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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-04

pO you ADMIT Ine truth OF IlaI state
ment?" asked the coroner, turning to Cald-
well.
Naturally I do" said Caldwell Didn't
/ tell you down to Syracuse that an earth
quake had done it?
Then your only remedy lies against the
earthquake said the court. The defend
ant didn't bury your land. and therefore
you have no case against him. Both of you
criminals should say gentlemen-will now
court, which is that the defendant Smith
is at this minute on his own property, and
can't be legally ousted; that the plaintiff
Caldwell's property has been buried by an
earthquake underneath Smiths land, and
that If the plaintiff wants his property he
must tunnel for it and dig it out without
that this is a pretty considerably mixed up
case. and that nobody is getting much sat
isfaction cut of it, the court won't charge
costs to either party. but will be satisfied
with a little good Bourbon county whisky
and cigar. The court stands adjourned
Smith promptly produced the whisky and
cigars but Caldwell declined to accept the
proffered glass, and withdrew Sulkily to the
cabin in which he had slept the previous
night, remarlxing that he would not only
tunnel till he found his own cabin, but when
he did find Ii he would make Smith wish
he had never been born. The coroner re-
Smith TO take a more cheerful view of life,
but. finding that his efforts were useless,
finally wished him good-day and rode back
Caldwell lost no time in beginning his
tunnel The soil was light, and 1t was an
easy ldch ~ cAtlr q Shirt " tue tC4ultCu
depth and then to drive a gallery in the
direction of his former cabin. With the ex-.
ception of the necessary intervals for rest,
sleep and the preparation and consumption
of his meals. Caldwell labored necessarily.
In the course of fortnight he had reached
the remains Of his old cabin, and satisfied
himself that 1t was, as he had supposed.
situated almost Immediately under Smiths
cabin. At this point he placed a. sack. of
gunpowdar. to which he attached a slow
match leading to the mouth of the tunnel
and timed to burn for twenty minutes.
Then he walked TO the border of Smiths
garden and hailed him.
What do YOU want2" asked Smith. The
Two men nao a9t u SPOKEN since me VISIT Of
tured 10 hope that Caldwell Was about TO
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GeOrgetOWn.

Rev. 6. =. Swain, Of Tangicr Island,
Va, and Mr. Bonneville, Of Snow Hill,
Nd. spent Saturday with q. NJ. Messick
and family.
Mrs. ". $. Lacey left this morning for
Chester county, Pa, to attend the fun
era, Of her brother.in-law, Allison Lack
len, who died Of consumption on Satur-
day.
Miss Sallie Messick. assistant supcrin-
tcndcnt of Infant Department in NJ. +.
Sunday school, is confined 10 her bed by
sickness
John Wiley, colorcd, dislocated his
tusslc with Chrrcs Mitchell.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Taylor, accompan
led by their little daughter, Lottie vis-
tied their son, +. c. Taylor, at Milton,
yesterday.
Three grown children of Thomas
King, OF near Hebron M. p. Church,
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the direction of Edward NJ. Norman will
be given in the Outtcn Lyceum next
Thursday. Paynter Mills, John Sctlel-
Icngcr, Charles Hick man, James Magco,
Sthcphen Pierce, Will Chambers, Sam
Marshall and director Norman will make
the circle.
The organ Fund Society Of the NJ. T..
church meets at the home of Mrs. A. T.
Ingram Wednesday night.
Regular scheduled trains will star, on
the Queen Anne Railroad from Iewrs
Tuesday week. Lawcs will the have T.
trains daily to and fro.
Harrington.
Presiding Elder r. II. Adams OF the
Dover District preached his last sermon
| Tor the conference year in the NJ. +.
Church here, Yesterday.
Mr.. Arlic Dickcrson and Mr.. Webb Of
Milford spent Sunday with friends here
W. II. franklin who has been con
fined several days with pneumonia j.
reported as better.
John Goodwin and Morris Harrington
Of FELTON, were the guests OF Harrington
friends Sunday.
Will Waller left for Baltimore, MI.
today where he has secured position.
Ills many friends! regret to see hial
leave.
John Baker visited Milford friends
Sunday.
William Sharp president of the First
National Bank left for New YorI; tLis
morning.
Thomas Purnell Of Snow Hill, Md. and
DR.. Bishop Of Bishop, Md. are visiting
, friends here.
William Wilson OF Wilmington, wa.
in town today.
Miss Lotta Klnmp Of Dover, is the
guest Of Mrs. S. l.. Sapp.
Miss Maud Cassler Of Pennington, is
the guest Of Miss May Jones.
Mrs. r. II. Cordray gave party on
Saturday evening to {; number Of her
young friends. Those present were:
Miss Mandc Cassler, Misses Vcva and
May Jones, Drssa Icgatcs, Misses Phil
lips, Larilnore and Camper and MrsSrs.
Edgar Wix, Book Harrington, George W.
Swain, II. Waller, Will Waller, Henry
Ryan, George f. Swain, Rob Short, Roy
Porter and Benjamin Griffen. The
evening was spent in playing games. In
the game of post-ofice all the mail Of
Edgar Wix had special delivery stamps.
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THROUGHOUT DELAWARE.
Milford.

