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The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1897-11-30
Mrs Taylor's Department

Thanksgiving week is here. The pup
l'are very much interested in the origin
OF this holiday. We have been stud:ng
the history Of the Pilgrims during this
month, and the pupils have written
vers good stories on the subject.
Parents will feel we'll paid for the
time they spend. in listening to what
their childaen haue written this week
My pupils are much interested in the
little incident which was the cause OF
he pumpkin pie, always being one Of
the dainties of the Thanksgiving dinneI
Sixth Grade
Our number has been increased by tho
entrance of three new pupils this week.
Owning to the illness Of her mother
Lizzie Benson has been absent from
school this week. We nope she will
soon return.
a large flock of turkeys have peen
feeding Immediately north of the
schcol-house the last few days. Wondtr
how many will feed there after Thanks
givinsW
We now have 6S enrolled in our de-
partment.
Our clock is running nov. Thanks
to Mr.. Mason.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10
READY TosMAKE A FIGHT.
Fraternal Orders Believe in 'tGive and
Take" With Old Line Com banies.

Luxe With Old Line Com banieS.
Port Huron, Mich, Oct. 9.-The reso.
luton offered yesterday by d. p. Markey,
supreme commander of the Maccabees
for appointment of n committee to pre-
pare minimum table of rates upon the
level and step plans of insurance. was
discussed for an hour this morning in the
session of the fraternal congress Several
delegates urged that the orders should
agree on uniform table OF rates before
Showing their enemies in the insurance
line to induce the legislature to fix a TIA
BILE fol them.
The resolution was finally adopted
without opposition after being amended
SO as to direct the committee to prepare
not only minimum rate table, but as
many tables ms the investigation might
suggest to which the principles of reserve
or emergency funds apply.
report of the committee on leuisla-
ton was adopted recommending that
"olf line" insurance companies be given
ms har'i fight in every State ms they are
making against fraternal orders. A com.
mittee on jurisdiction was created, com
posed of lawyers, whose duty it will be to
look after the legislation aud the defense
of suits brought by persons hostile to the
fraternity system
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10

afternoon with the following members
present.: DR.. &. l.. Cooke, w. r. Whites.
carver. o. l.. otearnes, j. w. Coon, II. I.
Preston, DR.. l.. G. Broughton, Judge
Moffett, DIR. j. b. Taylor
Dr. Frank George, resident physician
ut Hoilins, was present as visitor.
Usual report OF superintendent, which
showed ironing annex completed and barn
in course of erection.
Report of treasurer showed small hal
ance in treasury.
DR.. Taylor, the recently appointed
financial agent of the orphanage, made a
most satisfactory report of the interest
being aroused throughout the State in
behalf of the institutions
Committee on reception of orphans re.
porter three children received since last
meeting and two applications approved,
but the children have not arrived; also
that one child had been dismissed, its
time having expired.
committee was appointed to arrange
1or an orphanage mass meeting during
The general association at Roanoke, at
which time it is hoped that all the chill
dren car be taken over tc Roanoke in
body
Meeting adjourned to meet November
18th, st o'clock p M in Calvary Bap-
list Church, Roanoke.
CAMPAIGN CLUB.
meeting of the Democrats of Salem
and vicinity was held at the courthouse
Friday at 1870 p. nj. for the purpose of
organizing campaign club. o. l..
Stearnes was made temporary chairman,
who briefly stated the object of the meet
lug. Z. ID. DENT WAS elected temporary
secretary. On motion of Col. A. NJ. Bow
xxyOo 6nni1 e, n
secretary Of the club he chosen at once,
and the other officers be chosen a.. the
next meeting. On motion of County
Chairman Henderson Lee, r. w. Kline
was unanimously chosen president, and
on motion Of G. d. Denit, g. E. Sowde-
was unanimously elected secretary. On
motion of Col. r. H. Logan, seconded by
u. McClung, the president of the club
was empowered to appoint an executive
committee of ten members, OF which he
was to be eXofficio chairman, and report
same Mt the next .meeting. informal
talks were made by NJ. G. McClung, Col.
A. NJ. Bowman, G. ID. DENT, Col. r. III.
Logan, X. w. K:me, Hen ierson Lee and
others as to the details of organization
and mapping OUT the work of the club
for the few weeks yet remaining before
the election Some fifty or more Demo-
Gratis present enrolled their names as
mem bers of the club. The club adjourn
ed tosmeet again Friday evening at the
same hour and place, when complete
organization will he affected and a
thorough plan of campaign inaugurated.
r. Il Hicks and other prominent sneak
ers are expected to be present at that
time and address the meeting. 1t is ear
nestly hoped that every Democrat in and
near Salem who desires party success
this fall, and who, by. his presence and
active aid, is willing to help in the good
cause, be present, on that occasion Let
each member of the club constitute him
self a committee of one on securing new
members. Turn out. Democrats, ssanc
bestir yourselves and let large and en-
thusiastic crowds mark the clubs meet :
ings in the closing days of the camnaipn.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10

