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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
ACTIVITY IN INSTRUMENTATION.
East. Bound Traffic from Chicago More
than Doubles.


Bradstreet's commercial report says:
AS regards the current activity In trans
portation, II may be said that cast-bound
traffic from Chicago In the last month
has been more than double that reported
In the same period year ago, and nearly
twice as large as that reported In Octo-
Der of 1902, a record period Of good trade.
Among leading products decreasing in
price. tin and copper. among the metals,
have been most notable. the latter claim
cd to he due to production approaching
more to a parity with demand. The sit
uation Of iron and steel Is perhaps the
most notable one yet presented. The fca-
turc of the market Is the reported book.
ing by the steel rail mills Of the country
Of nearly IS per cent OF their capacity for
next years delivery. In all 1.JOO.OOO
tons of rails are reported to have been
booked. Wheat, including flour. ship.
ments for the week aggregate 6,41G.i Uj
bushels, against 4,1GO,61S bushels last
week. and 5,5GO,O0 bushels In the CORE.
spending week Of 1SOS. Corn exports
aggregate 4,525,510 bushels. against 81
OoS.WI bushels last week and 2.424.316
bushels In this week a year ago."
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
STUDYING CANAL ROUTES.
Efforts TO Lea Cost of Proposed Me
araguan Waterway.

.uOrts 70 Lee sscu Cost OF rOpOscd NC.
araHuan Waterway.
The canal commission In Nicaragua Is
actively and successfully engaged In the
work Of Strengthening the proposed route
and otherwise lcssening the cost of con-
structing the waterway. 1t Is estimated
that the commission will decrease by sew
eral million dollars the amount mention
cd by Admiral Walker In his recent re-
port to Congress. Captain A. T.. Davis
of the commission has charge of the by.
geographic diSosion. which Is to examine
the five proposed routes across the Con.
trail American isthmus and report the re-
suit OF their investigations to the Gov.
ernmcnt Of the United States. Captain
Davis has under his command u number
OF engineers who are taking the meas
urcment OF streams Of water that flow
into the lakes along the course Of the
projected canal. lie reports that there
Is u bountiful supply OF water for canal
purposes In Nicaragua. lie will shortly
start for Panama to study the water sup.
ply for the Panama. Daricn and other
routes.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Brysu Meet, with Ml.hap,

In order to meet nm engagement to
speak ut Itavcnna, Ncb.. W. J. Bryan
was driven across country from I.Oup
City, twenty-five miles. three relays Of
horses being employed. When about five
miles from the start the carriage was
upset over an cmbankmcnt and Mr.. Bry-
an and the other occupants were thrown
out All were more or less bruised.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Springfield, H., Man Murdered.

John Gait. proprietor Of II dairy. was
murdered In the rear of his home In West
Capitol avenue at Springfield, ILL.,. by an
unknown man. who made his escape i'm
metliatcly after the murder. Gait was
shot twice with revolver. After rcceiv.
ing the wounds he staggered into the
house and fell dead. The murdered man
had no known enemies and no cause for
the murder can be found by the police.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Retired from business,

mo" said the Georgia farmer, ~
amt CROWN any cotton In this year of
grace-nOt a single row of 1t! In fact,
l amt CROWN much of anything"
"Struck 1t rich. have your"
"Well, not exactly, but Providence is
on our side, an the outlook Is hopeful.
You know I've got seven sons, an
every one of 'em is lighting fer his
country ut SO much MONTH"
"Yes?"
swell, they're all good, steady boys;
an as fast as they draw their pay they
send half Of 1t home. an SO, the family
IL gittin' In good circumstances. the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Biu Steel Plant. Purchased,

John II. Scarlcs Of New York. prcsi-
dent Of the American Cotton Company.
has closed the purchase Of the Besscmcr
steel plant ut West Superior, the lronton
steel plant, and the big car works In Du-
iuth. The cost Of the purchase and the
putting of the plants In shape to operate
Is X1OOOOOO.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Robbers Loot xpress.

A daring train robbery occurred with
in the city limits Of Denison, Texas.
the thieves MORALLY wOunding Messenger
W. +. COnciulnon and escaping with all
the money In the express cur before any.
thing was known Of the affair." Over
$4,000 was In the ear, according to re-
liable estimates.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Train Hits Trolley.

Dense fog was the cause of u collision
between local passenger train on the
Wabash Railroad and an electric train In
Chicago. The trailer was demolished,
the motor car was wrecked and three
persons were hurt.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Attempt to Rob a snioon.

