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Notice

We take this method of informing the public that Mcssrs. W. 8. and I P. Alexan,iof have withdrawn their entire interest in the Gilllspie & Bro. Co Also that the business will be continued and conducted as here tofore by the remaining members of the company.
 Thanking the public generally for so liberal a share of their patronage bestowed on us in the past, we earnestly solicit a continuance of the same. Please call and sec us when in need of anything in our line, at the same old stand, corner of Pine street and Second avenue. We will treat you right and try to please you. Yours respectfully,
 4w4t GILLESPIE < BROS. Co.
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Cheap Cow and Hog Feed.

The Pine Bluff Mill X Elevator Co. has on hand q large quantity of corn
 bran which 1t will sell at wholesale or retail at at very low price. Corn
 bran makes an excellent feed for hogs when soured and fed as swill. It is equally effective for cattle and cen be bought for half the prices of corn. The low price of cattle and hogs this season make it imperative for stock raisers to obtain feed at the lowest values, and all parties engaged in this lsne will do well to call upon or write the Mill < Elevator Company
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 INr G0GIENU 1S DUJIEi I .
An Honorarv Herman

The young men of tue city gave a german at the Bluff City Club Hall Thursday evening in honor of the visiting young ladies, which proved an highly enjoyable event. Those present were:
 Misses Fannie Moore, Ida Craig, Lula Matthews, - Albertson, Mary ttracie, Woodie Johnson, Minnie Roane. Emma White, Julia White, Lillian Atkinsan, Willie Atkinson, Gussie Taggart, Nellie Collier, Fay Taylor, Irene Taylor, Nellie Hicks, Ella Galbraith, Minnie Allen, Fannie Rutle 1ge, Bessie FOX, Julia Hammett; and Messrs. Ed Saunders, Monroe Perdue, D. C. Bell, w. A. Lee, Tom MeEwen, Frank Roane, Drew White, N G Streett, John Scott Grant, Iri Armstrong, John Baldwin, Tom Atkinson, J Hut, w. Hut, Dr.. Thompson, Ernest McGaughy, Brad Holcombe, E. R. Taylor. H. $. Bunn. Little ltock; Doc Saunders, N. D. Coleman, Prank Ragland, Dr. EasIey.
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,T. R. Britain.

MT. J. R. Britain, the new pro, prietor of the Racket Store, arrived in the city last week and took pos session of his new property MT. Britain comes from Van Buren, Ark, where he has been conducting Racket Store with much success for several years, and comes highly recommended, as we have observed, by the press of his former Lome. He has also moved his Racket Store stock from Van Buren to this city and consolidated the same with his new Pine Bluff purchase.
 We have seen copies of Van Buren papers which speak highly and com plimentary of Mr Britain, both as a gentleman and a business man; and while they regret his depart ure, they nevertheless, heartily commend him to the good people of Pine Bluff
 We observe that Mr Britain is a liberal advertiser, and he informed a GRAPHIC reporter yesterday that he expected, within a short time, to spread some rare bargains before the general public of Pine Bluff through the columns of the GRAPHIC. He also requested the GRAPHIC to state in advance that whatever he might say through our advertising columns could be absolutely relied on by the public, and that he does not expect to advertise anything except that which he carries in stock. He impressed upon the re porter the correct idea of advertis- ing; that is, that an advertisement must adhere strictly to the truth. This is the correct idea of adverts- ing, and only by this means can it be made Q success, for an advertiser who publishes falsehoods in his space can no more build up a pros porous trade than the Cheap John who "Aeeceso a customer on the grounds that he will never get hold of him again.
 We gladly welcome Mr Britain to Pine Bluff and wish him a pros porous business.
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The Irish rotato Not rrlsn.

'The peculiarity of the Irish potato, so called, is in tho fact that it is not Irish, !" observed one of the potato ex- perts of the agricultural department. ''The potato originally grew wild in the fields of Chile, Peru and Mexico. Sir John Hawkins did not take it to Ireland until 1865. Sir Francis Drake took it to England 20 years afterward. It did better, however, in Ireland than anywhere else and got it's name, no doubt, because of it's early and extensive cultivation in Ireland. Botanically it was originally known as the Batata vir- giniana, but in after years it was prop erly identified and classified as the So- lanum tuberorum. As the winter stock is now being laid in, it may be well for the inexperienced to be able to select good potatoes.
 ''Out the raw potato i'll two and rub the halves together. If the moisture on rubbing is soft and liquid enough to drop, the potato will be soggy and set when cooked Rub the halves briskly around on each other. A potato that will be dry and mealy when cooked will give out good, rich froth, while O poor one will show only watery froth by the same action. The pieces will stick together if the potato is good one. Of course tho whole thing is to test the amount of starch ill the potato, for the more starch the better the potato If, however, a person intends to lay in very large supply, the best plan, of course, is to cook them, and there will be no chance of mistake. Washing ton Star.
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Lakeside League.

