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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-09


N. E. CHURCH-Rev. o. w. wiilet, Pastor.
Services at 10 80 o'clock q. m. and p. M Sum-
day school at IL m. Prayer meeting every
Thursday evening at o'clock All are cor
daily invited to attend.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev. @. L.
Guichard, Pastor. Regular Services every
End and 4th Sunday In the month at l0:30 =;
m. and 7:3O p. m. Sunday School at X
O'Clock and Y. +. y. G. Il. at $3.50 every sun
day. Prayer meeting every "Wednesday
evening.
DANISH Ev. LUTHERAN CHURCH = Rev.
A. p. w. Becker, Pastor. Services every Sum
day at 1880 a. m. and p. m, and everyWednes-
day at p. m. lecture In school room IL m
METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH
Rev. J. j. Willitts. Pastor Services every Sun
day at 7:cO p. m. except the third Sunday each
month. Sunday-school at p. m.
ST. MARY's CATHOLIC CHURCH.-Father
II. Webeler. Regular services the End Sunday
in each month.
CRAWLING LODGE, No 35s, =. d A. M.
meets in regular communication on Thursday
evening on or before the fal Of the moon
j. X. MERz. w. NJ
j. y HURN. Secretary.
MARVIN POST, No. 240, q. A. R., meets the
second and fourth Saturdays in each month
A. L. POND, Post Com.
j. c. HANSON, Adjutant.
woMEN's RELIEF CORPS. No. 1872, meets on
the I'd and 4th Saturdays at 2 O'Clock in the af-
ternoon MRS. J. M. JONES. President
JULIA FoURNIER, Sec.
GRAlLING CHAPTER, R. A. M. No. I'D
Meets every third Tuesday in each month.
]. X MERE. II. p.
A. TAYLOR, Sec.
.GRAYLING LODGE, 1. o. o. F.. No. 137.-
Meets every Tuesday evening.
JOSEPH PATTERSON N. q.
G. o. MCCULLOUGH, Sec.
BUTLER POST. No. 2l. Union Life Guards.
meet every first and third Saturday evenings
in w. X. G. hall. H. DoUGHERTY, Captain.
=. ID. BRCHEs, Adjutant.
CRAWFORD TENT, X. o. T. NJ. No. l02 :
Meets every Saturday evening.
T. NOLAN, r. Il.
CRAWLING CHAPTER, ORDER OF EAST
ERN STAR, NO. s3, meets Wednesday evening on
or before the full of the moon
MRS. A. GRoULEFF, w. NJ.
Mrs. FRED NARRIN. Sec
COURT CRAWLING, 1. o. F., No. 790.-Meets
second and last Wednesday of each month.
j. WOODBURY., c. X.
b. WISNER, r. s.
CRAWLING HIVE, No. "a. l.. o. T. M.-Meets
every first and third Wednesday of each month.
MRS GoULETTE Lady Com.
MRS. II. WALDE, Record Keeper.
REGULAR CONVOCATIoN OF PORTAGE
LODGE, No. 141, X. of r. meets In Castle Hall
the first and third Wednesday of each month";
ii. A. POND, X. of r. 5.
L. 7. WRIGHT, G. G..
CRAWLING COUNCIL, No. X. 4 s. M,
will hold their regular convocation on Friday, on
or before the full of the moon.
JULIUS X. MERZ, I. j. M.
+. L'MICHELsoN, Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-09

COURT CRAWLING, 1. o. F., No. 79O.-Meets
second and last Wednesday OF each month.
J. WOODBURY., c. X.
B. WIsNER r. s.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-09

REGULAR CONVOCATION OF PORTAGE
LODGE, No. 141, X. of p meets in Castle Hail
the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Fl. A. POND, X. of r. s.
l.. T. WRIGHT, @. G..
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-09

CRAWLING HIVE, No. "a. l.. o. T. M.-Meets
every first and third Wednesday of each month.
MRS GoULETTE Lady Com.
MRS. +. WALDE, Record Keeper.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-11-09
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N. Z. CHURCH-Rev o. w. Wiilet, Pastor.
Services at 10 30 o'clock q. m. and p. m. Sum
day school at II m. Prayer meeting every
Thursday evening at o'clock. All are COR
daily invited to attend.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17
CURRENT EVENTS.