NIIJIOru.
In the lodge rooms of the A. .. L. W,
she following officers were Installed for
the local lodge here for the ensuing
rear, ON Friday evening last, by +.
Carroll and John ). Collins, Of Dover,
and George NJ. Stevenson, Of Smyrna,
assisted by the members here: +. NJ.
W, William r. Aldrcd; NJ. W., James
NJ. Sipple; foreman, Theo. Townscnd;
ncorder, VIM. II. Richardson; ovcrsccr,
J. Y. i,":cn; fnancicr, A. b. IIouscr;
receiver, Frank lteedy; guide, J. W.
Bennett; inside watch, John NJ. White,
a..H outside watch, James McGoificy
During the evening there was also an
imitation. There was large attend
ance and much good feeling shown
among the members, whose member
ship is steadily increasing. After a few
remarks by several members and visi-
tors, those present retired to the eating
saloon Of William Nicrick where II
tempting rrpast had been prepared
The funeral of the late Robert Wrotcn
took place yesterday afternoon, at 23D
p. IN, from the residence Of Wm $
Wrutun son Of the deceased, on Walnut
street. North Milford. The services
were in charge Of the Rev. J. L.
>traughn, Of llarrngt"n also pastor Of
Shawnee NJ =. Church, OF which Mr.
Wrurn was mrIrbcr. Mr.. Straughn
vas assisted by Rev. Geo. W. King, Of
She Avenue NJ. Il. Church here. In
.erment in the odd Fellows Cemetery
About twenty-five members of the G.
A. 4. Post, No. I, Of which the deceased
vas n member turned out in body to
pay their last tributes to their dead
eUiurlLr.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Ho|combe, oi
Camden, n. j., are visiting relatives in
Milford.
Much interest is being manifested in
she extra meetings now in progress at
she Avenue NJ. +. Church here, in charge
Of the pastor Rev. Geo. W. King. There
have been about forty conversions,
many Of whom have already alli lated
with the church. Mr.. King who has
snIy been here for few weeks, is very
much liked and request will likely be
undc for his return which no doubt
will hc granted.
The fourth quartcrI y conference Of the
Avenue N. i. Church, will take place
an Friday evening next, in the lecture
rom IT the church, business Of import
ance to transact.
Major Thco. Townsend and James O.
Chamberlain, have returned from their
cunning trip in Virginia, accompanied
bv Mr. ChambcrIain's brother-in- law
Mr.. Henry Harrington.
Sheriff johnson, of Grorgetown, was
in Milford on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. II. Frank Stinc, have re-
turned to their home in Allentown, Pa.
Miss MpIic johnson has returned to
Georgetown. after Spending several days
with relatives here.
Mr.. William Harrington, is visiting
relatives in Wilmington.
Mr. John S. Collins, OF Dover, was
The guest o. his brother u. S. Collins, on
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. S. NJ. Reynolds, were
Ghc guests of relatives in Georgetown, on
Sunday.
The ten-ycar-old daughter Of John NJ.
Tatson, was quite severely burned
around the face and body few days
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ago, by running into an older sister who
was carrvinp n hnrket of hnilnp water

