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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-10-12
116S

1I6S.
DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
III Farmers National Bank OF New Jersey,
at Mount Holly, in the State of New Jersey, at
the close OF business October ., 1897
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. .s29s. 1865 20
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured. 20 IS
y. s. Bonds to secure circulation. $4,000 90
Premiums on y. S. Bonds. $500 90
SJocks securities, etc. z07,S7S 81
Banking house, furniture fixtures. 1890 90
Other real estate ana mortgages
Due from National Banks mot reserve ''''O "
Due from State Banks and Bankers 4s s5 q a
Due from approved reserve agents.. 1855 20
Checks and other cash items. ........ 2,733 30
Notes OF other National Banks........ 1902 90
Fractional paper currency, nickels
and cents. ......................... 24s %
Lawful money reserve in bank, viz:
9PeclIet s204M %
Legal-tender notes. ........... 6,295 90
Redemption fund with u s. Treas '''-- =
urer, Give per cent. OF circ1latiOn) 1850 90
Total. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1851, sA 81
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid $500, 900 90
Surplus fund. :....................... $4,000 90
National Bank Notes outstanding. 1900 %
Due to other National Banks...... 1908 II
Due to state banks and bankers..... 2.sO4 So
Dividends unpaid. Observation-Disclosures. s3I 90
Individual deposits subject to check l79, 458 60
Demand certificates of deposit. 1929 50
Total. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. sos. s4l "a
State Of Ne1O Jersey, County Of Burlington, IS
/, JN0. B. DAVIS, Cashier of the above
named Bank, do solemnly affirm thar the
knowledge and belief.
JNO. b. DAVIS, Cashier
Anirmed and subscribed to before me, this
9Th day of October, 1897.
JOHN II. DoBBINs Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
HENRY G. RIsDoN,
JOHN +. DARNELL
JAMES LOGAN,
Directors.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-10-12
CHERIFF's SALE.
Jay, NOVEMBER 8. 1897.

BY virtue OF writ OF fierf facias, to me d.
rected, issued out of the Court of Chancerv Of
the State of New Jersey, Will seD at public
sale, on
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116S.
DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
n Farmers National Bank OF New Jersey.
at Mount Holly in the State of New JERSEY at
the close OF business October 8, 1897.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-10-12
GREATER OAK HALL
GREATER OAK HALL
Mems CIothing-and Women's

We have the mastery and the fame in mems: they're
be won in women's they know how and where
and what to buy: and how to sell.
We shall sell so low you'll be glad we're in the business
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-10-12

By virtue OF q writ of heri facias, to me di-
rected, issued out OF the Court OF Chancery of
the State OF New Jersey, l will sell at public
sale, on
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-10-12
NOTES AND OPINIONS.

If the United States should buy Green
land-how much is it worth, by the way
and annex the Hawaiian islands, too
the hymn would have to be revised tc
read =
From Greenland's icy mountains
To Hawaii's coral stand,
The tune is yankee DOODLE
All sing to beat the bandl
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23
Del, Lacka. and Western,

ERECT Monday, october 10, 1896.
Ifalns leave Scranton as follows: EN-
press for New York and all points East,
5'd0' 2,5J, 5.l5, 500 and $50 a. M; 10 and
3.33 =. m.
Express for Easton, Trenton, Philadel-
Ph5a and the South, SIS, 500 and 9.55 a. m,
l.lO and 1888 p. m.
washington and way stations, S.t5 p. m.
Iobyhanna accommodation, G.lO p. IN.
Express for Binghamton Oswego lIl-
MIRA Corning, Bath, Dansville, Mount
motifs and Buffalo, l.. 20, :. 80 a. m, and l.jj
p, M, making close connections at Buffalo
70 al points in the West, Northwest and
Southwest
Bath accommodation, 9l5 a. m.
GlhshamtOn and way stations, los p, m.
Nlcholson accommodation, 6.l5 p. m
Blhghamton and Elmira express, 800
p. m.
Express for Utica and Richheld Springs,
100 a. m, and 1.5j p. m.
Ithaca 2.35 and Bath 9.15 a. m, and l.5j
p. m
For Northumberland, Pittston, Wilkes
Barre, Plymouth, Bloomsbury and Dan
vile making close connection at North
umberand for Williamsport, Harrisburg,
Baltimore, Washington and the South
Northumberland and intermediate sta
uons, 500, 9.55 a. m, and l.55 and 600 p. IN.
Nantlcoke and intermediate stations, sos
and ll.2O a. m. Plymouth and intermediate
stations, $40 and S,47 p. m,
pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on
all express trains.
For detailed Information pocket time
tables, etc, apply TO NJ. l., Smith, city
ticket office, 32S LaCkawanna avenue, or
depot ticket office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23
Central Railroad OF New Jersey
Nehlgh and susquehanna Dlvlgi0nl

