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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-09-01
Buy your Carpets
and Mattings at III.
Buchanan's Closing
Sale.

A certain Hickman woman assured
her husband that she never told him a
lie and never would. He told her that
he did not doubt it, but would hereaf'
ter cut notch in the piano when he
knew She deceived HIM. mo you won
she screamed, "Im not going to have
my piano all ruined"
The railroad part of Hickman is
busy all along the line, building new
tracks, digging water works tunnel,
painting depot and arranging to con
struct new river elevator. Altogether
employing large force, and paying out
large sums of money. The road is ar
ranging for largely increased river
business at Hickman.
Uncle Nick Combs, the owner OF
Combs Springs, is probably the oldest
man in Fulton county, being 20, and
his good wife is So. They have been
married 80 years. Mr.. Combs Is in ex'
ceilent general health, weighs NOR,
than ever before in his life. eats and
sleeps well, but is partially blind. Mrs
Combs at SO is MS active MS most women
of 80 or 60, is always III IA good humor
and has kind word for all. From APP
pearances they will reach the century
mar.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-09-01
MORE ABOUT THE SCHOOL FUND
STEAL.

The following is taken from
School superintendent McChes-
ney's paper, the Livingston Ban.
ner:
Per capita 1896, last year of
Democratic rule, $3.50
Per capita 1896. first year Of
Republican rule, 200
Per capita 1897, second year
of Republican rule, 2.20
Per capita 1898 third year of
Republican rule, $50
Per capita 1899. LAST year
Of Republican rule, 2.7O
From 80 to '96 a shortage Of go
From '96 to '97 a shortage of go
From '96 TO '9S a shortage Of 80
From '9S to $50 a shortage Of 10
Adding, we have a shortage, in
the four years. of $3.50 per pupil.
Multiplying THE by 100000, the
number Of school children In the
State, we have Sl.256,O00 short.
age while the Bill Taylor gang has
had charge of the State affairs.
1t is up to somebody TO explain.
We want to know what became Of
the doughf Who got i'll A half
million voters in Kentucky are
waiting for the explanation.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-09-01
Paimer's Sentiments.

Gen. John M. Palmer, who ran
for President on the gold plat
form, after denouncing imperial.
ism and militaryism, says:
"Let the next national Demo.
cratic Convention nominate a con
sentative man for the presidency.
for example, Senator German or
OK Senator Villas of Wisconsin. re-
adopt the platform of '92; insist
on q vigorous prosecution OF the
war against the Flllpinos; de.
nOunce trusts aud insist on the
freedom of Cuba, Porto Rico and
the Philippines when capable OF
self.gOy. rnmeDt; Insist upon re-
form in the collections of the rev.
enues and appeal to the country"
The Populists campaign will
open Sept 4th, with speaking In
ten counties. Ignatius Donnelly,
Jerry Simpson, Tom Watson and
Golden Rule Jones, of Ohio. Sen
at0r Butler, Of South Carolina,
aud Cyclone Davis, of Texas, are
among the notables who are ex
pected To speak in this State,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-09-01
The Bravery OF Woman

Was grandly shown by Mrs. John
Bowling of Butler, Pa . in three years
struggle with a malignant stomach
trouble that caused distressing attacks
of nausea and indigestion All RENE
dies failed to relieve her until she tried
Electric Bittters. After taking 1t two
months she wrote IL am now wholly
cured and can eat anything. II is truly
"A grand tonic for the whole system as l
gained in weight and feel much strong
er since using IT." IL aids digestion.
cures dyspepsia, improves appetite
and gives new life. Only soc. Guar
anteed at all Drug Stores.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-09-01

Of the Roberts local option bill
the editor Of the Murray Ledger,
who seems to thoroughly under.
stand IL, SAYS: "The bill with the
silly unconstitutional features
eliminated was all right, but If II
had passed in its unconstitutional
form last session he prohibition
extremists wOnld have had the
distinguished honor Of having
been the cause of whiskey being
sold IN every county aud hamlet
10 Kentucky for two years, or I'M
Ill another Legislature met to make
new laws.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-09-01
SON vs.. FATHER.
(Wicklife Yeoman. |


