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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
WANTED.

IF YOU ARE FOND OF FIRST-CLASS
Oysters call at No. 9O5 east Broad street
where three kinds of Oysters are received
daily-Lynhaven Bay, Cherrystone, and
York-River. oysters served in first-class
style. Half-shell, per dozen, 15c.; fry, per
dozen, 25c.; stew, Is and 25c.; Oysters fried
in butter, per dozen. 4Oc. oysters fried in
olive oil. per dozen, soc. Open till A. NJ.
daily.
First-class accommodation for ladies.
Also. Hot Free Lunch daily.
r. FRANCIONE
fe 7-2t. 905 east Broad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
FARM WANTED.

A GOOD COLORED NURSE. MUST
come well recommended. Apply at ZOO
east Broad street. Re gilt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
sHIRT-wAIsT SALE.

Ladies' and misses, of the most superior
make. Not quite what the sewing has
cost,
Ladies' Shirt Waists. that were made 70
sell for 70, CSC. 81. and s1.25. laundered,
lawn. or percale; choice 39c each
misses for l9c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09

EMULSION COD-LIvER OIL WITH
HfPOPHOSPHITEs.
FOR COUGHS, COLDS. BRONCHITIS,
AND ALL THROAT AND LUNG
TROUBLES.
USE OUR EMULSION.
In use for the past twenty years
ASK FOR THAT MADE BY
PURCELL. LADD a co.
Price. 80 cents de Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-09
WASH FABRICS TO-DAY.

Woven. Dotted, and Figured Organizes
16 2-3c. grades, for 3-4c.
cycling DENNIS. in the spring shades,
is 2-Sc. grade. for s S-4c.
12i-2c, Fine "A French Percales for
a. Bleached Cotton. as good as Sc. can
buy, full pieces, for SIC.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05
From The Philadelphia Inquirer.

From The PhlladeIpnd iHquifi'
The lists OF deaths by drowning Of persons wnA
.artura an or in the water has been an unusually
lorg ono his summer Some OF them have been the
resn, NJ unskiei mana eemeni o. sailboas; the mar
who rocks the boat has also peen IN eNldence a..
,bou9h hanpily not 70 any great extent; but the
~ toritv OF fatalities nave been bathers and
sw miners al seashors resorts. Not day has pessed
sim the opening OF the season in wlch some OF the
rea son why the record has not been more CHASTITY
one ia because OF the courage that has been shown
nv some one in effecting rescue And yet, with
All these warnings persons are still to be founc
risking their lives in attempting some feat from
tha performance OF which even the most practsed
md daring swimmer would shrink. What the
mental character Or sucn people can De u ~ nard
% understand and the object which prompts them
l. likely always 10 remain mystery.
II would appear - Ii tho CONFEDERATION OF the
beach at many OF the summer resorts along the
gullles where Few years ago mere was
level or gradually soping surface. Tho building OF
tetties and huge iron piers has also undoubtedly
changed the one-time course o. the incoming tides
ana da ngerous than ever. This urderrow. ignofanco
and recklessness have been the chief factors IN
the seasons fatalities. II has been suggested too
that they are due In some cases 10 the fact that
hafhers when they enter the water, do not first
wet their head. and the sugges ion IL reasonable
one To plunge the heated body into the cold water
fore helpessness Is produced that cannot b
overcome.
There is no resor, Of any consequence along
tho coast where there are not safeguards In de.
fence OF human life and II bathers were 20 ax.
ercse little self-resraint the record OF deaths b.
drowning would decrease. II is the human element
OF careessness that makes the precautions 20 often
useless The woman who I'm the cty would not
board even trolleycar until II came 20 fun stop
will when she goes to the seashore bllndly expose
herself 10 force OF power OF which she knows
string Of seaweed Human nature is made up q
Inconsistencies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05
WORK OF TRAINED NURSES.
DAYS DUTY IN THE HENRY-sT. SETTLE
MENT-COOKING-LE LESSONS CON-
MON TASK

