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The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24
lNDHAM WILL CASE.
Judge Peabody Has 1t Under Amusement.

All of Saturday forenoon was consumed
in the arguments of the ATTORNEYS
in the Edwards will case Mr.
NJ. P. Frank, counsel for the contestant,
argued an hour and a half In the course
of his argument he declared his belief
that the will presented for probate, which
was drawn the night before the death of
the testator, was not the will of Nancy
Edwards, but the will of Leroy B. Mason
and Marcia E. Libby; a product of their
conniving, Mrs. Libby as an interested
legatee and Mason having an eye to bust
ness in the handling of the estate. He
argued that when Mrs. Edwards was
married she did not have dollar, that
Edwards decided his property to her, and
they got along in perfect accord, and the
whole tone of the will is inconsistent
with her attitude toward her husband
throughout their happy married life. He
reviewed the testimony of the material
witnesses, and derided the declarations of
Mrs. Libby and Mr.. Mason.
Mr.. Carroll W. Morrill,, counsel for the
proponents, began his argument by refer
ring to the principle at stake in the case,
and the universal aversion toithe breaking
Of wills. He declared if what the claims
of the opposing counsel are true, Leroy
B. Mason, who drew up the will, is an
arrant knave and a scoundrel, but that
his previous reputation does not bear out
that conclusion. He could have no motive
in deluding that dying woman. The
second will gives him no more authority
or opportunity for self-aggrandizemen
than did the former will, except as to the
holding in trust of paltry $1,000 be-
queathed to Marcia Libby.
Mr.. Morrill, declare that the provisions
of the will are not inconsistent with state
witnesses on the other side. They had
testified that she said Marcia Libby should
never have any of the Edwards property,
because she squandered the legacy left her
by her father. The bequest to Mrs. Libby
is left in such a way that it will be i'm
possible for her to misspend it,
When Mr.. Edwards was married his
farm was run down, out of repair and
mortgaged. With the help of the estate of
his wife's mother it had been brought to
its present state of excellence, and under
the provisions of this will is returned to
his possession, unincumbered. Besides
that, as residuary legatee he will come
into possession of $500 in Manchester
bank, windfall from the Wakefield
estate.
Judge Peabody took the case under adj
visement. He said that though there is
not large sum involved, the volume of
evidence needs a careful consideration;
that at present his view of the case was
almost one of mental equilibrium.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

EOR SALE-Ladders of all kinds; pole, plank,
Il step, or extension; the best and strongest
ladders made. R. WESCOTT, 131 Lincoln St.
foot of Myrtle st. l9-tf
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FOR SALE-The residence of the late
Thomas Edwards, situated on the north
eeasterly corner of Pine and West streets in
rortland. This is one of the best built, most
conveniently arranged and finest finished
houses IN the city; has eleven finished rooms
besides beside bath; large open attic and cemented
Of JOSEPH A. LOCKE. Administrator. iSo
Middle street. Portland 22-l
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

rHlHEY say the water from the little spring
l. at the Raymond Spring House, six miles
form New Gloucester and four miles from
Poland Spring. Me-, is a blessing to all who
use it. 1t is a fact that the Raymond Spring
IN the midst of superb views, without the
hustle of u hotel, yet always accommodate
ing an excellent class of people. The prices
are low. C. 3. SMALL, North Raymond, Me-.
Will SEND a circular. may5tf
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FOR SALE-Keel sloop yacht; % it. 8 inches
- over all 81 #. water line; outside ballast:
CABIN ut long. Very FAST built of the best pate
rial and put together in a workmanlike manner.
The boat has been used only Two weeks and
Will be sold very cheap. Enquire of RYAN &
KELSEY. Commercial ST., Portland, Me.
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u Bay Economically located, only miles
from Portland. is high and well shaded ex-
tenslve ocean views; the hourly line of steam
ers run within l mile OF it, First time offered.
Price $1,000. W. Fl. WALDRON & CO., 1870
Middle street. 21-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