Uehigh and Susquehanna Division)
Anthracite coal used exclusively. insur-
ing cleanliness and comfort.
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT JAN. %, 1897
Trains leave Scranton for Pittston,
19 As, 200, sos, 500, 7i0 ,-I p. IN, Sundays 800
a. m, 100, 2l5 7,l0 p. m.
For Atlantic City, $50 a. m.
For New York, Newark and Elizabeth,
$50 (eXpress) a. m, 2,i5 express with Buff
fet parlor carr, 3.O5 (eXpress) p. m. sun
day, 2.l5 p, IN. Train leaving 1915 p, m.
arrives at Philadelphia, Reading Termin-
al, 5.22 p. m. and New York 600 p. m.
For Mauch Chunk Allentown, Bethle-
hem, Easton and Philadelphia, $50 a, M,
l2,45, 3.O5, 800 Except Philadelphia) p. IN.
Sunday, 2l5 p. m
For Long Branch, Ocean Grove. etc, at
$50 a. m. and l2.4i p. m.
For Lakewood, so a. m.
For Reading, Lebanon and Harrisburg,
via Allentown, $50 a, M, l2,45, 600 p. m.
Sunday, 2 10 p. m.
For Pottsvile $50 a. m, 70, As p. m,
Returning leave New York. foot of Lib
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

ladies undcr the direction of Mr.. A. A.
Davis will give an entertainment in the
Methodist Episcopal church here on
Thursday and Friday evenings, the 25th
and 10Th of February, viz: Misses Cora
and Floy Good Lille and Anna Ribble
Helen and Carrie and Marian Harlan,
Maud and Bessie MulleniX, Carrie and
Mume Wells, Edith Wilson, Carrie
Ribble, Clara Covey, IVA Catterson,
Grace A. Davis, Belle f. Stanton, Hat
tie Mead. They will render the follow
ing programme: Grand entree, by full
class, a fancy march interspersed with
the opening exercises; military broom
drill; vocal solo, Il Fear no Foe" Mr..
+. j. CHAPMAN; piano duett, THE
Darkies Dream" Misses Carrie Wells
and Maud MulleniX; duo song, Grand
pa and l." Misses Marian Harlan and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

a resident of Chattanooga for some
years past has now come back to his
old home to reside once more.
On Friday afternoon 1t was the pleas-
ure of your correspondent to enjoy a
pleasurable observance of the birthday
of the father of our country at the
Chinchilla public school which is pre-
sided over by Mr.. c. Hanyen and Miss
Bortree and much credit is due them
for the lively interest awakened in the
school. The school room was beauti-
fully decorated by the two school So
cieties, viz: the Reds and the Blues.
The exercises were also well directed,
and the many songs, recitations decla-
nations, essays, dialogues and drills
combined to give pleasure to the many
visitors on this occasion.
A class af the following named young
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23
CLARK'S GREEN.

