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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-24
ournNoR SAVERS oN PENSIONS.

caldwell, Texas, February 2s--Tne ye.-
osans of Green's brigade residing In TINS
county who attended the annual reunion
pra,,hor, report n royal good time They
:. az Daspeeially pleased with the utterances
~ tbe governor on the pension amendment
VA sincerely hope 1t may never Do
sn,,,ce Of fraud and corruption.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-24

pglias, Texas, February 2S.--fne res,-
aa,c, ~ MISC Maud shirly on Columbia
stree, was destroyed by fre Y : 1oi"oA
ills morning, loss $4,000; insured siooo.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-24

cnlaman. Texas, February ES'--Re
psa,on ono Of tho parties implicated = 4
~. coleman Junction hold-up soms u1aeS
~ ~ vas Yesterday given : lite sentences 3 y
t * penitsnsiasy FOR the murder q fi7es'1
Lea Johnson NJ .-- --.. a N < az 5.e
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-24
LOGAN MOVIES.

- xt,xttt
Mrs. L. B. Norvell entertained last nlsn,
complimentary to Miss Kate Aayiheh VI
John H. Kirby, vice president and gem m
erai manager of the, gulf, be ,ntnn ME
Kansas City, came In from houston '''''
morning. ~,
The Womans' Reading club VII meet
with Mrs. Henry Long Saturday Afternoon.
Tanes Russell Lowell will be the author
quoted and discussed
The frame work for the doors ana WIN, WIN
dows of St, Marks chureh , my avid.
nlaoed ana the brick work Is being fap'n'
| iy pushed to completion.
| q. 3. Jernigen, who has been conuace y,
Ing revival services on the streets ana y
old Masonic temple, accompanied py ~,
vile, departed west last night d lSr psn
srisnds wore at the depot to say goo.
bye., and wished him God speed D.
singing gospel hymns
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-24

indian Depredation csnsA
ceorgetown, Texas. February zS--vps'su
states District Attorney John stsnsOefEs
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-24
In the Presbyterian church. He Is con-
nidernd one of their ablesl men,

SAN ANTONIO. Seven new cases OF
measles developed at Camp Mosoy, where
.bc Fourth Texas Is stationed ana tne
sneaa ~ that malady have become so nu-
mere ma that the Headquarters of the First
battalion was turned into special nos
pitel for measles patients
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-24
e,y1Lp,NG PERMITS.

The following building permits nave
hsen issued by Alderman Willard since
last report; no.
Eabruary III. A, McFaddin, three one,
,,nrv frame buildings on lots 4d6' 4as anu
Az Milan street, $1,000; Miss Kydie COW
ga as,' two one-story frame dwellings. on
a ,rss tas and $50, block SC, Milan street,
5000 sSco Mally Eastman, re-ooyering tron
warehouse, on Southern fac'nc Tho, ,haav,ue
way j. j. Shields, repa.a,ns a"'
house on Washington street. ,..,n.r,,n,
Eebruary 22.-P P, Murdoch; tour roo 'oi
how house. on lot 6, block IS, Laurel ave-
| nue. 5000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-24

rnnsyiew, Texas. yabruasy
papy 4. Third Texas. ~ psne AZ, u /
,be ladies' TUESDAY night. 4 ~ w wsi , \
was IN Attendance 20 esv9
come. = 49, " ltF WI n
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-24
,,cprAsEp OFFICE FORCE.

prs,ness has grown so rapidly with tpe
,navstr,a, Lumber company that that con-
Germ has found 1t necessary 70 "uu
treasurer to its general office force in y,
position was accepted BY Mr.. Robert An NJ.
Hailowell Of st. Louis. who mas coh tranct,
abie experiences In TINS paruou'a'
Of commerce and industry ,,,.r a,
u Toe NJ park, secretary and manager o,
tho Industrial, is preparing to move 70
Gail. The principal manufacturing point u
| the company.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26
WIN Penn.