ITO LET-On High street, pleasant sunny
Font OF 6 rooms and bath, &C., IN first class
repair. Price only $l7 to sman desirable
family. For particulars apply at once to Real
Estate sOffice, First National Bank Building,
FREDERICK S. VAIL, 1871
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EOR SALE Building lots at Oakdale. The
Deerfng Land Co. offer for sale on favor
able terms, desirable building lots ON Forest
Avenue, Falmouth. Fessenden, Pitt, William
G. ADAMS, Treasurer, 81 Exchange St.
apr26 eOw2Ow
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A GENTS WANTED for Polar Star Ice
"A Cream Freezer Makes smoothest ice
cream in thirty seconds Can be operated
by child; great economy in ice and salt.
For territory in York and Cumberland
counties, Me-, and particulars, address. with
stamp. E. BERT JOHNSON, Gen. Agent, No,
l44z Main street, Worcester. Mass. ss22-1
WANTED-A bright attractive lady with
business ability, who is energetic and
persistent, to solicit advertising for first class
publication. Liberal arrangement to right per-
son. Address, stating age, residence, etc,
h., Press Office. 2I-1
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II large lot, stable, good water, etc. Price
low for the season; short distance from pro-
posed electric cars. A., P. WEIGH, SO Elk,
cnanee street. Standing top phaeton, two seated
w
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fNO LET-Nice rent of five lrooms 80 Pearl
street; rent rooms, s York street; rent
rooms. s Canton street; bakery, 1875 Washing
ton street; shop. 10 York street; rooms, 73
York street 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

FOR SALE-Two and a half story house
containing five rents, situated on Newbury
street, near Portland Company; income S24
per month: Price low and terms easy Inquire
of A. c. LIBBY, AZ IL Exchange street.
may21-4
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r OST-BIay 18th, white fox hound with col
II lar marker II. l.. Hincks. Finder will be
rewarded by notifying, NJ. L. HINCKS, Fal-
mouth Eoreside, Ne. lg-I
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EOR SALE-Second-hand Bicycles at low
prices cash or by installments; all last
year wheels; both ladies' and gents, in good
repair. Will be sold at once. Cali and ex-
anime them at LEGROW'S STABLE, 20
Preble street. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24
STORAGE ROOM.

Storage Room to let for a few
sleigls or similar articles, good
care and reasonable rates. Ad.
dress STORAGE, this Office.
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HOTEL FOR SALE--The furniture, fixtures
- and good will, together with the lease
OF the Harraseeket House, Freeport. Centrally
located at Freeport village; also nice store to
let In the same block. Address HOTEL this
Office. 3O-tf
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wANTED-FEMALE Help.

VNANTED-Girl to. do general house work .
w must be good coo cook. Good wages paia,
Inquire at 20 WEST ST. 22-I
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RIO LFT-At Old Orchard, new, convenient,
! finished apd furnished cottage large
rooms with I6 large windows, high, posted, 6
closets. city wafer IN sink and watercloset,
shed, lawn, &C.. &c.; midway between ocean
and camp ground. Atlantic avenue. bargain
at $3.50. Also otherscottages. Address BOX
24A, Old Orchard, Me- 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

II say, Brekins, what do you think of
this ship with red an green lights that is
fyin around the country"
Well, old man, think it's some drug
store looking around for corner site in
a new neighborhood New York Jour-
nal.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

BUSINESS OPPORTUNlTY-Any man with
~ capital of 500 to $500 wanting bust
S. TO So per day. Address A. NJ, care OF the
Daily Press, Portland, Me. 21-1
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Elegant Cottage Sites For Sale.

Elegant Cottage Sites For Sale.
ONE on Diamond Island, lots as per plan. No.
" $50 and No. 13l, fronting the Park. ane
adjoining the beautiful cottage and grounds of
Diamond Ave. Size of lots combined about
one-haf acre. Also, beautiful lot containing
in excess of one acre finely located on Cushin's
Island. For price apply to
LEWIS A. GOUDY,
Manager Goudy s. Kent, Portland, Me.
may3d1m
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WANTED-AGENTs.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week fer 25 cents. cash in advance
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

ITO LET-Furnished rent OF rooms and
on Bralihan street, near Western Promenade;
very desirable. Inquire OF HENRY 8.
TRICKEY, Real Estste Agent, 121 Exchange
street. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

FOR RENT-In western part of city, near
= Congress st., a pleas ant upper rent of 6
rooms, consisting of parlor, dining room. kitch-
en- and bedrooms, having sunny exposure and
large yard with fruit trees, etc. Price only
$18. Apply to Real Estate ofics, First Nation
al Bank building. FREDERICK 3. VAIL.
PAL
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"ANTED--Men for light general work.
w Apply at 235 Cumberland Street. Call
at once. o9-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

