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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-11-30
REVERE.

Lewis Tick went up to Tracy Thanks
giving-day.
Miss Dina Olson spent Sunday with
Knute Everson's family.
Paul Jones, our harness maker, has
moved back to Lamberton.
Emil Rasmussen and Christ Nelson
drove out to Granite Rock Thursday.
Everybody observed Thanksgiving,
and the turkey question is now settled.
Guy Root got off the noon passenger
train Friday, having been to Tracy.
Miss Ledbeiter, sister of Mrs. Keith,
who has been clerking for them, left
last week.
There was lot of farmers in town
Saturday and our merchants were
busy from early to late.
Miss Conray, the lady engaged as
teacher of our school, has left, and we
understand the board has hired another
teacher.
When coming home from Walnut
Grove Thursday night Martin jensen g
team must have considered the gait too
slow-and ran away.
Albert Monsen has moved his goods
over on the other side of the street and
will there be found to wait on his GUS
toners old and new.
The Salvation Army meeting We'd
nesday evening was not as we'll attend
ed as usual on account of the fact that
very few knew there was to be meet
ing.
Election over, and the Thanksgiving
turkey being eaten up, people COM
mence to look forward to Christmas
and wonder what kind of a time we
are going to have then.
Next spring will find some building
going on in our little burg. Keith
Me chantile Co. has the rock on hand
for the foundation of large store
building and we understand that sew
eral more buildings will be erected.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-11-30

For sale. or will trade for stock or
feed, one 4 horse Hero Power, good as
new; also feed mill and fodder cutter,
For further particulars address or call
on VIM Bros. Pleasant Grove Farm,
Redwood Falls, MINI. 1927.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-11-30
To Our Debtors.

You asked for credit and received it.
Kindly return favor by calling and
settling same at Redwood Falls Found
ry or Commercial House.
A. GEO. DAVIS.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-11-30
plies Cured.

I feel like new man since taking
DR.. Graham's treatment. am con.
WINGED he knows his business. / see
piles can be cured without the knife.
l.. III. HODGE.
Redwood Falls, MINI. If
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-11-30

We make every effort to
accommodate all ofsour pat
rons, in the matter of prompt
service and fair rates. We
refer to any of our many
customers.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-11-30
The Gozette ST per year.
Money! tOLOan.

On Farm Lands at a very low rate OF
interest. VIM. SMITH.
16-4t. Redwood Falls, MINI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09
WESTMINSTER.


MIS- IL.ml',u' lie leaOLeI' D'aIUs d
NJ - Jane rem g
Miss Ida i. Wright returned THURSDAY
from FrIc='cn' MASS.
Rev. +. y. HYDE returned to Nan'asket
beach last SATURDAY for brf soJouTn.
VIII Hills went Monday 20 Brooklyn,
y. Y, where be viii attend boys school
Mrs. George {. Wright is Sd and Mss
Maud Underwood is assisting ID caring for
her.
Nj and Mrs. James Austin and Nj.
and Mr.. Wilson Poster Of Weston are a.
Ms. Jane Feuu's
Sunday evening .here will BE- temper
srcs ,rea,.r., At me clrrch with suqcfal
music and exercises.
Mrs. Celia y. Ds,couh. who has been
sr4r5frg' he ras, y.arat HiIstoro. y. II .
l. y.th nor family 'i.r. f.ra few weeks.
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ago. DtAisi - Nt.-L. vas '.'N.'- 'i-'
sentative
Margaret and Grac. uler"ooi return
ei Thursday evening from Bradford. D.
H.. "Lefe iLt} Law 'Itil 'L' pa. NORM
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Miss Florence Goodhue is to return to the
High school in Maiden
Miss Jennie Goodell is going 70 Maiden
to be in the family Of her sister, Mrs F.
s. Harlow. They expect to leave Thurs
day.
J. Ora Codding has a school in South
Reading and left here Saturday. 1t is not
Just such a situation as he hoped 70
find, but, as he says, i; is better than notn-
ing
Fred Marks, who recently married Sarah
Haywood, has been engaged by f. O..
Campbell for work upon his farm and is
about TO move into the house just over the
bridge, belonging to Mr.. Campbell.
Most Of the people who have been visit
ing in the place have already left for their
homes or will soon do so. The young peo-
pie who are teaching or attending school
elsewhere, have either gone or will 60 their
duties very shortly.
Harry Campbell and Jonas H. Barnes
start for Montana with sheep early in the
week Mr. Barnes is to be employed on
the ranch owned by the Campbel's, about
ten miles from Great Falls and expects 70
remain in case he finds the business salts
factory Thus our best young men are
scattering widely and few remain in the
place for permanent location.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09
WEST CHESTERFIELD. n. H.