The Christmas entertainment at the Metho-
dist Episcopal church was held on Sunday
evening. Notwithstanding the iuclement
weather there was a large attendance The
following WAS the program Anthem, choir:
chorus, school; Christmas anthem, choir;
prayer, pastor; chorus and exercise Irene
Jones, Katie McSurdy, Annie sherman. Katie
Linkchost, Violet Jones, Mary Fell, Bertha
LeggeI Annie Vaughn; chorus. school
recitation, Bertha Jones; recitation, Lille
Wilks; chorus, school, exercise, Margaret
Quiu, Emma Thckens Jennie Chalmers,
Maria Jones, Ida Schoppe; chorus, school;
exercise, Walter Woomer, Josiah smith
Alfred Frautz, John Fell. Livingstone
ssltzer; chorus school recitatiOus, Millie
SohOppe and Clara Frautz; chorus primary
department; recitation, Sadie Green; chorus
school; address, pastor; collection; anthem
choir; offering prayer, Maud Jones. Clsn
Frantz Carrie Jones; chorus, school, sing.
ing, congregation; benediction During the
exercises bible was presented to Miss Jen-
ME Chalmers, and a handsome Morris chair
to Evan L. Jones, the organist The singing
was in charge Of Samuel Walker The
church wss tSstefully decorated.
Special services will be held in the NJ. z.
church during the week beginning with sun
day, January lst. The following pastors
will preach Monday evening Rev. Henry
Preston; Tuesday evening, Rev. James
Moore; Wednesday evening, Rev. d. l.
Evans Thursday evening, Rev r. Albin:
Friday evening, Rev II. W. Koehler The
services will begin at 1880 p. IN. All invited
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

p years ago, and which he served many
years as superintendent and teacher
Christmas Day was most imprcssiyely OBJ
served IN the Annunciation church ycster-
day. At the five o'clock mass in the morn
ing the full choir under the direction Of I'd.
ward Coughlin, and the Riley and Portz or
chesta we're in attendance. Miss Kate
Maley presided at the organ. Navclla's
'Adeste Fidelis' was rendered at the Of.
fertory. At the eight o'clock mas there was
singing by the childrens choir and at the
ten o'clock mass the early morning program
was repeated with the addition Of Mozart's
Gloria by the choir, closing with the bcue-
diCtion
The entertainment in the First Presby ter
ian church last evening consisted Of the pres
entation Of cantata entitled santa Claus
Triumph. which was artisticany rendered
under the direction Of Misses Euphemia
Stein. Mary Kinkaid. Mary johnson, Mahala
Eairchild Millie Boyer and Mr. Border, the
choir leader. Candy. fruit aud nuts were
distributed among the children upon the close
of the cautata.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

The menu at the Hotel Ferguson yesterday
was exceedingly appropriate 20 the Christmas
tide and model Of epioureau skill. The
menu cards were beautiful iu design aud
added to the artistic appearance Of the tables
The menu was as follows
AbseeOm salts.
Consomme Royale. Noodle la Chicken.
Roast Turkey. Rome-msie Filling.
Cranberry Sau.e,
Roast Beef. Leg Lamb
Brown Gravy. Olives.
Roast Goose, Potato Filling
Slowed TeRpiu Ia Ferguson
Celery. Sweet Bread patties,
Orange Sherbgt
Boiled Lave Lobster, Maryland style.
Chicken Salad. Lettuce.
Lobster Salad. Mashed Potatoes
Jersey Sweet Potatoes
Stewed Tomatoes. Stewed uuj0us.
June Peas. Sweet Corn
Claret Punch
Home-ma Mince Pie. Lemon Cus.ard
Cherry Pie
English Plum Pudding, Wine Sauce.
Fruit Cake, Ice Cream Cake.
sand Iarts MaearoonE Lady Fingers
Wine Jelly. Bisque Ice Cream.
Assorted Nuts.
Oranges. Bananas. Malaga Grapes
Craeken. Cheese.
Demi IAsse.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

Miss Mary Lambert was rendered a birth
day surprise party last evening nc the resi-
dence Of her parents, Mr. aud Ms Matthew
Lambert, on East Oak street. in celebration
Of her eleventh birthday anniversary.
Games were played aud refreshments served
The following were the young people who en-
joyed the event Mary A. Burke, Jennie
Burke. Ssllie Hardman. Maggie Whitaker,
of Yatesville; Katie Purcell. Mary Tracey.
Katie Brennan, Rose Dougherty, Maggie
Reilly, Ella Higgins, May Phillips, Stella
Levine, Triple Levine, May Wells, Mildred
Magargle, Mary Purcell, Lizzie McGovern.
Lucy Sheehy, Carrie Church Bessie DowIing.
Thomas Purcell. John Higgins, Willie Flah-
erty, George and Harold Lambert, Martin
Delaney, Harry Msgsrgle, James Cleary,
Thomas and Frank Brennan.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26
Myers Engagement Opened.