TOR SALE-Two story wooden house for
5000. Two tenements on Quincy ST.,
within three minutes walk of City Building
Inquire of HENRY S. TRICKY, Real Estate
Agent, 121 Exchange st. 22-1
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NOR SALE-House on monthly payments
IL of only $50, new two tenement house
and large stable on Clark street, near Deer
ing High School 5000 feet of land. good gar
den, chance for 100 hens and horses; fine
place near eletrics and stores; Just as rep
resented. DAETON 81 CO., Ats 1-2 Congress
st. 25-1.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

EOR SALE-At a bargain the patent right,
L. stock on hand, sundry assets and good
will of the business formerly carried on by the
Maine Automatic Lighting Co. Apply to A. G.
LIBBY or d. w. HAWKES., As 2 Exchange
street. 21-2
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

GUNNER RESORT-Situated near the beau
y tiful Sebago Lake. pure air, picturesque
scenery. unexcelled spring water. pleasant
drives and walks, unequalled bass and salmon
fishing safe boating near house, 80 nicely fur
nished rooms table supplied with fresh milk,
eggs and everything the market affords. Terms,
$1.00 and up. special family rates. L. s. FREE
MAN, 80. Windham, Me. 20-l
THE ORCHARDS-A delightful summer
4 house OH large farm. scenery unsurpassed,
beautiful shady drives and walks, pure running
water In house, vegetables, berries. cream.
daily mail, piano, etc. Address, MRS. SAM'L
DAVIS, No. WATERFORD, Me. may7-4
GUNNER RESORT-Bethel Me. MR.. VIM.
- HOLMES. the popular chef of the well
known Poplar Tavern, has taken charge of
RtyersidelInn which has been thoroughly fitted,
summer home for families, House open from
May to January. Address Box $40.
my22-5
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

FOR RENT-House of rooms, all by itself,
near Butler School, rent only S14; also
house OF rooms near Maine General Hospital.
yard, near Spring and State Sts., sic. Real Es-
tate office, First National Bank building,
FREDERICK S. VAIL PAL
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

NOR SALE-A business that has no compe-
Il tition and will pay to the right party
$1,000 to $1,000 yearly profits. Price $500.
Address BUSINESS, care of the Daily PRESS,
Portland, Maine. 22-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

RICYCLES-1OO second hand bicycles for
- sale atlow prices from $3.50 up to sos;
bought during the winter very cheap. No bus
Fore st. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

ROOTS AT AUCTION-The stock of boots
- and shoes of Mitchell Bros. will be sold at
public auction at our rooms. 10 Free ST., Sat
lrday evening, May 22nd. GOSS s. WILSON,
1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

ITO LET-Lower rent of six rooms, No. IA
4 Clifton street. Woodfords Sebago water
Price, $11.O0. Two rents at Glenwood avenue,
on, OF Deering Ave-, downstairs, $500; up
stairs. S12. 90, 8 rooms each, very desirable.
N. ). GARDINER, 1856 Middle ST.. room 4.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty worda or less inserted undar tbt.
Head fors ne week for 25 cts in advance
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WANTED-A young man having some
w knowledge of bookkeeping. Must be &C
tive and not afraid of work. Address giving
references, A IL, this Office. 1871
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WANTED-SITUATIu
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for aE cents, cash in advance
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BUSINESS CHANCES.

BUSINESS MAN with $4,000 and services to
been done in Boston during the past few
months with great success; a monopoly; large
prohts; investment guaranteed; open to
thorough investigation. For further particu-
lars call or address our agents sos Equitable
Building Boston. BAL
This is an unusual opportunity; wanted, one
Il or more parties with $4,000 to become
Unidentified with the original incorporators:
ground floor: company capitalized 100000
divided into $4,000 shares, full paid and nom
assessable, 1000 shares in the treasury for i'm
mediate working capital, will pay three per
cent dividend quarterly. For prospectus con-
tanning information, address, 300 EQUITABLE
BUILDING Boston, 241
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

NOR SALE-The residence of the late Ira F.
- ,, ozark, situated on the soutbwesterly corner
OF High and Deering streets in Portland. This
IL y a Two ana half story frame house with ELL
ecoohnvenlences. This property contains some
1900 square feet of land and includes two
very line lots. The corner lot contains about
1or block of two or three dwellings. For
Terms nnE, and particulars inquire of LOCKE &
LOChE, $50 Middle ST., Portland, Me. 22-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

NOR SALE-On Congress street, near Rail
IL road Square. lot land about 5000 square
feet, with q frontage of so feet on Congress
street. BENJAMIN +. HARRIS, 4S Ex-
change street. M 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

