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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Colonel z. A. Smith Of Indianapolis,
brother Of Hon. Joseph o. Smith, Is in
town and will attend the reunion of the
First Maine Heavy Artillery at Lake.
wood today. Colonel Smith is accompan-
led by Mrs. Smith and Miss Steele.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Hon. J. o. Smith attended meeting Of
the Republican State committee of which
he is member. at Augusta, yesterday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24
q GARD.

We guarantee every bottle Of Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea REM
edy and will refund the money to any
one who is not satisfied after using It. It
Is the most successful medicine In the
world for bowel complaints. both for chill
dren and adults-John Couxhlin. Water
81. .. 49,. m,w,K1v
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

The Hallowell Good Templars an
ticipate a large number on the trolley
ride. Thursday evening, leaving here
at 7.30. If stormy the ride will be
postponed to the following evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

L. NJ. Spear left on the morning
train, yesterday. for Falmouth Fore
side. where he will join a party of
Portland people who are camping out
there.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mrs. Fanny Hildreth and grandson.
who for. some time have been visiting
Mr.. Lew Lennon on High Holborn
street. returned to Lawrence, Mass,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. James Stearns have re-
turned from a weeks outing at Stone
Mills. West Mt. Vernon. making the
trip by carriage, and bringing home as
a trophy of the good fishing in that vi
cinity, nine bass Weighing % pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

w. C. johnson has purchased what
issknown as the "Clary" lot on Warren
street. There are hopes that there
will be erected fine residence which
will add great deal to the appear
ance of that part of the street, as it
is very slightly corner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Litchfield and daugh..
ters. who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Wise on Brunswick
avenue. returned. yesterday. to their
home in Revere, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Ralph H. Nye Of Norwood. Mass. for
meriy Of this town. is passing few days
here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Charles Frizzelle. clerk in B. F. Otis
dry goods store. has resigned his posi-
tion. to take effect September 8. and
has accepted similar position in the
store Of Wardwell Bros, Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Robert w. Haines. proprietor OF Hotel
Coburn. accompanied by Miss Lizsie
Haines. Is attending the New England
fair at Portland this week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mrs. ]. w. Church has returned from
a several days stay at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Noyes entertained
a party of friends at their home on
Dresden avenue, Monday evening. The
evening was very pleasantly passed
playing whist after which tempting re-
freshments was served. The evening
will be most pleasantly remembered
by all those who were present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

r Capt. c. A. Brown. who, for the past
few days, has been visiting H. K.
Chadwick. left for his home in Gales
Ferry. Ct. on the morning train. yes
terday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Miss Ethel Coombs Of Lynn. is en-
joying a vacation with her parents on
Lincoln street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Nickerson, Miss
Della Reddington. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Lynn and Ned Houlehan, were among
the passengers on the Islander, yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Ex-Postmaster Leighton's wife of
Hallowell, is taking Stephen Marson's
place at the post Office. Mr.. Marson
Is taking his annual vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

William Couture Of Lisbon, gave an
exhibition of acrObatfc work, last eve
ming in postoffice square. performing
some difficult feats with comparative
ease
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

The National Association OF Mexican
War Veterans will hold its fourth an.
nual reunion in Louisville. Ky, ON
September q next.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

VIM. Randall Qf Portland, was in the
city, yesterday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Miss Lizzie O'Brien will go, today,
to Ocean Point for a weeks vacation,
and win later go to Boston for visit
with friends. "a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Freeman Emery lost some tools, SUM-
day night, which he had locked up in the
ruins of his shop. The break was evil
IDENTIFY made by the same parties who en-
tered the shop of ]. r. Donnelly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

The first of a course OF assemblies ITO
be given in Forest han. South Gar
diner, will take place. Thursday eve
ming. Lawrence's orchestra will fur
nish the music. ~ - Ire
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Gleason will!
return. today, to their home in Boston.
after spending the past ten days with
relatives in this place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Miss Bessie Soule, who has been
visiting Samuel Souie in this city. has
returned to her home in WOolwich.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