ago, by running into an older sister whc
was carrying bucket Of boiling water
Mrs. Prof. Arnold, who has been
spending several weeks with her father
Dir. Nathan Pratt, has returned to her
home Short Hills, N. j., as the doctor
who has been quite sick is very much
improved.
Mr.. Harry Lolland, OF Wilmington,
spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. NJ.
f. Lohand.
smyrna.
4 full attendance OF thr members ni
i Morning Star Lodge, No. &, !. o. o. f.,
is requested at their next meeting, ue
Rev. }. /. Nicholson, Of Clayton, will
deliver u lecture on odd Fellowship.
From present prospect, the number OF
/ public sales in this vicinity next month
will be large. There is however, a
/ noticeable decrease ia the number ol
/ sales over former years, fewer PERSONS
desiring to discontinue farming.
The ladies Of the Presbyterian Church
! will hold festival and bazaar in the
Storcrnpm beneath the odd Fellows
Hall, Thursday evening. All the deli.
cacics Of the season will be supplied at
Il small cost. The proceeds will be given
to the man~c fund. 1t promises to be Il
successful affair.
Bids are called for by John w. Webb
for lumber to repair the bridge at Lake
Como. The pond will have to be drained
while the structure is being built, and Il
road nIauc around by the mill, a bridge
erected across the stream at the rear OF
this plant, and the driveway at the side
OF Duu Fellows Cemetery used until the
repairs are made. The old bridge has been
, in use for ten or twelve years and is now
considered unsafe
The funeral Of Samuel J Pratt, Satur.
day, was largely attended and no young
man, who has died in Smyrna during
the past twenty-five years, has been Sc
highly praised as wa- the deceased. lie
had many friends here and his lntimcly
death, while in the prime Of young man.
hood, which gave great promise, has
cast Il gloom over this community.
Gilbert Green is Il guest of McDonougl
friends.
Mrs Roland Cox Of PIainfieM, N. j.,
Whu has been a guest OF her father, Col
Robert Hill, one OF Smyrna's oldest cit
zchs, who has been seriously iii, has re-
turned home.
Edgar Wright, OF Philadelphia, is I;
guest of his father, Joseph Wright.
Miss Mollie Smith, Of Dover is a guest
OF Mrs. AIexine Thompson.
George Hill, wife and daughter, o
Milford, who have been spending som,
time with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Postlcs
have returned home.
Sunday morning at the session Of til,
Presbyterian Sunday School the follow
ing officers and teachers were elected I,
serve for the ensuing six months
superintendent, George W. Taylor as
slstant superintendent, Edward Mr.. Boyd
secretary, Harvey B. Stewart treasurer
Frank +. Evans ; cornetist, John W
Watkins; organist Mrs. Frank S. Evans
teachers, Mrs. j. W. Anthony, Il. v
Cooper, Miss Elnice Anthony, Mrs. S. j.
Reynolds, Miss Ethel Cooper, Mrs. j. L.
EstIin, Miss Eva Bitter, Mrs. +. f.
Evans, Prof. G. II. Le Fevre. The at.
tendance throughout the year has been
good and the school as well az the
! church is rapidly growing. The mem
bers Of the Presbyterian Church fee
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bout three miles from town, are serious
ly i'll from diphtheria.
The price OF eggs in our market took Il
sudden fall from 20 cents to rs cents per
dozen Saturday.
Captain and Mrs. {. W. Kelley, of
Germantown, Pa, are with relatives in
town.
Mrs. ll"ty T.. Lawson has returned
from Il visit Of several weeks in German
town, Pa.
Mrs. David +. Marvel and daughter,
Miss Anna. who HAvr been in Whining
ton for several wee H., lave returned
here.
Charles Stevenson, "f Milford, was in
town tpl;I, 1'i>i buiilg copies OF a dir
crtpIy "i thr prnripu, business p'arcS in
W NlImlnYt"H. viii II hr has Recently
printed.
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proud over the work accomplished the
past year. The handsome manse has
been built, the church membership has
been increased and all the officers seem
to be taking an active interest in their
work.
Sunday evening next the mems Union
OF st. Peters Episcopal Church will hold
their monthly service in the chapel com
menccing at $50 O'Clock. These meet
ings are becomming very popular. They
are held for the benefit of the men of
this town irrespective Of denomination.
The subject Sunday evening will be:
$40 What Extent has a Man a Right to
Ignore the Church and Its Scrviccs:"'
Some of the most eloquent speakers of
the town will be present and discuss this
question. while Il general invitation ~
extended to all n"n-chnrcl gncrs to be
present and take part in the debate
Some choice music will also be rendered.
ThoS" in charge OF these meetings feel
that they are accomplishing much good.
a. interest in them IS constantly grow
ing.
There is much complaint at the VI. +.
Church by the choir Owe. the condl-
,ion Of the large windows on either side
Of the seats where they sit. 1t is all
right in sumner, but when the cold
weather sets in it is very disagrceabIe
for the members of the choir. The
sashes Of the windows are very loose,
and when the wind is blowing from Il
certain direction, the atmosphere of the
choir loft is very cold, causing Il num-
Der Of members to hunt up seats below
with the congregation. As the choir
practices Saturday evenings for an hour,
and on Sunday sit in their places, dur
ing the two services three hours they
feel their health is endangered by the
draught. 1t would take on y little
money to have the defect nmcdied, but
the trustees seem not to notice the dis
colntiturc occasioncd the choir by their
neglect in having the windows re-
paired.
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J.cwcs.

