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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24

Mr.. F. C. Hrlbig, u prominent druggist
of Lynchburg, w., says: Zone OF our
citizens was curp, of rheumatism OF two
wears standing, by one bottle of Cham
herIain's Pain Balm. This lininent il
famous for ita cures of rheuma tisni:
thousantis have been delighted with the
prompt relief which it affords. For sale
by N. E. Mc(iruer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24
LAND Office af


Grand Forks, N, D., JAM, q, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
PANIED settlers has file notice of her intention
70 make Communication proof in support Of her
GGlalm, and that said proof will be made before F.
" ". Mclean, U; s.. Commissioner at Langdon
N: D., on March 4th, 1898, viz: '1''s'0'''
Lov1sA A. MCLEAN. formely Lovisa A. Ullyott.
1or the sea ne4 sec: %, twp 1852 n, range So W.
She names the following witnesses to prove
h nc co1ntlnuous residence upon, and cultivation
Archie Mcdonald, ali of Lansdon, u Dak
za-"o JAS. V. BROOKE. Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24
FARMERS from ~Ma1itpba
side are moving across t11e7lin
into Rol :tte county to locate.

SINCE Editor Wyald has return
ed from Washington we expect to
hear of that post office plum at
Park River dropping most any
day.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24

The use of Ignite coal is con-
stantly increasing, and many a
dollar remains III the state that
wor!A otherwise have gene to
enrich the Golfers Of the eastern
coal barous.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24
Land Office at

Land Office at
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make communication proof in support of his
the clerk Of tho District Court of Cavalier
-, 1885, viz:
SAMUEL G. GIBSON, H. T. No 1850,
for the ela nw14 and lots and ., sec 81 twp
161 n, range GO w.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
said land viz:
William j. Matchct, Robert Falconer, William
harris. jerome Henry, all of Langdon, Cavalier
Co. N. Oak.
1882 JAS. V. BROOKE, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24

Congress is disposed to allow
the administration to conduct the
investigation of the cause of the
loss of the Name. only asking that
it be prompt and thorough and
that its results be made public
az soon AZ arrived ut.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, }

COUNTY OF CAVALIER.
ii. L Rnhertsnn County Treasurer
and Robert Work County Auditor, in for
said county, do so-mnIy swear that the
above is true and correct statement of
the financial standing of Cavalier Co., as
shown from the books in our respective
offices.
Il. ROBERTSON. Co. Treasurer.
RoBT Work, Co. Auditor.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 23,d day Of Feh'y. 1898.
JOHN E. TRUAx, Clerk Dist Court.
Seal BY H. o. SToRI1E. Deputy
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24

Land Office at
Grand Forks, North Dakota, Fcb'y q, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that S! said proof will be made before the Judge
county, N. Oak, at Langdon, N. D., on March
WILLIAM CAMPBELL, H. E. No. 12sO9:
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous cont residence upon and cultivation of,
Wy Walker Hamilton, Harry Dunford, Robert
Cavalier county, n D. 0''
1854 JAS. V. BROOKE, Rcgirtcr.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24

A thrill of terror is experienced when a
brassy cough Of group sounds through
the house at night. But the terror soon
changes to relief after One Minute Congh
harmless for children. II. d. ALERT < Co
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24

JUDGE SAUTER, of this judicial
district, established a record for
himself in the charge give the
jury in several liquor cases tried
at Grafton and in consequence the
jail of Walsh county is likely to
assume the appearance of a pig
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24

The Fargo Argus caps the
climax in asserting that Spain has
been an emasculated nation ever
since the time that Bonaparte took
q hand in running thing.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24

Don't annoy Others by your cough
and ri4k your life by neg'ecting cold.
One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs.
colds, cronp, grippe and all throat and
lung troubles. II. D. ALERT & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24