DIR. George J. Helmer has cured appen-
dicitis in young woman without knife.
Placing one hand on the point on the outer
surface of the abdomen beneath which :.the
vermiform appendix is known to be, with
the other he grasped the right leg of the
patient at the knee. To the leg, by quick
movement, he gave slight twist, repeating
it several times. This forced out Of the
appendix the clogging particles.
At Coney Island on Friday night last
James ]. Jefries, OF California, knocked
out and defeated Robert Fitzsimmons, the
heavy weight champion OF the world, in
the eleventh round of what is pronounced
to have been the cleanest and fairest prize
fight of many years. Jeffries is now the
champion of the world. He is but "a years
of age and is the youngest man who ever
held the championship. By right of his
rank Fitzsimmons dictated the financial
terms which Jeffries had to accept. Under
these terms it is figured that Fitzsimmons
made about $25 900 by losing the champion.
ship and Jeffries about S15, 900 by winning
it. Sullivan received SIZE, 900 for his twelve
year championship, and to-day he has
practically nothing. The total Of Corbett's
personal profits during his fighting career
is about 1926, 900.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17
KENT COUNTY.

Milford boasts of three artesian wells with
sufficient flow to supply the town, should
the water plant become deranged in any
way.
After a chase from Dover to Bowers
Beach, W. ]. Benson, shoe merchant, sue
ceeded in capturing William Griffin, COL
ored man who had broken into his store on
Sunday night and stole eighteen pairs of
shoes. Wilkinson's drug store was also
broken into and some cigars stolen.
Mrs. Willis, wife of Ex-Congressman J.
8. Willis, will open school for boys be-
tween the ages of seven and. ten, at her
residence, one mile north of Milford, and
will be called the "Glenworthe Home
School," The school will open Wednesday.
September Goth, 1899. Tuition, $3.50 per
school year.
Jacob G. Lewis, oyster revenue collector,
died in Dover last week. He was we'll
known and popular, and was regarded as
one of the best collectors of oyster revenue
that the State ever had. His step son,
Walter L. Stewart, inherits his estate and
mercantile business valued at 5000. Mr..
Stewart was married last week.
Joshua Jerman, of Smyrna, died at Los
Angeles, CAL, on Monday. He had been a
sufferer from pulmonary trouble and had
gone West for the benefit of his health.
The remains were brought to Smyrna for
interment. Mr.. Jerman was about IS years
Of age and leaves widow who is sister of
Representative Benjamin A. Hazel.
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The First Anniversary

1t is just year since the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul road inaugurated its eel
ebrated Pioneer Limited passenger train
service between Chicago, Milwaukee, st,
Paul and Minneapolis. This service marked
a new era in the railway world in the line
Of passenger accommodations. At cost
Of quarter of million dollars that pro-
gressive company furnished the travelling
public, in its Pioneer Limited train, COM
forts and facilities the best ever produced.
This train has been described many times
in newspapers and magazines, but should.
be seen and examined to be appreciates
In beauty of finish. richness ana elegance
of furnishing nothing equal to it has ever
been attempted by any other road. The
car builders were nearly year in complet-
ing the Pioneer Limited trains (there are two
-one leaving Chicago for the West and the
other leaving the Twin Cities for the East
every evening in the year, and they stand
to-day monument to the builders art.
No regular passenger train service in Amer
ica is as well known as the Pioneer Limited.
From the standpoint of passenger traffic the
past twelve months have been the most sue
cessful in the history of the St. Paul road,
made SO very largely by the Pioneer Limit
ed. The patronage of this service is strik-
ing illustration of the fact that the public
appreciates a good thing.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17
-1cc Cream soda75c. a-glass ii Jones.