The fourth quarterly conference Of the
Lnwcs NJ. i. Church will be held next
Saturday week. The Presiding Elder,
Rev. II. Il. Adams will prcacn his last
official sermon under his present ap-
pointmcnt in the church the following
Sunday. The extra services, known as
the "rrvival meetings" closed Friday
night after three weeks Of effort, without
IL single conversion.
A strong gale Of wind blew here all
day yesterday. There was no material
damage done by it however.
An arrangement has been reached be-
tween che officials Of the d. NJ. 4 Va,
Railroad and the Queen Anne Railroad,
whereby the latter will run trains over
the formers track from Lewcs to Reho-
both. Connection will be made on the
commons in front Of the town. A new
track Of steele rails is being laid from
Jewcs to Rehoboth. 1t is absolutely
necessary for the success of the new rail-
roads passenger traffic that an cxcur-
sisnists' retreat be erected at Rchoboth.
because if the railroads continue to dump
people out at Rehoboth and leave them
without any place for shelter, except the
open beach, people will abandon going
there on the excursion for day of rest.
There are five or ten applicants for
every position open on the new railroad.
Miss Ehie Reed entertained a company
Of young people at her home last night.
A local amateur minstrel show und ,r
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GRAND OPERA HOUSE
ONE WEEK CT OPERA,
s Nights Commencing Jan. a.,
5 RA7|hEES, Beginning Tuesday, Jan. Is,
Waite'S coM5c tnSn9pE 9pERA

AND GRAND ORCHESTRA
New Operas, Entirely New Costumes.
new Scenery, Grand Electrical Effects,
> Irl'ha l'onnas, Tcnors, 3 Comedians,
81 f'"Plc and Carload OF Scenery.
REPERTOIRE FOR TIE WEEK.
Monday Evening .". ."paul ,Jones,'
Tuesday Matinee. "Chimcs Of Normandy,
Incsday Evening "Fra Diaynlo'
wee dnc>day Matinee "Ia Mascotte"
Wednesday, Night mariana"
Thursday Matinee "Hocrocrin"
IhlrS"ly !, Night Two Vagabonds"
FRIDAY Matinee "GirotIr- (;iroHa"
rfl''ay Night , "Bohcmian Grip
ra'''r1ay Matinee" "Paul Jones"
saturday Night "O]ivcttc"
PRICES IMAI!MEEs 10 AND zoe.
.-- EVENING, 10. 20 AND 3OC,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-30
CORNM AL.

