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The times., 1897-12-26
DIED.

MURRA Y-On Friday, December "a,
i S97. at 4:50 p. m, CHARLES f.
MURRAY, aged tnty-fOur, departed this
life.
Funeral from his late residence. 32l5
T street northwest. on Monday December
"a, at 2:3O p. m. Funeral private. IL
MUOkE-B Departed this HE Bee eulber %
1897. at her residence, 51S II street north =
west. Mrs. VI. V l.. MOORE. widow of the
late Judge Moore, OF Ken tuCky. II
OHNSTON-Departed this life On De
ceuber %. 1897. at 10 O'Clock a m Mrs
OLIVE A. beloved mother OF George W
Johnston, in the flftieth Year of LeT age.
Funeral from feT late residence 1IO9
SeN enth street southeast, Monday Decem-
her q at 10 a. M. Friends and reia
tives invited to attend.
May she rest in peace 1t
JosT-on Saturday, December %. 1897.
at O'Clock a NJ. CONRAD JOST- aged
seventy -four years nine months and two
days.
runeral from his late residence. No. 1880
Der %, at 2:30 q. IN Relativ es and friends
are respectfully invited to attend. 1t
PEMHERT0N-0n Friday. December "a.
1897. WILLIAM DANDRIGE. infant son
OF Charles ii and the late Ila Brent Penn
berton, aged ten months and eight days.
dence, AIS Sixth street northwest Monday.
Decembe 27, at 1870 p. III.
Richmond papers please copy. 1t
HISTON-S Suddenly, on Saturday, De-
cember 25, 1897, JOHN HISTON. aged
twent y-six years, native DrlImcoIIoter.
county Limerick, irela nd.
unerai from his late residence 926
Fiifh street northeast, on Monda y. De-
cember Il. 1897. thence to the Holy Name
ChIrch, where requiem high mass will be
said Tor the repose or his soul. IuternenF
at Mount Oliyet.
May he rest in peace. de2S-2t
The times., 1897-12-26
WILLIE CANNOT BE FOUND
He Disappears in the Christmas
Eve Crowds.
Country Lad May Have Plodded
Home, Where He'll Stay if His
Mother Has Any say.
Little Willie Bangs may never corae here

Little Willie Bangs mag never cocle here
! any mcTe.
Washington las queered itself with him
| Hcnceforth he may confine his wandering
to the roads and bride paths of his native
counts-tc wit, F airfaX county, Va.
Washington was too big for him TO grasp
His honest little head did not take in the
situation, and little Willie Bangs may
never come here any more. What hap.
pened tt little Willie ma never all appear
in print, but curious thing hefeil him.
He got lost. He got lost SO completely
that not only the police couldn't find him,
but those who really tried to look him
up got stumped. 1t is probable that little
Willie trUdged back to his Virginia home.
Willi. is nine years old. He is IL very
bright boy, that is, his fond mamma says
he is, am a parents opinion in this re-
spect ought never to be disputed. 1t would
be offensive to that parent. Little
Willie has attended the public schools of
Fairfax &nd was considered way up in
'jogaply." He had risen by hard study
to that degree of proficiency which en-
sbled him to spell Constantinople and name
felt fiotrd to wrestle with little place
like Washington.
Little Willie had heard from afar of the
grandeur of this city. He was taught tc
believe that il was even a miehtier place
than Leeshurg, Herndon or Falls Church
He adlleard a great dea aboutthe vastneSs
Of Center Market aud the size of the Capitol
He ha perhaps heard of other things asso-
ciated with Washington, but it is certain
that what he heard most of we're Center
Market and commission mercha nts He
longeG to explore the yastness of the capi-
tolian town. Christmas was at hand, and
his father intended TO bring in a load of
Christmas trees little Willie saw his chance.
He was going 20 look in on city life. He
Goa Xed the promise from his father and the
latter made sacred pledges to the toting
mother that Ire would defend little Willie
from the wiles, the terrors and the dang srs
of wicked city.
Under the pressure of business cares
Willie's father relaxed his vigil, and little
Willie stated to explore. He sav Nintn
street car. No horse pulled and no one
pushed il. 1t just lifted itself along. To
little Willie this was a sticker. He had
never seen d steam car run up hill without
an engine. Little Willie chose that as the
first problem in city life. He started after
that car He chased it till his legs refused
To chase. Then he Looked into the win
dows of the great shops. He had nea rd
tales of the treasures OF Aladdin's paI,ce
and he thought they were spread before
him.
He wandered from shop to shor. The
crowds jostled him. 1t heat a county r, ;r.
Willie lost his bearings, and the presump.
tion is that he could not find his way ba *
to Center Market.
When MS father missed little Willie his
sentiments may be coniectured more ac-
curateiy than they can be printed. He in
quired or the passersby if they had seen
The times., 1897-12-26
MAY CENSURE THEM ONLY
Six Day Race Promoters Likely TO
Escape a Fine.
J.. A. w. Re cling Board Hears the
Evidence Rega riding Madison
square Gardens Track.