Two masked mcE entered Russell &
liigbics saloon at Dcadwood, =. D.. and
attempted to rob the place. Mr.. Russell
grnpplCd with one Of the robbers, and
man who was In the place succeeded In
getting out during tac melee and giving
the alarm. The robbers fled, having sc-
cured only -.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Soldiers Home Gosh stolen,

The fact that large sum Of money Is
missing from the trcasurcr's office at the
soldiers home at Marion, Ind. has caus.
ell much excitement among the officials
Of that institution. On each pension day
at the home about $4,000 Is paid out
among the veterans. The amount stolen,
Lilo, was taken from Treasurer Heich.
crts safe on the last pension day.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Two ROBBERS GET $4,000.
Package OF Money stolen from 81
Louis street Railway fI1ciaI.

Robert II. Jennings. secretary Of the
Broadway Cable Car Company. was rob
bed OF package containing nearly $50.
900 shortly after noon the other day
while boarding u ear at Washington ave.
nue. and Broadway. ~. Louis. lie had
mans Bank and was on his way to the
office of the company. Two wc!l-drcssed
men boarded the car just before he did,
blocking the way. They Jumped of while
In front Of the Union market. Mr.. Jen.
nings instantly discovered his loss, made
an effort to follow the strangers, but they
had disappeared.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
To PRESERVE BATrLErrELos.
Plans Of FredcricksbnruN National Park
Laid Before secretary Root.

rams OF rreucrtcksbur0N Pafh
Laid Before secretary Root.
The members of the Fredericksburg
national park commission called on the
Secretary Of War at Washington to lay
before him the plans of the commission
for a memorial park which will include
the battlefields Of Fredericksburg, Chan
ccllorsvillc. Tcbbs Tavern and several
other fields comprised In an area Of
twelve miles square on the south side Of
the Rappahannock. A bill Is pending be-
fore Congress on this subject. The com
mittcc. headed by Gen. King and Gen.
1lugglcs. laid the plans before Secretary
Root to give him fuller idea Of the feas-
Utility Of the undertaking and TO secure,
IL possible, his Endorsement Of the plan
before the next Congress. The Secre-
tary Of War, without binding himself to
any positive action. promised to do what
he could to further the wishes Of the
commission,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Decatur Miners Shot.

The first serious fight of the coal min.
ers' strike at Decatur, H., occurred the
other day. Two union miners We're shot,
one probably fatally. Fred Dongowshi,
a striker, was wounded, probably fatally.
Charles Maurits, another striker, receiv.
ed bullet In the arm.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
TO LOAN MONEY ON CATTLE.
Com pany Formed at 81. Joseph, NO.
.Chicag onus Arc Interested,

.ChicaGonus Are Interested.
The st. Joseph Cattle and Loan Com
pany Of st. Joseph. Mo-, has been organ
lied. The officers are: President. j. T..
Lyman Of Hammond. Ind; vicc-prcsident
and treasurer. Gordon Jones. st. Joseph
directors. +. ]. Lyman Of Hammond. A.
ii. Veeder Of Chicago. John Donovan.
.Jr.. general manager Of the st. Joseph
Stock Yards Company: Il. l.. Lindsay
of 1t. Joseph and Gordon Jones. In nd
dition to the above directors the names of
q. +. Swift and Edward Morris of Chi
cago. are among the incorporators and
stockholders. The company Is capitalized
at 100000. 1t will invest In ranches
and loan money on cattle.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Wreck MT Carbon. Pm.

Vcstibuled train No. q, on the Pittsburg
and Western Railroad, from Chicago to
New York, was wrecked at Carbon, ia.
Fireman George Holiday was killed and
Engineer George Cupps and the baggage
master were slightly hurt. None OF the
passengers was injured. Heavy engine
caused the rails to spread.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Advance In Furniture Pr,ces,

Announcement is made that all grades
of furniture will be advanced 10 to 20
cents In price rs Il result of the efforts
OF the Grand Rapids Furniture Associa-
ton. The advance will include all par
lor, chamber, extension table and desk
furniture and will take effect immedi-
ately.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Mother and Daughter Slain,

Near Hancock, Mass, George Herman,
farm hand, shot and killed Mrs. Rhoda
Horton and her daughter, Eliza Jane,
and attempted to commit suicide.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Fire Scare at Columbia,

Fire delayed the performance at the
Columbia Theater, Chicago, the other
evening and almost caused panic
among the persons who had gathered to
see the play. The blaze was In an ad-
joining building,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Will he No strike.