The auction sales at Woodward &
Davenport's jewelry store are drawing
large. crowds and buyers are obtaining
legitimate goods at low prices.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Guy Stanchfield returned. Monday. t,
his home in Palmer. Mass. after :
weeks visit with friends in town. oru
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Assistant Adjutant General J. l..
Merrick OF this city, has gone to Rock
land, where he will attend the reunion
OF the 9Th Maine Regiment. From
Rockland he will go to Belfast and
other places on business connected
with the Maine Division, G. A. r.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Comrade Frank H. Bell Of Post 26.
@. A. R.. Boston. Mrs. Jenie ]. Bell
and Frank c. Bell are being taken care
Of by Commander Chas. /. Craibe,
who formerly belonged to Post 26.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Superintendent C.. J. Abbey Of the
skowhegan Electric Light Company. ac-
companied by Mrs. Bailey. is in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mr. and Mrs. George o. Guntin.
Somerville. Mass, with Miss Sadie
Burnharn and Frederic Nelson of Deer
ing. are visiting friends here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24
.. HI. BEANE.

Wight and daughter drove to Farm
ington. yesterday, where they will re-
main for q week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Harry Lewis and Howard Chase
took an active part in the canoe race
at Hammond's Grove, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24
RATIONALE HOME.

Fred L. Wells has gone to Belfast
TO join In the reunion Of the 18th Maine
Volunteers, Thursday, Aug. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

w. w. Wight took Sl1is customary
place on the Dummy yesterday
morning, after a short vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24
SKOWHEGA!N.

Dr.. F. 9. Biselow is in Augusta for :
week on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24
HALLOWELL.

John Clark and George Weeks left
for Barre, VT, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mrs. George N. Curzon. wife Of the
newly appointed viceroy of India, was ac-
couched Of daughter at the Prlory,
Reige, Eng, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Charles Whitney went to the islands,
yesterday morning. on the steamer
Islander.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Herbert L. Brown returned to Buffa-
10, Tuesday, after few days passed
at his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24
OAKLAND.

Mrs. Charles Chase is spending the |
week with relatives in Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

c. H. Steward left. Wednesday, for
Portland. where he will visit his
daughter, Mrs. Nellie McCausland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Henry Sampson is looking up friends
in the city for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Seth G. Moore. formerly a Gardiner
business man, was visiting friends in
town, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Ned Jones of the Fairfield Journal
force was In town. Tuesday. He has
been seriously i'll with an attack of slow
fever. but Is row convalescent. and ex-
poets to be able to go to work soon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

George Toole of Bangor. was lookin,
UP friends in the city. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

The Gardiner ball team will play
with one of the battery teams in Au-
gusta, today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Miss Linda A. Willis of Fall River,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Willis for week or ten days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Avore are pass.
ing the week ct Hayden Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

The Coliseum is being trimmed for
the Christian Endeavor convention
which will occur in this city, Sept. S.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Day of Provi-
dence, r. l.. are the guests of Gardi-
ner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Fred Turner. clerk at H. w. Cush-
ing's drug store. il passing short va
cation at Hayden's Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mrs. Alice Savage of Cambridge,
Mass, is the guest of Miss Nettie
Johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Geo. Brown left for Bath. Tuesday
where he has obtained good position
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Miss Grace Hartman and Miss Mel
lie. bartlett Of sFarmingdale, went" to
Litchfleld, for fewdays' visit, yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

blaze caused by defective chirlney,
called out the fire department at about
o'clock Tuesday. A few pals of wa
ter settled the matter,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

The 1st Maine Heavy Artillery Regi-
mental Association Il with NJ. today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Fred g. Wadsworth Of the Boston
Journal. visited the Home and old
friends from Utica, N. r. Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mr.. Chas. Palmer. who has been
visiting Gardiner friends, returned to
Boston, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Ridgway. who have
been visiting DR.. q. p. Noyes. went to
Boston, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Misses Cassie and Annie Switzerland
went to Boston. yesterday. for a few
days visit.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

George Mash has returned from Old Or
chard where he has been passing fev
days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Horace Mack, I'd, who has been visit
ing Hal. Richards in this city. returned
to his home I'M Ithaca. N. T., Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Richards and
family left, yesterday. for camp, where
they will remain fora few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

The Baptist County Association will
hold its annual meeting here. Sept. Il and
H.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Joseph Blaisdelf has been confined to
his home for the past week on account
of illness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mrs. F. A. Lawt0nr went. to Bangor
on the afternoon train. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24
Base Bail Notes.

