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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-18

that new spirit has come over the
markets, and that the tendencies on all
sides are more hopeful.
Not that the future is regarded "a en-
tirely exempt from some important un-
certainties, for it is conceded that ad-
justments remain to be accomplished
which are needful to establishing a
complete sense of public security.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-18

1t 10 with feelings Of unfeigned sor-
row that we record the demise of DIR.
Daniel III. Sullivan, which occurred
this morning after an illness of less than
two weeks duration. His is very sad
death, 30 sad thay words are inadequate
to express the pity Of it; silent tears
tell the deep regret his friends feel.
He was young man of exemplary char.
acter and was possessed of unusual
ability for one SO young in his chosen
profession. He won many friends by
his sterling traits Of character and such
creditable record as his has certainly
rewards above anything this world can
offer
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-18

The Supreme Court has decided the
interesting financial question which
Gov. Lippitt propounded short time
ago as to whether the State could anti
cipate during one year the taxes pay
able In the next The court says the
moneys may at any time be appropriat-
ed and paid out in anticipation of reve-
nue. to come in later from any source.
The decision is acquiesced in by the
full bench.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-18

The Newport Herald rises to re-
mark: How much money can be saved
in the management Of municipal affairs
without imparing the efficiency OF any
department. is question that the city
fathers should take into consideration
The Mayor declares, that there il a
number of minor Offices that could be
weeded out with no loss to the city
service and with some gain to the tax
PAYERS,
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-18
GOVERNMENT BUILDING.

Postmaster Campbell of Woonsocket
has received from the chief executive
officer OF the supervising architects
office OF the treasury department at
Washington communication asking
ior information concerning the needs
OF the Woonsocket postoffice, its proba-
bie growth in the next ten years, the
probable growth Of the city in that
time and other information anent the
desired government building in that
city.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-18

Apparently the Senate has got to
hear from the country before il ratifies
the new treaty of arbitration. There
is no doubt that the popular voice on
the subject will be sufficiently loud and
emphatic il the Senate undertakes to
monkey with this measure of benef-
cence. Must the Senate be called
down from Its high horse SO soon
again?
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-18
RESTORATION OF CONFIDENCE.

kES1OkAIfON OF CONFIDENCE.
From Wall street comes the inform.
ton that the country is passing from
an ebullition OF passion and preiudice
to o condition Of calmer ana more re.
sponsible policies the more intelligent
classes are gaining the ascendxncy in
public opinion.
Among the banks, in the investmen,
market, in speculative operations and
In the various branches OF credit, the
recovery Of confidence is very CON
spicuous. The change is no artificia
product; 1t has come about through
gradual natural process, and is the re
suit OF growing conviction that q re
action has set in from the various ad
verse conditions and moods which 10,
the last three years have 20 completely
shaken the foundations Of public con
hdence.
The movements which are thus affect
ing Wall street are producing similar
Effects In business circles at large
llsssfsslursrs and merchants psrcciv,
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-18

Under the amended theatre hat ordi-
nance of Chicago, as signed by the
Mayor, a baldheaded man in the front
row may wear his skull cap without
mourning its penalties.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-18

A telegraph messenger boy in Lam
caster, Penn, obtained $4,000 by means
Of forged checks and spent the whole Of
it in . month; and yet there are some
people who think that messenger boys
are slow.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-18

New candidates for the various city
Offices are springing up daily, and as q
result there is much uneasiness. Un-
easy rests the heads that wear crown
these days.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-18

A man like Pingree, measured by his
own tape line, can fill every Office in q
amall State like Michigan and never
turn hair. AS for the various salaries
he can also draw these and not strain
himself. Anyhow, he intends to try it.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-18

Most people are probably aware hy
this time that it requires something be-
sides confidence" to restore Industrial
prosperity.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-18

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
MRS. CHARLES WALKER.