a few weeks ago the editor was taken
with very sevure cold that caused him
to re in most miserable condition 1t
was oubtably a bad clse of la grippe
ana recognizing it as dangerous he took
Immediate steps to bring about speedy
cure. From the advertisement of Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy and the many
good recommendations included therein,
we conc luded to make first trial of the
medicine. To say it was satisfactory in
It's results is putting it very mildly, in
decd 1t acted like magic and the result
was speedy and permanent cure. We
have no hesitancy in recommending this
excellent cough remedy to anyone afllict-
ed with cough or II cold in any form.
The Banner of Liberty, Libertytown.
Maryland. The % ard 30 cent sizes TO-,
sfle by II. c. Barnes. Gle puts up pre-
scriptions.'
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10
PRENDERGAST NOMINATEn

New York, Oct. civilian A. Prem
uergast, of Brooklyn, was tonight nomi-
mated by the Republicans of the Third
Congressional district to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Francis ii.
Wilson. who was appointed postmaster
OF Brooklyn. Mr.. Prendergast is thirty
years old and milliner.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10
BUCKLEN's ARN1CA sALvE.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
plains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
CURED. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfactionor money refunded. Price rs
cents per box. For sale at Massie's Phar-
macy, 100 Jefferson street. Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10
BICYCLE FREE.

Besides selling school books at lowest
prices, we give ticket with each 10 &C mt
purchase. The customer returning us
largest number of tickets before January
will get that $40 Crescent Bicycle in
our window. The Crescent wheel is
guaranteed by the Roanoke Cycle Com.
pany. GRAYA TITS FAIR.
No Salem avenne
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10
SITUATIONS w aNTED.

WANTED-A position as school
teacher either in.private family or public
school by IL young lady Who is graduate
of The Danville high school, also has
teachers certificate from Superintendent
+. 3. Watson, Chatham, Va; can also
teach music. Address b, 100 and 122
Union street, Danville, Va. o 20 2w
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10
SCARED WITHour WINGS.

Chicago, Oct. 0.-William Paul, in
ventor Of aeronautic machines, made
another experiment with his albatross
air shin in this city to- day. An accident
broke the wings and tail of the ship on
the first attempt to sail II the air. Paul
then Invested the vessel of all outward
gearing and rose with the naked ship to
a distance OF 400 feet. He remained in
the air three hours.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10
THE CUBAN QUESTION.

Fresldent Mckinley May be Forced to
Act Soon.
New YDIk, Oct. 0.-The Herald's
washington correspondent says President
Mckinley and the Cabinet discussed the
Cuban question in all it's ,phases to-day,
and 1T was the concensus of opinion that
the Sagasta ministry should nangurate
reforms in Cuba without waiting for the
new Cortes. Otherwise the administra-
ton will be forced to act. This is stated
on high authority.
The ACCESSIBILITY ,of providing protec-
ton for the American consulate in Ha.
vana and the necessity of obtaining from
Senior Sagasta action in Cuba we've also
discussed.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10

Those who believe chronic diarrhoea 10
be incurable should read what Mr.. p. +.
Grisham, of Gaars Mills, La. has to saw
on the subject, viz: 81 have been suffer
er from ch onic dinrrhoea ever since the
war and have tried all kinds of medicines
for it. AT last found remedy that
affected a cure and that was Chamber
Ions Collie, CHI 7lera and Diarrhoea Rene
dy" This medicine can always be de-
pended upon for collie, cholera morbus,
dysentery and diarrhoea. 1t is pleasant to
take and never fails to effect cure. 25
ana Oh cent si2es for sale by II. Z. Barnes
He puts up prescriptions.
Fresh oysters by the gallon. mart or
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10

W ANTED-Agents to sell pictures,
ladies' coats, and a full line of household
specialties. trunks and furniture Full
commissions paid weekly in advance.
GATELY 81 FITZGERALD, Ronnoke,
Va. OG.1w
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10
AGENTS WANTED.