Samuel Wise. captain of the Buffalo
Base Ball Club, charged with violating
the law BY playing ball on Sunday. was
acquitted by jury at Buffalo, n. r.,
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Miss Edith and Miss Bessie Lander
left on the afternoon train. yesterday,
for SkOwhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Miss Bessie Field of Lynn, Mass, is
spending the week with relatives in
town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

= =.
Misses Jennie and-Dslla- Collins are
spending thas week. at capitol Island.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mrs. Emma Harmon is visiting fel
sister, Mrs. P. H. Holmes at Old Orch
ard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mrs. L. Clay arrived on the Kenne'
bee, yesterday. to visit Gardiner rela'
tives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Rev. F. r. Welch Of New Hampshire,
church in this place. gave fine Illus
trated lecture on THE Spanish -Ameri-
can War" Monday evening, in the
Free Baptist church. The lecture was
nicely Illustrated with about SO stere-
opticOn views and was very interest
Ing, as well as instructive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Miss Carrie Stone went to Bowdoin-
ham. yesterday. for % sheEt visit. duq
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mrs. William Seavey Of Bangor. Is
visiting friends in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Miss Annie Garnet of Boston. Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. John Esmond.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Eugene Bradbury returned from RUM
ford Falls, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Hon. Charles A Marston Is at his sum-
mer home at Boothbay Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Fred M. Shackley Of Boston, passed
through this city. yesterday, on a
wheeling trip to the eastern part of the
State. Mr.. Shackley is a Maine boy
and is now an organist of unusual
ability in the Hub.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Rev. and Mrs. F. D. George went to
Old Orchard. Monday, for short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Roland True arrived home from Bos'
ton on the boat, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

j. NJ. Martin of the Boston Journal
was in the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Glass are spend
ing the week IN Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Daniel Webber left. Monday. for
few days visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24
FAIRFIELD.

The bridges are being panied.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24
CASE GALL.
AT PITTSBURG.

Up to the fifth inning the game was one
OF the best seen here this season. After
that Iannehill lost control Of the ball and
sent four men to base on balls and was
hit hard. Attendance, 1850.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Fred Allen visited Camp Powers, Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mrs. Lewis Collins and son left for
Brunswick. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Dexter Libby is spending this week
in New York city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Mrs. Ed Lincoln and Mrs. F. A.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

C. NJ. Phillips returned. yesterday.
from Pittsfeld.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

J. w. Lash returned from Capitol Is
land, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24

Harry Philips returned from the
islands, Monday night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-24
paiip kehntbee Journal

w. II. ,wingate returned to Bemis.
yesterday. ';.E
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-07
DEATH IN AN ELEVATOR.
The CONFERENCE.-The Crush Ihro"Sh
The Ton of a Car with Fatal Result

NEW YORK. December p--fi NV
dent 10 the elevator of the eleNen-sloiS
building at Pine and William streets oc-
c,,,ied nv the United States Fire In
surance Company, to-day resulted III w
deafh of one OF the company directors
tbo nrohable fatal injury of another d.
rector and the serious injury OF tniu
insurance man. Several other members
of the directorate of the United states
I7iro Insurance Company were III the
elevator al the time Of the crasn' To-
,otber with other passengers ana MI
raculOusly escaped. H.
Walter H. Griffith, secretary ana ui
Tor of the company, was instantly hiileu'
,rnor-s ~ Caldwell. OF Morrsto"n'
also a director OF the COMPANY
lived a compound fracture OF the
skull ana is not expected 10 i've no %
now I'm the Hudson street Hospital
George H. Smith. head of the hrm ol
smith 4 Hicks, fire under"I''ei''
,niured about the head and BODY
n is not definitely known whether VIZ
elevator fen first from one OF tho uppo'
go ar whether the superstructure sup
o,.,i,e, the elevator fell on top OF II from
r. roof of the building. There was d
s.,,,,, sound and then a crash. Inc
J1htcs slammed and the CONFERENCE.-The
.@If a dozen in number ana Weighing
from sixty TO seventy pounds each; oe-
sccnded' bounding from side to side OF
~ shaft. They crashed through the
soof Of the car One of them struck sec
retarv Griffin on the head. crushing II IN.
A,otber struck Director Caldwell
eiancing blow on the back OF the mead
SrScturing the skull and exposing the
brain Underwater Smith was struck by
the torn cables and DEBRIS
The elevator man, Dennis Sullivan mad
nresence of mind enough to throw open
the lower gate just as the iirst crash came le
ana the other passengers in the car were
able 10 get out Of the cage In time 10
save them.
After the accident Sullivan was arrest
ed and is held awaiting the action or the
coroner. 1t appears from statements
made by Manager Belknap, OF the Gus
Elevator Company, and from Others In
the building. that this elevator had been
inspected ten minutes before the accident
and pronounced absolutely SAFE
Manager Belknap could not advance
any theory as 20 the cause OF the accl-
dent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-07
KAISER OPENS
THE REICHSTAG.
Continued From First Page)