The work Of trained nurse In the Nurses Set
tement in henry-st.. Is constant and Ia
borious. Requests for her services come from hos
pitals physicians churches from people who i've
in the tenements and from dspensaries schools and
various societies.
She usually begins her work at o'clock In the
morning. paying her first professional visit TO the
patient who needs her most She takes the temper
allure OF the sufferer gives a bath. tides up the
bed and the room and prepares whatever nourish-
ment the physician has prescribed. While she does
all thise. she tells some member Of the FAMILY
how to care for the patient while she IL away CIV
ing careful instructions for the comfort and welfare
Of the one who needs every attention II may De. IN
order 10 pull through and get on his feet again
She leaves written directions for administering
medicines and the proper amount OF food. stating
what Intervals It is best TO give each. Then she
goes the next patient. and II II happens to be
child. she tries to entertain 1t well az relieve
its suferings provided OF course the little ons Is NOT
too H. Maybe she takes doll or a picture
book 10 the child watching It's eyes brighten and
its face grow happier at sight Of the toy.
Much OF the best work OF the nurse lies In
teaching and training members OF a patients ram
lly how to properly for the invalid. This IS
noble and necessary work. and requires SIKH. pa
thence and tact
Cooking lessons daily part Of her instruc-
ton. for the poor families TO whom she is called
sh PC for tug sick one since food properly
cooked. has much TO do toward restoring health
and strength. 49,.
In many cases where the patients are poor. the
nurse lends various appliances or gives mem OUT
right otherwise the patient would suffer douply
from lack OF the proper sickroom utensils sucn
articles headrests. blankets. nghtgowns sheets
sterilizers syrnges atomizers. bedpans, toys pct
ure- books and dolls. go -. .
CHEEKY sympathetic nature. touch or sympathy
is a wondrous help and tonic 10 the poor patieh.s
who possibly receive little none from their rela-
lives and friends and a bright smile and a cheer-
full voice are positive blessings and inspirations III
a sckroom . -. i.,,,,.ss
The great and invaluable lesson OF cleanliness
must taught and taught as much IN me spo'iess
strrction She must he deft and quick and steady.
for a pa tents life often depends upon the nurse
ability TO see and respond to an emergency In
fact the life Of nurse in nurses settsment ~
one Of the busiest possible, ana a vast amount vi
responsibility underlies II all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05
LEAD Bullets MADE As HARD As STEEL.

From The San Francisco Chronicle.
Charles W Bales. chemist and Edward Jerry
a surveyor of this city, have discovered a secret
oIution by which they coat leaden bullets render
Ing them superior to steel-cased bullets. The
ordinary leaden bullets. when used In the Krag.
Iorg, nsen rifle have been found 10 be too soft and
the lead has chung 10 the barrel Of the rife until
the barrel was finally clogged. and the steel
car,rdges which have succeeded the lead ones
have eventually torn the barrel These cartridges
do neither.
some OF the smokeless powder used by the Govern
ment in the ag-Jorgensen rifles and have made
distance Of thirty yards they bored hole through
an axe blade and also through . natiron In the
distance Of six inches They will now offer to seu
the Government the bullets coated with the oocsee
preparation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05
HOW TO LIVE LONG.
SIMPLE FOOD AND STEADY HABITS THE
cEcRET OF LO\GENIIl.