Land Office at
urand FORKS North Dakota, January 1S, 1898.
named settler has filed not ice of his intention to
MAKE communication proof in support Of his claim,
ana az mat said proof will be made before the Clerk
o. the District Court for Cavalier county, N
D 1oal at Langdon, N. Oak, on February 25th,
ALLAN PINKERTON. Fl. E. 1857.
I I9 the seh sec q twp 1872 n. range GO W.
ne names tllc following witnesses to prove his
said land. viz: ' N eoiVi'"'eA VI
wan, James McDongall, Isidore Dawson, Michael
~ m'"sn' crank Hodgins, all of Langdon, Cavalier
-4-l9 JAS. V. BROOKE, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24
U. S. Land Office,
Grand Forks North Dakota Nov IN 1907

Q. 5. La1lu UCC,
Grand Forks, North Dakota, Nov. 30, 1897.
Complaint having been entered at this office
by Ragna Jacobsen, against Wilhelm f. Rcmus,
for the abandoning his Homestead Entry No.
15050, dated June 18th, 1896, upon the So sell
sec. 81 and sis swl4 section 81, township 162,
range G., in Cavalier county, North Dakota,
with a view to the cancellation of said entry
the parties are hereby summoned to appear at
this office on the oath day of March, 1893, at 9
O'Clock a. m, to respond and furnish testimony
concerning said alleged Abandonment.
27-31 CHAs NJ. ENGLISH, Receiver.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.

Subscription q. per aunum or $15O if paid in
advnnop Advertising rates on application.
Communications must be received by Tuesday
noon to receive prom ut ntterltlon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24
TaOd0Hico NJ

Land Office at
Grand Forks, N. d.. Jan. 10, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that tho following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to to make communication proof in support of his
GAM l.; and that said proof will be made before
don N. D., on March 5th, 1898, viz: ~ -->'
OZRO b. ALDRIcH,
- for the ch nwl4 and lots l and 2 sec 80, twp
, He names the following witnesses TO prove
ms NJ continuous residence upon, and cultivation
:, : Dayld ISignaw, Robert Henderson, c. G.
N. Oak. ''7'on' - We
2'-30 JAS. V. BROOKE, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24

Or. Donovan has thirty quarter See
tiOns If land in this county for sale
cheap ON time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24
Teachers Examination.

An examination of applicants for
teachers' certificates will be held in the
school house at Langdon and in the
school house at Milton. on Friday the
18th day OF March, 1898. beginning at
9 O'Clock q. m.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-24

Puhlished every Thursday morning at Lang
6un Cavalier county, North Dakota.
Entersi 1T the post Office at Lanedon as mail
MAkter of tie second clAss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
sAIEs OF REAL ESTATE, &c.

Today.
Ratcliffe, Sutton z TO- Aucts.. go Pa. ave. NV.
-Chancery sale of dwelling No. 541 4th st. s.e..
on Monday. Feb. ess at O'Clock pm. Thomas b.
Stahl. trustee. ,sis bi
e. g. Sloan & Con Aucts 14O7 G ct. NV
Assfsnees' and trnstees' sale Of unimproved prop
erty at Takoma. Park subdivision and farm in
frince William county, Va, on Monday, Feb. %,
at o'clock pm. Geo. f. Emmons and Jas. E.
Padgett, trustees III
Radcliffe. Sutton 4 Co, Aucts., e2o Pa. ave- NV
Trustees sale Gf setund In South Takoma, on
Monday, Feb. 2sji atn4:30 O'Clock pm. Rutledss
Wilson and CharlesI b. Newman, trustees.
ztTonOrrOw.
G. G. Sloan &eCo.,s Aucts., 14e7 G st. NV
Trustees sale Oft dwelling No. 613 st. Sc, on
Tuesday, March I, at, 4:16 O'Clock pm. Henry II.
Bergman and Geo. ". Emmerich. trustees.
G. q. Sloan & Co., Aucts., 14O7 st. NV
Trustees sale Of two dwellings east side OF
Polk st., Anacostia, Tuesday. March 1, at $3.50
O'Clock pm. Henry H. Bergman and Geo. NJ.
Emmerich, trustees
j. G. Sinclair, Auct., GIG La. ave. nw.-Sale Of
assortment Of household goods &C., on Tuesday,
March l. at 10 o'clock am.
8. Bensfnger, Auct.. $40 La. ave. n.w.-Sale OF
car load Of horses on Tuesday, March 1, at 10
o'clock am.
Magrath & Kennedy Aucts.. 2o5 18th st. NV
Sale Of horses, on Tuesday, March l, at 10 O'Clock
am.
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SANDY SPRING.