Ralph and Herbert Robbins are in Malone,
n. Y, the guests of friends.
The many friends of VIM. Swift of New
Bedford, Mass, are glad to see him again
among us He is a guest at f. f. Deans.
Mr. and Mrs. c. II. James left on Tuesday
for the west During their absence they will
visit Mrs James's brother, the Hon. Samuel
Jewett of Kansas City, Mo.
The REGISTER has resumed its old clubbing
offer of this paper and the New York Tribune
for $3.50. The regular price of each paper is
81. See advertisement on another page.
Rev. and Mrs. S. II. Barnum drove to Yer
gennes on Wednesday to attend the meeting
of the Western Vermont Congregational club
and to take in an excursion on the lake after
wards.
Chauncey L. Baxter of Castleton, who was
born in Cornwall, passed his Goth birthday on
Aug. rs. He is a regular reader of the
REGISTER and despite his years takes lively
interest in the happenings amid the scenes Of
his early life.
The funeral Of Mrs Rollin A. Foote will be
held at her late home today at II a. IN.
Mrs. Foote died on Wednesday, after an i'll
ness of several weeks. She was a daughter of
the late VIM. Sampson, formerly of Weybridge,
but for many years a relative of Malone, N. Y,
and is survived by two sisters, Miss Annette
Sampson of Middebury and Mrs. Alice Hunt
ington of Weybridge. Mrs. Foote leaves a
husband and two sons, Abram w. and Frank
S., who will mourn the loss of a devoted wife
and mother. Mrs. Foote had been for many
years member of the Baptist church in West
Cornwall and an ardent friend and supporter
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-30
SHOREHAM.

Royal Witherell celebrated his o3d birth
day Sept. 20.
Perry Walcott has rented the creamery at
the stock farm on Cream Hill.
The youngest child of Mr.. and Mrs. T. F..
Delano died Of cholera infantum Sept. 10.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Catlin of Scranton,
Penn, are making their annual visit in town.
Don Juan Wright, after lingering illness,
died Sept II. He was buried with Mason's
honors the following Monday.
a large audience attended the concert Tues
day evening" given by Prof. Gilbert and his
jubilee singers. a pleasing and entertaining
programme was given.
The REGISTER has resumed its old clubbing
offer of this paper and the New York Tribune
for SI.5o. The regular price of each paper is
81. See advertisement on another page.
Samuel Dumas, youngest son of Tufheld
Dumas, who was a member of Company d.
9th regiment, U. S. infantry, after having
passed through the campaign in Cuba, died al
the hospital at Montauk Point of typhoid
fever. The remains were brought to Shore
ham and inferred in the Catholic cemetery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-30
WEYBRIDGE.

Quarterly meeting next Sunday at the NJ. <.
church. Rev. Thompson from New York will
oificiate.
The REGISTER has resumed its old clubbing
offer of this paper and the New York Tribune
for SLIGO. The regular price of each paper is
81. See advertisement on another page.
The funeral of Robert Warner took place at
his late residence on Saturday last, Rev. r. L.
Thompson officiating n Baker had charge;
music by quartette. Mr. Warmers death came
suddenly on the Thursday previous, although
he had been in poor health for a number OF
years. He had been a resident here for a
good number Of years and was formerly en-
gagged in the meat business. lie leaves wife
and eight children, all grown to man and
womanhood. Only three reside near here. All
were present except one The burial was at
Maple Grove cemetery. In these long years
of sickness he has been faithfully cared for by
devoted wife, who has the sympathy Of all.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-30
BRISTOL.