Old Parr. f. is said. ded from the effects OF an
unusual burst Of luxury. and many other very olo
poople after living in IN" simplest po'sipie way
for many years. have succumhed at last 70 .ne
effects Of luxury partaken upon birthdays or otAeF
tic ocoosors The Oldest inhahitant OF Var
month who died few days ao) is another Illus
t-ation Of the fact that the worst thing tnat can
bo done FOR aged people Is TO supply them WIN
Injuries beyond what their systems have grown
accustomed TO- The old man, who was well INTO
tho nlrotics had every promise of becoming CEN
tenarar, when he was unfortunately u'sco'eteu ="
,,,tcr ,,b the Jubil "a festivities. and. as the
oldest inhabita1t given the pace OF nonor liz
the local festivities and was 10 De provIdea VIZ" fr
III, usual comforts FOR his declining years LOT
The future as he " "a In needy crcumStances,: ne
has responded promptly by dyng.-t"es'hi'fs'eF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05
TO DRY WET SHOES.

First wipe off gently with soft cloth all surface
water and mud; then. while stl wet. rub well with
paraftn OIL using for the purpose the furred side
~ flannel Set them aside until partially dry.
when a second treatment with oil Is adVisaDle
They may then be deposited In a conveniently
,y.,rTn place where they Will dry gradually ana
thoroughly Before applying backing or Kid dress,
ing give them IA final rubbing with the nannel sun
in,iv nneJ with paraffin and your boots Will
he soft and flexible new kid, and be very li;tle
ny, he Ia ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05
THINGS WORTH KNOWING.
HOW To CLEAN A MACINTOSH.

Din the garment In cold soft water. then with a
scrubblng brush and yellow soap proceed 10 scrub
I, all over. having spread 1t fat on a table. When
the dirt IL removed dip the cloak In repeated wa
,"rs IN get rid OF the suds. but do moi wiring II.
lang up in the air In airy room 10 dry. but
do not put II near the fire. Paint or grease spots
turpentine but common soap Will perform the resi-,
The dirtest parts Will require most scruhbng. In
cleaning a macintosh. always avoid hot water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05
CARE FOR HAIRBRCSHES

proper attention must be paid to the brushes one
,sss II one values her hair To begin with. brushes
should be kept spotessly clean. Have them made
OF moderately str bristes net too long; and put
in sirgly-that t.. not close together Ioseiy SCI
inry bristles are very liable TO assist In spelling
The hair They are apt TO split at the ends and
80 oh the hair as IL passes through them and break
g. or Watch the brushes closely, and when A split
irisfIa IL found II should be removed at once
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05

Two California women have braved the fausues
o. Mount Popocatapetl. They are Mrs Eli iAe"eiyn
and Mrs Observation-Disclosures members Vi ,no
,..t, Ci,,b ~ San Francisco who travelling
:, Mexico They remained an hour on the noun
tain top and then made swift descent ana 1a nv
turned 10 Mexico City. where they recel'e1 many
CONCENTRATIONS COR their pluck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05
WOlEN AND SCHOOLS.
There are 2l5 women serving on school commit
tees In aachusetts

mr. Katharine Berry Richardson now occupies
the char OF vlscera and Astrological Anatomy In
,ha Medical College Of Kansas City, Mo; and the
BOARD Of Regents OF the University OF Michigan
has modified the laws OF that Institution so as 10
allow women to be professors. movement Is on
49,, g., Detroit TO endow a womans professor
a abIn nearly half of the 10000 necessary being
already subscribed $4,000 by . wealthy enthusiast
Tor the rights Of her sex.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05
,rovrv ,rTORNEYS-AT-LAw.

- ,,.,1,,,,o Tod from, the Law School Of Boston Uni
-. his summer was recently admitted 10 the
srais CoInty bar She has taken the oath IN tne
supreme Court and Is now vested WIKI III" p'"'''
81 an attorney -at-laH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05

Mrs : c. Millikes. OF Augusta. Ne, VINO was
elected director at recent meeting OF the s,och
holders OF the Bangor. Orono ana olo'o"i' nan
~, ,,,..,,any % rho first woman elected 10 such
a place In that state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05
yOryG PEOPLES SOGIETIES.