Mr.. II. j. Austin of Montclair, n. j.,
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Il. Austin.
Mr., Richard Griffin, of Scranton,
called on friends here on Thursday
last.
Quite a goodly number of our towns
people are afflicted with the grip.
That the friends of Electric Star
lodge, No. 400, Independent Order of
odd Fellows, always welcome the an
nual anniversary of this prosperous
and enthusiastic lodge. was evidenced
by the attendance on Saturday evening
last, notwithstanding the inclemency
of the weather. Degree work is also
very plentiful of late
Mr.. Charles w. Stone. who has been
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

Carrie Ribble; recitation, The Bat
tie of Lookout Mountain" Miss Bessie
MulloniX; vocal Duet, "One of the
Sweet CGd Chapter.," Misses Maud
MulleniX and Cora Good; recitation,
The Farmer and the Wheels" Miss
Belle f. Stanton; piano duett, Wood
land Whispers Waltz" Misses Cora and
Floy Good; instrumental march, Leo
March" Miss Grace A, Davis; vocal
solo, II IL Dc as Much for YOU" Mr..
a, A. Davis; recitation, True Friends"
Miss Floy Good; vocal duett, humor-
Gus, strictly Confidential" Misses
Belle f. Stanton and Grace A, Davis;
vocal solo, The Ivy Green,' Mr., A. A,
Davis; lie Parapluie," by full class, a
beautiful drill. Admission, twenty
cents for adults and ten cents for chill
dren
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

The funera! of William Dunlap was
held at o'clock on Sunday last.
A social gathering of young people
Of this place was made on Monday
evening last al the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. l.. Austin, in honor of their son,
Harry j. Austin, of Montclair, n. j"
who is now here enjoying the home
of his youth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

erty street, North River, at go (eXpress)
a. m, 10, 1.30, Ais express with Buffet
parlor carr p. m. Sunday, 4.3O a. m.
Leave Philadelphia, Reading Terminal.
800 a. m, 200 and 43O p. m. Sunday, 6.2s
a. m.
Through tickets to all points at lowest
rates may be had on application in ad
vance to the ticket agent at the station.
II. p. BALDWIN,
Gen. Pass. Agt,
]. II. OLHAUSEN, Gen Supt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23
RAILROAD 7/ME-T ABLE0
LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD SYS-
TEN.
Anthracite Coal Used Exclusively Insur-
ing Cleanliness and Comfort.
IN TF TVI NVN, 10, IoJU'
RAINS LEAVE SCRANTON


IN EFFECT NOV. 10, 1896
TRAINS LEAVE SCRANTON.
For Philadelphia and New York via ID;
& H. r. r. at 6.45, 7.45 a. m, 1905, l.2O. 3.3S
(Black Diamond EXpress) and ll.3O p. m.
For Pittston and Wikes-Bar via. -:
L. & w. r. r., 500, sos, 1l.2o a. M, l5o
$40, 600 and SAT p. m.
For White Haven, Hazleton, PottsVille,
and principal points in the coal regions
via d. & II. r. r.. 6.45 a. m, l2.O5 and AL
p. m
For Bethlehem, Easton. Reading. Har-
risburg and principal intermediate sta
tions via d. & II. r. r., 6.45, 74o a. m,
300 1.2O, 1888 OBlack Diamond EXpress)'
Al and l1.30 p. m.
For Tunkhannock, Towanda, Elmira,
ithaca, Geneva and principal intermediate
stations via d, l.. & W. r. r., 600, sos,
BOB, a. m, 1920 and $40 p. m.
For Geneva, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara
rails, Chicago and all points west via d,
& II. r: r., las a. m, 12, ,O5, 1888 Q5lack Dia-
mond EXpress), $50 and 1l.30 p. m.
Pullman parlor and sleeping or Lehigh
valley chair cars on all trains between
Wilkes-Barre and New York. Philadel-
phia, Buffalo and Suspension Bridge.
ROLLlN II. WILBUR, Gen. Supt.
CHAS. 5. LEE, Gen. Pass. Agt., Phila.,
A; w. NONNEMACHER, Asst. Gen
Pass. Agt., South Bethlehem Pa.
Scranton ONCE. 800 Lackawanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23
Erie and Wyoming Valley,