At the Goebel and Blackburn
speaking here the 14th. Col. Tom
Corbett, Of Psducah, was taken
suddenly III and was confined 10
his room until last Saturday. when
he took the train for his home.
just before leaving he was asked
what he thought of the great rally
here the outlook for the Demo
cratic ticket aud of bis son Halls
course in uniting with the mug.
wump boilers. He replied that he
never saw such q crowd In Bal.
lard county before as the one that
greeted Senators Blackburn aud
Goebei. aud the splendid effect Of
their speeches was more percept
ible than any ever delivered Ia
this end of the State. l think,
said he, that Goebel is the ablest
young man south OF the Mason
aud Dixon line, and | predict that
his majority at the November cleo
ton will be regular "old. time"
one. Az TO my son Halls part in
the bolt, don't know what to say,
except ! am very greatly surpris-
fsA xnet9f No. lean n l1D9lnn1iG
training I have ssSSa Elm 10 see
him In sach company. Ihsve not
seen him since his fall, bat If he
persists in training with the bolt
ers and | keep my health will
show the people how far astray.
politically, the young man has
wandered.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-09-01
HICKMAN, FULTON COUNTY. Y, sEPE l. 1888
DUR Circuit Court.

The September term of the Fulton
Circuit Court, which convenes next
Monday, will have before 1t the follow
ing docket: 40 Common wealth cases /;
o felony cases 36 misdemeanor cases ;
9 prisoners in Jail on charge of felony ;
2 charged with misdemeanors 40 equi-
ty cases 80 ordinary cases.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-09-01
Shoe Talk.

Did IL ever occur 10 you
what saving there is in our
method of selling Shoes Sell
ing them 10 connection with
our other lines, we are able TO
handle them on a smaller mar
gin of profit than exclusive
dealers, for we are at no extra
expense for house rent, clerk
hire. &c. Take, for instance,
our
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-09-01

--At fney A. w. Lindsay is in Gin
~ Bny your School Shoes at Rice
--M&H Amberg, of the Laclede, re-
turned kom st. Louis Thurday.
nT- Bend your orders TO the new City
BakerXfor Fresh Oysters and Celery.
| DID Harris left last week for Wis
il TO rslatiyes in North Carolina.
nd Lula Allen, of st Louis, rs III
the cit3Tthe guest of Mrs. Jennie Will
E0tBesi values in School Shoes at
RICE u MAYORS.
--urv w. ". Shaw and daughter,
Miss lia have returned from Gibson
jor Hagan, who has been ON the
road ~ the past month. is expected
home day.
E11 Get your eyes tested at the Old
ReliabH free, ON Johnson Opthalmeter
the fin&i Ia town.
--DrD B. Harrison. well known
citizen md physician, of Union CITY,
died III week, aged 20.
Il Ellison and family, who have
, been "a "Trip through New York and
Canadt returned this week
--So&e people keep the Sabbath 81
holy tl&t they don't work any for three
] days bAwe or three days after.
Sugar chiefs are fighting bitterly
and cuuing each Others prices savagely.
II is = sweet SIGHT to consumers
-MhfS Clay King and Mamie
Thomase Of Woodland Mills. visited
Miss N4de Hertweck this week.
--NirtB. T. Davis, who has been Wis.
iting p{6nts at Corydon, KY, was ex-
pected 6return home yesterday.
a Buy your Shoes at Rice & Nay
,, lor's Cash Shoe Store.
-Iihe attendance of Hickman Col
lege q Monday was the largest in the
history " the school tor the first day.
) Ms. Sadie Parret, OF circlcville, o.
. wilLtxinere to-day 10 visit her mo
, tfcf lh}fJ Amberg, and other rela-
! sSxsSA h ssovaii: 49, has bcer
yisf4lEsstf SISTER. Mrs. Maggie Randle
! returned to her home in Jackson, Tenn
Thursday
D --Shacheiford, silver Democrat, wa
elected 60 Congress To succeed the lat
, Richard Park Bland. by 2,200 majority
over his Repubiican opponent.
, - Charlottesville Democrat Fair,
Lawrence left ON the Liberty. Wedn es
, day. for Hickman, Ky, where she vii
D attend school for the next ten months
Mrs. Belle Cox. who has been Wis
I ting her sister. Mrs. Jas. Fuqua, re
, turned home. Ripley, Tenn, this week
where she will resume teaching music
Miss Ruth Holcombe left Wednes
, day for Murfreesboro. Tenn, 70 atten,
Soule Female College. Her brother
: Thos. Holcdnbe, accompanied her par
, of the way.
Mrs Ida Goldburg, who has beer
. with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ott'
Hertweck, for some weeks, left on tn
, steamer Ferd Herold Wednesday nigh
for her home in Ohio.
? The Louisville Industrial Exposi
ton, Street Fair, Midway Carnival ant
, Festival of Fire. is to be held in Louis
2 vile, oct. 9Th to 2lst except Sundays
/. under the auspices of the Elks.
MIR Andrew Elks, died Aug. lSt
, of typhoid fever, aged about "a year.
= He leaves wife and one child. IL
was an excellent, worthy Young man,
member of the NJ. Il. Church, and hi
death is deeply mournod.
The work of opening and recon
struchng the water works tunnel
nearing completion. 1t seems ceriai
. that we shall have an abundance of wa
ter some time next week. This wor
has cost the Railroad, we learn, abor
81 800
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-09-01
$500
Ladies Shoes.