The Lakeside Epworth League re organized Sunday afternoon for the next six months by the election of the following officers:
 J. w. Mitherspoon, President.
 Mrs. J. W. Witherspoon, fst Vice. president.
 Mrs. Frankie Saunders, 2d Vice President.
 Miss Sennie Wells, 3rd viee-P Pres ident.
 Miss Jennie Mccain, Secretary and Treasurer.
 The League IS in a fiourishing con dition with forty-one active mem
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Now Snits Filed.

The following is the record of the new suits filed in the Jefferson Cir cult and Chancery Courts for the past week:
 L.B. Sidway vs. Chas. Taite, fore closure.
 Edmund Dean vs. John Bristol, foreclosure.
 Ark. Loan and Trust Go. vs. Jno, McNulty, suit for possession.
 IN oHANoERY.
 Sevana Vassal vs. Wm. Vassel, suit for divorce.
 Cornerstone Colored Baptist Church vs. Richardson & May, con firmation of title.
 R. s. Jackman ct al. Ys. Commis- sioners Levy District No. l. DMoses Crawford ys. Jas. Collins, for confirmation of title.
 c. Harper ys. Geo. Walker, fore closure.
 Tunstal Grayson vs. Lucindie Grayson, suit for divorce,
 s. E. Murphy vs. B. r. Busby, ejectment.
 Mollie Carpenter vs. c. A. Car penter, suit for divorce.
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 By virtue of an execution to me directed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Arkansas, will offer for sale at the Court House door, in the city Of Pine Bluff, on
 Wednesday, December the 30th, 1S9G between the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, to the highest and best bidder, on a credit of three months, with interest purchaser giving bond to secure purchase money-all the right, title and interest of E. B. Dyson and W. II. Dyson composing the firm Of F. r. Dyson & Son, in the following described property, to-wit The North West Frl Quarter of Sec. 30, Township 3, South Range 10 West, containing 163 92-100 acres levied on by me as the property of E. F.. Dyson & Son to satisfy an execution against them in favor of Beal X Doyle Grocer Co., for Two Hundred and Thirty six and l7-lO0 Dol lars and Zones Bros. Hardware Go, for One Hundred and Forty Three 07-l00 Dollars debt. damages and costs.
 c. II. TRIPLETT,
 Sheriff of Jefferson County, Arkansas Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Dec '. 1896. 12 9 W2W
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COllectnr,a Notice.

Notice is hereby given that, for tlle pnr. pose of receiving taxes for the year i's6. will attend at the voting precincts q tiie several townships of Jefferson county TX at the places and on the dates herein spcci- fled respectively towt:
 Dudley Lake township, Tucker. Wednes- day. January b. lS9l.
 Pastorla township. Pastoria, Thursday
 Bolivar township, Kaufman's store i'ftiay
 Niven township, watsons Chapel, Moatiay January fl, 1897,
 old River township, English, Weaaesaiy. January E, 1897.
 Viliemont township. Mrs. garnc5 store Thursday, January U, 1897.
 Jefferson township. Jefferson Spf4tiAs, estt urday, January i6. 1897
 Plum Bayou township albheiiHeRr iAQAttists January IS. 1S97
 Roberts township Humphrey Tuesday January 10, 1857,
 DunningtOn tOWnslnp. ttD1asf kl, Wednesday January 70, ls4
 Victoria township, Lakeside, filees iar, January 2l. 1897. &eAnary 22, 1S97
 Tlehand township Linwood ,saturd.ia J.sn- uary, 9. 1897.
 Spring township, Lea springs Mpaaisy January 9, 1S97
 Washington township. erenshaw pes. Tuesday, January 26, 1897.
 Barraque township, Redheld, Wednesday,, January 27, 1S97.
 WhiteyilIe township, Webhs Gin, Hsa.ss'ays January 2s, 1897,
 Tailadega township, Locust eottegs Iii day. January %, 1897
 Vaugine township, Court House, cai n1d'tYs January 90, lS97
 On and after February lst the YaN is01Aa will remain open ill my office each &ntfsats excepted, for the reception of taxes tuF ttsss without penalty, until the 10th day 2 .ffu, 1897, tir ITsisfisiiiisssi After April A' AAas penalty and costs indicated D3 law " lsf itively be added on ali tax rcce1u,t iss IT The main reason why the bulk oi le1stss is not collected before that date ls ti-asslee nearly all tho tax payers pufposefy asf ta pay in the last week. which is aifalNTss .;3. Even practical business men estinstE RI their taxes are due the first of ApIi l;ia' f8sf law says they are due on the first Ai.s3ies tn January. and it is absolutely necessary ts4at some four thousand people pay th1ir :4Sass during January and February in order f.ai q. to wait on taxpayers before tho time cAN uy iaw, rur obvious rcassUrta Is vSSf. n that the law be strictly enforced in titiN $ gard, and thus clearly emphasize tsss ss tion in order that no one may be niis d ss any former precent,
 Respectfpa1y Sutsx itss ( II. TEtakas sheriff and Ex7oncis 1sliiectoa. Jeiss . County, Ark. Pine Bluff, Ark. December 3. 1896.
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The Bluff City Lumber Company, who own and operate several large lumber plants. are experiencing q lively revival of trade and report that orders are in hand to keep them busy right along, and that the gens eral condition Of business with them is better than for several years. This is, indeed, a gratifying state ment, and the GRAPHIC earnestly hopes that every business house in Pine Bluff will soon be able to make q similar report.
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SherIn,s Sale.