Effective Jan A. 1897.
Trains will leave Scranton for New
York, Newburgh and intermediate points
on Erie, also for Hawley and local points.
abov@ points at 1O. 80 a. m and 9.3S p. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

Now Is the time to purify your blood
and Hoods Sarsaparilla is the best
medicine for the purpose, Thousands
of great cures prove that it is the one
True Blood Purifier.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

PRINTING AND STATIONERY.
Paid Blank Books, Blank Forms.
etc. .,,....,..,,..,,...,......$ 26it U3
PREMIUMS
Paid on Foxes, wild Cats and
including Fees of Justices.....$ 247 80
REGISTRATION OF VOTERS.
Paid Assessors making May and
December Registration and
Clerks for making copies for use
of Election Boards ............$ S,G0S 81
ROAD DAMAGES AND ROAD VIEWS.
Paid Viewers and Surveyors APP
pointed by Court ...........,,..,.$ 3,4O0 80
SUNDRY EXPENSES.
Paid Transient Clerks
for services in Commits
sioners' Office .........$ 179 40
City Directory and News
paper Subscriptions .., 2G 30
Charles II. SChadt, In
terest on Loan ......... $50 90
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

All trains run daily except sunday.
4 signifies that trains stop on signal for pas.
sengers.
secure rates via ontario q Western before
purchasing tickets and save money Day aud
Night Express TO the West.
J.C. Anderson, Gen Pass Agt
4. Flitcroft. Div. Pass, Agt. scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

Hoods Pills are the favorite family
cathartic and liver medicine. Price
25c, -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

Interest coupons paid. -.
Transfer to tax on loans.
County lnstltute .........
City Institute. ............
County land bridges, war
rants paid Nos. l to 453
inclusive. Series o..
Township fund, warrants
Nos. Is to 36 inclusive,
Redemption fund. ..... :.
Tax on loans.
Charles II. Schadt, re.
payment of loan b!
County Commissioners.
Con. Schroeder, through
Cd National bank OF
warrant of County
Commissioners .........
Treasurer's Commission.
Balance............... $500.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23
sMarkcd thus have settled since Dec. 81, 1896.

CONDITIONS OF THE FINANCES OF
LACKAWANNA COUNTY.
ASSETS
Cash in County Treas
ury Jan. 1, 1884, County
Fund ......,.,.,......,..s s., ,G52 CO.
Cash in County Treas
ury Jan. A, 1897, Bridge
Fund ....,.............,. 1892 &c
Cash in County Treas
ury Jan. 1, 1887, Sink
ing Fund ............... 10 000 90
Court House Building. 100000 20
Furniture and Fixtures
in Court House ....... 80 900 90
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

STATE INDUSTRIAL REFORMATORY.
Paid for Care of Inmates from
LaCkawanna County ..........$ S1S 30
STREET PAVING AND GRADING.
Paid Grading ana Paving on New
YORK street .......................S $50 10
POSTAGE.
Paid Postage Stamps, Postal
Cards, Envelopes, etc. ........"S 73 90
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

TAXES REFUNDED.
Taxes overcharged and
refunded ...............S 81 &c
Total amount of disbursements
by the County Commissioners
on their warrants from Nos. l
to 4530, Series q, and one un-
numbered temporary warrant
House ..............,.,..........,.$255 ~ $255, 1ss so
The following disbursements
were made by the County Treas
urer from the General County
Fund, to wit
Interest on County
Bonds ...................S 5400 90
Taxes on Loans ......... 72S 90
County Institute ....... 200 90
City Institute ............ 200 90
Commission Charged by
County Treasurer 80. 130S1 10
-=--=--S 10 20 10
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