Mrs. W. W. Ford has gone to Boston,
Mass, for brief trip.
Walter Ford will soon move his family
into y. 6. Columns house on the Good
rich farm.
5. l.. S;owell and Ira ID. Farr finished
their JOB Of carpentering.for W. A. Cole
in Putney last Saturday.
Mrs Ellen Clegg and little son have
finished work for A. A. FAIR and have
gone to Boston to work so as to be near
Mrs. Cleggs other son, Victor.
Mrs Pierce is having fine monument
placed in their family lot, where her hus.
band, j. LangdOn Pierce, was buried. It
will probably De one of the best in the
west cemetery. L The work is being done
by Temple Bros, Of Rutland.
The second special meeting Of the par
ish committee will be held at the house Of
c. T. Burnham next Tuesday evening at
1880 o'clock to make further arrangements
for the observance Of the lO0.h anniversary
of the church organization here. A good
attendance is desired.
The delegates elected TO attend the
Cheshire county association Of Universal
lists to be held at East Jaffrey the first
Wednesday and Thursday in this month
are as follows; For the parish, O, X. FAIR,
S. l.. Stowell; for the society, Myra l..
FAIR, Ellen A. Smith; for the Sunday
school, Ella A. Stowell; for the Y. p. C..
T., o. K. Farr and O. ID. Farr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09
LN-EITINGHAM.

Mr. S,,-ep, left for Boston Fr.1av
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~,
-. t'.. -.
.,.. ron b''hloia went u" Norm Nual'>
luu''.a! morning.
Jennie Austin 90 Newton is VISITING htr
aunt, Mrs Wheeler
Nj. and Mrs. A y Chase returned Sat
urda5 night from BENNINGTON
Mr.. Er...u and children returned %
HoN3ke Thursday morning.
Cl.u4. and Verne Iurr.-- are with .i,tr
grandfather. James Shi,pae.
Ct,....,, A,,-,...l. t.s -..,,-,..1 20 i..-
.-.-.... 49,. 81. ~ -.
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Ne,-H' al''' i''.''' ''''l NID- I''al'
N.sse cA".l began last Monday with
Miss Wool Ut Preehheld as teacher.
Ernest simpson came home from
Orange. Monday. returning Wednesday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09
WARDSROKO-

A L. Wheeler j.. spending the presen,
week In Boston.
e. Dexter Miss Irene McMauus and
Miss Mckenzie are al Chester Dexter's.
George Morse and W. ". Kidder. who
have recently been on the sick list, are now
conyalescent.
Mr.. and Mrs Clarke Pierce Of Putuey
are visiting Mrs PIerce's sisters. Mrs Fred
Underwood and Miss l.. j. Watson, al the
Wardsboro House.
As previously announced. Rev. W. r.
Davenport, presiding elder OF Montpelier
district, will preach at the Methodist
church next sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Farmer have visited
at a. NJ. Prouty's IN Bondville during the
past week. While there they received a
telegram announcing the death OF Mrs
Farmers nephew, Chester Shedd Of Clare
mont, Y. H., who was drowned
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09