NOTlCE-Ladies and gentlemen DESTROYS
~ of learning French could apply to Pro-
lessor =. X. Ed. Demers de Cheneville,
2S4 IL Congress street. 5-3
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DOR SALE-At bargain rolltop desk, letter.
press and stand. office partition and chairs.
Inquire of A. c. LIBBY, or d. ". Hawkes.,
~ 1a2 Exchange st. 21-1
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ITO LET-First class barber shop all fur
!! nished, three chairs. Terms reasonable.
Address w. II, this office. 1871
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FOR SALE-Inl Freeport within minutes
tains 10 rooms, good stable, lot 8ox15O. BEN
JAMlN SHAW, 81 IL Exchange st. 1911
L,oR sALE-Home in Deering, on three car
IL lines, new, roomy home, with bath
room, hot and cold water electric lights,
furnace heat, cemented cellar; 1000 feet of
land. Price $500; easy terms. DALTON 81
CO., Ats IL Congress st. Cpl
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ITO LET-Furnished lodging rooms, with or
l. without meals, 81 meal tickets, $500;
BOARD and room 81 90, two in room, $3,75
each, transient prices to suit the times. MYR-
TIE HOUSE. 1919 Market St. Oil
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

EoR SALE-Houses at Woodfords, near
4 to car lines, new two story house. with
1000 feet of land; sewer, Sebago, electric
lights, heated, cemented cellar, open fire.
place, bathroom hot water, hard wood floors
papered, etc.; beautiful home. Price $25O0;
only $500 down. balance monthly. DALI
TON q CO., 47S IL Congress st. 22-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

THO LET-A nice little house of six rooms, To-
i Gated at No. IL Russell St.; recently put
ply to PRENTISS LORING. 90 Exchange st.
22.1
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TOILET.
Fsrsy words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents casl, in advance.

EOR RENT-On Carleton ST.. between West
Il and Pine Sts., very sunny detached house
of 10 rooms and bath, having recently been put
In thorough repair. Rent moderate to a desi-
rabIe tenant. For particulars apply to Real
Estate office, First National Bank building,
FREDERICK S. VAIL. PAL
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

WANTED "A chance to do any kind of re-
w pairs in your heating apparatus by men of
experience. Send a postal. Telephone No
1884 r. WESCOTT, 131 Lincoln St., foot OF
Myrtle. i9Stf
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

FOR RENT-Upper rent, No. ia Oxford St.,
IL between Franklin and Wilmont Sts., con-
tains rooms. ETC., price to a small desirable
family only $12. co. also quite a list of rents in
this vicinity. For particulars of which, Apply
to real estate office. First Nat. Blk. Bldg.
FREDERICK S. VAIL. 21-1
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TITO LET-A very desirable furnished brick
house; centrally located. handy to all lines
of electric cars. For four months from June
1st. Address w, this office. 142
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

FOR RENT-A costly furnished house, near
Il near Spring street cars, for the summer
months. a splendid opportunity for a desir-
reaso1abis rent. For particulars Apply at once
to IReal Estate Office, First National Bank
Building. FREDERICK s. VAIL. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

DOR RENT-A handsome modern brick resi-
= dence, containing rooms and bath, heated
by steam and having exceptionally pleasant
surroundings located at 1876 High ST., near
Congress ST. For particulars apply to Real Es-
tate loffice, First National, Bank Building,
FREDERICK S. VAIL, 24-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

NOR RENT-On Congress ST., above Neal, 2
l. very desirable rents of rooms and bath
improvements rent moderate; also several
other modern rents in this vicinity, for parllcu-
lars of which apply to Real Estate office. First
National Bank building, FREDERICK s..
VAIL. PAL
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

ITO LET-The best new 3 fiat honse in the
J. city, rooms, BATH hot water, shed room,
electric bells, speaking tubes, rooms all on one
floor sun all day. A. State st. $4,000 month.
COLESWORTHY BOOK STORE, so Exchange
ST PAL
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FOR SALE.
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.