By virtue of an execution to me directed by inc clerk of the Circuit Court Of Jefferson county. Arkansas, will offer foI sale at the court house door, in the city of Pine Bluff, on Wednesday,, December, 30, 1896, between the hours prescribed by law for judi cial sales, to the highest and best bidder, on a credit of three months, with interest, pur- chaser giving bond to secure tine purchase money, all the right. title and interest of E. F. Dyson and w. H. Dyson, composing the firm Of E. F. Dyson & SoI in the follow ing described property, towit:
 South half of lot II, block21. Rediield, Ark, Dyson x Son to satisfy an execution against them in favor of Gus Blass SS Co, for $2S3. .62, and Joe F. Quinn Dry Goods Co. for S126.76, debt. damages and costs
 c. H. TRIPLETT,
 Sheriff Jefferson county, Ark Pine Bluff. Dec. :. 1896. i2 9w2w
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By virtue of an execution to me directed by the clerk ef the circuit court of Jefferson county, Arkansas, will offer for sale at the court house door, in the city of Pine BluH, on Saturday, the 9th day of January, 1897, between the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, to the highest and best bidder, on a credit of three months, with interes {, purchaser giving bond to secure purchase money, all the right, title and interest of Stephen Galligan in the following described property, towit:
 Lots one, two and three in block two, in Atlas Snipes addition to the town of Tucker, Ark, with all Improvements thereon, levied on by me as the property of stephen Galli- Con to satisfy an execution against him in favor of NJ. Cans for two thousand and fifty one dollars and thirteen cents, debt damages and costs.
 c. Il. TRIPLETT
 Sheriff of Jefferson county, Ark. Pine Blun, Ark, Dec 10, 1896. 12 l9w2w
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Miss Fannie Gillespie, assisted by her mother and Miss Mary Gillespie, delightfully."- entertained a number of her little friends Saturday afternoon from to o'clock. The house was exquisitely decorated for the oeea- sion with carnations, roses, ferns and holly. The children enjoyed themselves as only children can. At I o'clock they were ushered into the dining room, where elegant refresh ments were served.
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The Rantist Church.

There were five accessions to the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church last night after the close of the regular services. The affairs of this congre- gation are in most flourishing con dition, and the erection of a new church is being agitated with pros poets of early success.
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Resolutions of Respect.

CASTLE HALL, IMPERIAL LODGE No. 94, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs,
 PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS ) To the Omccrs and Members of Imperial Lodge, No. 94, Knights of Pythias
 We, your committee, appointed to draft resolutions on the death of our beloved brother, E. w. Martin, beg leave to submit the following:
 WHEREAS, It has pleased the AL mighty Chancellor to take from us our beloved brother, B. w. Martin, who departed this life December %, 1896; therefore, be it
 ReSolUed, That we deeply mourn the loss of one we loved for the many acts of kindness he loved so well to give, and that by his death we lose a highly valued member, and one who took the greatest pleasure in exemplyfying the true principles of Pythian friend ship; and be it further
 ReSolUcd, That we extend to the bereaved family and community our heartfelt sympathy in their loss of one who tried to make brighter the pathway of life; also, be it further Resolred, That our lodge charter be suitably draped in mourning for a period of thirty days; that we cherish his memory.
 J. ". BANGsToN,
 CHAs. SHALLENBERGER,
 F. w. HoYLER,
 Committee.
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A Select Dining.