for the Emperor, after which Emperor
williams and his sons left the hall and
the deputies proceeded to the Reichstag
where Herr Lingens took the chair as
senior member.
After the usual formalties OF the Open
ing. the Reichstag adjourned until We'd
nesday.
BUDGET SUBMITTED.
In the Reichstag the Imperial budget
was formally submitted, with the esti-
mated revenue expenditure and balance for
1859. The estimated revenue is 1,55i.5SO
$50 marks. OF the ordinary expenditure
~, 500. SIS marks will be devoted 70 the
army. 30, 431. 500 marks 10 the navy. and
S.5OO.000 marks to salaries, harbor works
ornaments and to defences at klo Chau,
in the province of Shan Tung, China.
OF the extraordinary expenditure a.
606 $50 marks will be devoted to the army
and 81, SO 600 marks to the navy.
The increased expenditure on the army
will necessitate loan of 1881, 1& marks.
A bill increasing the peace effectiveness
Of the army was also submitted. IL pro-
vides for 4 gradual increase from October
/. 1897, until the year 1902, the peace ef-
fectiyeness reaches total of 0O2,N6 Tor
the rank and dle This will compose 6S5
battalions Of infantry, $50 squadrons OF
cavalry. 80 field batteries. IL battalions for
the maintenance OF communication, and
q transport battalions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-07
TREATY SOON READY,
Asserted al the Department Ihat III
VIII BE Signed in Few Days.

WASHINGTON. December tine al
vices from Paris TO the effect that II
might be reasonably presumed that the
Peace Commissioners will be ready 10
sign a treaty Of peace within a day or
two are fully confirmed here. 1t was
learned that the Presidents insuucuons
to Judge Day were 90 hasteh tne oo'''
stor, ana 10 that end the American COM
,nissioners have been authorized 10 limit
"a, treatv cicse TO the protocol points,
Leaving other matters. such as the acqui-
s,tion Of cable stations and naval sta
tions 10 be dealt with hereafter.
II lis possible that the treaty OF peace
roa, he submitted 10 Congress even ne
fore The Christmas recess. 1t is believed
that II will take a speedy treatment OF
convention I'm the Senate to limit the
peace treaty to the points Of the pro-
tOcOl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-07
MISS WAlNWRIGHT'S COMPANY.
A Splendid Rendition at the Academy
Last Night.