There is q movement on foot to secur
the enlistment of 106 men and three Officers
all ex-members Of the First Delaware Reg
ment, for active service in the Philippines
About 80 men have expressed a willingness
to join. The company, if organized. vii
probably be commanded by Major Evan 9
Boyd.
John w. Williamson, former Della
warean, died at his home in Washington
on Saturday last, aged so years.. He was
member OF the Philadelphia bar During
President Cleyeland's first administration
Mr.. Williamson secured a government po'
sition and during his second he was an
assistant to John G. Gray, in the Bureau Of
Pensions. He leaves a wife and two chill
dren. Interment was made at Newark on
Tuesday.
An exchange says: "Henry G. Riley, a
merchant of Burlington, N. j., committed
suicide late Sunday night, by taking laud-
anam He was 81 years old and had been
drinking heavily. He told his son. II am
tired of life; this is the last day l will spend
on earth" Riley leaves widow and two
sons. He came here some years ago from
Middletown, Del" Mr.. Riley was for years
q. clerk in this town. He was brother OF
the late Mrs. Maria Walker and was in the
store of his brother-in-law, Martin Walker,
and also clerked for Mr.. Charles Tatman.
He built the house on Green street now
owned and occupied by Mrs. Joshua Clay
ton, Jr.
Mr.. Edwin Prettyman, formerly OF
this town but recently of Smyrna, has
gone to Dover to take charge of the shirt
factory there, he and his brother Clarence
have associated with them their older (
brother, Charles B., and have purchased
he Dover factory. They will run it in !
connection with their Smyrna Shirt and \
Hosiery Company. The Smyrna "Times'
ays Mr. w. r. Bandell, who has had the \
of the Dover plant, accepts
ike position with the Middletown Shirt
company. The Messrs. Prettyman's many
riends here congratulate them ON theii
uccess, merited by honorable dealing and
Wheat harvest is here. Mr.Ed. Pleasan-
on, at McDonough and Mr.. VIM. Bolton
N the Manor began on Thursday. Several
nj yesterday, others will begin to-day, and
II. Monday harvesting will be general. Oil
he harvest in Maryland the Chestertown
said on Thursday: "Mr. J.
}. Newman, living on the William Brown
arm, near Chestertown, opened the harvest
eason in Kent for this year. Mr.. Newman
on Tuesday. Mr.. John Bell
,as the next on the list. He commenced
esterday afternoon. H. c. Speakman
ras the first wheat harvester in Talbot
0unty this year. He cut down and shock
! up his crop on Saturday, June 10, prob
bly, the earliest day on which wheat was
arvested in Talbot The first reported in
ueen Anne, Lodi Anderson. who COM
lenced on Monday.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17
500 Reward. 500

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly up
on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have SO much faith in It's
curative powers. that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that ii fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials,
Address, F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, d.
Sold By Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills arethe best.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17
SUSSEX COUNTY

Henry Argo, living on farm near Mil
ton is minus a wife. She eloped with 9
young man who had been stopping at the
house.
During terrible thunder storm that pass
ed over Frankford, Friday afternoon last
lightning killed George Truitt and Miss Ida
Truitt, stepchildren of John T. Rogers, q
farmer living near Frsnkford. The young
man was sitting in chair near an open
fireplace, when fork Of lightning flashed
down the chimney, killing him instantly.
His sister was sitting short distance away,
and was killed by the same stroke. Death
came in peculiar manner to the young
woman. She jumped to her feet and stood
unconscious for few seconds, then falling.
dead into her stepfather's arms. Miss
Truitt's sweetheart was in the room at the
time, having called at the house only few
minutes previous, and was talking to the
girl when she was killed. None Of the
other occupants Of the house were injured,
they were slightly shocked.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17
Ttf e1tiddlftoiull GFarstfiipt
Tun cHrTRCHES IN MIDDLETOWN.