Total Amount Dsbursed from
County and Bridge Funds for
Year 1926 ..........................S SD, ,74j 90
STATE TAX ACCOUNT.
Valuation of Money at
Interest, Bonds, Mort
cages, etc, Assessed
in Lackawanna Coun-
ty for the Year 1896
Subject to a Mil Tax
for State Purposes and
Reported to Board OF
Revenue Commission
ers S5,S22 2ll............S 23,GSS sc
From Which Deduct
Treasurcr'S COmmis-
sion Observation-Disclosures. 2S6 50
----$ 29,i51 81
Upon Payment of the Foregoing
Amount to State Treasurer
Lackawanna County will be en-
titled to a Rebate Amounting
to Observation-Disclosures. 1858 9S
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

BRIDGES.
Paid Groton Bridge
Manufacturing Co. for
FIVE Iron Bridges in
Clifton, Newton, Ran
som, Covington and
Madison Townships IS 1920 %
Harrison Gardner for
Stone Arch Bridge in
Greenfield Township . 500 %
A. r. Wetherby, Stone
Arch Bridge in North
Arlington Township =. $50 90
Thomas Frazee, Bridge
Abutments in Coving-
ton Township .......... 207 90
Il. G. Carpenter, Two
Stone Arch Bridges in
Waverly Borough 900. 575 90
S. s. Jones, Arch Bridge
in Fell Township ...... 200 90
w. ID. Walker. Adult
rnents in clifton Town
ship NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 45 %
Bartle & Smith, Bridge
Plans, etc. ,.,.......... IS 90
Viewing Bridge Sites and
inspecting Bridges, and
incidentals .............. SO sc
oO5 l,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

Paid Burial expenses of deceased
Soldiers, as per Act of Assem-
bly,, approved 18th May, 1855 ST.
BIRTHS AND DEATHS.
Paid Assessors for making re-
turns of births and deaths, as
provided by law ...........,...S 6S
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

STATE AUDIT.
Paid II. w. Mulholland, Auditing
Accounts of County Officers
with State ........................$ $50 %
STATE HOSPITAL FOR INSANE.
Paid Keeping Insane Convicts
from Lackawanna County ....S 623 90
SUPERIOR COURT EXPENSES.
Paid +. NJ. Nandling,
Rent of Federal Court
Room for Sessions of
Superior Court .......S 100 90
+. NJ. Vandlng, EX-
pcnses to Washington
in Relation to Procur-
ing Federal Court
Room for Sessions of
Superior Court ....... So 90
Furniture, Supplies and
Materials ............ 257 IS
Aio 50
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

Court House Grounds :. 175,0OO 90 Est
County Prison .......,.... 100000 90
Furniture in County An
Prison ................... 600 %
Due from Collectors (Es- An
timated) ................ $4,000 90
----sGS9,9 ,955 20
LIABILITIES.
4la per cent. Refunding Bonds,
the issue Of Dec l. 1894 ..,......sl 900 90 No.
Assets in Excess of Liability. .$519,955 20 20
Assessed Valuation for the Year At
4oVO S-VoifiOS- w
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

$4,000 COS $3.50 SIS sss 2 sso SIS aa Oos "a 1857 s SO
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-23

$4,000 COS 65s0 SIS aa9 SIS 72S 90 ss8o7 81 Os3 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17
TAKE GOOD ADVICE.
Many Men and Women Have Met Disasior
Because They Neglected To DO SO.

at Is a wonder people live ms long as
they 90" said a leading physician while
I'm conversation with some newspaper
fro. Us recently. Every breath that IS
taken contains robson. Millions OF germs.
IN ANAL that they cannot be seen by the
liked eve. arc drawn into the lungs, thu
,h-cat. the stomach and while many OF
them die. thousands OF them live and feed
rpon the body and cause what Is called
aiscace. Germs are the source OF all dis
ease: Kill the germs and you cure the dis
case
so interested were his listeners with the
above remarks that the doctor continued.
you naturally ask what will kill these
germs? I am sorry 10 say. only few
things. The surest safeguard against all
germs is pure whiskey-pure. mind you.
Germs do not thrive where Il is used
tudlciousiy. Unfortunately. there Is but
little pure whiskey 70 be had. and / know
of but one which can absolutely recon-
mend. and that is Duny's. ] have ana
lived II carefully and found no fusel oil
no impurities. and nothing that could
harm even q child. Duffys Pure Malt
Whiskcy IS recommended by such high
medical authorities as DIR. Henry A. Mott,
Professor William r.. Cutter. DR.. earn
well an others. Understand me, ] advo-
cate the use OF whiskey only as medi-
cine and not as beverage. As n medi-
cine Il is STRENGTHENING, restoring and
beneficial and Is endorsed in the highest
terms Under no circumstances. even as
n medicine. use any but the pure. and 90
not allow any druggists 70 persuade you
to take any other.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-17
CONFERENCE DELEGATES
REV. ~. T.. EDUARDS LIKELY 10 GO
TO ANOTHER FIELD.
A Strange Lady Acting oueerly Taken In
to Custody by the Police and After
wards Released Crawford Case.