Many dealers sell them for
$3.50. and really they are well
worth the price, Tor they are
made of finest quality Kid, as
stylish rs higher priced Shoes,
perfect in. ct and finish, soft
aud easy on the feet. And 10y
our way of selling you save
the 50c. Then there is our
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-09-01
Mems and
Boys Suits.

We have already received
ao immense line of the new
Clothing, and would be glad
to have you look through the
stock. We have never shown
better values in Clothing than
we have on our counters for
this season. The prices, start
very low. and M
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-09-01
Boy Suits.

The new Suits ARE now M,
and some very pretty things
are shown. aud the values, we
think. are better than usual.
The Vestee Knee Suits are the
popular things for the little
fellows, ages 3 to 8. These
Suits have Vests. For the
larger boys, 8 to 10, we show
an excellent line. The prices
start at sl.50, and they are
splendid values.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-09-01
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Always
In the Lead!

AND NOW WE ARE READY to show you the New Fall
Goods in Mems, Youths and Bows Clothing and Shoes
Also, the Ladies' Misses and Chldrens Shoes.
These are all in and Tor inspection We have
bought immense stocks in every line and should he pleas
ed TO have you look through them
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-09-01
|gaI and Personal.

.Shou you feel inclined 10 censure
Fad you may in others view
Ask va own heart, ere you venture,
IL "A has no failings too"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-09-01

selling of Real Estate of NIL kinds
aud represents best aud most reliable Fire insnr
State aud that "Od Reliable
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE 20, that has already
paid largely Life Insurance aud vlcln
IT, and issuing aud best policy OF regular Lite
Company business In this country lilo socs
your patronage Call aud see him.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-09-01

The best Shoes made for the
price. We ought 10 get $500
Tor them. as others do, but here
again comes the advantage of
our method OF selling, and You
make the extra half dollar.
Soft Kid, nicely finished, per-
feet fitting, aud very stylish.
Made with Heels and Spring
Heels. in Lace aud Button,
Patent aud Stock Tips.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-09-01
School Shoes.