Miss Abble Prentiss is teaching in No, 8, CIRCUITS
mills
Rev. L H. sprague and wife are in town this
week.
Mrs L. J sprague Of Ames, n. Y, is visiting
he, old home,
". r, Lyman's horse, 80 years old, died in its
stall recently.
Service at Pike Hollow schoolhouse next Sun
day at $50 Pm.
Mrs Elenora Bellows of Brockton, Mass, is
among relatives here.
Hermon Eddy is attending the fall term at
West Brattleboro academy.
Miss Lila Grout has gone 70 her grandfather's
in North Adams, Mass, where she will attend
school.
Miss Abbie Lowe celebrated her 18th birthday
on Sept. :. Several Of her young friends spent a
pleasant time.
During the shower on Sunday lightning struck
he mlOck tree on l.. l. CIRCUITS land. II also
struck the corner house where Henry NJ Huett
lives. IL lOOsened nails and boards in the floor
and broke pane Of glass. Mrs. Hu'ett and baby
were in the house and were badly shocked, but
not seriously hurt.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. u. Knights celebrated the 30th
anniversary Of their wedding on saturday, sept.
3. About 30 relatives and friends gathered with
them aud more would have been present but for
the shower, a couch was presented by Mrs
Knights three brothers and an extension table
by the three daughters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09
STATIONS RIVER.

Carl Hilliard is at home this week.
Mrs. Milliken has been quite i'll this
week.
Miss Winchester has returned after
spending two weeks in Bethe.
Miss Carrie Holt will teach the primary
grade in Gageville this year.
Mrs c. c. Walker ana Miss Hattie ar
rived home from Sunapee last Monday.
Miss Mabel Bemis goes to Newport,
n. H., TO teach in the public schools
there.
Mrs. Ashton and two children are visit
ing her father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs.
Coughlin.
Miss Mabel McColom of Someryille,
Mass, is spending few days at Mr.. Chas.
Spauldings.
Miss Jennie Faye, who has been visiting
at Mrs. Scion Morrson's, returned on We'd
nesday 10 her home in Keene, Y. II.
The public schools opened Tuesday with
the same teachers as last year-Miss Tracy,
Miss Fanny Pettengll and Mrs. Wheeler.
Mr.. Harland Chapman and Miss Ehie
Chapman returned Wednesday to Turner'S
Falls, Mass, after visit at their uncle's,
+. B. Locke's.
Abner Cunningham has been seriously
i'll for the past few days. His son, Chas.
Cunningham of Roxbury, Mass, has come
TO help care for him.
Tickets for the musical entertainment
by Prof. Henderson, and son, TO be given
at Odd Fellows hall Monday evening,
Sept. r. are on sale at A. II. Sabin's.
Several from the Congregational church
attended the Windham county conference
of Congregational churches which met at
Westminster West, Wednesday and
Thursday.
A larger number of village students than
usual attend the Academy this year. Those
Just entering are: Maude Lake, Maude
Twitchell, Ruth Barry, Rose Forgette,
Faye Osgood, Dan Cory, Allie Campbell
and Fred Davis.
Vermont Academy opened Wednesday
with an increased number Of students. The
new term began very pleasantly. The
corps Of teachers remains the same as last
year, with two eXceptions-Mr. Enos' S
place is supplied by Mr.. Coon, graduate
of Colgate, and Miss Pages by Miss Marion
Forbes. Miss Pope has years leave OF
absence, but will be here for short time,
Ellsworth c. Wilson, aged 70, died Sat,
urday. He had been sick for some time
at the home of his daughter, Mrs, NJ. p
Wolfe. He leaves one son and three
daughters. He spent his life for the mos
part in SaXtons River and the vicinity
The funeral was Monday, Rev F, g
Boughton officiating and the burial wa
at Bellows Falls. There we're present a
the funeral from out of town, Mr.. and Mrs
Chas Haskell of New York, Mr.. and Mrs
A. j. May of Ludlow, Mr., and Mrs. c
ii. Walker of Fitchbmg,
Monday evening over 40 of their friend
surprised Mr.. and Mrs. Fay Fuller at thei
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09
WEST WARDsBORO.