After q conference between General
Manager Schaff, General Superintendent
Vanwinklc of the Big Four and the fire.
men, an agreement on wages was reach
ed at indianapolis, although the scale is
kept secret.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Mine Operator burned to Dca,h.

Mrs. Frank Il. Tyler of Kansas City
received a telegram from Alpine. Colo.
stating that her husband had been burn
ed to death In his cabin near his property
there. Tyler was a wcll-known mining
generator,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
STREET CAR COMPANY srOPPEp

Judge Orders All Track and Equip.
ment OF wichita Road Removed.
Judge Dale Of the District Court ut
Wichita, Kan, granted u permanent In.
junction restraining the Wichita Street
Railway Company from operating its
plant aud ordering all the ears and track
from the streets. The injunction was
asked as last resort ny the Mayor and
City Council to get a new system Of
street railway. A company with 500.
600 capital was organized two months
ago and given n franchise by the City
Council to build new line. but the old
company refused to surrender the streets
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Death of Mergenthaler.

Ottmar Mergenthaler, the inventor Of
the Linotype typesettng machine, died
at Baltimore of consumption. lie was
born in Germany on May 10, 1854.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Alvin Saunders Dead.

Ex'Gov. Alvin Saunders died at Oma-
ha. His daughter Is the wife OF Mai.
Russell Harrison, son OF the eX-Presi-
dent. The intrmities of old age caused
the ex-GovernOr's death.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Fire kills Fourteen Pcopie.

Fourteen people were burned 70 death
at FAIRIES, Ala. The dwellings of Harry
Goodlow and Samuel Smithson were
burned and all the occupants Of both
houses persisted. The families formed
part OF colony that had recently settled
In that region. They were from Iowa.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04

enue act. The decision was rendered in
the case of the bank of Orion. Kan,
against Jamison. The claim was made
that the mortgage In question should be
stamped at every change of ownership.
whereas 1t carries only the first stamp.
put on at the time 1t was executed. The
court sustained this view.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Fire at Sing Sing.

The new administration building at
Sing Sing, n. u. prison, built by con-
Wet labor under Warden Sage, and con-
sidered to be one of the handsomest
structures of the kind in the country,
was half destroyed by fire. The loss is
about $50 200; uninsured.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Had Train Wreck I'm T.xo..

In wreck near Langtry, Texas, caus.
ed by double header freight train
breaking In two, j. II. Constable of Han
nibal, No., and Patrick Cullen of Del
rio, Texas, were killed. Trainmea u. l..
Glenn and Felix Rimmett were badly
hurt,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
FOR KILLING A HERMIT.
Two Chicagoans senten need TO the Peni.
tentiary for Life.

tentiary for Life.
In Chicago, Sigmund Brosch and Emil
Swart were convicted of the murder Of
Martin 8. Meier last June and sentenced
to the Joliet pcnitcntiary for life. Meier,
who was 20 years old and wealthy, lived
the life Of a hermit. lie bcfricndcd the
two men while they were out Of employ
ment, and they, In turn. tried to rob him.
After securing all the money in the house
they tied Meier hand and foot and gag
ged him with a potato. Meier chokcd
TO death. The mon were finally cnptur-
ed In Michigan. They denied intent to
kill Meier,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Price of Cocoa Doubled.

Reliable dispatches announce that the
production of cocoa In the regions of La
mar and Huanta, Department Of Ayacu.
cho, Peru, will be very small, owing to
the damage done to the plants by insects.
Prices for cocoa are now double those
prevailing last year.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Fircmcu BurIe.I IN D.hri..

The sheep pens at the Kansas City
stock yards. covering an entire block,
were destroyed by fire. 900 sheep being
cremated. Four firemen were seriously
injured by falling walls. and ono of them.
Charles Peterson, may die. The loss Is
estimated at 10000.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Taken for a burglar and Shot.

Springs, Ark, was seriously Wounded Inv
police officers. The shooting was the re-
suit of Misrepresentation. the oaicers Ina.
lieving they were firing upon burglars
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
siik Mill Emniov.. s,.,L.

The Liberty silk mill In West Fifty.
seventh street, New York, was complete.
" tied up by the strike of employees. or
80 employees, hut one, a woman, was At
work. The strike was conducted In an
orderly manner.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Cooper Gets New Place.

Mr.. Sewall has informed the State
Department ut Washington that II. T.
Cooper. at present Attorney General OF
Hawaii, has been appointed minister OF
finance al interim.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Negro Lynchcd In Georu,..