Mrs. Augusta Hall Walker, wife OF
Postmaster Charles Walker of Lewiston,
died very suddenly Wednesday after
noon, while in attendance upon party
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. ID.
Blsekden Of Lewiston. She lived only
about an hour and half after the first
signs of illness appeared. She had pre-
yiously seemed in excellent health and
spirits, and had entertained her brother,
X. n. Hall Of South Paris, at dinner.
Mrs. Walker was 81 years of age. She
was the daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ora
Hall Of South Paris, and was native OF
this place, where she lived until her mar
rage to Mr.. Walker In 1862. Her mother,
whose maiden name was Phebe Bumpus,
survives her, as do brother, X. n. Hall,
and sister, Mrs. W. X. Howe, both OF
South Paris.
Mrs. Walker was well known In Lew
iston as woman OF refinement and
social instints. She was an active mem
Der of the Bates Street Uniyersalist
church and has enjoyed comparatively
good health up to the time Of the death
OF their son, Master Robert Walker, un.
der very painful circumstances few
years ago. The blow was severe one
for both Mr.. and Mrs. Walker, and al
the time she showed some signs Of heart
trouble during the temporary prostratior
caused BY the sorrow. But lately sht
has somewhat recovered and was con
sidered In excellent health, being one Of
the unerriest at the opening OF the party
at Mrs. Blackdeu's. Mr.. Walker Is near
| ly Frustrated by the shock, and much
sympathy is felt for him in this SECOND
blow OF the kind within few years. III
Is a well-known man In western Maine
and has held many positions Of trust
including the treasurership OF the Cit.
OF Lewiston, mayor Of Lewiston, and ha
been several times postmaster.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
BATES ATHLETIC EXHIBITION
AND CONCERT

The programme of the Bates College
sthletic exhibition which IL TO be given
In Norway, Friday evening, ia the same
as that presented In Lewiston City Hall,
Thursday evening, except that music
numbers are substituted for the Young
ladies' drills and the track events. Every
effort will be made to mske the pre-
sentation In Norway interesting to all
who attend.
The athletes who are to participate In
the exhibition have been In training FOL
eight weeks and 1t is the general i'm
preston that this will be by far the best
exhibition which has ever been presented
by Bates students.
The drills will be given by the best
men from the three lower classes. Thu
work on the horizontal bar will include
all the mounts and pin wheels together
with several balancing tricks and thu
giant swing.
The tumbling this year will be I
special feature Of the exhibition. Tit
combat work with the gloves, foils, ant
brOadswords Is always interesting ant
exciting. The pyramids are general!
the most interesting feature Of the ex
hibition.
Such are only few Of the gymnastit
features Of the exhibition but aside iron
these, the music programme Is whole
concert in itself. The orchestra unde
the direction Of A. G.. Sampson, 90, I
worthy to compare with a professions
organization. The quartette and solo
lists are stars In the business and will
certainly give Satisfaction. Mr.. Bea
already has an enviable reputation as
baritone soloist and his services ar
much In demand. A local paper n
Gently complimented him very highly o.
bis magnificent voice and masterly 81
ecution."
The exhibition on Friday evening
thus to be combination athletic 81
hibition and concert by the best talen
which the college affords.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16

There have appeared in the columns Of
this paper for several years the adver-
tismeuts Of Ely's Cream Balm, = remedy
for Catarrh, Cold in the Head, and fol
Hay Fever. IL IL with much pleasure
that we can call the particular attention
of oar readers to the fact that this article
stands very high among remedies. and
particularly high as catarrh medicine:
Eiy Brothers, We are informed, have had
long experience as druggists and phar.
mscists, and q remedy coming from such
q source should have the confidence Of
those desiring reliable preparation
| One fact that should inspire confidence
| In their cstarrh cure (Ely's Cream Balm,
| IL that they are willing to have It put Il
the ts.st, and In order that every one may
try Il they are now Offering generoni
trial size through the druggists, or VII
mail it on receipt Of 10 cents. The ful
sise IL so ceuts per package. You need
not hesitate to send to them for th<
remedy. Their address b 66 WarreE
Street, New York City.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16

The Rockland Tribune, Union Times
and Rockland Courier Gazette have been
consolidated under the title Of the last
named publication which will become
Republican In politics and will be issued
semi-weekly. W. o. Fuller, Jr., . we'll
known Journalist. Is editOr.in chief.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
DIED.

In Lewiston. March 10, Augusta p. HAN
wife Of Charles Walker, aged 81 years.
In Denmark. Mar. 3, Jeremiah Blaisdell. aged
IS year,, months
In Peru. March :. Henry L. Harris Of North
Woodstock, agc,i 81 years, months and days
In Fast Sumner. March 6, VIM. X. Sewall
aged ~ years
In Boston. Mar. 4, Julia C., wife OF Fred A.
Johnson, aged u years, 0 months and 10 days
Burial at Paris, Me.
In Rumfori Centre, March 3, Mrs Sarah
Clemens. widow OF the late John Clemens, aged
% years.
In Rrownneii, March .. Jonathan Dcvereaux,
aged Z, years.
in Peru. March s. orvilie Robinson. aged "a
years. 10 months.
In Peru, March O, Fannie Newton, aged .
years.
In woodforis. March II, Joshua u. Stuart
formerly of South Paris. aged IS year,.
In Paris. March IL. Allen j. Croker. aged a
years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
HoW,s Th,sf

