The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-02
EAsToNvILLE ITEMS.
j. J Eubank was in Peyton
yesterday afternoon.

: aAltluoou.
Russell Gates, of the Mercantile
Company, was in Eastonvillc Fri
day and went to Peyton in the
evening.
The proceeds o. the box social
at the school hoase last evening
was s30.55. 1t was a most en-.
loyable affair.
The X. p. oyster supper which
was TO have been held the eve
ming of Oct. S1st has been post
poned till Nov. l4th.
Matthew Layden, FL Paso's
accessor was in town Friday. MIR.
Layden is the Democratic candi-
date for reelection.
II You wasn't out last evening
to the school entertainment and
heard the sweet silver voice of
the Gypsy you missed treat.
Miss Lula Duvall, of Colorado
Springs, is teaching the Peyton
school. She is very estimeble
young lady, and is doing good
work in heI school.
Mr.. Geo. Teenor, of Union Star,
Mo-, a nephew of James Cole
came yesterday and will spend
few weeks visiting relatives
here.
MIR. CHS. Muhsman, formerly
of Akron, Colo, now residing on
Scott Arnold place near Peyton,
was in town yesterday and sub
scribed for the WORLD.
The box social at the school
house last evening was quito an
attraction. Everybody enjoyed
themselves. The proceeds 90 TO
replenishing the school libaary.
The republican meeting Thurs
day evening was one of the mots
pleasant affairs OF the season an
orderly meeting was held and the
appreciation OF the music as well
as the speaking was evident at
every turn.
Miss Mccormack, of Peyton.
is the mail carrier from Peyton to
Bijou Basin, which trip she makes
three times per week, regardless
of weather. She is a very en-
ergetic young lady and certainly
deserves success.
Mr.. John S. Evans, one of our
most estimable farmers, and the
Democratic candidate for county
commissioner, was caller this
week. Mr.. Evans is well and
favorably knowh and will make a
good commissioner if elected.
Attorney Orr, at Peyton last
evening delivered beautiful adj
dress on the situation of the po-
liticaI affairs in this county and
state. He is a brilliant orator
and most promising future
assuredly awaits him. The audi
ence was spell bound from the
beginning to the end of his speech.
The republican rally Thursday
evening was a decided success.
The hall was packed to its utmost,
and the speaking by Messrs. A.
l.. Humphrey, R. l.. Chambers,
f. f. Schreiber aud James4.Ori
was loudly applaudeI. The
candidates were present and every
body enjoyed the time. The
music by the colored quartet.
was immense.
Last night the republican can
didates with Messrs. Orr, Cham
bets and Humphrey, entertained
a well packed house at Peyton.
Their logic was correct, precise,
and highly entertaining. They
are attracting large audiences
wherever they go. tonight they
speak in Calhan where no doubt
they will be greeted by a ful
house. Let everybody turn out
Mr.. S. Greenway, El Pasc
county's next commissioner, has
made thorough tour of the coun
ty with the other Republican
candidates. Wherever they wen
they were greeted by full houses,
and appreciation was depicted OF
the countenances of all. The nortl
and east end of the county is
probably more interested in th'
Office of commissioner than any
other Office and what they want il
II man who can devote his atten
ton to the business.
The board of commissioner
are the rulers of the county. Th'
chairman is virtually the Governo
of the county, and the responsi
bility resting on the shoulders o
these men should be entrusted t.
the care of capable business mel
who can and will devote their en-
tire attention to their office. Mr.
Greenway is property holder il
our vicinity. He has carried Of
vast business in our midst f. I
years. He is an upright homes
citizen and one whom il does goo'
to meet. II elected he will Civ
bis exclusive time and attention b
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