w. w. Hatch has rented the Green Mount
ain cafe and taken possession.
Frank Levarn has his new house on
Mountain street nearly completed.
Mrs. w. n. MCGEE is attending the camp
meeting at Silver Lake this week.
Max Alpert has rented the Munson house
near the Baptist church and will move there.
w. n. MCGEE went to Barre on business
Monday. He expects to return the last of the
week.
NJ. w. Wilson has moved from the Stewart
house on Maple street to the Curtin place on
Mountain street.
Miss Ada Kurt has gone to Grand Rapids,
Mich, to visit relatives and friends. She eX-
poets to be absent several weeks.
The Congregational society have commenced
the foundation of their church on North street.
c. w. Rogers has the contract for doing the
work.
Among those who are attending the State
Baptist convention at Nergennes this week are
Rev. and Mrs. w. A. Kinzie, Mrs. h. d. and
Miss Kate Stewart.
The REGISTER has resumed its old clubbing
offer of this paper and the New York Tribune
for SI.5o. The regular price Of each paper Is
81. See advertisement on another page.
r. F. Hatch has rented the Commercial
House on East street to William Siples, who
takes possession oct. 1. Mr. Hatch and wife
are to make their home at the house for the
present
There has as yet been no frost to do any
damage in the village. There have been sew
eral rainy days during the past week, which
has fitted the ground for fall blowing, it being
too dry before.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-30
County 11ews.
BRlDPoRT.

Harry l.. Hamilton started on Wednesday
for Chaplin, ILL.,, where he has position with
his uncle
Mr.. and Mrs F. A. Williams and Mrs.
NJ. A. Pettibone are visiting relatives in
Brattleboro this week.
Owing to the forbidding weather few from
the town attended the county Y. P. 5. {. f.
convention at Addison.
Frank A. Hamilton, who is attending
school in Rochester, and Mrs. II. NJ. Wing of
that place were in town on Sunday.
Gilbert's Jubilee company gave a fine enter
tainment in the Congregational church
Monday evening, and deserved larger house
than they got.
The REGISTER has resumed its old clubbing
offer of this paper and the New York Tribune
for $3.50. The regular price of each paper is
81. See advertisement on another page.
The Ladies of the NJ. f. Church are to
have an entertainment at the church next
Tuesday evening, after which chicken pie
supper will be served at the Masonic Hall
All are cordially invited.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-30
WEST CORNWALL

Fine weather, and all hope it may continue.
This place will have some very fine apples
for market.
Miss Anna NJ. Bingham is at home from
her summers work.
II. f. Taylor went to Richford early in the
week on business trip
We have Just learned Of the death of Mrs.
Rollin 5. Foote on Wednesday morning.
Mrs. J. F. Randall has returned from her
visit among her friends in New Hampshire.
All. Taylor has been called as petit jury
man for the L. S court to be held at Rutland
next week.
Miss Matte Jones has returned to New
York city, after spending the summer with
her parents at her old home.
Miss Jessie Boorum returned last week to
her home in Brooklyn, \. y. She has been
staying with Mrs. p X. Bingham through the
warm weather.
The REGISTER has resumed its old clubbing
offer of this paper and the New York Tribune
for $3.50. The regular price of each paper is
81. See advertisement en- another page.
1t is to be hoped that Mrs Hornbeck viii
be successful in organizing large class fol-
vocal culture, as she has had long experience
in such work, and all who have any natura
talent should embrace such opportunity fol
improvement.
Charlotte Lucas, who has been very i'll, il
able to be about the house. VIM. belong is
improving slowly, news which his many
friends will be glad to hear. S. S. Rockwell
remains about the same, being still confined tC
his bed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-30
RIPTCN.


Rev Geo. Bennett is back from his outing.
K. !. Beeman has moved into the NJ. f.
parsonage
J. {. Pierce and his daughter Carrie were in
town on Tuesday last.
a family in this town has "moved seven
teen times in eleven years.
The little daughter of Ivan Kirby at David
Haes is seriously sick with cholera infantum.
A nice steady rain on Friday and Saturday
last, which filled the wells and streams and
did lot of good.
F. Abear has left at the ,postoffice radish
which is eighteen inches in circumference and
weighs four and half pounds
II. c. Powers has lady's macintosh which
he found at Spring Grove camp ground and
which he would be glad to give to the owner.
The REGISTER has resumed its old clubbing
offer of this paper and the New York Tribune
for Sligo The regular price of each paper is
81. See advertisement on another page.
On Monday we had the pleasure of greeting
A. J. Crown, who formerly was resident here.
Since he left the place, he has served nearly
three years in the 9Th n. II. volunteers and
been over a good share of the Union, and is
now of Togus, Me lie is carrying his years
well