We show an excellent line
of School Shoes, in both the
cheaper and better grades, and
YOU will do well to examine
them.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-19

As week OF weddings. the six days
iust ended were the most conspicuous
of the fan season, not only because OF
the number of nuptial events, but for
the prominence OF the principals as
well October must. Of necessity, yield
the palm to November this year. as the
month Of weddings. while the selection
of Wednesday as the most popular day
of the week, was again in evidence.
The first of number OF elaborate en-
tertainments with a flavor OF charity
which are to be given before the holi-
DAYS. took place last week, and was
notable success in every sense OF the
word. The past week was also filled
in with many delightful entertain
ments of the usual order. The coming
week gives promise of being dull, but
only in a comparative sense, as the
regular meetings of the numerous
clubs are in themselves sufficient 70
maintain a lively interest in matters
CT a social nature.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-19
PERSONALS.

The smile that wreathes my face Is not
The smile Of one whosWou
The bets he made election day
smile because the sun
Marks now that solstice OF the year
When sausage jig the game.
And 20 tire breakfast table. To-
The buckwheat cakes have came
Mrs. Emma Fisher and daughter,
Miss Gertrude, are at the MeLure for
the winter.
Mrs. Mary Delaplaine and daughter,
Miss Huida, are in Paris.
The first three Thursdays in Deem
Der have been chosen by Messrs. y. P.
Whitaker. Nelson Cecil and b. X. Nc
Meehen, to introduce into Wheeling
society their wives, all OF whom are
comparative strangers here. The re-
ceptions will be held at Maple Crofts
and at Cecil Place.
Mr. and Mrs. Birney Kennard Nc
Meehen are expected home to-day.
The pupils Of Miss Annie v. Sage
win give a musicale Saturday after
noon at ST. Luke's Parish House.
Alice Lincoln Dean. prominent con-
Censlaasa en- Eourth Page
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-19

nesday evening, in the presence Of
large and fashionable assemblage. The
bride was Miss Stella McAlpine Roes-
ling, of Lawrenceville, Pa, and the
groom Mr.. Nelson Price Whitaker, OF
Wheeling. The bride is a niece Of Mrs.
C. B. Beaumont, of Wilkesbarre. IL
was a pink and chrysanthemum we'd
ding, and these beautiful flowers were
worn by all the bride and groom's at
tendants, and were conspicuous in the
decorations. The vested choir of the
church sang the Lohengrin wedding
chorus as the party entered. At the
chancel the ushers and bridesmaids
parted. and the bride, who leaned upon
the arm of her uncle, advanced from
the rear, and were met by the groom
and his best man. The bride was at
tired in an exquisite gown Of white
satin. She was attended by the follow
lowing bridesmaids: Miss Elsie Pat
terson, of Wilmington, Del; Miss Flor
ence McAlpin, of. Rochester, n. Y;
Miss Lew Lindsey, of Lawrenceville,
Pa. Miss Jean Ricketts, and Miss Helen
Pease. of Wilkesbarre, and Miss Susan
Dorance, of Dorranceton, Pa The
maid of honor was Miss Estelle Ryan,
of Lawrenceville, and the flower girl
little Mary Lindsey Brundage, niece of
the bride. The groom's best man was
Mr. Claphane, of Englewood, N. j., and
the following were ushers: Legrand
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-19