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
CHENEY 4 CO.. Props. Toledo, o,
We. the undersigned. have known r. j. Che
ncy for the last Is years. and believe him per
fectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially aba to carry out any obfga.
tions made by their nrm.
WEST 4 TRUAx. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o,
wALprxo, KIxxAN MARvIN. Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Ia taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price &c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
MARRIED

In Porter. Mar. 9. by Rev. Y. Grovenor
Mr.. Bertram q. Fox and Miss Clara +. Pugsley
both OF Porter.
In Woodstock. March 6. by Alden Chase. Esq
Mr.. Willard Cobb Of Mexico and Miss Abbie
Reed, Of Greenwood.
In Gorhan. n. H.. Feb. %, by Rev. 7. d
Davies. William kimball and Mary Griffn, boil
OF Gilcad.
In Rumford Falls. Mar. 10. by Rev. q. ID. Han
naford, Mr.. Edgar q. Gnapp and Miss Elva j
Perrin. both Of Byron.
In Rumfori Pals, March 2. by Arthur =. Nor
rison. Eco. Mr.. Hascn Merritte aud Miss Caro-
line Sturgeon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16

Fifty-five years ago March 2, Hall l..
Davis of Portland began his business
career as clerk in stationery firm on
Exchange Street in the exact location IN
which he has ever since been engaged
There il not a single man 10 trade on
that busy thoroughfare to-day who Was
there when Mr.. Davis began.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
OXFORD COUNTY.

Clerks once, Paris, Me-, March 10. 1897.
No. 81. State Of Maine, by complaint, vs.. Saiome
McQuarry, Applt. Search and Seizure.
Oil. Trial before LIST jury, verdict not guilty,
Respondent discharged.
Michael Dalton, Applt Search and Seizure.
Cd. MOL Pros'd on motion Of Co. Atty.
No. Is. State Of Maine BY comph. vs: Arthur NJ
Carpenter. Appl. Search and Seizure;
Id. Complaint dismissed for informally.
No. 10. state Of Maine, by Compt. W. Benz.
Bradbury, Applt. Search and Seizure.
ID. Complaint dismissed for informahty.
certify that the foregoing contains the dis.
position OF an the cases relating 70 intoxicating
iiauor prosecutions finally disposed Of as the
February Term ls97 Of said Court.
Attest, CHARLES r. WHITMAN. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16

will allow Of
paid subscription advertising job printing before
following will the handsome quartered oak como
a shown in the illustration
WHO NAY COMPETE.
young residing
competitor resides person
his points the credit of candidate regardless Of class
THE CLASSES.
placed having
compete large following which
we shall give Of the presents.
Glass No. l.
the South Paris Village Corporation
Glass No. @
South Paris Village Corporation
Glass No. 8.
Norway
Glass No. T.
Includes the Towns of RumfOrd and Bethel.
Glass No. g.
Towns Of Buckheld Dxaeld and Oxford.
Glass No. 8.
Fryous Brownaed Hiram Porter Denmark Lowell
Waterford Greenwood and Albany
Includes Sumner, Wood
Glass No. 8.
Includes Roxbury Byron
In Oxford County
Glass No. g.
scoring points regardless
Glass No. TO-
scoring highest number Of points regard
less Of class.
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with beautiful
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tain them.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16

The coroner's inquest Monday over
the body Of John 81. Cables, found In
the water on Tillson's wharf at Rock
land, rendered . verdict OF occidental
drowning.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16

Houlton father wants a eurfew law
IN keep the young folks In nights. lie
WAS about TO enter a variety show when
he espied his young son watching hun.
He thinks the boy should have been 10
bod
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16

Belfast's city clerk, who keeps q
weather record, says the average tenn
perature Of the month Of February MSS
nine degrees warmer than for any pres,-
Gus February in the past thirty-eiSnt
wears.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS,