New York, Dec. 25.-A meeting OF the
National Racing Board of the L. A. W
was held today at the Grand Union Hotel.
1t was calledfor the purpose eofiHyestigating
charges ar ainst the members OF he
American Cycle Racing A ssociation, which
Squaro Garden TN track alleged to
be nile laps tc the mile.
Chairman Albert Mott, of Baltimore; A
d. ' ait, of Cohoes, and II. W. Foltz, Of
IHdiane. represented the national racilg
board at tie meeting. There were also
present /. b. Potter, c. w. Sans, w. s,
Bull, and II. ". Knight.
The business was conducted secretly con
trary u the protest OF the members of thc
league. Messrs. Powe rs Brady, Bat tchsider
Boardnsn, and A. c. Ashinger, the ira *
builder, testified.
The testimony was taken down by a
stenographer, and when placed in sha De
will he submitted to all the members of
the National Racing Poard for mail
vote. No official result of the mvesti-
CATION was made public, but it was al
nitted that the evidence was both IA. Ir-
able and damaging.
Prominent members feel that, while the
evidence submitted against the racing as
sociatioI at the meeting today will war
rant the imposition of a severe penalty.
the outcume OF the affair will result i'm a
Vote Of mild censure upon the promoters.
1t is the opinion that the latter eXpect
to escape liability for the shortness Of
the tracl on the ground that A shinger, the
track builder, ga every assurance 10 them
that il was correct. On the other hand,
it is runored that A shiHger, in his testi-
mony, disciaimed all responsibility.
The times., 1897-12-26
CHRIS WILL NOT QUIT.
Won Der Abe Says There VIII Be
No More Deals for the Browns.

Won Der Abe Says There Ny5II Be
No More Deals for the Browns.
st. Louis, Eec. 25.-The statements ;ha t
have recently been published in the news
papers in different cities that President
Won der A hc, OF the st. Louis !truwnS.
intended selling out the st. Louis Base
ball Club are denied by him in the fellow
ing open letter:
Il wish &c state most empha ticallv that
none Of the players obtained from Thila
delphia-Tay yio- Clements, Cross nd yyd
have ever been offered for sale or ex-
change, nor will they be. There is now
no deal on hand regar riding any ,.ther Of
our players.
Il made an exchange for Hart because
1 considered that after fourteen years OF
service that players days of useful
ness We're over and because the Pittsburg
people did not think 50. | was enabled to
make d most advanta geous deal it.r ST.
Louis, which viii be made very evident
next summer.
All negotiations regarding the purcha Sc
or the St Louis franchise have been de-
ciared Off and any statement TO the CON
tFary is falsehood. Satisfactory ar
rangemcnts have been made, aHdalI ;arties
posing as purchasers will show good Taste
by Keeping in the backgroundin in { he future
CHRIS Won DER AHEr
The times., 1897-12-26
All Medicines Furnished