The Little Irene Myers Company opened a
weeks engagement at Ferguson's theatre
yesterday afternoon producing THE Bur
glar" before crowded house The evening S
entertainment was also attended by large
audience. all seats in the house being sold be-
fore the curtain went up on the first act.
The bill for the night was "Outcasts of a
Great City" Little Irene is as cute aud
winsome as ever and carries the audience
with her throughout the play. Clever spec
ialties are introduced at each performance.
Tonight The Silver King will be pro-
duced. matinee will be given tomorrow
a afterDOon
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

Jerome, three-year-Od sou OF Charles
Calnon. Of Mahanoy City, died this morning.
The funeral will take place tomorrow.
The funeral of Joseph, son Of Rev. James
aud Mary Moore, took place yesterday morn
ing from the parsonage of the Primitive
Methods, church. on south Jsrdin street.
Rev. ID. |. Evans, pastor of the First Baptist
church, ofhciated at the service, assisted ~
Rev. Il. ". KOehler. PASTOR Of the Firt
Presbyterian church Interment was made
at the Odd Fellows cemetery. The attend
anee was large. j. p. Williams & Son were
the funeral directors.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

Felix Dizbaznis was put under 800 bail by
Justice Shoemaker for assaulting Anthony
Yakabonis yesterday morning.
Joseph Kuczma is in the lookup, having
been committed there by Justice Shoema er
ip default of $500 bail for sssaulting Martin
Kulwicz
warrant is out for the aErest of Peter
Yukanckas on charge OF assault made by
William KoWaleYski.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

All who wish TO spend a pleasant evening
should not fail 70 visit Pooler's concert
sslo'n, where you can hear Mr.. Y. Thomas
EySAs the silver toned tenor vocalist aud
trof John A. Hoite piapist aud VOCALIST.
Also John 4. Newton, YiOlinlst. Mr.. Johu
PooleT will siug some Of his old comic songs.
which never fail to please, Everybody
welcome. II
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26
PowelI,s Team ZOE Havana.

Abner Powell. Shenandoah boy, will
soon leave for Havana, Cuba. In charge of
the All-Americsn baseball teams for the pur-
pose of playing exhibition games there for
two months. The teams will be composed Of
men from the National League clubs. The
two clubs will shortly sail from New Orleans
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26
Changes ON the Lehish.

The force of subordinate officials on the
hahanoy division Of the Lehigh Valley Rail
road has undergone almost complete change
since the present superintendent succeeded
Blakslee. About the only one remaining be-
ing Charles E. Glenn, the assistant train
master at DelsnO, and it is now reported that
he is to be succeeded January LIST by man
named SchmieskOrs from Hazletou.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

The commencement exercises Of the
graduating class of the nurses of Pottsville
hospital will be held at the Academy OF
Music during the last week in January, The
class is composed Of fve persons as follows
Miss Mary Moore, Tower City; Miss Edith
Thompson. Tower City Miss Matilda King.
Tamaana Miss Mary Burkert. Schuylkill
Haven Miss Edna Cooper. Tower City.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

Among the many new orders Of the Phil
'delphia & Reading Coal & Iron Company
which will go into effect January l, is that
all mine ioremen to examine any
one who is injured dEder his charge and as
certain the extent and cause Of the accident.
They are also required to visit the injured
men from time to time aud report their CON
iition. This new order will tend to bring
the foreman and his men in closer relation
and the company will gain by it.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

l.. J. Wilkinson, the dry goods merchant,
received a gramaphone from his wife among
his many Christmas gifts, and last evening
be entertained the clerks of his store and
members of the Ushers Association at his
residence with selections on the instrument.
Refreshments were served and the evening
was spent very pleasantly.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26
FOUND DEAD.
Body Found by Miners Near Park Place
This Morning.

Miners on their way to work at $3.50 O'Clock
this morning found the dead body Of man
between siding snd the main track Of the
Lehigh Valley Railroad, aud short dis ,uce
east Of the Park Place station. There was u
deep cash on the back Of the head near the
left ear, and the condition OF the body aud
surroundings indicated that the man was
killed by an engine
The remains were identified as those Of
Thomas Popleski, aged 2l years and boarding
at Park Place. He left his boarding house at
about seven o'clock last night TO visit his
step-brother, Joseph Popeski, at Trenton
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26
Poor House appointments.