Deoss Smith of New Haven, Conn, is
visiting his aunt, Mrs. NJ. l.. Rice.
Mrs. Lizzie Rice of Worcester, Mass,
has been at 4. j. Morses about week
II. c. Smearl has been in Halifax as
sisting in the care of a cousin who was ILL.,,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright Kidder of Terre
Haute, Indiana, have been at II. A.
Waits's.
A. II. Pike has been receiving a visit
from grandchildren and great grandchil-
dren from Green River.
Mrs. H. NJ. Hopkinson of Perkinsville
is staying at her sisters, Mrs. D. A.
Wakefeld's, for some weeks.
The youngest child of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Chamberlain, about one week old,
died Tuesday and was buried Thursday.
The funeral was at the house, Rev. A. j
Martin officiating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09
GUILFORD CENTRE.

School in district No. IA began with ten
scholars.
Sunday school will be held at , o'clock
next Sunday.
Abbie Prouty has returned TO her school
duties in Somervile, Mass.
Mrs. Herbert j. Richmond is spending
the week with her daughter in Gill, Mass.
Mrs. F. d. S. Lindey is spending the
week with Mrs. S. X. Bullock. She goes
TO Brsttleboro Saturday.
Earl and Abbie Jaquth are attending
the academy at West Brattleboro. They
drive out every morning.
Geo. w. Prouty, Fred II. Taft, Frank
+. Chase and Edmund Taft have each
lost a COW within few weeks.
Farmers are filling their silos this week
Some began harvesting their rowen before
their last hay was in the barn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09
WEST DUMMERSTON.

The Williamsville ball club played with
the West Dummerston team last SATURDAY
on W. b. demands Hat. 1t was a well
contested game with II innings. the score
being to :. We understand they are 10
try over again mex, Saturday.
Last Wednesday, while sam White. a
guarryman, was standing on sheet Of
rock, the pressure OF the mountain sudden
ly forced up the rock, throwing the stone
into Whites face, cutting his nose. face
and head, besides receiving other bruises
He was attended by DR.. Holton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09
SOUTH NEWFANE-

Miss Nellie Hun, Is at c. Z. Browns
for the present.
Miss Birdie Moss gave a party 20 several
friends last Thursday evening.
J. l.. Morse an3 Miss Sarah Morse re-
turned 10 Philadelphia Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Dexter and daughter
left here Tuesday for Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moss and family returned
TO their home in New York city Tuesday
The funeral Of the infant son Of Mr.. and
Mrs c. II. Kelsey was held at their home
on Wednesday.
Miss Mabel Perry Of Wiiliamsyille re-
ceiSei a EOO1Iy number Of friends Monday
in acclfdIca Nith invitation.
Mss Lucia Knapp Of his place gave a
supper 20 several OF her friends at New
fame Monday evening Of last week,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09

new home in Henry Kniehls's house. The
occasion was their fourth wedding an
After q social time during
which Mr.. and MIS-. Fuller were presented
with large willow rocker and four hand
some dining chairs the company adjourned
TO Mrs. Henry Cobts. where they were
served with ice cream and cake, and were
pleasantly entertained by a recitation and
several n usicsl selections. Ever! body en-
oyed the evening exceedingly. Es5-z-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09
HALIFAX.

Rev. W. +. Streeter and Mr.. and Mrs.
O. b. Dix attended the Congregational as
ISOLATION meeting at Westminster West
this week.
Rev, and Mrs. S. j. Smith returned to
Boston last Monday. Mr.. Smith will con-
time his pastorate at the Baptist church,
and there will be preaching every two
weeks. The service Sept. Is will be held
at l0:45 o'clock. Sunday school every
Sunday at II o'clock. Young Peoples
meeting at 40
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09
Italian Passenger KILLED.

An Italian passenger on the southbound
Central Vermont express Wednesday af-
ternoon put his head out of the window
just as the train was drawing out of Mont
pelier Junction. He died from injuries
received by his head striking another car.
He was accompanied by his wife, who can
not speak English, and year-old child.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09
DUMMERsTON HILL.