! II. Boardman. II the total entries lac
| less thar siX teen. only eight viii qualify.
| II more than sixteen, that number tsixfeenl
viii qualify. The committee will be
| governed by circumstances in deciding
the me tt od of playing. off ties for place.
cup for the best scratch score.
Monday, .. In.-First round for Mr.
Boardman's cup. Eighteen holes handicap
match play.
Monday, 2:2o p. m--First round for .
consolation cup. open only to those play
ers who play and hand in cards .Or he
opening qualification round. anil who
fail to qualify for Mr.. BoardmaH's oJp.
Eighteen holes handicap match play. me
draw for this cup viii take place prom JJly
at 1 80 p. m. at the clubhouse.
Tuesday, 1890 d m.-Second round for
Mr. Boardn ans cup. Eight cen holes handi-
cap match play.
Tuesday 1o:45 q m.-Second round for
the consols t:on cup. Eighteen holes haudi
cap match play
Tuesday, p. m.-Third round for
Mr.. Boardmans cup. Eighteen holes handi-
cap match I.iay.
Tuesday. 2.I5 p. m.-Third round for
the consolation cup. Eighteen holes i.andi-
cap match play.
Wednesday 1890 a In.-FinaI round Tor
Mr. BoardmaI,'s cup. Eighteen holes iandi-
cap match Play.
Wednesday, 1915 a a-Tn.-Finalrp for
the consolation cup. Eighteen holes h5 ndi-
cap match play.
Thursday. December go, go a. IN. end
all day-CompetItion for gold ne dal.
Eighteen holes handicap match play. En-
tries for this event only will be eceived
20 / 0 q. m. at the course.
Entries for this meeting closed n De-
cember 25, at p m, with j. + Leech,
captain, Metropolitan Club.
The times., 1897-12-26

little Willie No one could recall that
little Willie had come their way In his
trouble. aud as last resort. and on the
principle that drowning man grasps { a
straw, he invoked theai of a policeman.
1t Was reported late Friday afternoon
that little Willie Bangs was missing, ana
up to late hour last night, so far as
the police department knows, httl. Willie
Bangs had not been found.
1t is believed that lie inquired his wav
to old Virginia, and that when ou-e in
sight of the old familiar hills he struck
out ful home
1t is probable that little WilIieS mamma
Will nc, e. let Willie 20 there any more
The times., 1897-12-26
TOCGHS BEST 4 POLICEMAN.
They are Using Him Roughly When
He Calls for Help.

Policemen TIainor, of the Second pre-.
cinct, had a. desperate battle last night
with two colored toughs in Blagden's al
ley, between NJ and n and Ninth and
Tenth streets northwest. The place is
inhabited 10y lawless element of negroes,
and last night several Of them We're in
toXicated and more disorderiy than usual.
John johnson and John Davis, two mus
cular negroes, were creating n disturban-,e
in the alley when Policeman Trainor en-
tered and attempted to place them under
arrest. He quietly requested them to yo
to patrol box with him, when both
toughs turned upon him and succeed ID
in wrenching the officers battn from him
and knocked the policeman down.
Policeman Trainor is a powerful Of
ficer, but the crowd WAS too much fnr
him. With great difficulty he mana gc.l 10
reach his police whistle and blow dis
tress call, which brought several Officers
TO his assistance, and the toughs were
brnughtinto subiection. johnson and Davis
were Locked upon on charge OF disorderly
conduct and sslult upon an officer.
The times., 1897-12-26

Flushing, Long Island The letter wa
| short, hGt was more greatly appreciate,
by Miss Sun n.erville than anything else
she has received. 1t reads:
"My dearest Mother: Tie last day Of
the year max es me feel how kind and
good YOU have been to me. | t,Ilak you
with all my heart, and pray God to bless
YOU In all things l will DO my best TO
please you more than ever before dur.
ing the new year RUSSELL
IncIosed with the letter was a copy
OF the Kyle College paper, in which an
amusing tale is related on Russell. 1t
states that, while dinner was progressing
of the dessert. When he arrived he vas
told that tie grapes were sour.
The grapes are sour said the 3rin il
pal. Il l:new they were, and that's why
L was too late" answered Russell,
Mr.. KeIiand said that his most valued
presents Were a pair of With lack
brecchcs," an oil painting Of himself car
rying gun and Indian blanket, and a
large motel bill from the Regent. During
the mo, ming Mr.. kelland and Mr.. Barry
more celebrated Christmas by smoking two
fat 81 cigars. II Is So id 10 he the first
smoke taken by young Barrymore, aad
the honor belongs to Mr.. Kelland.
Mr.. Harry Davenport who spent tlis
Christmas here once several years Ago,
passed the day in the ordinary manner,
by acting and taking things easy. He tod
a Times reporter that To him Christ
mas day was the same ''old day" a
strange coincidence occurred in Mr.. Darnu-
ports il nerary this year. Just before his
sister, Fanny davenport, arrives tornor-
row, he Will leave for New York, without
having an opportunity of seeing her, aud
before h arrives in New York his br otil II,
Harry. who is playing in the Belle OF
New York" Will leave for another pla ce.
Mr. DavenpDrt'S day was somewhat en-
lirened ty many kilograms from actors
in other cities, among them being Heary
Dixie and DeWolf Hopper.
Mr.. Richard Malcllien was not for gotten
when il comes to kilograms. He got one
which announced an increase i'm his ken
mel inla bitants, and another from Louis
Aldrich, the manager. One was received
by Mr. Craig. Among the many presents
received by Mr. Craig Were la IN robes and
all kinds OF useful articles. hut the most
vaiua bic gift, in tie opinion OF Mr.. Craig,
was a letter from. his yeaT-old niece, Miss
Muriel Tebbetts, OF East Liverpool, 0hio.
mas, eleven years ago, with Cora Ia nner
when a la nquet was given after the
Christmas night performance
The times., 1897-12-26
WILL WATCH THE YEAR CUT.