REAL ESTATE VHANStehS.
,. HASTINGS BEAN. REGISTER.
Mary Z. Meserve TO Geo. Z. Grover, .
AxDovER.
y. w. Lorfng 10 w. =. Lovcjoy,
Trustees N. T. church, Andover. to c. A.
Merrill.
A. r. Merrill 10 A. A. West,
C. A. Merrill TO same,
BUcKr1ELD.
Florence A. Childs TO Benj. spaulding.
FRANKLIN PLANTATION.
G. VI. farnum 70 J. G. Abbott. So
OXFORD.
Annette N. Brown 10 G. G. Stuart,
s. ID. Jillson 10 J. l.. Russell. ~
A. 4. Wight 20 II. A. Millctt,
A. c. W. Ambrose 10 <. +. Fauncc,
II. A. Faunce 10 r. r. faunce,
=. z. Dwinal 10 D. Il. Dwinai.
J. A. Bolster to Fred A. Bolster. ~
PARIS.
n T. Bowkcr 10 Margaret Bowkcr,
J. II. Linscott to r. X. Robbins. l0
NORWAY.
N. v. Starbir,i TO T. A. Starbiri,
J. A. Bolster TO Fred A. Bolster, 81
y. W. DcCoster 70 Ellen NJ. Millett, sot
WATERFORD.
Martha A. BisbeS, 10 J. II. Hamiin,
W. X. Hamlin 70 Z. L. Riggs,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16

FARM r0R SALE.
Pursuant to Q license from the Honorable
Judge Of Probate for the County OF Oxford, !
wednesday the 2ist day OK April, A. d. 1857.
The Homestead Farm Of Elbridge II. fideld,
situated on Birds fiili In tho town Of Bethel,
known ~ the Chas. q. Bryant place. Also at
Guiding two moving Machines, Horse Rake.
Flows, Harrows, Cultivators, &c.
Sale positive, tcrms made known at time OF
sale.
ELMER o. MILETT. Guardian.
South Paris, March Is. 1887.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
NO ONE DIES.

No one dies Of pulmonary disease, the
rss.ls n cold. Who takes .'71" 10 time.
For ale by ali drassists. - cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16

In Houlion, Feb. p. 10 the wife OF l.. q
Glover. . daughter dorothy stilcs).
In Newry. March 8. ~ the wife OF J. spinney
daughter.
In Hanover. TO the wife of W. c. Holt, q son
Carol Webstef).
In swcicn, Feb. q, 10 the wife Of ssmue
Ridlon. twin cons.
In Rumfori Falls. March ). 10 the wife Of Wil
liam Turner. q daughter.
In Norway. March 10. 10 the wife Of walter :
Chandler. a son.
In Rumfort falis. Mar. 5. 10 the wife Of Ere,
Kirkland, q daughter.
n son. M lbs)
In Rumford Falls. March 5. to the wife Of l.
l.. Nile, n daughter
In Rumford Falls. March :. to the wife Of ~
4. Jersey. daughter.
In West BuckHehi. Feb IL. 10 the wife OF Johr
n. Flsgg, daughter. (Elirabeth.l
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY, OF OXFORD. IS.
,.,n Supreme judicial Court,
49, February Term, A. D. 1897. J

- -.
February Term, A. d. 1857.
Edward Fslardo W. Hllaire Breton ct
Thomas Falsrdo Trustee
And now on suggestion to the Court thai
Hilaire Breton, the principal DEPENDENT at the
time OF the service ofthe Witt, was nos an In
habitant Of this STATE. and had NO tenant. agent
or Attorney within the same; that his goods OF
estate have been attached In this action, and
that he has had no notice Of said suit and u
tachment,
of this suit be Given 70 the said DEPENDENT. By
publishing an attested copy Of this order 20
eether With An abstract Of the Plaintiffs Wrsf
crat newspaper printed q Paris In said County
Of Oxford, tho last publication TO b mot lea
than thirty days before the next term OF sa!t
Court, 70 be holden 1t PARA. U and for salt
that said Defendant may then and there appea
and answer e ss,d sus 4 hs 0h,ll s:s s.ns No.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
JUST ARRIVED,

4 car Of new Lime. and viii be kept con-
stantly on hand at the Storehouse on
siding near B. 4 n. Corn Shop. Also
the famous Brooklyn Bridge and Port
land Cement, In fact everything for a
mason, BRICK, SAND, CEMENT
LIME, HAIR. And for cold weather
COAL, aud for hot weather ICE.
A. w. WALKER,
So. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16