PETERSBURG. VA. November iG.-
eneciaI -rrhe Methodist ministers OF Pc
tersburg who left mere this morning ipf
The Virriniu Annual Conference, which
couvcnes ia Danvllio tomorrow, Weie
Rev. r. T. Wilson. pastor OF MaIh
Street church. Rev. William r. EdVafos'
D. d pastor OF WasningtOn-S street
church. Rev. j. r. Sewell, pastor OF West
End church. and Rev. Joseph l.. Proctor
Jr. Mr.. John w. Bradbury, who Is
member OF the Board Of MISSIONS ana
Finance Of the conference also "en'.
The ladies from here VINO went We're
Mrs. J. Il. williamson. Mrs. Robert cana
Mss, Mrs. X. N. Scabury and Miss Lizzie
/ learn that II it Is the will OF the Bishop
who is to preside at this conference, iseF
William f. Edawrds. j.. D.. pastor OF
Washington Street church mere Wouiu
much prefer a charge elsewhere thah IN
Petersburg.
QUARTERLY CONFERENCES.
The quarterly conference Of WdsninI-
ton-Sucet Methodist Episcopal chuicl
was held last night and routine
business transacted. Capt l.. j. MARKS
who for more than quarter or cen-
fury has been the superintendent or tAe
Sabbath school withdrew his resignation
OF that office, offered n short time ago
and consented TO serve another term
The quarterly conference Of West tnd
Methodist Episcopal church was also htld
last night. The salary Of the pastor. Rev
j. I. Sewcl, was paid in full, ana also
the amount due the presiding elder. Eigh-
ty-fiVc per cent. Of the conference cOllec-
lions were also paid. The amount COM
tributed by the church for all purposes
was $1,000.
Rev. Moses n. HoGe. y. D.. and Mr.. J.
s. Muncc Of Richmond, passed through
Petersburg this morning On route for
Blackstone 20 attend a meeting Of tee
Board OF Managers OF Hoge Academy.
A LADY S QUEER ACTIONS.
To-day a lady giving her name as Mrs.
Sarah Elizabeth Barlow, and hailing
from Madison county. was seen acting IN
a peculiar manner on the street and She
was taken into custody by the police.
She stated that she was IN route % lIcl-
mond and had ticket from LyuclbWe
10 that city. The stranger said nrst tndt
she was on her way 20 HenricO % visit
a family by the name Of Coates who re-
sided IN that county about ten miles
from Richmond. but afterwards said sine
waited 20 go 20 Spotsylvania. The lady
who was well dressed. was subsequently,
released from custody and allowed 10 go
her way.
THE CRAWFORD CASE.
The instructions OF the Court i'm tho suit
Of W. r.. Crawford VS.. Richard a. HaUi-
son. for 5000 damages for SANDER. were
given 10 the jury 40 half past ~ o'clock
this afternoon. The argument was opened
by Mr.. William r. Mckeuny. counsel for
the plaintiff. and was followed By Mr.
Alexander Hamilton and Mr. w. =. Nc
Ilwainc for the defendant. Tho argument
was closed by Mr.. McKenny late this
evening ana tho case civn To the jury