnt-J. Nj. SYDENSTRICKER.
Secretary-R. Il. RITTENHOUsE.
Executive Committee
JOHN NJ. SYDENSTRICKER.
JOHN III. CRAWFORD.
THOS. II. DENNIS.

Insurance at Actual cost.
But in all respects hrSt-claSs.
Once Insured, always Insured.
No Periodical Renewals.
No Salaricd Officers.
No assessments except for Losses by
Fire and Lightning.
lnSurcs only Farm and well Isolated
Town property.
No one risk for more than 81, 900.
Organized not for profit but solely
for Protection.
You elect your own officers.
Your neighbOrs adjust your losses.
The Plan cooperative and Mutual
and well proven success.
The Company is growing with great
rapldity, having since its organization
last June, taken over $500 900 Of in.
Surance in Greenbrier and adjoining
counties. Address the Secretary fol-
further particulars.
Dec. lift.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28
5. 5. GREEN, President.
j. Il. PEYTON, Secretary.

II ID FlTON, NCCTcCaTy.
We trust that many of the old Con-
federate soldiers of the Greenbrier Val
ley will attend this meeting and 90
dcwn to Charleston prepared to do all
in their power TO aid the object in
view. 1t will be remembered that a
meeting of the Confederate Memorial
Association will be held III Charleston
at the same time-the meeting hereto
fore Called by Col. White. The Legis-
lature Is now in session and will be at
the time mentioned and there will be
much in the city to interest the visitor.
Will not Camp Crcigh haye Il good rep.
resentatioE at these meetings
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28
West Virginia Confederate Home As-
ISOLATION.

A meeting of the above Association
is hereby called to be held at Charleston,
kanawha county, on Thursday, the 18th
day of February, 1897, for the transac.
tion of general business, the election of
officers and the location of the Home
Let there be full attendance of all ex-
Confederates, so that this important
and charitable work may be pushed to
an early completion.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

HENRY l.. WHITE, of the firm of
White u Moore at Roncevcrtc, has
been appointed a member of the COM
mission of pharmacy for the Third
Congressional district, to succeed o.
L. Sydenstrickcr, deceased. Mr.. White
is now in the drug business at Bluelield,
and is regarded as a very competent
pharmacist. lie Is son of the late
Capt. Norman b. White, of our town.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-01-28

DEATH OF JESSE JONES, ESQ. -
Jesse Jones, Esq, one of the best and
best known citizens OF Monroe county
died at his home in Wolf Creek district,
at $50 O'Clock on last Sunday after.
noon, Jan. 18th, 1897, after very pro-
longed illness, at the the advanced age
of 81 years. Mr.. Jones was gentle
man of education, inneXibe integrity
and sound Judgment. He was several
times elected Justice of the Peace and
in the seventies served as President of
the County Count for number of
years. His long life was record of
usefulness and kindness, and, like a
sheaf of ripencd wheat, he is now gath
cred in the heavenly garner. Mr. Jones
was devoted member of the Baptist
church. His remains were inferred
in the Baptist cemetery at Anderson on
Tuesday last. He leaves widow and
several sons and daughters, with whom
many friends sympathize.-- Monroe
County Waterman.