Miss Mary Gillespie entertained q select number of friends at her ele- gant home on West Sixth avenue Thursday evening with dining i'll honor of Mrs. r. E. Rcnfrow, of Dallas, Texas. Fight courses were served in an exquisite manner and the affarr was highly enjoyed by all those fortunate enough to be pres ent.
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TO CLOSE
The Merchants of This ony Agree to Close Their ifst blishmeats After
 a.ao ?. M.

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 This morning petition was car ried around to our merchants for their signatures agreeing to close their various establishments after January the 18th at 6:30 o'clock P. m, until September the 1st l897
 All the merchants, without ex- ception, signed the petition with alacrity, and those who entered the agreement are as follows
 Isaac Dreyfus.
 The Honnet Dry Goods Go.
 S. Bluthenthal X Co.
 Golden Eagle Co.,
 Kaufman Bazaar Go.
 Blum Dry Goods Co.
 J. 6S s. Kalzenstein.
 Kastor < Bluthentha
 A. Rosenberg.
 M Rubenstein
 Fernando Frank.
 Joseph Cohen.
 Wm. Rosenweig
 Wolf Nichols
 Smith Co
 Bramm < Go.
 This action on the part of their employers will be greatly appre- ciated by the clerks, which will give the latter ample time for rest and recreation, and also tEe better enable them to more efficiently dis charge their labors during regular business hours. Neither will the closing entrail any loss upon our merchants, for we are informed that after 6:30 o'clock in the evening the profits on their sales are not sufficient to pay the cost of lighting their premises. The GRAPHIC congratulates the clerks upon the evenings they will now have to spend with their fam flies and friends.
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s.ao4. 900. GOO. 900 Descendants.

Every known plant is occasionally in- habited by it's own peculiar aphis, or plant louse. These curious insects breed with wonderful rapidity, French nat uralist proving that pair of them will within six weeks produce five genera tions, or grand total of 5.904, 900, : 000 GOO degcendants. St. Louis Repub.
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The Conservatory Concert.
 The Mozart Conservatory gave their usual concert at the Institute Friday afternoon, which proved highly interesting and enjoyable. The following was the program: Piano Solo..................... Lane Song, Tell Me Beautiful Maiden...... .............................W Willie Atkinson Mandolin and Guitar Mamie
 McFadden and Mrs. Will Groves Piano Solo..................Josie Dreyfus Reading. g....................Arie Ferguson Mand Dlin Solo...,...........Grace York Quartette..... %. .......... Hope Beyind Messrs. R. Atkinson, C. Tomazenski,
 l.. Morgan, l.. J. smith.
 (Mendelssohn Quartette)
 Piano Emma Anderson Mandolin Quartette......... ...........Alice When at the Anchor
 Misses. Well, Wamoeh, Hawlcy,
 George, Johnson, Mrs. Graves. Song ng.........,............a osie Strauss Violin Solo"................B Birdie Weller Iiano Duet-..............................,..... Hilda and Alphons Honnet Character Claudio Well Piano sSolo.,.............."Mamie Mann Mandolin and Guitars. Mastska
 Mandolin and Guitar Club.
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rhe stahl Stock Sold.

The stock of Dave Stahl, on Main street, recently attached by credi- tors, was sold Saturday by the Sheriff to Mir. Sam Johnson, the purchase price being $1, ,246.
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The steamer Eugene left Friday at noon with the largest cargo of the season. She was loaded to the guards with lumber and cotton, and left 1000 feet of lumber on the wharf. We are informed that much of this lumber was forpoints within twenty miles of Memphis. We are pleased to see the Arkansas River Packets appreciated and patronized by our people, for the boats are Pine Bluffs only protection against high and ex- ,cessive freight rates.
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Services today at the First Metho- dist Church, at II a. Ill. and 7:3O D. m. Sermons by the pastor, Rev A. o. Evans. A cordial welcome to all to share the free seats and enjoy the good music.
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Warning Order.

Elizabeth Walker plaintiff. vs William Walker, defendant. In the Chancery Court of Jefferson county. Ark. Tho defendant. Wm Walker. is warned te appear in this court within thirty days and answer the com plaint Of plaintiff, ElizabethtWal Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 9th day of Nov, A.D. 1806
 H. A. MCCOY, Clerk: J. A, LANGFoRD. D. c.
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Prof. ]. II. Hinemon attended a meeting of the executive committee of the State Teachers Assaeialion in Little Rock Saturday, at which it was decided to hold the State meet ing Of the Association in that city June next.
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Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were issued today.
 Jas. c. Ford to Mrs. Ida L Rut- ledge.
 John W. Bain to Miss Calista o. Dickinson.
 Hardin Bukley to Miss Lizzie Fay Tor.
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The semi-annual examination of the Pine Bluff public schools Legins tomorrow morning, and will com tinue the whole week
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Additional Attachment.