49,. inward OF twelve thousand young
,.nni.,s s,cieties within the Canadian Presbyterian
Ehyirch with a membership OF over thirty thou-
oand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05

Miss Elizabeth Ryan. OF san Francisco prac'lSes
.,t,l,. IN the probate courts She is the only
,,or,ar in California who has ever been appointed
-, ,,,raiser OF an estate Miss Edith r.: Cleveland
~ n-artising attorney in Vallejo. and Miss clara
II Cochran in san Jose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05
GLElNINGS HERE AND THERE.

Tho Rev Or Augusta j. Chaplin Is pastor OF the
t-niyersaIist church at Mount Vernon, \. \. she
has taken no vacation this summer Inc parlsh
voted to forego the morning sermon ous sne c6 1S
r,aireJ n her post. taking Up extra "ork III cor.
ti'r,ior yuh The Sunday school. the young people
,rd other important parish interests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05
INTERESTING FACTS.

tn. oyster IL one Of the strongest creatures on
earth The force required to open an oyster Is
,nnr. than nine hundred times Its weight
pe.,,ur SAYS that each thread OF what We call a
IL. u.eb'. - composed OF about Ave thousand
snsr.te dbres and that IL wouLl take Isis run
yrnwn spiders a year to spin pound OF such SILK
.rA ,ur.r coat OF the polar fox IL dark. in gen.
rI no r,ponv with the ground OF the rocky Arctic
reg,ons where the sun has melted on the snow
Ia inter II IL SO white that II can hardly lie seen
AS II runs over the snow"
C;oaaln,ing. Surrey. England has a remaikaoIe
black and white cat which. after ne,hs taxen 10
Zoo, taxing six weeks to make the journey OK over
Two hundred muss.-<Boston Budget
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05

The University OF Illinois has decided. al'er
,,..' e,h, - omen the Chicago College OF Ply
-, 60 SURGEONS 10 women. II appears that
bis ain 10 women is the result OF the determines
efforr OF Miss Hannah l.. Hukil 90 OBTAIN au-
mission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05

Miss Martha l.. Roberts OF Salem, Mass. has
hoe, admitted 10 the Essex County bar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05

Mrs Carrie Rapp. OF Rockford H.. Is the second
Rockford woman to pass successful examination
q, Ottawa and be admitted "a member OF the
" innebago County bar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05
WOMEN OTTNTNBER VEN. -
SINNER DROWNfNGS.

According to the latest statistics. the women b
Sweden outnumber the by 1859
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05


Frederick Norton.
II Is announced that the wedding OF Miss Alice
Barnard daughter Of the late Judge Barnard TO
Frank Seabury. ex-master OF the Myopia Hounds
W.T. take place at Beverley Farms Mass on Sep
f. sister OF Mrs. Alfred WagstaH and Mrs Ray
mcnd Ward. at whose country home. known az
Pump House, the reception will be held. Miss Bar
nara has been abroad ell summer with her sister
Mrs. Ward.
Mr.. and Mrs oliver H. p. Belmont who sailed for
Europe yesterday the Lucania. expect 10 be
gone about month. They intend TO visit Mrs
Bclmonts daughter. the Duchess 81 Marlborough
Mrs. j. Wadsworth Richie passenger on the
husband. who went abroad several months ago on
receipt Of the news Of the serious Illness OF MS
mother. Mrs Adair Mrs. Adar Is daughter or
the late General Wadsworth, OF Geneseo
Mr.. and Mrs PHILIP Verrill Mlchels the latter for
merly Mrs Ella Sterling Cummins, will sail for
London on September II.
Tuxedo which is receiving back some OF the cot
tagers who passed August AZ the seashore, will
have bit OF excitement In a short time. when the
big open golf tournament arranged by the Tuxedo
Wednesday, September 2.
Mrs Nicholas Fish entertained AT her summer
home. In Tuxedo Park. yesterday afternoon by
Introducing Miss Katharine F. Oliver. the Scottish
mpersonator. in a dramatic recital. Among those
present were Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Lorillard. Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Mortimer. Mr.. and Mrs. Walker
Breese Smith Mrs. and the Misses Hewitt MI
and Mrs Percy Pyne.. Mr.. and Mrs. George Girls
void Mrs. Charles II. Arnold. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
crck de Peyster Foster. Mr. and Mrs. James
Brown Lord and Mr.. and Mrs Alfred Seton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05