Mr. George ii. Jackson died ct his home in ASH
ton, recently aged eighty-two years Although com
Paratively newcomer Mr.. jackson made many
friends by his Intelligence. integrity and industry
He leaves a widow and seven children one of the
latter being 1lr. William H. Jackson Of Denver
who with the transportation commission for
more than year, and whose magnificent pictures
OF American scenery were so much admired at the
woIld's fair Mr. and Mrs. Jackson had been mar
red more than fifty years The bereayed wife has
the sympathy of the whole community
Nest Of the patrons of Sherwood Friends School
assembled at the school building the afternoon Of
Tie I'D instant 10 witness a very pretty and su.-
eessful exhibition given by the pupils I'm memory
OF Washington. Each child took some part in the
abe tune of Maryland. My MaryIand;'' in the
beautiful salute 10 the flag. and in several
patriotic selections. concluding with America -
When the indoor exercises were completed all
toimed In line. with the tallest boys and girls IN
iioht bearing handsome nag and marched
out With the help Of Mr.. Charles F. Brooke. the
stars and stripes up to the ton of the
school korse. amid merry shouts of Honor To the
flag. The affair was equally creditaLie ~ t TIC
scholars and to their teachers, Mrs f. p M
\ Ts. Miss Alice " Farquhar and Miss Augusta
1T The whist Club held its last gathering with Mr.
Mrs. Henry II. Miller gave an Afternoon to, Mon
GAY IN h4nor OF her sister. Miss Mabel Gray and
DReiy Of Washington and Mis-: Ethel MeKsss ae
Washington attending the woman sufrrase con.
renton were Mrs Caroline ii. Miller Mrs Charles
stabler. Mr. and Mrs William W. Moore Mrs n
q; Miller. Mr. and Mrs Z. p. Thomas. Mr. and
Mrs John Thomas, Mrs. Lewis II. Duyall Nrs
Kelly. Mrs Granville Farquhar, Mrs Robert III
Miller, Dr. and Mrs Charles Farquhar, Miss Re-
becca T. Miller. Miss Sarah I. Moore. The Sandy
Spring delegates were much gratned at the nne
address Of Ms Caroline II. Miller. honorary pres
ident Of the Maryland Suffrage Association.
Mrs. Robert H. Miller and daughter are the
guests Of Mrs Caleb s. Miller in Washington
The Misses Elbrey Of Mirasal are in Washing
ton for q month. Joseph T. Moore 10 In New York
Mrs. Dollie E vedder and Warwick and NJ Sta
bier In Baltimore.
Miss Ellen Farquhar has returned from a visit
OF some length In Baltimore. Wilmington and York.
Miss Beatrtx Tyson has been In New York and 10
low In XtlmipGfQn. Mr.. and Mrn lahn C Rent
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DROOkLAND.