Jonadabs Prepare for Big Ne,,.-
ing New Years Eve '9-.'
The committee having in charge the ar.
rangenferts for holding union watc h night
meeting net last night at Jonadab Hall,
No. 62S Louisiana avenue. 1t was decided
to hoiG the meeting at National Rifles
Hall on New Years eve. All Councils have
decided to take part in the union meeting.
Councils from Maryland and West Virginia
have also been invited.
The entertainment feature is TO be very
elaborate and it is presumed that be-
tween t1ur and five hundred JeHadabS
viii be present, besid etbe members from
outside cities. At / z O'clock the mem
bers viii assemble in circle to renew
the pledge. A large number OF new
members Will be Initiated, and at the
close of the meeting a ba nquet will be
served il the lower ball.
The times., 1897-12-26
FENCIBIES HAVE Fun.
They W hi1e Dull Care Away and
Make Presentations

Make Presentations
The members Of the National Feneit,as
whiled dull care away hast evening by a
Chris tmas tree social session at their
armory, on f street near Ninth northwest
4 large number OF the soldier bbys were
present when the fun began, at l 0 o'clock
and Private Stelling was made ma ster of
ceremonies. They marched into the .IriH
room, which " as dark, and when the Iigi,ts
We're TUNED On a beautiful sight greeted
their eyes. In the front part OF the room
were two large Christmas trees, which
Were ella aUrate!y decorated with sIittering
glass g,ubUles and festoOns of tinsel. Oh
them Were many ca ndIes, which were
lighted, and flashligHt picture OF .he
gathering was taken by Private Parlie.
Fash person present dUnned a Lun>e
cap arG took seat at one of the tables.
around which chairs were arranged i'm
groups of six. The feature of the even
ing was the distribution of BOBBY prizes
to these pres eIt. each prize having some
special significance to the person receiv-
ing it. The gifts were handed Ous by
Proyates Stelley and Domer, with few
spicy remarks. and each person getting
present was bound To make a spaach in
return The following presents Were Civ
en-: Private Costiean. a gunboat; Private
koEdrup, King jester; Prof AvieZ. piano;
Lieuts. CriSt and Redmond yellow kids
Sergt. Walker. big" diamond ring; " Weir.
sucking pig; Warreper, fake PIE; Not
tingham, powder puff; Parlic, old maid
set: Fiigate book of fairy tales: Stewart,
train OF cars: Beard, lamb. Lewis, book of
tales: Rice, game Of shdttlecock: Raven
burg, musical instrument: Scout, lone fish
erman: ChildreSs, hammer; Outcaalt. par
lor set; LoCroft, drum; Corporal Smith.
sword; Capt. Domer. stick of candy six
feet long MI McGee. heattien Chinee, and
Mr. Steliey, a Eoah's ark.
During the ev ening many Songs and piano
selections Were rendered with good effect
The times., 1897-12-26
TWO FIRES IN7CHTCAGo.
They Occur simultaneously and on
Docs 100000 Damage.