Mrs Catharlne Waugh McCuHoch no" OF Ch'-
ca 20 rovs the distinction or having peeh 'he MIST
woman TO practise law there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05

Mrs Emma Colman Hamilton is the o~ner. OF a
,,rco ,o,I and wood yard IN Dunkirk. y. Y. she
also sells drain pipe fire brick ties ceihent, 80
- b,s a trustv man in her ONCE. out oversees
- hrol,s and the business generally herself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05

Miss Elsa Epch.sohn. the first woman in Sweden
TO take the degree OF Doctor OF Laws. and who
received specia permission from King Oscar to
Yh az ,he TTpsala University. has been appointed
pprotassor OF civil law at that university.
p'o''7o"' - The Womans Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05

mons. Charles Smithers and the brides brother.
Frederick Norton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05

Several engagements OF interest TO fashionap'e
society were announced last week FROM Alpa"'
came the news OF the engagement OF MISS AHc'
Townsend Martin. daughter OF MT. ana hr@' Ii''i'S
Townsend Martin. Of that city. to benjainih - n'
Amin son Of ex-Adjutant-General Edwin A. NC
,I,,n Of Sing Sing The wedding will be- celebrated
IN Noyember probably in All Saints Cathedral
Albany Miss Martin Is "A niece Of Bradley M"run'
who is "A native OF Albany and lived In thar cry
until about thirty years ago AnM2nnGel1n, M :,
Cameron daughter Of ex-senator Donald Cameron.
Chandler Hale son OF Senator usIne Ita IN
Harrisburg Penn in the last week IN septen i per.
Mr. and Mrs W. Fernald Of Ghfas9 nqNe Ms n
LYNNE II. Fernad. TO Sarger W. Pullman; son OF
a. twin i'm brother Of George NJ Pullman jr. who +
soon TO marry Miss Felicia Ogleshy daughter OF
oA1oEero nnnSynced last week Of Miss Gerrdde
Walsh daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. " f. Walsh, OF
west One-hundred Observation-Disclosures. 10 Eugene
Dugan.
Invitations have been issued for the marriage OF
Miss Grace T. Warren. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank l.. Warren. to Frederick l.. Person. The
ceremony viii take place on Wednesday evening.
September Is the home Of the brides parents in
West nun Ire Nl Wsha ni W
Long and Miss Alice Fake The bridesr22m
vii be a reception after the ceremony
The n, lrrage OF Miss Louise Gunst to Joseph \.
MacDermott Will take place on Wednesday. Oc-
tober G. In the Church of the Holy Rosary. East
-. h,,,drod-n nd nneteenth-st. The rector OF the
church the Rev. DR.; Francis II; Wall. assisted by
,be Rev Edward Tierney and the Rev. =. j..
ssntnonne will offc.ate at the ceremony.
tasb,on1ble wedding Staten Island on
v,odros6av November TO- will be that Of Mss Mary
u norton. daughter Of the late Eckstein Norton.
who was prominent in the railroad word to Henry
Y, orov son Of william A. Loney, OF this city: I,
r. 1,' so'emniyed In 81. Johns Protestant Eps.
c ~l Church Clifton. The reception will be held
copuI 'hu .a =, tho brides mother at St. George.
Tbe ushers will be Gustave Heinehen. Char!es SIM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05