Mr.. Harry Cooley will leave Brookland about
gage in busiI ess.
At the recent meeting of the Temperance Union
of the Soldiers Home the program consisted OF
vocal soles by Miss Bangs and Miss Carter; reel
tation by Mrs. Rapley. fancy dances by Edith
Juckett and Miss Virgie Luckett and selection by
the home band.
A surprise party was given recently at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Ohm to Miss Maggie Larner The
evening was made enjoyable in many ways Those
present Misses Blanche Nelson. Hattie Ohm,
Stella Iarner Mr. and Mrs Ohm. Miss Grace
Iarner. Mr.. Lewis Ohm. Mrs. George Johnson, Mr..
William Ohm and Mr.. George Nelson.
At the patriotic exercises held in Eonor of W ash
ington's birthday the town hall by the pupils
and teachers of the Brookland School the hall
some emblem of patriotism. The exercises were
opened with an address by Rev. r. r. West which
followed by songs by the school and rec1ta-
lions by Kathleen Noel. Leland Holmes Mary
Bowling. Louise Reemle. Paul Armstrong. Lulu
Julien Helene Moore. Marie Stone Elsie Bret.
Eyrus Wood Frank Bret VIII Davidson. Ralph
Sanders. J. Enthlers, Irving and Boernstein There
was also address. "A Tribute to Washington. "
by nine pupils from the seventh and eighth grades;
Mrs. Boernstein and family will leave Brookland
the first of the month, TO be located in the city
9th street
The schoolmates of Nettie Jarrett recently sur
prised her with party at her home, on the Iiare-
wood road. The evening was spent in dancing.
the music being furnished by Mr.. Jos. McCloskey-
At 10 o'clock a bOuntful supper was served Among
those present Ella and Florence Crook. Alma
Risdon Mr.. and Mrs. McCloskey, Miss Mary jar
rett Mrs. Jarrett. Louis Crook. Clarence Cham
berlain Hattie Ohm, Miss Mary Crook, Mr.. Jarrett
and Lewis Ohm.
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HERNDON.

Rev Angus Davidson succeeds Rev. Or. J. K.
Mason as pastor of the Congregational Church.
Washngton's birthday was observed by the pub
lie schools giving an appropriate entertainment in
the evening at Central Hall. The exercises opened
with a hoop drill by twelve girls, which exc
cuted without prompting except by the music Of
the string band and was much complimented.
FRYER was offered by DIR. Mason. Then followed
a song by the school. Songs recitations. dia-
logues ard readings closing with a song by the
school, Banner Of the Free" altogether making
a very pleasing entertainment.
A party was given by Mr. and Mrs. Romulus
Bradshaw. the 18th instant, in honor of their
daughter Netties fifteenth birthday: The guests
were Misses Burnie button, Jennie Robey, Bessie
Groh Belva Button, Lula Fulton. Pearl Burr.
Bertha Oliver. Mary Bradshaw. and Masters James
Myers, Thomas Buell. George, Charlie and Harry
Burton, George Bready, Charlie Carroll and Geo.
RObey. Miss Nettie received Il number Of useful
presents. Refreshments were served
a party was given at the home Of Mr. ]. W.
birthday of his daughter. Susie. The evening
was passed with games and other amusements.
Refreshments were served before the party sep
Many Of those who attended the party at the Brad
shaw home were also present. and in addition were
Misses Ruth Dyer, Annie Starr. Minnie O'Bren,
Groh
Posts for the telephone line to connect Hsrndop
with Falls Church and Fairfax Court House have
been distributed and 1t will be but a short time
1t is said, until the line will be in operation.
Dr. E. L. Detwiler. who has been spending two
months or more in Florida, has returned He
thinks Florida fine state In which TO soourn for
awhile, while. for those who like hunting. He killed an
alligator weighing about 400 pounds.
Mr. r. c. Mahoncy, who has been making i'm,
provements on his lot, about three fourths of a
mile from the village. has just finished u well
dant supply Of excellent water. Mr. Geo W Beil
now has the well apparatus operating his lot.
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ley and Frank Il. Hallowell have been in Alexan-
dria and Miss Rebecca T. Miller is at the George
School, PENNSYLVANIA
The committee appointed by the recent farmers
convention here to present bills to the legislature
relating the subjects Of good roads, tuberculosis
and insect pests were largely represented at An
napos Thursday.
The womau's Association met mt noon Thursday
with Mrs. Samuel +. Thomas Of Cherry Grove. The
g,.a SITS Mrs. Walter Ii. Brooke Mrs. John
Thomas. Mrs. Granville Farqubar, Mrs. Shoemaker.
Miss Ellen Staber Miss Kate Bradley, Miss Edith
Warfcld and Miss Mary f. Thomas. Nearly all
present contributed short articles gave an ac-
count of recent travels. making varied and m
tcrcsting meeting Adjourned to Kncwton. the
hcme Of Mis-. Harry W. Davis, the last Thursday
in March.
The birthday party Of Miss Dorothy Brooke
twenty of her little schoomates. She the re-
cipient Of large birthday cake, containing n
coin ring and a thimble. from her aunt, Mrs. JO-
seph NJ. Shoemaker Of Philadelphia.
MIR. Corson of Pennsylvania is conducting the gold
mining now In progress the farm of the late
Charles Albert. 1t is said the owner of the miro
Is encouraged TO go with his venture
Mr. and Mrs Ashby Miller of Alexandria and
Mr. ard Mrs. Frank Jackson of Washington, were
late visitors here.
Miss Edith Wayne waraeld Of Savannah will he
with her cousin, Mrs. Joseph T. Moore of Norwood
the late Louis NJ Warfeld. n former resident Of
Montgomery county and nephew of the late
Richard T. Bentley Of RloomfeId.
The Misses Such, who have been for than
month the guests Of Mrs George +. Nesbitt and
Miss Helen l.. Thomas, left Friday for their home
ut South Amboy. n. ].
Robert NJ. Hallowell has been with his parents
here for several weeks, but will go to ST.
Louis and 40 into business for himself
Mr. Charles lddings Of Riverside is seriously i'll.
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GLENCARLYN.