Chester Il. Betterley has sold to Madam
j. n. Balestier his fine pair of bays. This
is counted one of the finest spans driven
into Brattleboro. 1t is the second span
raised and sold by Mr.. Betterley on his
Dummerston Hill farm. For the two he
received $1,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09
SOUTH VERNON.

Farmers are beginning 10 ill their silos
his week
Fred Brooks is takius Leslie Tyler's
place upon The order team of Mr.. Eaues.
Wu3l.m County Pomona grange me.
with State Line grange Wednesday, Al &C.
count Of the Proceedings is given elsewhere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09

Carter Murdoch is with his aunt at
Phelps Hotel.
Rev. w. II. Cambridge is spending a
week in town.
Lynne Walker has been i'll with an at
tack of jaundice
John Daniels has returned to the acad-
envy at Worcester, Mass.
Miss Alice Haskins and Carl Rice have
returned to Vermont Academy.
Geo. Howes of New York has recently
spent few days with his family here.
Miss Anna Haskell is home for a few
weeks, and is assisting in the postofiice.
Chaplin Howard and family have re-
turned to their home in Meriden, Conn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Lincoln Of Albany
spent day in this, Mr.. Lincoln's native
place, last week
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Bernard and daughter, Mrs.
Smith, who have been visiting friends here,
lett TUESDAY last
Mrs. Silas Smith called on friends here
Tuesday last. She is spending some time
with her sister, Mrs. Baldwin.
Mrs. Stafford and daughters left Thurs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
Resignation OF Rev. IL. A. HanaTord of
winchester.

Rev. II. A. Hanaford has resigned the
pastorate of the Winchester Congrega-
tonal church. The letter asks that the
resignation may take effect Dec. /. Mr..
Hanaford has been pastor of this church
ten years. During that time 90 persons
have united with the church, a $500 pipe
organ has been bought, and $500 has
been expended for church repairs, altera-
lions and furnishings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09

DAY for a visit 10 Massachusetts, before re-
turning 20 their home in Brooklyn.
Election day passed of quietly % spite of
the predictions 10 The contrary. Albert G..
Rice was elected representative upon the
tli,3 ballot
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09

"What is the price of Dobbins' Electric SoapS"
Five cents a bar. full size just reduced from
10 Hasn't been less than 10 for 33 years"
Why, that's the price Of common brown soap.
Send me a box. | can't AFFORD 10 buy any her
soap after this
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09
GRAFTON.

j. w. Davis visited friends in Newport
last week.
John Mills and daughter of Milford, n.
H., are visiting friends here.
1t is Miss May Thompson, not Miss
Lucy, who is attending school at Towns
bend.
Miss Agnes Fairbanks spent last week
with her aunt, Miss Abbie Davis, in Wal
pole, n. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09
PUTNEY
Narrow E.csp. From brow ming.

Little Clarence Birch nearly lost bis life
while wadiug 10 the pond after returning
from school Tuesday. He accidentally
stepped into a hole where an excavation
lad been made and be wa. unable 10 Ie.
gain his footing. In his fright be began
10 iuhale water into bis lungs and was
soon overcome. H. sank three times and
would have been drowned bat for the time
ly assistance Of Louis Gorham and Ches-
ter Taft, who were bathing ia the pond.
Mr.. Gorham and Nj. Taft rushed for the
lad as soon as they saw the trouble BE- vas
10, and they were able to get him ont and
revive him
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09
SOUTH WINDHAM.