John Goosby, n negro. was lynched at
Reagan's Mill, Ca, by mob from
Twiggs County. Goosby a few days ago
provoked difficulty with his employer,
John Robinson. which resulted In the
negro cutting Robinson's throat.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Die Under FAILING Walls,

The collapse Of Il six-stOry building on
West Lake street, Chicago, and its sub
sequent destruction by fire. killed four
persons and caused u property loss Of
S1OO,OOO,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Find Gold Near Lake of the Wood,

Samuel ii. Brockunir OF Wheeling, w.
Va, one OF the stockholders in the Lizzie
gold mine near Lake OF the Woods, On
tarlo, owned by the Virginia Mining
Company. has received word of a won
derfnl gold strike just made.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Admits q Heavy Loss.

There has been bloody battle between
the boers and British at Ladysmith.
ueh' White reports 100 British killed.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04

A boiler explosion at the steel works
of Southern Il Richardson in Sheffield,
England, killed four and injured twenty
persons.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04

Death Of Florence Marrynt.
Florence Marryat (Alrs. Frances Lean,
the well-known authoress. died In Lon.
don.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04
Must Restana Mnrtuauea.

IN the United States District Court at
heokuk, Judge Wpolson rendered de-
css'os on the construction Of the war rev
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04

children are dressin' well, an the old
lady Is rldin' of a bicycle an attendin'
missionary meetin's; an as fer me,
I'm runnln' fer office an lendin' money
on the installment plan. II the boys
don't git kilt out in the Philippines, I
expect to own a railroad fore the
troubles over. The war has been the
greatest blessln' that has ever come
my way"-Atlanta Constitution.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-04

90 cheap are the materials now
used In the manufacture OF gas
that the commodity can be sold at
. profit Tor 30 cents per 900 feet
Tor Illuminating purposes and for
40 cents per 900 feet Tor fuel.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-10-28
BAY VIEW ITEMS.

BAY VIEW, October o. 1899.
DR.. Grant Clifford, of Avondale, visited
his parents last Sunday.
Rev. B. f. Jester is holding very sue
cessful revival at Leeds.
Miss Mabel Matthews, of North East,
and Miss Mamie Ryan, OF Rising Sun,
were guests of Miss Tacie Matthews at
Gilpin's Rocks on Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. George Simcoe, Miss Annie
Simcoe, Miss Poca Reed and Mr.. Jethro
johnson visited the National Export Ex-
position this week.
The "box social" given by the N. N. N.
Club on Tuesday evening was a success in
every respect. $780, 5 were realized from the
sale Of boxes. The Leslie band furnished
excellent music.
Our church will be reopened Sunday,
November 5. Rev. F. T. Little, of Starr
M. p. Church, Baltimore, will preach
morning and evening, and Rev. w. J.
Fitz.Simon, of Zion Presby terian Church,
will preach in the afternoon at o'clock.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-10-28
Re-0pening of Church.

Bay View NJ. P. Church will be ra.opened
for Divine worship on Sunday Nov. 5th
with appropriate ceremonies. Rev. F. T.
Little, Of Baltimore will preach at 1890 a.
IN. and Rev. W. J. Fitzsimon Of Zion
Presbyterian Church will preach at p. m.
Rev. Mr.. Little will preach again in the
evening at 7.30. The church has been
thoroughly repaired, new towrg has been
built, and new slate roof put Oh, church
reprinted outside and inside, tfautiful
new beaded and paneled ceiliu2 over the
audience room, new carpet ant rev pulpit
furniture and other improvem making
it one OF the most comfortable and commo-
dious churches in the county. Rev. B. +
Jester is pastor.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-10-28
Hllluseneilia.
p%&%&>%>%S,1 ~ 4, ~oS
W. Il. Vests Minstrel Continuation.

W. II. WeStS Minstrel LOmSihati0n.
Unsurpassed in talent, number and
originality, this combination VIII appear
at Ford's Opera House, Baltimore, week of
October 80.
The art of minstrelsy has been life
study of w. H. West, the successful
minstrel manager, who for quarter Of
century has led the public taste n America
by the highest expression of burnt cork
entertainment. His company is noted for
being the best attainable talent and his
programme conspicuous for effectiveness.
The performance is interspersed with
bright sketches, musical acts nov dances,
the latest popular ballads and acrobatic
features. A superb orchestra adds to the
magnificent first part with its superior
vocal advantages
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. Ad-
mission 25 and so cents
Week November 9th, the non7,ar young
comedian, Willie Collier, in his latest
comedy success "Mr. Smooth"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-10-28
POLLING PLACES.