ACTIVE PERSONS to appoint agents
in nearby counties. $50 n month and ex-
penses. Address SHEPP COMPANY,
lO20 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa.
10101t
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10

FOR RENT-A small fruit and truck
farm, Al acres, four miles from Roanoke.
A bargain to the right man. For in
formation inquire of S. K. BITTER
MAN, corner Salem avenue and Com
merce street. 10-0.2t.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10
W. S. CREENWAY, Auctioneer,
Youth Likes Something Tasty

In the morning as we'll as little chill
dren and old folks, and dish of our
Scotch Oatmeal, Quaker Rolled Oats,
Breakfast Flakes, Cerealine, Cracked
Wheat, Hominy, Grits, wheatena, or
any of our cereals or farinaceous foods.
that make tempting, toothsome and
healthy breakfast dish, will fill the bill
these cool mornings better than anything
else.
ShNnY D ElccAT Q. IN
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to sci special bar
gains in blankets in the Valley of Vir-
GINA by sample. For particulars as to
agencies address STANDARD INSTALL
MENT CO, 2l2 South Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10
w 4 N L s
BOARDERs WANTED.

WANTED-Tkree young men boarders.
Good fare, comfortable rooms, first
class locality. Address "B," Times office.
10-7 1t.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10
PNEUMATIC NAIL TUBES
Opened for Service in the City OF New
York Yesterday.

YORK Yesterday.
New York, Oct. 0. The formal opening
of the pneumatic mail cube service in this
city took place to-day. The tube runs
from the general Office to the Produce
Exchange sub. station. Other tubes will
be started soon to Brooklyn and the sub
station at Forty-fourth street and Lex.
ington avenue.
The carriers will hold about six hun
dfed letters each, and can be dispatched
every ten seconds. The first carrier sent
out from the general postoffioe to-day
was silvhr-mounted and will be preserved
as souvenir in the archives of the office.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10
For RENT.

TWO UNFURNISHED ROOMS. one
heated, to parties without children. Ref
erences exchanged. $3.50. 365 Sixth
avenue s. w. 10 9,10,16,17,1S
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10
NOTICE OF mEvvI~G.

a GENERAL MEETING OF the stock
holders of the Traders; Loan, Trust and
Safe Deposit Company of Roanoke city,
Va, IS hereby called under and pursuant
to section liza, code of Virginia. OF 1887,
to meet Mt the Office Of said Company in
the city of Roanoke, Va, on the 9th day
of November. 1897. at O'Clock D. m.
LYNCHBURG NATIONAL BANK, by
counsel
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10

Fresh oysters by the gallon, quart or
pint at Catogni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10

NOTICE. THE annual stockholders
meeting of the Virginia Industrial Acct
dent Association will be held on Wedues
dav, October 10. 1897, at 2:30 p. m. ut the
office of the secretary, Masonic Temple,
Roanoke, Va.
w. C. STE 2HENsoY, Secretary
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10
BANK STATEN ENTs.

" EPORT OF THE CONDITION or
"a, the Traders Loan, Trust and De-
posit Company, at Roanoke, in the State
of Virginia, at the close of business Oc-
tober 5, 1897.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10


NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAIL.
WAY COMPANY---Thf annual meeting
of the stockholders of the Norfolk aud
Western Railway Company will be held
at the principle office of the company in
the CITY of Roanoke, Virginia, on
THURSDAY, THE 14TH DAY or
OCTOBER, 1897, at 10 o'clock noon. for
the consideration of the annual report.
the election of directors, and the transac.
ton of such ether business as may prop.
erly come before the meeting for action,
including the election of independent
auditors to audit books and accounts of
the company at the close of the fiscal
year. The stock transfer books will he
closed at the close of business on Satur-
day, September 25th, 1897. and reopened
at 10 o'clock a. M, Monday. October
18th. 1907.
a. j. HEMPHILL,
Secretary.
Roanoke, Va, September 1, 1907.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10

SSp,RMOGkEr WHEELS Are detachable; can be very
1t is impossible to a brake. ~
CHAM ATs fD5gngS of the round pattern and the
rat-trap STYLE s' eu WI
hDS-Chain and dress guards of selected wood
SADOES-Garford style. Tool bags of the round patter
Black Maroon and Green Enamel with ali brol
IiRES-Sngle and double tube.
Inc Juvenile Exces have all the latest improvements and
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-10
BAPTIST ORPHANAGE.

meeting of the executive council of
the Baptist Orphanaee was held Friday
Evening journal., 1897-04-03
AN AMUSING DEBATE.
Tho Subject Was Serious Enough, but the
Situation Vas Comical.