Invitations Will soon he sent out for the marriage
Of Miss Louie Douglass EldridCe. daughter OF MIS-
] r. Eidridge of Ochre Point. Newport to Morris
Rutgers Rarrewall. OF this city. The ceremony
will tax, place in All Saints Charel. Newport on
Tuesday SaD.e,,bor % AID the reception vii %"
held a, tho home Of the brides mother Inc ft" 'Hi
pr George J MaSl. rector OF Trinity .,nr'a. ~
enga cement was announced ont :. " "c.E- To- To-
viii no attended bv hc~ sister N'-s Grace r-l'I
H. porncwo,rs hest man VIII 30 mis- brother, A'N-
onder Van Rensselaer, BarnevaN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Verrill Mlchels the latter for
mery Mrs. Fila Sterling Cummns. will sail for
London on September II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05

Tuesday. September IA. Is the date set Tor inc
marriage OF Miss Lillian Francis. daughter OF the
lite Dr.. Samuel Ward Francis Of this city ana
Newport. the Rev. William Cssood Pearson OF
West Roxbury. Mass. Trinity Church. Newport Is
tho rlaco chosen for the ceremony but the recent
death Of the brides aunt. Mrs. Valentine MOI
engagements for the wedding. The invtati fot
the marriage were issued more than tor'n WIl
AGO bv tho brides uncle and aunt Dr. ana MIS-.
Francis at whose house, in Rhode island-ave' the
reception will be held
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05

A wedding at Newport in the season - certain 10
receive more than passing notice. and that OF
Miss Edith Blight second daughter OF Mr. ana
Mrs Atherton Blight ana granddaughter OF Rich
ard s. Greenough the sculptor who has hved In
Rome for some years. 10 William Page Thompson
no exception. The wedding took place IN Nj
Saints Chapel u; noon Wednesday. ana every
body OK any social prominence In Newport was
present. The ceremony was performed by Bishop
Henry c. Potter. OF this city assisted by the Rev
Or George j. Magil. rector OF Trinity Church
Newport. The chapel was handsomely though
not profusely decked with flowers. and every seat
was occupied long before the bride. accompanied
by her father and ner bridesmaids-Miss Alice
Blight and Miss Evelyn Blight. sisters; Miss Marie
winthrop Miss Edith Hall Miss Gerry and Miss
virginia Far-appeared In the small vesti-
ouie. Tho bride time and In less
uan three minutes after the hour the
procession had formed ard was It's way 10 the
enahcei headed by the ushers-Georee Work. Ed
ward II. Buckley. Richard Peters. George Batchel
.o' sosepn Stevens r. Livingston Beeckman. An
u.ew Sage and Henry W. earning. These young
.n were followed by the bridesmaids. wearing
ecuve gowns OF pale crepe de chine, with
sas, pleated skirts. and high girdes OF PINK
' usmmed with lace insertion. Their hats
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05

Mrs H. Mortimer Brooks's dinner dance on Fri
day evening at her villa delightful enter
ta!nment which was enjoyed by nearly two hun
dred guests. Most Of them came In after dinner,
about II O'Clock, when the coton was begun,
Grafton Gushing leading. with Miss Josephine
Brooks The favors were exceedingly handsome
The Universalist., 1897-01-23
JOHN G. JOHNSON.

JOHN G. JOHNSON was born in Attica,
Genesee Co, N. Y, December %, 1916, and
died at his home near Ligonier, Ind =,
November 30, 1896, aged 20 years, IL
months, days. He was married Novem-
Der "A, 1899, to Eliza Prentice. For more
than forty years they had lived on the
farm in Sparta township, where he died and
where in 1899 was celebrated their golden
wedding.
Mr.. Johnson was one of the earliest set
tiers of Noble Co., having come there in
1887 He served as magistrate almost
continuously for twenty-five years and
was known far and near as esquire John
son. In 1859 he united with the Univer-
salist church at Ligonier, holding his
membership there as long as the organiza-
tion lasted and when the church was organ
lied at Cromwell in 1891 became one of the
charter members. Funeral services were
conducted from the residence by Rev. j.
w. McCord, of Roam.