Miss Reeves. vho has been visiting Miss Torrey-
&n has returned TO her home in Maryland
Mrs G. A Uber is visiting friends in PhiadeI-
pha.
Mr.. VI. O. Mitchell. who has been quite i'll for
several weeks, is better. and now allie 10 leave
bis room.
Mr.. J. L. Sehsaf has been at home for several
days with slight attack Of tonsilitis.
The public school celebrated the I'D with APP
propriate exercises, consisting Of songs and rec-
tations. Master Victor Pennywilt and Miss Jennie
Olcctt. In continental costume. represented Geo-ge
and Martha Washington.
The Village improvement Society held its tn
nual meeting Tuesday at pm. at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs g. +. Town. The following Off ,ers
were elected for the ensuing year: Presid mt,
Major W. VI. King: vice president Mr. G. T..
Town. secretary. Mrs. f. Ii. Town; treasurer,
Mr.. q. +. Ramsdell.
The following standing committees We're sp-
= intcd: Educational, DIR. VIM VI. Beckus. Capt.
Vim Pennywitt. Mr.. J. l.. Schaaf: public high
ways and electric roads. Gen $. s. Burdett.
chairman; Messrs. W. II. Olcott. ii. b. Hedrick
NJ G. Mitchell, Chas. l. Simms; ornithoL,s. al
Mrs a F. Pennywitt. C. B. Backus, =. X. Max
well. Miss Ella Oicott and Mr.. Curtis Baekus
Mr. and Mrs. John Harrison were elected MEM
bers Of the society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
GAITHERSBURG.

The Epworth NJ. f. Church has selected MessIs
l. r. Fulks Jesse L. Burns and G. F. DuYaI DELE
gates TO the Methodist conference of laymen in
Washington March 4.
An important movement was Inaugural. Ted at a
conference Of leading citizens held at the resi-
dence Of Alr. VIM. II. Talbot. Ways and means
for the improvement Of the town were discussed
and proposition Endorsed looking TO the enactment
Of more liberal charter by the present leg,sia-
ture at Annapolis 1t is alleged that the property
assessment by the county authorities was very
ineQuitable and could the town, through a board
Of assessors, right this wrong. large increase In
the revenues would result, and that too without
to the voters Of the town at the coming May cleo
tion the question Of bonding the town for better
streets and lights also met with favor. 1t was
actual sentiment Of the people regarding these
subjects, and. looking to that end a public mass
meeting will be called early next week at the
the collection Of valuable information along the
lines Of the discussions at the conference which
VIII enable the meeting to act intelligently and
Mr.. Talbot will also. at the solicitation of the
conference draft an improved charter, to be dis.
eussed at the same time. and embodying as well
Mr. Thomas E. Watkins is Ill Of pneumonia.
Mr. Caleb Beall. one OF the most prominent cit-
zenS Of the county, was stricken with paralysis
recently and died at his home at Lewisdale The
funeral was largely attended at Bethesda NJ E.
The Jefferson Club at its meeting at Forest Oak
Hall held for permanent organization selected the
following ofhcers: Dr. James I. Lodge. president;
secretary; d. G. Carlisle. treasurer: James T.
English, sergeant at arms DR.. Lodge was also
very Interesting exercises the town hall on the
occasion its fourteenth Anniversary. Rev. Roberl
an able address. Mr. E. ". walker sang several
solos. Rev. J. ID. Rayfeld presided.
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DUNCANSON BROS, Auctioneers. fe23-d&ds
C. C. SLOAN & CO.. AUcTs., 1907 C ST.