An additional attachmhnt was run on the stock of the Robinson Greenfield Go. this morning by L.. Fowler for $S2.14.
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Miss Joyce, vocalist supreme, will be one of the stars at the Select Knights minstrels Monday, Janua- ry IS, at the opera house.
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The craze for crests is increasing, and not content with blazoning it on one's stationery. it is now the mode to have it exquisitely hand painted on parch- ment, framed and hung in conspicu- ous place ill hall or library
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Mrs. F E. Renfrow, of Dallas, Tex. will return to her home today. after Il visit to her parents, Mir. and Mrs. k. H M Mills.
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Sold at Auction.

Two lots Tn the town of Tucker levied on recently by the Sheriff as the property of Mir. Steve Galligan to satisfy creditors, were sold in front of the court house Saturday at noon by Sheriff 7friplett, at pub lie auction, to Mir. M. Cans, the pur- chase price being $I5O.
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Misses Stella Hawley, Girtie Ricke and Messrs. George K. Kaufman and J. W. Aaranson will spend Sunday at Grady.
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The fire department was called out Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock on ac- count of the burning of a flue at the residence of Mr. D. Nj. Bluthenthal, on West Second avenue. The fire was extinguished before the arrival of the fire department.
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The Washington-Irving Literary Society of the City High School held an interesting meeting Friday after noon. Many visitors were present, who greatly enjoyed the splendid program. The subject debated was, Resolved, that only land owners should vote." The debaters for the affirmative were, Messrs. Charles Triplett and Guy Lephiew. For the negative were Messrs. Alex Barrow and Eugene Kaufman. The other numbers of the program, consisting of vocal and instrumental music and reading by members of the society, were exceptionally good.
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P. M. KILRoY,
 Chairman Com.

Messrs. A. S. Trigg and J. H. Hightower went out last night with horn and hounds to indulge in that grand old sport-a fox chase-which has been relished by Southern gen tlemen for centuries. But why chase foxes at night? Cross country rid ing under the stars is dangerous sport, and, besides, tie gentleman who wins the brush cannot stick it in his hunting cap and ride into town amidst the applause of his neighbors. Ten to one his neighbors are all asleep when he returns and there is none ito do him reverence. 7 The old couplet is still in order:
 eFoxes I chase by light
 And the beautiful rainbow at night
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The Rev. c. F. J. Tate, of the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, left this morning for Philadelphia, where he will begin q two weeks service. The pulpit at his church will be occupied next Sunday by the Rev. Miller, of ArkndcLnhia.
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Mayor L. E. Goldsmith and wife leave today for EI Paso, Texas. We wish for them Q pleasant trip and a safe return.
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Maj. H. A. Mccoy is in Little Rock in tAe interestof Mir. J. A. Iangford's canvass for journal clerk of the House.
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Miss Floy Sample will return to her home at Douglass today, after a pleasant visit to relatives in this city.
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There was a large congregation at Riverside Methodist Church Sunday, the Rev. John r. Carr preaching to q good congregation at both the morning and evening services.
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The Entre Nous Club was delight fully entertained Wednesday after noon by Mrs. simon Bloom. The first prize-a cut glass pitcher was won by Mrs. L. E. Goldsmith; the second prtze-a handsome plate was won by Mrs. Aaronson, while the lone hand prize-a handsome vase-was captured by Mrs. k. II. Franklin Delightful refreshments were served and the occasion proved a highly enjoyable one.
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The Episcopal Choir.

The music at the Episcopal Church for the ensuing year will be under the charge Vf Prof. and Mrs. Luce Prof. Luce will be organist; Mrs. Luce, soprano soloist, with the fol- lowing double quartette choir from the Conservatory: Misses Julia Sey- mour, Josie Strauss. Lenore Brown, Brunette Altsehul; Messrs. k. l.. Atkinson, c. K Tomaszenski, l.. Morgan and Luther Smith.
 Mrs. Luce has also accepted the music at the Temple for the coming year. Pupils of the Conservatory will appear from time 10 time, and a high class of music will be furnished
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LFrom Sundays Daily.I

Master David Berlin left Saturday morning for Little Rock. He is 0 candidate for page in the Legisla- ture.