TOM MAHhnOy Olty heCOTu,
Reliable information rs regards the alms-
house appointments was furnished yesterday
to The Record. 1t would appear that Poor
Direetof-elect Becker, of Tsmaqua, has been
told by the two present Democratic mem.
bers that no change will be made in the
present force employed at the almshouse
Mr.. Becker is very much incensed as regards
this "throw-dOwn," aud no doubt will make
things interesting for somebody when his
turn comes
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

Thirteen different firms sell spoons under
the name Of Rodgers, Original Rodgers goods
are stamped ls47. Do not be deceived when
told that VIM. Rodgers goods are just as
good. limitations are mostly frauds. We
sell you spoons from 70 ceuts dozen up.
l2-23-tf E. b. BRUAiM
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

Thomas c. Mutually, well known Demo-
cratic politician and newspaper man of
Wilkesbarre died at that place, on Sunday,
of disbetes, aged 80 years. Mr.. Mutually
was man of wide acquaintance not ony in
Luzerne but in all adjoining counties. He
was very well known in the upper part Of
Schuylkill
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

message by telephone received by the
HERALD this afternoon stated that William
Galloway, the fire boss. is still entombed in
the Kaskawilliam cOlliery. The officials now
believe the victim is dead. They do not ex-
pect to recover the body before Thursday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

New Year gifts are almost as popular as
Christmas gifts. It's the proper time to re-
turn the unexpected Christmas token, or
remember those you uniuteDtionally over
looked. II you want the right article at the
right prices you can get il at Brumms. II
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26
FREE LUNOHEs rO-NIGHr.


Sour krout, pork aud mashed potatoes to
night Potato salad. calls liver aud dress
ing tomorrow morning.
HENTzs.
Special lunch tonight Tomato soup to
morrow morning.
CHAs. RADZIKWICz's.
Vegetable soup will be served, free, to al
patrons tonight.
WEEKS
Pea soup. free. tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

defective f ie in one of the dwellings 10.
Gated on the site of the old skating rink, on
South Main street, caused an alarm of fire
Sunday morning, last, and the fire depart
ments responded. The damage done was
slight
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

Burglars last Hight got into the house of
Abraham osenbach, farmer residing near
Ringtown, but secured nothing of value.
Mr.. osenbach aud family were visiting in
this town when the burglars made the visit.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26
killed uis Vic White DRUM,

Greensburg, Pa, Dec. 26.-Grant
Powell, a brick worker employed by
the Enterprise Brick company. near
Lockportr shot and KILLED his wife at
about 2 O'Clock yesterday morning
Powell Was~arrested shortly after the
tragedy aud was committed 70 jail
here, He had been drinking heavily
for the past twv days, When brought
70 prison be was still in an intoxicated
condition, and he is not yet aware of
the fact that his wife Is dead He
declares the shooting was accidental
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

Warden Levan treated the 100 prisoners he
is OBTAINING at the big county bastile to y
chicken dinner yesterday. The inmates
were oyerjoyed at this welcome variation to
their usual meagre bill of fare, and their re-
marks showed plainly that they had not ex-
pected such treatment
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

Representative Barber Of Carbon county,
has sent to many of the schools in his dis
trict an excellent map Of the United States,
which is issued by the Department Of the
Interior. This is pointer for the School
Board Of Shenandoah and other towns in the
county, who should not delay in requesting
Congressman Ryan to secure one Of these
maps for them. He will be only too anxious
to comply with their request
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

special to EVENING HERALD.
Brownsville, Pa, Dec ed.-Five more
bodies Of victims Of the terrible explosion in
the BRznell mine were recovered to-day
The work Of searching for bodies continues
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

Albert Kudel and Katie Fay both Of
Pot'syillei w. H. Bush and Mary A. Treisger
both Of Branch Twp. James Delong, o.
Cressona, aud Gertrude Brommer, of Potts
Vile; Frank Kimmel, OF Orwigsburg, and
Naomi Imboden, Of n. Mannheim Twp.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

Ordinary household accidents have no ter.
rors when there's a bottle of DIR. Thomas
Electric Oil in the medicine chest. Heals
huTns, cuts, bruises, sprains. Instant relief.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup seems es
peeially adapted to the needs of the children.
Pleasant TO take soothing in its influence :;
It is the remedy of all remedies for every
form Of throat aud lung disease,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

W. p. son of Patrick Flemming, of South
West street, has been awarded a gold medal
for having the best knowledge of his chapters
rs a pupil of the Annuneiation Sunday
school
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

Thomas J. Marshall and Miss Marjaretta
Harris, both of town. were united in the
bonds Of matrimony N Christmas day,
M, at the home of the brides father, Rev.
R. Z. Albin officiating at the ceremony.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

Take laxative Bromo Quiuine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
Z. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

Health Officer Patrick Conry stated to-day
that not case of contagious disease exists in
town at present.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

April LIST. 1900 now occupied by Prank
Schmidt, ll6 North NJ in street. Apply at
store. 12-6-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