Tho sutjoot Was Serious Enough, but the
Situation Was Comical.
When, in the old days Ct trouble be-
tween the English and French, there
was talk Ct sending Admiral Hawke TO
sea 10 keep watch over the enemy feet,
thcro occurred a notable interview. 1t
was November. The weather was stormy
and dangerous for vessels and tho gov
ormmont was net agreed as to sending
them out
Mr.. Pitt who was in bed with gout,
was obliged 60 receive these who had
business with him IN his chamber. This
room hcd two beds and no fire. The
Duke Of Newcastle camo to him 10 con-
slider the sending cut Of the feet, and
had scarcely entered the room when he
cried cut, shivoring All ever with cold ;
"How is thisg No nrcg'
"No, said Mr. Pitt when I have
the gout, cannot bear one
Tire duke, wrapped in his cloak, took
scat by the invahd's bedside and be-
gan talking, but ho found himself un-
able to endure the cold.
"Pray allow mer' be exclaimed sud
denly, and. without takingofI his cloak.
he luriod himself in the other bed end
continued the conversation. He WA,
strongly opposed to risiiing the feet III
the November gales. Mr.. Pitt was abso
lutcly resolved that it should put 20 sea,
and both argued the matter with mucl
warmth 1t was tho only warmth, in
decd, in Ike rCc.n.
II am positively determined that th'
nec5 shall SAIL said Pitt, accompany
ing his words with tho most lively ges
ticulaticrs.
1T is impossiblel It Will perishr =
said the duke, with equal emphasis
AT the mcment the discussion vaxo'
hottest another dignitary Of the realr
came in and found it difficult to kee
his countenance at the sight OF tw
ministers doliberating On matter of S
grave importance from such a novel 81
uaiion
The feet did put TO sea, and Nh
Pitts Judgment proved to be eright TIL
enemy was crippled and q signal at
vantage gained. Youths Companion.
Evening journal., 1897-04-03
new CASTLE NEWS NOTES.

Local athletes. are very much inter-
ested in "a boxing tournament TO take
place tonight
All the shad fishermen are getting
ready for the biggest hauls of the sea.
son on Monday after tO-morrOw's rest.
The fine fish have been comparatively
scarce thus far
The New Castle Gas Company has re-
moved all it's tops from the street lamps
posts and the latter present an odd ap-
pearance.
Another valuable dog yesterday al
lowed trolley car wheels to pass be-
tween his head and tail This time IL
was e. c. Conroy's bird dog.
The Order Of the Golden Chain will
initiate several new members at its
meeting. to be held in the City Hall
next Monday evening.
Evening journal., 1897-04-03
An Ahont Lora.

"Say, I'm in love, " confided the faro
dealer TO the lookout during a lull in
the play.
"Why. you don't know what love
is, laughed the lookout
'Dont you believe il, " retorted the
dealer Love is a game that Cupid
deals He has q crooked layout, and the
bank wins every bet If you copper g
case ID his game it's sure to win; if 5ou
play case open it looses, aud you re in
big luck if you don't get whipsawed in
every turn. II man calls tho turn it's
a to 10 shot he drops dead. New
Orleans Times- Democrat.
Evening journal., 1897-04-03
NEWS OF NEW CASTLE
new PASTOR "IECOG. /"
REV. CORKRAN's SURPRISE VISIT
TO NEW CASTLE-lNSPECTED
THINGS ALL JJNBEKNOWNS

REV. CORKRAN'S SURPRISE VISIT
TO NEW CAsTLE-INsPECTED
THINGS ALL UNBEKNoWNs.
Rev. /. P. Corkran, the new pastor Of
New Castle NJ. e. Church, arrived in
town yesterday afternoon. Mr. Cork
ran came, as it were. "incog," and only
two or three people knew Of his visit
as he departed by a trolley car last
evening. Mr.. Corkran, whose goods
have been packed for some time and
were first marked North East, Nd.
came to size up the parsonage which is
to be his home for - years, and also
to get look at the church. He reseln-
bles. IN general appearance on the
street, former Pastor e. L. Hubbard,
and q number Of old friends took him
for the Baltimore minister
Rev. Vaughan S. Collins, Mrs. Col
Inns and their two little girls moved
from New Castle to Georgetown to-day,
Mr.. Collins having been busy with his
packing up all the week. The ex-pas-
tor. however, will remain in New Cas-
tie and oficiate as usual tomorrow
meeting at the evening service all those
who have been brought into th2
church during his ministry.
While here yesterday Rev Corkran
pulled down his hat and turned up his
coat collar and strolled up to the
church. He tried all the doors and ther
inquired of a neighbor:
"ls this the NJ. e Church?" Yes
sir"
"Wen. where's the sexton?" q don
know, sir.
Have you a key?" mo, sir; the
sexton has"
"Well. 1 want to get in a few min
utes. who shall I see?" you might SCI
the minister, Mr. Collins. If you tel
me what your business is III take yol
TO him"
"Well, I'm a preacher, and have beer
sent here to take charge of this churcl
| for the next twelve months"
Evening journal., 1897-04-03
LIFE OF CHARACTER BUILDING.
SUCH WAS THAT OF J. w. DAVID
SON, SAID HIS FRIENDS AT THE
LAST SAD RITES YESTERDAY.

