The Monitor-register., 1897-02-12
m uIl1ca Hill.

Joseph Poole moved into the Harmony
Club house on Friday.
The funeral of Jennie Spiers, formerly
of Jefferson, took place on Saturday
morning, burial in Baptist cemetery.
The Christian Endsavors held social
at the home of Mrs. Isaac s. White on
Friday evening. All present. reported a
delightful time.
The ladies of tho Baptist Church will
hold social and fair Id the lecture room
of the church Thursday evening, Feb.
11th. Admission free. Cake and coffee
10 cents.
William s Harker, well-known resi-.
dent of our town, started on Thursday
for an extended tour through Mexico, on
one of Raymond & Whitcomb's popular
excursions.
Rev. J J. Davies preached an excel
lent sermon on Sunday evening from
Heb. xii, Itch, "For they found no place
of repentance, though they sought it
carefully with tears"
Jonathan Colson. one of our Oldest
and best known citizens, fell on the ice
on Thursday, injuriug his hip in such
manner as to render him bed fast. At
latest accounts he was thought to be
slightly improved.
Mrs. Charlotte Shute, one of the oldest
residents of this vicinity, died suddenly
on Monday evening. She had been ailing
for few days, but was thought to be
recovering. Her funeral takes place OF
Friday from her late residence.
District Deputy Raglish, of Wenonah,
installed the newly elected office of
hanson Cohoasve, No. f+3; Order of
Heptasops, on Monday evening, Jan. 25th.
After the ceremony refreshments were
served at Parker's restaurant.
A benefit will be given James s. STRAIT.
ton Post SO, G. A. r., Saturday evening.
Feb IS b, in Town Hall, by the home
talent of Mullca Hill Grange, P. of a.,
consisting of ROTATIONS, tableaux, drills
and music. Admission 10 cents, reserved
seats. Is cents.
Thomas F. Costello, who was robbed
of a watch, overcoat, outside coat, pair of
gloves, pair of boots, and other clothing
on Monday night, swore out warrant
for the arrest of Geo. Strecks, alias
Neavel, who disappeared about the same
time, before Squire johnson on Wednes-
day. Mr.. Costello recovered the watch
in Philadelphia last night, and expecLs to
apprehend Streoks shortly, as his where
abouts are known.
The regular monthly social of the
Epworth League was held on Monday
evening at the home of the pastor, Raw.
f. l. Jewett. Seventy three persons
we're in attendance. After the introduc
tory devotional exercises, and brief bust
ness items, highly interesting program N
was given, composed of music, recita
tions and readings. An abundance of
refreshments was daintily served and the
social hour was especially enjoyed. It
will be long treasured in memory by all
who were privileged to be there.
A very satisfactory Mothers Meeting
was held by Stokes Union last Thursday
afternoon. "A Plea for Justice" was
read by Mrs. Margaret Colson; "Susan
B. Anthony" by Miss Laura Mullca;
"The Mothers Meeting" oy Miss Lille
Colson; 1.-THE Best Inheritance. by Mrs.
Hannah Chatham. An animated and
interesting discussion was called forth by
the following questions, ''At what age
should children be sent to school ?"
"How may the Sabbath be made an
attractive day to children ?" A meeting
on the topic, ''Christian Citizenship"
commemorative of the anniversaries of
Washington and Lincoln, will be held in
W. G. I. U. Hall on Thursday afternoon,
Feb. 18th, at $50 O'Clock. The public
are cordially invited.
The death of Veteran Franklin II.
Coles, which occurred last Saturday
evening, was shock to his many friends
in this community in which he was a
resident for fifteen years. He was a
veteran in two wars, the Mexican and the
Civil, in both of which he was wounded {.
10 the War of the Rebellion he was thrice
distinguished by honorable promotion in
Office. Mr.. Cole was the sincere friend
of the widows and orphans of his fallen
comrades, and the memory of his kind
ness to such will ever be gratefully
cherished. His funeral took place from
the Baptist Church on Tuesday after
noon, mum Der of his surviving comrades
being present, several of them bearing
the casket to its last resting place 10 the
beautiful Baptist cemetery. Mr.. Cole
leaves a wife, four sons and three
daughters.