A key has been found at the Rescue Hook
& Ladder Company's house. The owner can
have SINE by calling at the HERALD office.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

Dressed fat turkeys geese. ducks and
chickens Choice cuts Of beef. lamb, pork
aud veal. Full line of smoked meats. Eggs
and butter At Bausers
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

Bass or contralto SOLO, new song entitled
"Davy Jones'" and other new music at
Brpmm's. l2-26-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

Ask you grocer Tor the Royal PATENT
-four, and take no other brand It is the bes
aouT mAds.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

Liver Complaints cured by BEEcHAM's
pIIIs
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

STRAWBERRY AND VANILLA ZOE
CR"AM, ORANGE WATER ICE.
Made daily at Soheider's bakery, 27 East
Centre street. Pure aud delicious. l2-l-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

.CHRlSl NJ HIS
AT
''ThcHub." :"
~NNN~NN~NNr~
COME AND Be MERRY WITH US.
See the Dolls, some are sleeping, others vide
awake. Twins are here, Dressed Dolls,
Kid OollSr All Kinds Of Dolls, Sc. Up.
N~~NNNNN
Dressed Doll from 23c up.
Tree Ornaments, gold and silver.
Colored Berries & Fancy shapes.
Lametta Bags, &c each.
Candles and Holders.
Lamps for Christmas Yards.
Harmonicas, sc. up.
Pianos, 25c, 4sc, 74c, 9Sc.
Met'lloPhones, Drums, Iec, 3ec,
69c, 9Sc.
Wash Sets-table, wringer, wash
board, etc, Ioc up.
Books, finely colored illustra-
tons, &c.
Blocks, SC, &c.
Fifty Blocks in a box, Ioc.
Iron Toys, endless variety, 7c up
Engine and Cars, roc to CSC.
Mechanical Toys, latest novelty.
Trunks, Wagons, Horses, Car
riages, Go-Carts.
Animals of all kinds &c up.
Games, a large assortment from
SC, to s.. .98.
Swings, Beds, Cradles, Banks.
Toilet Sets, Manicure Sets, Shay
ing Sets, Work Boxes, Can
non Toilet Waters and Per-
tumery Handkerchief Boxes.
Silk Umbrellas - sterling silver
tips on horn & ivory handles.
COMFORTABLE ROCKING CHAIRS AT
Low PRICES.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-26

BUY Royal Patent Flour. 1t is the best IN
the market.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-10-27

the heaviest ever seen at III.
season.
Mrs. Quincy Mcclure. i,
Riverside, died at her home = u
last Sunday morning afrar on
illness of some days with ~, Wv
phOld-pneumonia fever. ST.
leaves a husband and ,iob,
children. the oldest being onjy
about fifteen years of age
On last Friday the Rev. /,
L. Stanford received the SAL
news that his brother, DR.. !
r. Stanford, had died at Ii.
home near Hamptonville, IN
Yadkln county, on the
Wednesday preceding. A~
the deceased was buried when
the message came, his heart
broken brother did not %
home.
The death ofour youngfriend
Dock Crisp, which occurred Al
the home of his father in Lee.
noir some days ago, was one
that saddened the hearts of his
many friends in Watauga.
Dock was we'll known here. as
he for a long time held a case
in the Democrat office, ana
was much liked by those who
knew him best for his many
sterling traits of character.
He has for a number of years
been a leading member of the
Baptist church at Granite
Falls, and the church as we'll
as the community and wide
circle Of friends in other
counties will mourn his de
partrre.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-10-27

laid within a few miles of
Cleveland Mills now, and is
pushing the work.
All that was mortal of John
F. Stephens, Esq. was laid to
rest beneath the sod of the
Shelby cemetery last Wednes-
day.
Mr.. Stephens died in Char
lotte on Wednesday evening Of
last week at the advanced age
of II years, having celebrated
his birthday the Saturday pre-
ceding his death. His re-
mains were brought to Shelby
on Thursday, the funeral ser
vices being held in the Metho-
dist church just after the ar
rival of the Carolina Central
train, which brought the body.
He was one Of our pioneer
citizens. highly esteemed and
respected.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-10-27
CATAWBA.

TAX VALUATION OF CATAwBA
COUNTY PROPERTY-OTHER
News.
Newton Enterprise. Oct. 10Th.
Work is progressing finely
on the new depot. According
to the plans, it will be a beauty.
The walnut crop this year is.
we understand, very short and
what can be gathered are in
demand.
The woods sound with hounds
and horns at night and hunters
are already catching a number
of OpOssums.
The pastor, Rev. C. F. Sher-
rill, will begin a series of re-