during the evening various amusments
OF social nature were INDUCED in.
much to the enjoyment of all. At the
conventional hour refreshments were
served.
The members of the Shakespeare
Club, of Bellaire, INDUCED in a delight
ful hay ride out in the country to the
nome of Miss Thomas, on Friday even
ing. Before returning home the party
partook Of an elegant luncheon.
~
A pleasant hop was given by the
Cotillion Club at Holderman's hall. in
Upper Benwood, Thursday evening.
The affair was under the direction of
Prof. Becker. A number of young So
ciety people attended
~
Mrs. A. ]. Norton charmingIv enter-
tanned number of her friends at tea
at her home in Bellaire on Thursday.
IN honor Of her guests, Miss Thoburn
and Miss Singer.
The members of the Young Ladies'
Club gave a very enjoyable 1Jp at the
Armory Hall in Bellaire, on Thursday
evening Among the many guests in
attendance were people from Wheeling
Pittsburg and Toledo. The music for the
occasion was furnished by Prof Long
It was the second of a series of social
affairs which has been arranged for the
season by this popular organization
The members are to be congratulated
upon their success thus far.
The Milf Secundis Club was enter
tanned in delightful manner by Miss
Myrtle Fry. at the home of Mrs. Dun
away, in North Bellaire, on Friday
evening. Refreshments were served
at the usual hour.
The first Of the three evening enter
tainments by the Married Ladies.
Euchre Club, at which their gentle
men friends were entertained. was
given Monday night in the Auditorium
of the Carroll Club. and was marked bv
a large attendance and interesting con
tests, productive of great pleasure for
all who were present. The prizes were
awarded to Mrs. Harry Fillmore STALL
man, Mrs. A F. Husted and Lieut.. B. c.
Dent
Thursday evening the Ladies' Aug
iliary OF the 7. NJ c. A. will give a
supper and concert for the building
fund. The supper will be in charge Of
Mrs A. J. Clarke, Mrs. ]. y. Vance.
Mrs. ". ]. w. Cowden. Mrs. Louis ].
Bayha, Mrs. John C. Lynch. Mrs. WIN.
Fee. Mrs. Rhodes, Miss Agnes Wilson,
Mrs. Maud EccIes Heiskeil. and others.
In the concert, the Philharmonic Quar-
tette. Mrs. Flora Williams. Mrs. Fred
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-19

But yestereve my lad was here,
And now he's gone away,
He said he loved me passing Gear,
/ had no word to say.
TITS more than kind
I'd be, he'd find,
If he should come To-Day
He begged I'd give him one small KISS
But III said him nay;
IT seems [ would not greatly miss
So small thing today.
Have what he would,
MY ladGie should,
But, oh. he's gone away =
What care / for my Sunday. gown,
~ NV hat with feathers, gay!
/ win not glance at LADS IN TOWN
When he has gone away.
I'd let him know
] love him so,
If he were here to-day
who's that? My lad2 He didn't go?
He's turning in this way 80. so9
Quick Where's the gown ne laHeies S0'
NV heart. What shan / say
/ must be sure
To be demure-
How can 1 be. today
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-19
The Week In Society.
Sosc0cccccOscecce

NJ z. church of Benwood. The groom
is engaged in the oil business. Both
are quite prominent in the society cir
cles Of their home town. Mr.. and Mrs.
Brooks returned to their home at
Wadestown.
At their home in Beallsville, Ohio,
Tuesday, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Gratigny
very appropriately observed their gold
en- wedding anniversary. Among those
present upon the occasion were their
four daughters, all married, Mrs. Letta
Test, of Columbus; Mrs. Lille letters.
Of Canton, and Mrs. Olivia Myers and
Mrs Carrie Myers, of Bellaire. An ele-
CANT dinner was served and a number
OF handsome and appropriate gifts were
received.
The fair and festival under the aus
pices of the Daughters of Liberty at
Armory hall, in Bellaire, was brought
to very suspicious close on Tuesday
evening. The affair was a social, as
well as a financial success.
A notable event in society at Ben
wood during the past week was the
wedding of Mr. Samuel ]. Hunter and
Miss Anna Laura Evans, which took
place at the home of the bride on We'd
nesday evening at $50 o'clock The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Geo.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-11-19