G. G. SLOAN & CO., AUCTS., 1907 G ST.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
a Az WHlMPRo XGw rEoPER ETRiT pc AFs
TM1RriETH STREET Rec FoRMER nsE WISH ash.
INGTON'' STREET, GEORGETOWN, d. c..
NO, 1922 ? STREET. AND VACANT GROUND
By virtue of a certain deed Of trust, dated De-
comber l, 1892. and Gully recorded in Liber No.
Of the District Of Columbia. and at the request
of the party secured thereby We will sell. at
public auction In front of the premises. on WE'D
AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the fol-
lowing described land and premises, situate in
Georgetown, in the District Of Columbia, and
designated as and being part Of lots numbered
one hundred and ninety-nine u99l and two hun
dred (2OO,. in Thomas Beall's addition 10 George
IN ane on Vest or
ST.. and described follows Beginning for the
same at the northwest corner Of ten (10l foot
about a distance Of hundred and sixty nine
16Y feet two (2) inches from Washington St, or
Both st.. and running thence with line OF West ut ,
P ST., seventy five G5) feet, more less to
dividing line between houses. sold to the late
James A. Magruder and adjoining one Immediately
east thereof thence south parallel with Washing
ton. 3Oth st., and with dividing line between
said houses hundred and twenty 900 feet
the southwest corner Of said alley about seventy
five t75) feet; thence north with line Of said
alley one hundred and twenty 900 feet to West,
or p ST., to place Of beginning.
Terms: One-third cash. balance in az and
two ~ years. with interest at six (6) per cent
per annum. payable semi-annually. and secured
by deed Of trust on the property sold. all cash.
deposit Of $3.50 will be required at the time Of
sale All conveyancing and recording ut the cost
Of purchaser. Terms to be complied with in nf-
teen Q5) days from the day Of sale. otherwise the
at the risk and cost q the
or purchasers. after days notice Of such resale
in some Washington nswspaper or,
fe26-d&ds W. RILEY DEEBLE. Trustee.
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LAUREL.

Mr.. William Gambrill Of Baltimore visited his
parents here last week.
Capt. ]. W. Collins, ex-fsh commissioner who
now resides in Boston, the guest of his
daughters last week.
Mr.. Julius Snowden of New York has been visit
Ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Snowden.
Mr.. Joseph Young of Bergen's Point, N. j., is
here on visit to his sister, Mrs George Living
stone.
Mr.. Felix McManus of Virginia has been visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. William Snowden here.
The last dance of the ante-Lenten season took
place at the Academy Of Music Monday night 1t
was informal sid followed amateur theatrical
performance.
The last meeting of the Euchre Club before
Lent was at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Henry Harrison. on I'd street There a large
attendance, despite the fact of two other attrac-
ti0ns the same night The prizes were won by
Mrs Brevard Miss Harrison. Miss English, Mr..
Brevard, Mr.. Livingstone and Mr.. Waters.
frcm their wedding journey and are domiciled at
their home on Washington avenue.
There is good deal Of interest here In the
pcstmastership contest. The large field Of candi-
dates, which started in the March last,
has been increased rather than diminished, and,
Of course, each one is OF getting it,
The fate of the High School and water works
bills in the legislature is being followed with
much interest and it is thought they will both
pass.
The trading stamp is agitating our mer-
The legislature will probably enact sweeping
law TO prohibit their use. thus following the OK
ample of the district courts and the Virginia as
semby.