II is but seldom that an audience Is
more thoroughly moved by play than
was the case at the Academy OF Music,
when Marie Wainwright and a well-bal-
anced company presented the domestic
drama entitled shall We Forgive Her"
The beginning of the first act dragged
slightly, but when the play got well UNI
der way there was not moment which
was not replete with interest. IL abound
ed in striking tableaux.
All the sympathy of the audience was
with Grace, the unfortunate woman, por-
trayed by Miss Wainwright, and so OBJ
noXiOus did the female villain, who pur-
sued her, make herself, that the gallery
gods grew hostile and shouted impreca-
tons at her. Johanna, was the name or
the villain. presented by Mrs. Gertrude
Witty, whose acting was superb.
Paul Ellsworth, the muscular parson.
made great hit, as did Harry Gibbs and
Miss Rose Swain i'm their love-making
and L. r. Willard, as u celebrated occu-
list.
Too much cannot be said In praise Of
the acting Of Mrs. +. Gonzales as Aunt
Martha. She was goodness and Jollity
personiied.
East Lynne will be presented to-day,
matinee and night
vi ly-lnplloW evening the LyCeuUl
Theatre Stock Company. OF Baltimore,
Md, which gave such an aimarble pre-
sentatlon Of The Senator" at the Acad-
envy Of Music on last Monday night, re-
turns TO the playhouse for an engage
ment OF four performances. which in
ciudes a special matinee on Saturday at
ternoon.
The bill tomorrow night will be The
IrOnuaster" a play made familiar Il
play-gcers in this country by Mr.. anC
Mrs. Kendall; Friday night and Satur
day matinee a repetition Of "I,le Sena
tor" and Saturday a splendid produc
ton Of Moths" pretty story OF socia
| life.
The company carries a complete equip
ment of scenery, draperie5, furniture
&c, and the stage is under the skillfu
/ direction Of Mr. Percy Winter son o
william Winter. the critic and dramati
writer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-07
METHODISTS OF
NORTH CAROLINA.
The Conference to Establish an Or
phanage and Preachers Home.
THE APPOINTMENTS READ.
There Were Few Changes OF Preach
crs i'm the Towns. but a Great Many
on the Circuits Some of the
Appointments Made.

ELIZABETH CITY, n. c., Dec. e.
Special.-At the Conference this morning
the following committees submitted re-
ports, all of which were adopted: Temper
ance. District Conference Records. Or
phanage and the Board of Missions. The
Conference decided to estabiishe an or
phanage and preachers home and APP
pointed a committee to take initial steps
in that direction. Il. Il. Holder was
placed on the superannuated list.
THE APPOINTMENTS.
At II O'Clock tho Bishop began reading
the list Of appointments and finished
half hour later, when the Conference adj
journed sine die.
There were not many changes or
preachers In the towns but great many
on the circuits. Presiding Elder Beaman.
OF Wilmington District, is stationed at
the church here and Rev. j. III. Hall goes
to rffth-Street church in Wilmington.
There are no changes at the leading
churches In Raleigh or Durham DR.. l..
l.. Nash, of Fayetteville, goes TO WASH
ington and Rev. William Cunningham
goes to Fayetteville
PRESIDING ELDERS.
DR.. Yates Is appointed presiding elder or
the Durham district; Dr. Gibbs TO Raleigh
district; II. +. Bumpass TO Wilmington
district and ]. Il. Underwood to warren
ton district; ]. ID. Bundy Is appointed 10
Weldon station; j. K. Tillery IS trans
ferred to the Baltimore Conference ana
W. b. More to the Virginia Conference.
Bishop Fitzgerald left for his home in
Nashville Tenn, this afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-07
DR.. H. A. BROWNS CELEBRATI0N
Furniture Factory Incorporated-fay-
master Hall on the Move.

WINSTON. y. c., Dec. Especial
Next sunday the congregation Of the
FIRST Baptist church will hold special ser
vices i'm honor of the twenty-nrst ami
versarv of Rev Dr. II. A. Browns pas
torate. The sermon will be preached oy
Eishop Edw. Rondthaler, of the M0ravlan
church. who has served the congregation
Of the Home church the same number or
wears as pastor. The First Baptist sun
dav school will have interesting exercises
I'm the morning. Pastor Brown has re-
ouested each member OF the church 10
bring with them next Sunday morning
twentv-one PIECES of money as an offer
ing towards the new church which Is now
being erected.
Articles Of Incorporation for the WINS
ton Furniture Company have been Sc
cured and the stockholders will meet on
the 10th TO elect officers. They will man
ufacture furniture Of all kinds
W. H. Hale assistant paymaster In the
army. arrived here yesterday afternoon
from Huntsville, Ala, where he has been
stationed for several months. lie IN
tended going 10 his home at Rock Mount
Va. to spend a few days but received a
telegram advising him that he would be
expected TO sail from New YORK Tor
Havana on Wednesday He left mere
this morning for New York.