NOR SALE-A sixteen foot, lapstreak boat,
- with sliding seat, oars and locks complete,
light and easy rowing, built one year ago. IS in
good condition. Enquire of w. E. OCONNELL,
665 Congress ST., Portland PAP
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

EOR SALE Elegant residence; IA rooms and
Il bath, with modern conveniences; 8 acres
land, high elevation overlooking Portland, one
mile Distant large orchard, fine stable, Sebago
Water; one minute to M. c. r. R. Depot; cleo
tries pass the premises. Price $4,000, w. H.
WALDRON s. CO., $50 Middle st. 19.1
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MALE HELP WANTED,

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for Is cents. cash in advance
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FOR RENT-A1pleasant two-story house,
newly painted, between State and Brack-
EFT SITS, has nine rooms. bath. open CRATE in
parlor and fire place stable on premises. BEN
JAMIN SHAW 81 IL Exchange st. PAL
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

FURNISHED HOUSE TO LET-Near
L. Western promenade, corner house of III
rooms will be letfor three or four months from
June lsr Address A. Press Office. 20-l
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FNO LET-In central part of city, near Con-
gress ST., two very desirable rents, having
exceptionally pleasant surroundings, one con
and bath, all on one floor, rent moderate. APP
ply at once to real estate office First Nat. Blk.
BPdg. FREDERICK S. VAIL. 21-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-24

COTTAGE LOTS FOR SALE-Choce cot
10 tage lots in the vicinity of 1refethen's
ldlaing, on Peaks Island and also lots on the
gasterly side OF the island are offered for sale.
EEm9uire OF WILLIAM S. TREFETHEN,
Trefethen's Landing. 24-2
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-03-10
A Bullet in His Heart.

The post mortem examination of the
body of Tom Ferguson, the Negro shot
by Dock Chainey, revealed the fact tina!
one may carry bullet in his heart five
weeks and then entertain hopes ofrecovery.
The examination at the inquest, which
was conducted by DR.. Curran B. Earle,
assisted by DR.. j. B. Earle, resulted in
finding 32.calibre bullet firmly imbed-
ded in the exterior wall of the heart. The
cause of Ferguson's death was the inun-
dation of the pericordial cavity, which
impeded the action Of the heart, which in
plain English means that the cavity sur
rounding the heart was punctured and
was flooded to such an extent that the
heart was prevented from beating. This
carrying bullet in the heart is a remark
able case, but the physicians were not
able to say, without tedious research,
whether it has like in the medical re-
cords or not. A patient, it is said, may
live several days with wounded heart,
and metaphorical wound, however
severe, may not shorten his life at all,
but the cases, if any, where one carried a
bullet in this sensitive organ so long, are
few and far between.
The bullet which entered Ferguson's g
back penetrated the right lung, and this
in itself would almost certainly have
produced death. had not the heart wound
resulted fatally as soon as it did.
However, as far as the fate Of Chainey
is concerned, these details are not apt to
figure as important, for the testimony so
far developed brings out practically an
impregnable case of self-defense in his
favor. The evidence shows that the de-
fendant was not only endeavoring to pro-
tect his domestic peace, but that he re-
treated from the room in which the quar-
rel originated and shot Ferguson when
the latter advanced upon him in another
room with an uplifted deadly weapon.
The verdict was that Ferguson came to
his death by gunshot wounds at the hands
of Dock Chainey.-Greenville NcDs.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-03-10
Williamson Items.

On last Wednesday night, by special
appointment, Mr.. VIM. Goldsmith, Jr.
of Greenville, acting Grand Chancellor
instituted Lodge OF Knights of Pythias
in our town. On this occasion there were
representatives from nine different Lodges
present and II Of our best men were in.
structed in the mysteries of this grand
order. The following officers were elected
and installed: Chancellor Commander
G. K. Willis; Vice Chancellor, R. T
Smith; Prelate, W. M. Ellison; Master.
alarms, j. G. Rush Master of Work, M
A. Mahatfey Keeper of Records and Seal
w. L. Pickel; Past Chancellor Comman
der, H. G. Wilson and W. +. Boatner
Master Of Finance, H. r. Barmore; Mas
ter of Exchequer, II. Mahaffey; Inner
Guard. A. B. Simms; Outer Guard, w.
X. Davenport.
Dr.. Samuel Steel, of Nashville Tenn,
will, on next Wednesday evening" in Will.
lamston Female College Chapel, deliver
his famous lecture, Dixie" This distin-
guished gentleman will attract q large au.
dence on that occasion.
Signs Of progress are Visible in many
parts OF our town. New residences gning
up and all old ones being improved, which
is an evidence that Williamson, with hel
superior educational advantages, purposes
not to be behind her sisters in any other
respect.
Sadler's hotel is nearing completion
and by April will be opened for the re-
ception Of the large crowd of summer
boarders who have already made arrange.
ments with the proprietor for the season