bethesda nj, e. Church.-Rev. Isaac il
Wood. Pastor Preaching every Sabbath al
1850 a. M, and 730 p. m. Sabbath School
every Sabbath at p. M, A. g. Cox, Superin-
fendent. Prayer meeting, every Thursday
evening. 730 O'Clock. Junior EpWorth
League and Epworth Cadets every
Friday night at 7o'clock. Young Ladies' Mis-
sion Circle, Monday, nights at Parsonage,
Women's Foreign Missionary Society, first
Friday night of each month. Women's Home
Missionary Society, first Thursday night. OF
each month. Mite Society, first Saturday
night of each month. Official Board meeting
first Friday afternoon of each month at 230
O'Clock.
Forest Presbyterian Church.-Rey. +. II.
Moore, Pastor. Services held every Sabbath
morning at 1890 o'clock, and every Sabbath
every Sabbath morning at 9.l5 O'Clock,
H. G. Ellison, Superintendent. Prayer meet
ing every Wednesday evening. Young REQ
pefs Society Christian Endeavor meets every
Sunday evening at 6.45 O'clock. Junior so.
ciety Christian Endeavor every Sunday afteI
noon at ) o'clock.
Services at Armstrong; Chapel the nfsi
Sabbath Of each Month at p. m.
st. Anne's Protestant Episcopal Cnufch-
Rev. Vim. j. Wilkie, Rector. HoiyCommun-
ion on the first Sunday in the month at 1919
a. M ON all other Sundays at 73o a. M vi,
vine services every Sunday at l030 a. M, and
Y 20 p. m. Morning Prayer and Lltany every
Wednesday and Friday at 10 a. m. Even
ing Prayer on Friday at $50 p. m. On an Holy Holy
Days service at 10 a. M, ana 350 p; M H. SUI ~
day School at 9.45 a. m. Adult Bible Class az
7.45 D. m. The Guild meets every THURSDAY a. +
z .. M, the Ladies on the first ana thlrd IT., FL
dhys Of each month at p. m, the Boys CluD
on Friday evenings at 7.30 and the Junlol
Auxiliary on SATURDAYS at 5 p. m
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HIS Life Was Saved

Mr.. ]. e. Lilly. prominent citizen of
Hannibal, Mo-, lately bad wonderful de-
liverance from frightful death. In telling
of it he says: " I was taken with Typhoid
Fever, that ran into pneumonia. My lungs
became hardened. was so weak couldn't
even sit up in bed. Nothing helped me.
expected to soon die of Consumption, when
heard of DR.. Kings New Discovery. One
bottle gave great relief. | continued to use
it, and now am well and strong, can't say
too much in its praise. This marvellous
medicine is the surest and quickest cure in
the world for all Throat and Lung Trouble
Regular sizes so cents and 81 90. Trial bot
ties free at, Vaughan's Pharmacy;every bot
tie guaranteed.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17
Workman Sentenced

Philip Workman, former postmaster at
Glendale, pleaded guilty to embezzling
S23s.3S from the government, and on Tues
day Judge Bradford passed sentence to
pay 5000 fine and be imprisoned IA months
in the New Jersey State Prison at Trenton.
He was taken in custody by Marshal Short
and landed in the Trenton penitentiary on
the same day. Workman's trial was to
have been held several weeks ago, but he
failed to appear. A bench warrant was is
sued and after careful search he was
found on his farm near Glendale. Counsel
for the defendant informed the court that
he had not appeared at the appointed time
on account Of sickness and asked that the
sentence be made as light as possible.
Judge Bradford said the sentence could not
be less than six months nor more than 10
years, and owing to the peculiar case be
would make it very light, which he did.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17