LAST SAD RITES YESTERDAY.
John w Davidson. the well-known
farmer of neafMt Pleasant, New Cas-
tie county, who was stricken with
apoplexy on Monday evening and died
twenty-four hours later, was laid at
rest in Delaware City Cemetery yester-
day afternoon in the presence of large
assemblage Of sorrowing friends.
Presiding Elder Barrett, of the VIII
mington district, a personal friend oi
the deceased conducted an impressive
funeral service at his farm, below Mt
Pleasant Rev. II. II. Moore, pastor oi
Forrest Presbyterian Church, ana Rev
r. Williams, now of Red Lion, as
sisted in the services DR.. Barrett made
an address on the psalmist's words.
Behold the perfect man, " and said tina
deceased's life was one of characte
building which ripened into perfection
so far as il was mortally possible, un
I'll the bright and glowing character O
the man shone forth as luminous as th'
setting sun.
choir composed OF members OF th'
family sang two favorite hymns Of thu
deceased, after which six Of hi
nephews carried all that was morta
away. Nr Davidson left an estate, ant
his last will and testament is in th'
care of his near friend, Representative
j. Frank Eliason.
Evening journal., 1897-04-03
JAMES NOLAN.

notice.. PATRICK ]. DIAMOND,
the tenant and occupant of the house stu
atad at northeast corner Second and
Tanall streets in the First ward
county Of New Castle and State
OF Delaware, in compliance with the
requirements of the acts OF the General
Assembly, in such case made and pro-
vidcd, do hereby give notice that ! shall
apply In writing TO the Court OF General
81 ssiOns of the Peace and Jail Delivery
of the State Of Delaware, in and for New
Castle county, on Monday, the 10th day
of May, 1897, being the next term
OF said court, for a license for said house
a. an inn or tavern, for the sale therein
of Intoxicating liquors, In less quantities
than one quart, to be drunk on the prem
ises and the following respectable clti-
zCns of said ward, at least twelve OF
whom are substantial freeholders of said
,,-er1 recommend the said aDpIcatiOn viz &.
Evening journal., 1897-04-03

PILE-AGE.--Dr. Agnew's Liver Pills,
10 cents a vial, are planned after the
most modern in medical science. They
are as great an improvement over the
50 years old strong dose pill formulas
as a bicycle is over an OK cart in travel
They never gripe and they never fall
40 doses, 10 cents.
Sold by n. 3. Danforth. Market stree.
and Second street. Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1897-04-03
MORE HEAVY TROLLEY TRAVEL

The new trolley people have madI
extraordinary preparations for hand
ling the crowds expected in New Castle
to-day and tomorrow The whole
force Of car men is on duty and tho
cars are but twenty minutes apart
Last Thursdays traffic beat the recOrC
for any week day yet. The travel OF
that day was heavy and continuous.
Many Of the passengers were jai.
visitors.
Evening journal., 1897-04-03

Sandals were more fashionable amonl
the Egyptians than among the Hebrews
They were worn by women of the high
sst rank, for we read of the sandals
with long turn mp points which a bean
tiful queen habitually wore when she
vas at homo
Evening journal., 1897-04-03
IN WITH a COrPLING ~.

TT y = II = VT I9I.'N ~
During q quarrel, which took place
last night among a gang of tramps a,
the West Yard, George Thompson was
hit in the head with a coupling pin
and severely wounded. His assai,ani
was a eolored tramp. Thompson wa
sent to the Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1897-04-03
MAKING IRON FOR THE WORLD.

While the Delaware Iron Works arc
temporarily closed to-day, there is nc
falling of In business, the suspension
being only for repairs. Larger ship
ments than for many months are now
being made daily to points all over the
civilized world, Egyptian deserts anc
Greenland mountains being no excep-
tiOrg