Raymond, of Norwalk, Conn; Frank D.
Roesling, of Racine, Wis; Mr.. Moffat,
OF Wheeling, w. Va; DR.. w. Give
Smith and John Turner, of Wilkesbarre.
The commercial travellers of this city,
who recently organized, will give a
minstrel performance early in January,
for the benefit of a local charity, and
are now rehearsing in the Majestic club
rooms on Main street
At ten O'Clock Wednesday morning,
in the parlors of the Cathedral resi-
dence, Mr.. Dominick Finnegan and
Miss Stella Reynolds, estimable young
persons of this city, We're united in
marriage by the Rev. Father R. F. Har-
ris. Mr.. Benjamin Kenney and Miss
Blanche Reynolds were the attendants.
Later reception was held at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
R. Stops, on Eoff street. Mr.. and Mrs.
Finnegan departed over the Panhandle
road for New York, where their honey
moon will be spent.
Mr. Louis Logamassino, of this city,
and Miss Eleanor Elizabeth Getty, of
Pittsburg, were united in marriag gee
Wednesday morning in st. Peters Ro-
man Catholic church in Pittsburg, the
pastor, the Rev. Father Camillas, Off
ciating. The attendants were Misses
Lizzie Miller, Lizzie Weppler. and John
Tassi, of Pittsburg, and John Logamas-
sino, of Wheeling. The same evening
the bride and groom arrived in Wheel
ing and a reception was given in their
honor at the residence of the groom S
parents on Water street.
A very pretty wedding was solem-
nized in ST. Matthew's P E. church
Wednesday evening, in the presence of
a number of relatives and friends of the
principals. The groom was Mr. VIM. A.
Carroll, popular employee of the Riv-
erside iron works, and his bride was
Miss Fannie Farmer, an estimable
young lady. The officiating clergyman
was the Rev Luther w. Doggett, rector
of St Andrews Mission. The organist
of the church, Mr. P. r. Myers, played
Guilmont's wedding music as the party
entered, and executed the Lohengrin
march as they retired.
Under the direction of Prof Del
brugge, the Cotillion Club will give a
! hop at Arion hall Tuesday evening
Meister's orchestra will make the music.
Mr. J. H. Brooks and Miss Minnie
i Edwards, both of Wadestown, were
quietly married at the parlors of the
Mcclure Wednesday evening at nine
L
! Inc Rev. George w. Bente, pastor ct the
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w. Bente, pastor of the NJ. E. Church,
In the presence of number of the rela-
tives and intimate friends of the con-
tracing parties. The attendants were
Mr.. John Lineberger and Miss Minnie
Taylor After the marriage rite an ele-
CANT repast was served and an enjoya-
Bile social time was in progress. Mr..
and Mrs. Hunter were the recipients Of
many hearty congratulations and good
wishes for the future The groom is a
prominent business man, being mem
Der of the firm of Lineberger & Hunter.
The bride is the only daughter of Mrs.
Caroline Evans, and is an estimable
young society lady. Until arrange
ments are made to go to housekeeping
the young couple will live at the home
OF the brides mother A number of
appropriate gifts were received.
Among the guests in attendance were
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Trainer and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry L. Caswell. of
Wheeling; Mrs. Thomas Hammond, of
Moundsville, and Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Davis, and Mr. and Mrs Edward Line
berger, Mrs. George Vance, Mrs. Ellen
Taylor Mrs. David Evans, Mr.. Charles
Schane, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rahr, Mr..
Luke Taylor, Miss Minnie Taylor Miss
Cora Taylor, Miss Lottie Hirsch, Miss
Hattie Davis, Miss Dora Davis, Misses
Mary, Daisy, Florence and Ada Cats,
Miss Bessie Hammond, Miss Roxie
Carrie Vance. Miss Nellie Lineberger
and Mrs. H. Vance.
Mr. John Monahan was rendered an
agreeable surprise by a party of his
friends at his home on the South Side
Tuesday evening, in honor of his birth
day. The hours. were devoted to dane
ing, for which diversion music was fur
nished by the Dropping Willow Mando-
lin and Guitar Club.
Mr. Patrick F. Counihan, a member
of the wholesale produce firm of Count
han Bros, was united in marriage at
six o'clock Wednesday morning, in St
Alphonsus church, TO Miss Gussie Mil
Ter, an estimable young lady of this
city The attendants were Mr.. l. j.
Miller and Miss Kate Erb, and the cere-
mony was performed by the Rev.
Father Boedenture. An informal re-
ception and an elegant wedding break
fast followed, at the home of the bride.
Mr. and Mrs Counihan departed for a
honeymoon tour Of the lake cities,
after which they will return to make
their home in this city.
At their home on North Wabash
street, Island, Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Trainer entertained number OF their
friends at dinner In honor OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel J. Hunter, Of Benwood.