Does 100000 Damage.
Chicago, Dec. 25. The six-story 5ricl,
building, Nos. 1858 to 1857 Fifth avenue.
was entirely destroyed by fire early this
morning. The building was occupied by
j.. & Z. Coates, thread; secoad floor,
Hillegas & Co., babies Shoes third floor,
+. A. Foster & Co., dry goods; fourth floor,
Knickerbocker Shirt Company; fifth floor,
j. II. j. Franks, tailers' supplies: sixth
floor, BGurock & Smith, hats and caps
The loss as 100000 While the fire
department was busy fighting fire in
another part of the city, Flames swept
away Tart Of the block OF bull iings ex-
tending west along West Lake street from
Greer street. The total loss In the latter
instance is $4,000.
While fighting the fire Capt. Denis
McSweeney, of Company No. 81, fell from
the 81, IL story OF an adjoining building,
sustaining injuries that will probably
prove fatal. He struck on his back, frac-
turing two ribs and both arms. one i'm
two places, and receiving internal in
juries.
The times., 1897-12-26
A r.. c. BFAT ALBERT $.
This the Only Sensational Feature
of the New Orleans Races.

New Orleans, Dec. 25.-One OF the largest
crowds that ever attended the race track
in this CITY saw six races run over a track
deep with mud today. There was nothing
sensational about the days sport except,
perhaps, the defeat OF Albert s., an odds
on favorite, by y. 3. C. Three fayoTites
and thee outsiders divided the purses.
Summaries
First ract-Seven and one-half furlonss.
Lexington Pirate. to D, won: Carlotta
C. sc coma, swordsman third. Time,
L 46 Ii.
Second Iact-Six furIongs. Tabo1r
90 TO / won: Belle Of Memphis second,
Gilrav third. Time, :21.
THIRD race-One and one-eighth miles
A. B. C.. 10 ] won; Wells street eco ID,
Albert <. third. Time, zoe.
Fourth race-six furiones. Gath. :
to 10, won; Trench Grey second, Lady
Irene third. Time. 90 I-2.
Fifth Tace-One mile. Fervor, even.
wo-, Dave :. second; Full Hand -hlld
Time, 15414.
Sixth Iace-Seven and one-half furIongs
Elkin. 8 tC /, Won. Pitfan second, Or.
Work third. Time. 1:46 4.
The times., 1897-12-26
COMMUNICATING the CAT

(FroI the Chicago Times HeraId3
A St Louis woman has oTnamented ths
ears of her Tet cat with costly diamond
eartlrOps. This is a very com nendab'e
innovation. II helps the Jewelry trad@-
Besides. I'll Use earrings ornament a head
which cont aims more brain power and
good &C mmon sense than can be found in
any oti er head in that family
The times., 1897-12-26
New En.land,s Irish Tow,

tfrom the Lewiston afe3 Journai.)
OF Beitdicta Me-, Prof. BateInan writ.s:
III 4 eie is another town in this country
like it / am unable TO locate it. The
pecel'aritJ Of the place is the fact that
the population is composed exclusively
of Irishn.en- There is not family in .he
entire tewnsiip through whose venscourgps
any otfer blood than that of the EIner,Id
Isle
The times., 1897-12-26
Architect Clark Is Improving

Edward Clark, the venerable architect
at the Capitol. has been confined to his
home, No. 1711 Riggs street nortf, vest
Tor the past week suffering from a slight
stroke CT paralysis. At first his condition
was regarded as critical, but last night he
was reported as improving.
The times., 1897-12-26
K CONGRESSMAN WISE
Says that DR.. Shades Chloridum
Discovery for Consumption Has
Been an Invaluable
Benefit to Him.
sIo A MONTH.

IN addition to Mrs. Hughes, 439 Seventh
S.IeeG, VINO was cured OF cons umption by
II: shade, and whose letter was pub
HSned 4Shsl In last Saturday and Sunday
times, Hon. M. Z. Wise, ex-Congressman
from PENNSYLVANIA, writes as follows in
regard to the effect of DR.. Shades treat
Inent upon his bronchial and lung trouble:
Dr. N. b. Shade.
Dear Sir: 1 take great pleasure in
saying that Your treafment--chIoridum
disc9yery-for consumption, has been of
Invaluable benefit TO me- I have beer
using your treatment regularly and faith
fully, SO that my friends, without exceD-
tfon, insist that my improved health
Is plainly noti ceable. l am sure INV
sensibifities and general coaiuitions mas
Improved more than so to rs per cent
which | attribute to the use Of your treat
ment.
yours truly,
M. r. WISE
Washington, d. c., March 13, 1897.
All cases beginning trea tment on or
before the 3D. day OF January, 1S9S, Will
receive treatment until cured at the rate
of S 0 mouth. Call or write for booklet,
symptom blank for home treatment.
Consultation free on Monday, Wednesday,
aud Friday, to 2 a. m, and to
p. m. 1882 Fourteenth street. de25-2t
The times., 1897-12-26
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IN MESfORIAN