Reduced Rates to Richmond, Va, via
Pennsylvania Railroad, Account In
ternationaI Convention Baptist
Young Peoples Union.
On account of the International Conyen-
ton Of the Baptist Young Peoples Union
of America, to be held at Richmond, Va,
July 18th to 18th, the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company has arranged to sell excur-
sion tickets from points on its line, to
Richmond, at rate of 'sssingle fare for the
round trip" (tickets via Baltimore and
steamboat fifty cents more than single fare)
Tickets will be sold July 11th to 18th, and
will be good to return until July S1st, in
elusive, except that on deposit of ticket
with the Joint Agent at Richmond before
July 2Sth, and the payment Of fifty cents,
the return limit may be extended to leave
Richmond not later than August 18th, 1899.
Stop over at Washington on return trip
for ten days, not to exceed final limit Of
ticket.
For specific rates and conditions apply
| to Ticket Agents.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17
II str,ourt:yur


The following petit jurors have beer
drawn by Jury Commissioners Smith ant
Whiteman to serve at the June term of tn
United States Court and were ordered t
report on June %
Wilmington-Alfred Gawthrop, Harry A
Miller, George r. Hofecker, William ?
Bancroft, Matthew d. Murphey, Henderson
Wier, Thomas O'Donnell.
Brandywine- Thomas J.. Day, Thomas .
Bird.
New Castle-James Challenger, James NJ
Craig.
Pencader-Samuel Alrich.
St. Georges Richard L. Gray.
Blackbird-Harry s. Woodpecker.
Kenton-Charles L. Ross, Gamaliel Garri-
son.
Appoquinimink-Robert A. Cochran,
John w. Denny, Elias N. Moore, William
K. Z. Tatman.
Little Creek-Thomas c. Horsey, Herbert
Adams.
Dagsboro-Derrjck B. Hazard, William
McIlvain.
Gumboro-Robert w. Smith.
Broad Creek-Philip G. Matthews.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17
Ladies Can Wear shoes

O..e size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder to be shaken into the shoes.
It makes tight or new shoes feel easy; gives
instant relief to corns end bunions. It's
the greatest comfort discovery of the age.
Cures swollen feet, blisters and cailous
spots. Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure
for ingrowing nails, sweating, hot, aching
feet. At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c.
Trial package FREE by mail. Address.
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17

Reduced Rates to st. Louis via Penn
sylvania Railroad Account Meeting
Grand Lodge, b. +. O. Ells.
On account of the meeting of the Grand
Lodge, B.zP. o.: Elks, at st. Louis, Mo-,
June,20 to25s 1893, the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company will sell round-trip tickets
from points on its line, to st. Louis and re-
turn, at greatly reduced rates. Tickets will
be sold June 1s and 10, good to return until
June 25.
For specific rats and conditions apply
to Ticket Agents.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17

The tomato industry in Elk Neck Is
being pushed ahead this year BY the
Introduction Of patent tomato planters.
This machine digs the hole, sets the
plant 10 it, waters the roots and fills
the dirt firmly about the stock. Two
men can thus plant twelve acres q day.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17

-ReY. E. G. Atkins, of Centreville, Md,
exchanges pulpits with Rev. I. L. Wood to-
morrow, preaching in the NJ. E. Church at
1890 am. Rev. F. II. Moore D. D., delivers
the Baccalaureate Sermon to the public
school graduates in the NJ. E. Church at
7.30 pm.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17
/" Better Be Wise
Than Rich. ]"