The polling places i'll each OF the respect
i've districts or precincts shall be opened by
| the Judges at o clock a. M, and shall be
kept open until 6 O'Clock p. IN.
The polling places in the respective dis
tricts or precincts will be located as fol-
| lows:
First Distriot-At Cecilton, in the Jr O..
U. A. M. Hall.
Second District-At Chesapeake City, at
| Coleman's Furniture Room, on West side
George street, between Second and Third
streets.
Third District, LIST Precinot-At Elkton,
in Council Hall on North street. 2nd
Precinct-At West Elkton, in Herman
Jeffers' warehouse, on south side of Main
| street.
Fourth District-At Fair Hill, in Henry
Hess hotel.
Fifth District, 1st Precinct-At North
| East, in G. A. r. Hall, on Church street.
Second Precinot-At Charlestown, in J.
n. Black s old storehouse.
Sixth District-At Rising Sun, in office
and warehouse formerly used by Samuel
| Hambleton, owned by G.. Il. Grason.
Seventh District, LIST Precinct-At Port
Deposit, in room opposite Post Office
Second Precinct-At Perryville, in old
| M. E. Church building.
Eighth District--At Oakwood in Jr. O..
U. A. M. Hall.
Ninth District-At Calvert, in the Amer-
can Mechanics Hall.
By Order Of
JOHN c. MCNAMEE. President,
WALTER BUCKWORTH,
JOHN M. TUCKER,
Board Of Election Supervisors for Cecil Co.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-10-28
COUNTY NEWS.
PRINCIPLE FURNACE ITEMS.


Principle FURNACE, Oct. 27, 1899.
Mr. John E. Jackson, Jr., of Philadel-
phia, was the guest of his father John E.
Jackson.
Mrs. Edward White and son Norman
have returned home from StrickersvilIe.
Mr.. Harry Crawford and son Paul spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Seminar.
Mrs. Everitt Knight and daughter
Myrtle, of Philadelphia, are spending a
few days with her parents Mr. and Mrs.
George Haines.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cover Charsha and child
rem, Of Wilmington, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Blackson.
Mrs. Edward Jackson, Mrs. Wilson and
Master Marion Leedom spent one day this
week with Mrs. Wesley Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Lynch, of Wilmington,
are visiting Mrs. Ella Jackson
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-10-28
PERRYVILLE ITEMS,
PERRYyILLE, October Or 1900

| '-'1AIAs' OSiODtE 1888.
Ihe "cecl Wing" is on sale each ,ree1 J,
re'ryc'"e, at Cameroms drug store and J.
also deIacered by Guy Dennis. 3 cents n cooy
One OF the most enjoyable musicales eve
given by Miss Debbe Jackson's class wa
neia at the home of Mr.. Harry J. Jones
on AIKEN avenue, last Saturday evening
Inc mouse was prettily decorated with Gu,
MOVERS potted plants and flags. Many
parents and friends of the scholars were
present. The entertainment consisted oI
vocal and instrumental music on the niano
oan1o and guitar. Every one was highly
Pleased with the entertainments.
On Wednesday evening, November 18th.
tue ladies' OF the Presbyterian Church will
noid an oyster supper in the Jr. O. U. A.
M. Hall.
| "hlle kew. X. II. Hoover was absent
'he trustees OF the Presbyterian Church
hao the church thoroughly renovated.
MISS Lottie Kelsey, of Columbia, Pa, is
visiting her cousin, Miss Annie Keesey.
Mrs. Alexander Peoples entertained her
sister, Mrs. Richard Barnes, of Charles
town, on Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Crawford, of Wilmington
is the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Boyd.
Charles Myers now occupies one of W.
IL. Cole, Jr. new brick houses
The reception held in Wilmington last
Friday evening by the Y. M. C. A. to the
students Of Goldey College, was attended
by Messrs. Elmer Railing, Howard Calvert
George Hamilton, Elmore Owens and
Lewis Crawford.
Mrs. II. S. Mitchell and Miss Elizabeth
Mitchell, of Philadelphia, are the guests
OF MIR. and Mrs. John Stump.
Mrs. George Shrey has returned home
from pleasant visit to her son in Lebanon.
Pa.
Dr. and Mrs. F. Hoffa and daughter, of
Washington, spent this week with pe1ry-
| vile relatives.
The County Sunday School Convention
held her last Saturday and Sunday was
| largely attended by our citizens. Full
account appears in another column.