A. and ,. Kent are threshing grain for
the farmers in town.
Mrs. Margaret Watson of Townshend is
working at Rev. C, l.. Buckinghams
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic: 10 or p
money.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09

Ralph Hoachtan viii begin a course Il
Of study in Goddard seminary at Barre
this fall
Mis- Lutte Sears and Miss Furnell Of
Portland, Ne, were recent visitors Of Mr.
and Mrs. Dana Clough
The following j. from the Weston cor
respondeuce in the Londonderry SITTER.
Miss Edith Forrest has returned To her
duties as preceptress aud teacher Of art in
Montpelier seminary. Miss Forrest made
some warm friends during her stay here
whom she leaves with regret
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09

clifford Booth ha. returned to Barre 10
school.
Mr.. Bowers Of Springfield is spending
a few Jays with Ai. wife al Charlie.
Brooks.
Artlr- Parker has i.eu engaged to
ra.r- the lut1sirr. Of the S,oveI Manu-
f.ct,,,.,.., ,..r.,a,.V
,..,..- ....,..... 80.
49,, q. % i.''
90, ''-''-'- '''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-09

o. ceD given
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-16
PERSONALS.

Prof Il. W. Skies, of Wake Forest
College, is in the city.
Mrs. f. A. Woodland, Of Wilson, is
in the city for few days.
Mrs Chas. Homer (nee Miss Belvim
is visiting her parents on Hilisboro
street.
Miss Mary Powe, of Morganton, \. c.,
is visiting Miss Sadie Smedes Root, on
Hillsboro street.
Miss Lena Powell has returned from
Franklinton, where she went to attend
the Clements Byrum wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ashe last
night returned from their wedding trip.
They are stopping at Mr.. Armistead
Jones'.
Congressman-elect Crawford, who has
been here attending Supreme co1rt, left
Yesterday afternoon for his home IN
Waynesville.
Juge f. W. Timberlake was in the city
Yesterday morning, returning from
Monroe, where he went to attend the
funeral of the late ID. A. Covington.
Mr.. Claude Dockery is at the Var
borough He has been TO Washington
to make investigation touching the
chances of his fathers obtaining Con-
gressman-elect Bellamy's seat in Con-
gress in ease he contests.
Mr.. Charles A. Cook, of Warrenton,
went to Charlotte yesterday to attend Il
meeting of the board of directors of the
North Carolina Railroad there to-day.
He is attorney for the board. From
Charlotte he goes to Marion, Ala. TO
take testimony in a case in which he is
attorney.
Miss A. Stronach, Of Raleigh, \. c.,
and Miss Blanche BEDFORD, Of Rich
mond, who have been visiting in Phila-
delphia, were at the Metropolitan few
days ago. the guests of Manager Teller.
Miss Stronach, who is a beautiful and
highly accomplished young lady, being
the guest of Miss Redford.-Wa shing-
ton correspondence Richmond Dispatch.
Judge John Gray Bynum, Of Green's
boro, was here yesterday returning
home from Wilson, where he has been
at the bedside of his wife. who has
been critically ill. Judge Bynum, says
the operation performed by Dr. Hyatt
was successful and Mrs. Bynum is now
rapidly. recovering This will be. glad
news to her many friends in the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-16
DEATH OF MIR. j. II. MILLS,
Founder of the Two First Orphan Asy
lums in North Carolina.

Founder of the Two First Orphan Asy-
lums in North Carolina.
His many friends throughout the state
will learn with sorrow of the death
of Mr.. J. II. Mills, which occurred at
his home near Thomasville yesterday.
Mr.. Mills has been i'll for some weeks,
and his death was not unexpected.
A native of Halifax county, Virginia,
he entered Wake Forest College in
1851, graduating with the degree of \.
b. in 1851. He has since that time
been conspicuous figure among the
citizens of the State, and especially i'll
the councils of the Baptist denomina-
ton, of which he was a member. He
has been president of the Oxford Fe-
male College, editor of the Biblical Re
corder, superintendent of the Oxford Or
phan Asylum and superintendent of the
Baptist Orphanage at Thomasville from
1885 to 1895. He is known as the
father of orphanage work in North
Carolina. He was brother of Prof. l..
II. Mills, of Wake Forest, and leaves a
wife and married daughter, the wife
of Rev. J. D. Newton, of Thomasyille.