Herbert G.. Fletcher, who hiss scquir-
ed -tputstiOn for horse sense" in the
selection II speed, is plotting, We fear, 20
,grisg mother surprise upon az innocent
and UasuSpee ing public. Herbert has
hs4 bis Veathtr eve out for some days
and has finally brought home a bay
PAGER Although invited and requested
soto DO he still stubbornly neglects and
refuses 20 tell the Democrat the STORY
that goes with this horse, but says he. u
give u ride. VIII somebody kindly
volunteer 70 hold our bonnet.
There was an accident near the depot
Wednesday morning which illustrates
one Of the dangers attending our moderi
conyenieuees. The lower semaphor'
wire broke and fell across the trolle,
wire. The semaphore wire in its fligh
through the air struck ID. W. Lore
across the lower part of his face. az
Wa thrown about fifteen feet, and nj
lace Was somewhat cut aud bruised b,
The wire and burned by the electricity
and some OF his front teeth were loosen
cd. The injuries were not serious
Joshua B. Stusrt, for many years
respected citizen Of South Paris
died at the home of his daughter
Mrs. Chas. II. Johnson, at woodford
last Thursdsy, AT the advanced age o
- years. The funeral services oecarre
al Wcodford's Sunday. The remain
viii be taken to the Norway Pine Grow
cemetery for interwent. Mr.. Stuar
followed the blscksmithing trade 10
many years. He was born In Gorham
Maine, March Il. 1911, and resided !
Harrison and Norway, coming to Sout
Paris in the early sos, and rename
here until two or three years ago whe
he went 10 Woodfords TO reside with hi
daughter, Mrs. johnson. He leaves
family Of three sous and three daugf
ters. The sons are Grinfill B. an
Whitefield of South Paris and Henry "
OF Portland. The daughters are Mr.
GeOrge l.. Robbins Of Auburn, Mr.
Chsrles II. Johnson Of WoodfOrds an
Mrs. c. L. Robinson Of Cambridge.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Samuel Burlington, Thomas Bufling-
ton, William Walters, Tobias MERE
man, Thomas Easton, John Baker and
Nimrod Burnhart, youths aged from
IL to I8, were arrested by B. & o,
detectives M. w. Riordan and Column
bus Mead, at Sandy Hook, Washing
ton County. for robbing freight trains
of grain and merchandise, and the
Weverton station OF money. Justice
Miller committed the boys to the
Hagerstown Jail for court. The boys
said they started out to be mountain
pirates and made their home in the
mountains near Sandy Hook. They
resisted arrest when caught fn the act
of robbng freight train at Bruins
wick. They were armed with shot
guns and dirk knives. The robberies
have been going on for six months,
but up until this time the robbers
have always made their escape.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16

Last Saturday night the moon
shown bright and the air was just
cool enough to make one fell like
keep movin. We had been prom
Used some fun by Messrs Isaac Van
Metre, John and Ed Brown if we
would accompany them on a eoor
hunt. We were eager for the chase
and accompanied by Mr.. Geo. W.
Van Metre, Of this city, went to
Riley's ford and there met the boys
who were accompanied by their dogs
and a number friends. They claim
to have 1.-THE onliest dog in this sec
ton" and when he howled on the trail
all hands joined in declaring a coon
was in sight In short while he
freed and on the opposite side Of the
Opequon from where we were walk
ing Nothing daunting two Of the
young men waded through the chilly
waters-but shaw the coon was in
a hole in the bank and we couldn't
get him out The boys say their dog
never lies, although we thought per-
haps it was muskrat, we will accept
their opinion, believing they have a
good dog. "Old Geller" soon had
another big coon in his den and it
was the same story. To say we were
disappointed puts it mildly and the
others were with us. Mr.. Jas. Van
Metre. a veteran coon hunter, says
go in the dark OF the moon, no
coon is going to climb a tree when
you can see him so plain" We will
follow his instructions with hopes OF
better luck next time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-16
Quaker Wedding at liopeweII.

The marriage of Fred Cochran and
Etha B. Clevenger was solennized at
the Friends Meeting House at Hope
we'll at noon Wednesday last. The
ceremony was according to the man
ner of Friends, the groom repeating
from Discipline as follows: I'm the
presence of the Lord and before this
assembly, l take Etha B. Clevenger
to be my wife, promising with Divine
assistance to be unto her a loving
faithful husband until death shall
separate us. The bride repeated a
like vow. After the declaration the
marriage certificate, first signed by
the contracting parties, was read
audibly by the Clerk of the meeting.
Previous to this their intention OF
marriage had been laid before the
monthly meeting, under the care oi
which the marriage took place.