DONALDSON-In loving remembrance
OF dear. beloved niece, MARY DONALD
son. who died one year ago today. DeCetr =
her 26. 1896.
Loved In life and remembered in death.
1t BY HER UNCLE.
The times., 1897-12-26
zimmerman's Arrival indefinite

A report was circulated yesterday stat
ing that PIof. Zimmerman, the nelc Marine
Band Leader, would conduct the band con
cert a the Marine Barracks tomorrow Capt.
Harrington said that there is no truth in
the statement; that he has no idea .y'i N
the new leader will arrive and hat P-pf.
Larsen viii probably lead the concert.
The times., 1897-12-26
GOLF TOURNAMENT PROGRAM
Open 10 Members of Asseciated or
Allied Clubs

The Christmas tournament OF the Golf
Club, opeE t. all members OF associated
or allied clubs begins tomorrow, Follow.
ing is the program:
Monday, december 81, 1880 a, ma
qualifi cation round at eighteen 9o;es
handicap medal play. The eight or sixteen
players king the best net scores to ,,e
entitled to pla Y for a cup donated ,,v W
The times., 1897-12-26
n:IIK f51f?4 5i;'7'
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324 B ST. S. W. Telephone 4S5.
Telephone ass.
324 B ST. S. W,

Milk and cream from choice Jersey and
Guernsey herds. Coffee cream and extra
heANy cream Tor whipping. Can furnish
milk from registered herd.
deS-22t {. THOMSON.
The times., 1897-12-26
MAYER & CO.,

of SIS Canal street, New York,
buys stocks of Dry Goods, Boots
and Shoes, Jewelry, Clothing,
Gentlemen's Furnishings, Furni-
ture. Groceries-in fact all stocks
Of Merchandise, for SPOT CASH.
Temporary Office, oo4 Seventh
St. n. w. All business confden-
tial.
de22- Sc
The times., 1897-12-26

STERI INGBicycies "Built
SiLnLitNoli like watch" !"
CARPENTER CYCLE CO, Agents,
14th and n. Y. Ave.
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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-03-18
Lima Northern Wreck.

The wet weather and floods of the
past several weeks have left the
road bed OF the Lima Northern be-
tween Napoleon and Wauseon in
very bad condition. Last Sunday
the mixed local train going north at
10 80 a. IN, ttnet with wreck few
minutes after leaving the depot.
While rounding the curve on the Ty-
Ter farm a freight car loaded with
lumber and an oil tank flat car
jumped the track and were dragged
several rods before the train was
stopped. The car of lumber was
dumped into the ditch and the
trucks were showed under the oil
tank car. The wrecking train from
Lima was telegraph for and by even
ing traffic on the road was resumed.
The following officials of the road
were ON the train on their way to
Adrain: j. r. Megrue, of New York,
President; G. A. Chambers, general
freight agent, and E. w. Hiner, as
sistant general freight agent. Judge
NJ. Donnelly OF Napoleon was ac-
companying them.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-03-18
Married.

On Wednesday, March 10th, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs Theo. Ludwig.
in South Napoleon, Ohio, Miss Maud
Diehl of Napoleon and Walter Dillon,
of Belmore, Putnam County, Ohio,
were united in the holy bonds of
wedIock by Rev. Swank, pastor of
the M. E. Church of Napoleon Music
was furnished by Mrs. Horning, af-
ter which an elegant repast was
served, when the happy couple left
for Toledo where they expect to
spend few days visiting friends of
the groom, then go to Putnam coun
ty where they expect to make their
home. Both are highly respected
young people, and it the wish of
their many friends that bright and
happy future lies before them.