Wise people are also rich
suhen they knoqu a perfect
remedy for all annoying DIS
eases of the blood, kidneys.
ROer and boevels. It IS
Hoods Sarsapanlls, evhich
IS perfect In its action. It
SO regulates the entire sys-
tenn as to bring rigorous
health. It neVer Gsappotnts.
CcItre-" For 20 years had goitre, or
swellings on my neck, which was dis
couraging and troublesome. Rheumatism
also annoyed me. Hoods sarsaparilla
cured me completely and sthe swelling has
entirely disappeard. A lady In Michigan
saw my previous testimonial and used
HOODS and was entirely CURED of the same
trouble. She thanked me for recotnmend-
Ing it." MRS. ANNA SUTHERLAND, 408 LoyeI
Street, Kalamazoo, Mich.
Poor Health -" Had poor health for
years, pains in shoulders, back and hips.
with constant headache, nervousness and
no appetite, Used Hoods Sarsaparilla.
gained strength and can work hard all day:
eat heartily and sleep well. I took it be.
cause it helped my husband" Mrs.
]. GiFFELs, Moose Lake, MINI.
Makes Weak Strong-"I would give
% bottle for Hoods Sarsaparilla If I
could not get 1t for less. It Is the best
spring medicine. It makes the weak strong"
ALBERT A. JAaNow, Douglastown, N. Y.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17
Style,
Quality,
Make
Up

weight clothing that will
hold and keep its shape
and give any respectable
appearance. We are just
as particular about the
cheap light weights as in
the heavy, high priced
ones. Light summer
suits, $5, $3.50, So and
$40. Serges, $3.50 and
$40. Serge coats, $2.5O.|
to IS. Crash suits, $3.50, |
$3, 81 and IS. Odd crash
trousers, 81 and $l.50. |
White duck trousers, all |
sizes, 81 and $l.5O. Black
and grey mohair,, alpaca
and serge coats, all sizes,
regulars and stouts. Full
stock wash coats, serge
suits, crash suits and thin
goods for boys. Straw
hats, summer shoes and
furnishings as good as the
best and at moderate
prices.
Closed evening at 6
except Tuesdays and Sat
urdays.
JAS. T. MULLIN & SON /
Clothing, Sixth and
Hats, Market,
Shoes, Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17
Examinations
For Admission to Delaware college

For Admission to DeIaware College
On Friday and Saturday, June 23d
and oath, examinations will be held at
any of the below-named places where
candidates may indicate desire to ap,
pear: viz: Newark, Wilmington, Mid
dletown, Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Sea-
ford, Laurel, Georgetown and Lewes.
All persons wishing to take the exam
nations will notify the President cf the
College as early as possible at which OF
these places they desire to present them
selves. Write for full information con-
cerning the examinations.
GEO. a. HARTER, PRESIDENT
Newark, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17
Unclaimed Letters.

A list of unclaimed letters remaining in
the MiddIetown post Office which can be
had by saying they are advertised:
Miss Bessie Bown, Miss Annie Dosten, Mrs.
Med Laseen, Thomas Seeney.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17

Is essential 10 good health.
Hoods sarsaparilla creates an
Appetite, tones and
Strengthens the stomach,
And builds up the whole system.
Itrelieyes that tired feeling, and By puri-
flying and enriching the blood, it promptly
and permanently cures all scrofuIa erup-
tons, boils, humors, pimples and sores:
strengthens the nerves, and gives sweet, re-
freshing sleep. No other medicine has
taken such hold upon the confidence Of the
people as Hoods Sarsaparilla, and Its re.
cord Of great cures is uneeualled by any
preparation. You may take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla with the utmost confidence tha,
twill do you good.
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17
SUMMER
SALE
NOTIONS

The secret is in always keeping up quality. No
matter how cheapy the goods are sold you'll notice
that our No. 4 is not No. marked up Nor do
goods marked 10 yard pieces measure only yards.
Nor is our 5o-yard spool silk only IS yards IF not
full length we tell you We guarantee all qualities,
sizes and yardage, all goods exchangable-the best
possible guarantee of quality Everything wanted
for work and sewing at prices often 50 to 100
per cent cheaper than other stores. It's our Spot
Cash buying and Spot Cash selling that makes this
store the snap leader
Middletown transcript., 1899-06-17
MIDDLETowN SCHOOLS

The public schools closed June 10th. The
whole number of pupils in attendance dur
ing the year was: