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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
The Lnvton Fund Growing

Washington, Nee. 23.--The commit
tee engaged in raising a fund for the
relief of the widow and four Young
children of the late Major General
Henry W. Lawton are gratified with
the generous response to their appeal
and now suggest through the press
that all those feeling able and 50 dis
posed make a Christmas offering TO
promote the work in hand II ia pro-
posed to cable Mrs Lawton on Mon
day the result. The fund to date
amounts to 1854.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
Alleged .Lost" VIII Darred Out

New York, Dec. 23.-Surrogate Var
mum yesterday handed down decision
refusing to admit to probate the will
of Miss Rachel Lenox Kennedy, which
the proponents of the will claimed to
have been either lost or destroyed by
some one other than Miss Kennedy.
This decision wipes out about $25O,OO
Of legacies to churches and charitable
institutions, and benefits Mary Lenox
Kennedy, the sister of the testratrix,
and H. Van Rensselaer, Kennedy,
nephew, by that sum.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
The weather and the Almanac.

The low area in the British north
west has continued to deepen and now
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
Ocean 0roye's ThJrtieth Year.

Ocean Grove, N. J., Dec. "a
The thirtieth anniversary of the
Ocean Grove Camp-Mee'ing AS
Sc Cation was celebrated this even
ing. A public reception was held
in Association Hall, over which
Vice President Ballard presided.
Addresses were made by mem-
bers OF the association and others.
Miss Margaret Assay and Mrs. B.
M. Gilbert rcci.ed,and refreshments
were served to over 500 persons.
Hand ONE sr,.ve irs were also dis
tributcd:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

New York, Dec. 22.-Beeves active and
lOc. higher; steers, s4G596: fat oven. &.75
bulls, s2.S5n4.e5; cows. $l.6u14. Calves
slow and weak; 50 calves unsold; veals.
A75IS25; little calves. s3qi; barnyard
calves. s2.5O4S25. Sheep slow: lambs ac-
tive; choice firm, others steady; two cars
sheep unsold; common to choice sheep,
s275d4.4O; culls. 81; common to choice
lambs, s4.75u5.9O; Canada lambs, $5.60V
5.75. Hogs nominally firm.
Fast Liberty. Pa. Dec. 2.-Cattle mar
kct steady; extra. s5.9Oa6l5; prime, $3.50
d5sO; common, s3NS6O Hogs active;
prime heavy nogs, S,25; prime medium
weights. s4.25M427ia; best heavy Workers.
s42Oa425: light Workers. $.l5I4,2O; pigs.
as to quality, S4.10a4.l5: good roughs,
$36Oa3.S5. piggy sows and stays, s2.75p
$50. Sheep SLOW; prime wethers. *4.25Y
t.S5; culls, common, $l.5Oa3; good choice
lambs, $5.1OQ5.35: veal calves. $5g725.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
Negroes Attack the Police.

Newport News, Va, Dec. "a mob
of negroes, 1000 strong, attempted to
take prisoner away from two po-
licemen in the negro quarter of the
city yesterday. The officers fired on
the negroes. wounding two. The
blacks assaulted the policemen with
sticks and stones and the entire po-
lice force was called out, preventing
further trouble. The trouble grew out
of the killing of notorious negro
burglar by Sam White, Cam Jacobs
and Abe Levin, white men.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
BnnIxer ynlentime'e SteaIings

New Brunswick N. j., Dec. 23.-The
grand jury found six indictments yes
terday against George M. Valentine.
Four of the indictments were for en-
bezzlement and four for making false
entries, all in connection with his
operations which wrecked the Middle
sex County bank at Perth Amboy. The
report of the experts showed that VAL
entfne's stealings amounted to $11O,-
'00O.' The bank lost considerable money
besides this in bad loans made by VAL
entine. The grand juIy's presentment
scored the bank officials for not max
ing an examination of the condition of
accounts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

Minneapolis, Dec 23.-The Minneap-
oils and Ontario Bridge company has
been incorporated, with 100000 cap
ital, to build the international bridge
over the Rainy river for the Port Ar
thur, Ontario and Western railroad.
now building between Port Arthur and
Winnipeg. The bridge will be mile
long, will be completed in year, and
will cost 5000, 900.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

West Chester, Pa, Dec 23.--A wreck
occurred on the Central division of the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti-
more railroad, near Concord station,
last evening, in which Engineer David
Mcdonald and his fireman, Brant Null,
both residents of Perryville, were kill
ed and Brakeman William Davon, of
Oxford, seriously injured. Both of the
dead men leave families. The passen-
gers escaped. Runaway freight cars
caused the wreck
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
AbOlIt To Retire,

FELTON,, Dol. Dec. 93--For fortv.tbree
years Janice b Conner has occupied the
position OF st alton agent at thi' place Tor
the Delaware Iiailroad Company, and he
has received notice from tic Pom ylvania
railroad headquarters Of his retirement on
pension nf.rr January !.
He Is n years old and his robust heal b
in the midst OF tho closest application to
his duties for nearly half u century, mas
enabled him TO rspurs regularly avory
morning, excepting only five days, when
disabled by accident Or tho grip.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
MRS. SANDERSON ACQUITTED.
Jury Decides She Did Not Feed Her
Husband Ground Glass.


Husband Ground Glass.
Marshall, Mich. Dec. 23.-The case
of Mrs. Sanderson. charged with at
tempting to murder her aged husband
by feeding him ground glass in his
oatmeal, went TO the jury last evening.
In closing for the prosecution Assist
ant Prosecutor Clark admitted that the
reputation of Marie Robertson who
swore to seeing the glass ground and
placed in Mr.. Sandersons food was
bad, but held that that did not affect
her testimony. Mrs. Sanderson's at
torney. State Representative Crosby.
declared that Miss Robertson's testi-
mony was worthless, as she had been
impeached by so many witnesses. At
midnight the jury returned with ver-
dict Of acquittal, and Mrs. Sanderson
collapsed in her fathers arms. When
she was revived she thanked each
Juror personally
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
Hawkins Has Settled.

Dovor. Dec, 2a--Ths Levy Court held
meeting this afternoon to coinplete the
settloment with Attorney John ID. Haw-
kins, upon whose accounts u committee,
consisting of Messrs. Frear. Moore and
Merrymau. together wi h Clerk OF the
Peace n. S Downes and County Treasur-
er Pennell Emerson. had been appointed.
A deposit OF s., 600 made by Mr.. Hawkins
to the credit of MIR. Emerson, together
wi h the sum OF $13O, duo him as attorney
for he court, was sufficient 10 effect tho
settlement.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

~, ILL SELL BAY HORSE SOU ND. FE r.
w less; gooi under sa ddle and sty lish
good driver and can trot in 5 nl.nuteS q
years old, l54 hands. solt. for ant of r,se.
Excellent horse for lady to drive. Can be
,cen at Mcdaniel Brothers. Eleventh street,
petw ecn orange and Tutnal streets. Price
LOO. u. r. Bye, lOs West Sixth street, Wit
uirgtun Del. dl2.tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
GOOD MUSIC
AT EPW0RTH.
Splendid Program Arrang-
ed by the Largest
Church Choir in
the City.

made for the celebration of Christina:
in Epworth M. Il. Church on Sunday
This church has the largest choir il
the city, and the singers have won al
enyiable reputation for rendering fin'
music. There will be Christmas musi,
at the morning service, with a specia
sermon by the pastor, Rev. Francis
Burgette Short, on The Mission ol
Christ to Earth"
In the evening the entire service will
be given over to the choir. Careful
rehearsals have been held under the di-
rection of Choirmaster George Il. King
for the occasion, and the music to be
sung is unusually bright. To hear this
large chorus choir sing its Christmas
music will be rare treat. and the
church will no doubt be crowded to
the doors. Those desiring to attend
will do well to go early.
The program arranged by Director
King is as follows:
MORNING SERVICE.
There Were Shepherds. ..... Holden
Sermon.
when Jesus Was Born in Bethlehem"
Herbert
prince of Peace" fillmore
EVENING SERVICE.
(a) Sing With JOY. Herbert
(b) "And There Were Shepherds,
Danks
Prayer.
(a) "Hark. What Celestial Sounds"
Ashford
(b) Ring Sweet Bells" . Emerson
Scripture reading (Prophetic)
softly Silver Starlight" ....... Prior
Ladies' trio,
Cornet solo ..... Professor Wallsmith
"The Holy Babe of Bethlehem" Danks
Scripture reading (Prophetic)
"Mortals Awake. ...... ...... Herbert
Offering.
(a) There Were Shepherds Abiding in
the Field ........ Dudley Buck
(b) "Oh. Bethlehem ',........ Fillmore
Scripture reading (Birth of Christi
"The Angels Song. Lyon
Scripture reading birth of Christi
(a) when Jesus Was Born. Herbert
% prince of Peace. ......... Fillmore
The choir is composed of the fol
lowing members:
Choirmaster-George E. King.
Organist-Mrs. Emma Saxton.
SOPRANOS.
Mrs. Chas. Anderson, Mrs. VIM. Green.
Miss Elizabeth Moore Miss Sallie Croes.
Miss Mary Missimer Mrs. Lizzie Cam.
Miss Minnie Minker, Mrs. John Booker.
Mrs. Geo. Anderson Mrs. Mary Gee,
Miss Editha Chambers.
ALTOS.
Miss Mary r. Smith. Mrs. Emma Owens
Miss Georgia Jewell, Miss Vinie Clark,
Miss Estelle Dance, Mrs. Ella Thomas,
Miss Estelle Green, Mrs. VIM. White.
TENORS.
Chas. E. Anderson, Charles Combs,
David Baker, John White, Jr., 1
Geo. B. Booker VIM. p. White.
BASES.
Harvey Booker, Willis L. Oyerdeer,
John A. Booker. James e. Smith,
VIM. M. Mask, Jr., Edwin J. Thomas,
Chas. H. Morrow, Leroy G. White.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

New York, Dec 23.-Terry McGov-
ern, of this city. defeated Harry
Forbes. of Chicago, in the second
round before the New Broadway Ath-
lectic club last night. The men met
for 25 round bout at 119 pounds,
Marquis of Queensbery rules, but Nc
Govern outclassed his opponent, and
Forbes was helplessly knocked out.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
Womnn's Damage Suit

Chicago. Dec. 23.-Mrs. Anna M.
Murdoch, of hagerstown, Md, whose
husband was formerly in business in
Baltimore, began suit in the United
States circuit court yesterday for $780,
900 damages against Charles A. Nor
rill, tea merchant of Chicago.
Charges of alternating the affections of
her husband and inducing him to with
draw 5000 life insurance policy
which had been made payable to her
are made by the woman. Murdoch
came to Chicago in 1896 to act as sales
man for Morrill,, and soon after this
Mrs. Murdock charges. the influence
of Morrill, began to show itself
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 23.-Mrs.
Alice McGonigle. who has been an in
mate of the Newcastle county aims
house since 1884, yesterday received
notice that she had been allowed
pension of $1l per month, with back
pay amounting to $3,993.6O. Mrs. Nc
Gonigle had two sons In the Union
army during the civil war. and the
pension is on account Of their deaths.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

Memphis, Dec. 23.-Ed and Frank
Thompson, who are charged with SELL
ing the bodies of pauper dead and who
were recently convicted Of conspiracy
by jury ard fined $3.50. each, were
yesterday sentenced by Judge CooDer
to the workhcuse for a term of ii
months and 20 days. which Is the limit
Of the law. Frank Thompson was re-
Gently arrested in st. Ispuis having
four dead bodies in his possssssion, and
was brought mack to this cft. FOR trial.
The prisoners gave bond and I've APP
pealed the case.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

Brussels. Dec. 23.-upwards of 40
school children were drowned yester
day in an ice accident at Frelinghem
near the French frontier. The chill
dren of the district had been given =
holiday. with permission to play or
the frozen river Lys. When the mer-
riment was at full height the ice brok
suddenly and the children disappeared
A few we're rescued, half dead, but tn
majority were drowned. Thirty-si,
bodies have been recovered. but other.
are still missing The catastropht
spread constcrnation through the
town. where nearly every family suf.
fered loss.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
Rector And Sexton.

Rev. Martin H. Dunlap Of Old Swedes
Church and Samuel Fl. X hridge, the
sexton OF the Church has troubles OF U'leir
own and as a result tbs latter is to have
tho former charged with trespass for 40
ing to hi, house. lie Will also have Fred :
erick Dow nes arrested on tho charge OF
assault and battery and the Gases come
ND in Ci Court on Tuesday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

Lincoln. Neb., Dec. 23..-The State
Journal says that Andrew Carnegie
has made the city Of Lincoln a con-
ditional gift Of $4,000 for a public IL
brary building The conditions are not
stated. but it is supposed to be the
usual one of suitable site, free from
encumbrance. and the maintenance of
the library. The Lincoln public library
was burned last Sentember.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
AlleEch Jury Padder Jailed.

Clearfield, Pa, Dec. 23.--M. F. john
son, the jury commissioner charged
with jury padding. who disappeared
before the issuance of warrant for his
arrest and who was arrested at Mar
ion. Ind, was lodged In the county
jail here yesterday. Chief Of Police
Bert White, who captured johnson at
Marion, will get the $500 reward Of
fered for Johnson's apprehension.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
Heavy Reward For FaIsifiers.

New York, Dec. 23-The directors Of
the Brooklyn Rapid Transit company
have offered reward of s25, 600 for in
formation leading to the discovery and
conviction Of the author or authors of
reports recently circulated to affect
the stock market concerning the COM
pany's affairs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
Quinter Con victed of Granddaughter.

Reading. Pa, Dec. 23.-In the case
Of Solomon Quinter, on trial for the
murder of his wife, tile jury last night
returned verdict of manslaughter.
Sentence was deferred. At the March
term of court Quinter will be tried for
killing Edward kitzmiller, his wife's
paramour. Qlinter found the couple
in compromising position and shot
them both dead.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
Two Georgia Postohiccs Robbed.

Atlanta, Dec. 24.--Safe blowers en-
tered the postofiices at Fort Mcpherson
and East Point, two small towns near
here, last night and secured about
$1,500. They made good their escape,
and no trace of them has been found.
1t is believed by the officers that the
same parties entered both places.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
a. A Contradiction.

Mr.. Editor:
Noticed in your paper hf The 2lst
a statement concerning stephen w. Cloud
case against the Brandywinc Lodge: 1t
said that asked tho court to leE mo plead
my cnse; that is not 50 lexp'ct to employ
an attorney to plead my cn,e. l do not
livs in Brnndywino funded, live in tho
city Of Wilmington
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
New York AIdcrmcn Favor Beers.

New York, Dee. 23.--The board Of
aldermen of New York city yesterday
adopted a resolution praying "the God
of battles" to make the Beers success
full in the war against England The
resolution now will go to the council.
and If that body concurs will cCme be-
fore Mayor Van Wyek for his approval.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
Do yOn Know Her,

Chief of Police Doian has received a
photograph of the girl claiming to bo Tia
Smith Of Thu city. She i, described as 81
years of age, 8 feet inches in height and
weighs 157 pounds her hair is dark
chestnut and has light maroon eyes She
was born in Salem, N. j., and gives her
occupation MS domestic. -he wears II black
hat with numerous feathers and o S eel
buckle in front.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
YOUNG MOTHERS.

Crop Ia the terror OF thousands OF young
mothers because It's outbreak Is SO agonizins
and frequently fatil Shiloh's Cough and Con
sumption Cures like magic in casea OF Group
1t has never been known to fail. The worst
Cases relieved ilnmedii .tely. Price ljc, 5ls. 81.
sold by N, b. DanfUrth, Second aud Market
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

An carly morning service of Christian
Enlcavor will be held Christmas morning
at Z. 80 sharp In the lecture room of the
First Presbyterian church; lot every G. E.
Society in Whining on .end delegates.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
Snapper Lunch.

Saturday evening snapper SOUP. Egg
norg, turkey lunch and Souvenirs on
Christmas day at Harry Schnepfs, Nos.
12? and 224 Ring street. All welcome.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

AIDES! Use Chlchester's English Pennyroyal Pills.
/, Res.! safest! Only Reliable! Take no other.
- Huy or your Druggist. or send ir shtlls lar nare
uars and "Rccfior Ladies', In lcttc; by return MALL
Chichester Chcnaicni Co., Phllnda., Pa.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

Emily Pe,tigrcw the 3 year old girl who
WAS burned yesterday afternoon died ut
Hospital u few hours after her admission.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

row, with probably local rains.
Sunrise, 1925; sunset 4:47; length Of
day, Oh, 22m.; moon rises, 1882 p.
M; moon sets 10:48 a. m.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

There will be an oil day NEE Iug ut Pet
er Spencer A. U. NJ r., Churcn south
Market street. On Sunday December "A,
1899 II. G. freeman pastor
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

Go to II. II. Moore III King street for
GOOD bnttcr and cnees., canned goods o
al! kinds. Cut prices to SUR tho tins,
give lin call DelmarviA 1868
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

extends into the
northern portions
OF Montana and
North Dakota. Alb
normally high
pressure still per-
slsts in the middle
plateau. There
has been snow in
eastern Kansas.
Forecast for this
section. Fair to-
day; increasing
clOudineSs tOmOr-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

Five per cent will bo added to all Coln
ty Tax bills paid after Decemblr 81. "
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23
HVtlLSSUESXLS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Grand Holiday Attraction.

TWO WEEKS
Commencing AIon lay Matinee d cember o.
Matinee Every Day
CORSE PAYTON'S COMEDY CO.,
including the polu! Comedian,
- MR.. CORSE PAYION.
~ the charming actr, 81,
MISS ETrA REED,
And n company OF legitimate artists in the
following repertoire of plays for the week of
December 25.
MlTINEES
.''h"'N ..t'-'.'''' t.....-''',. NTiStOcrncy
nuesuaS .....,...............I Iht Galley SInvc
Wednesday y....,.,.,......,..ho Il onco aud Juliet
hnuisuay .''''''''''.....,r..A "A Child OF State
rriuat ..'.......,..........,,p pulls'an Princess
Saturday ..,..........,....,.,.h A Gigantic Liar
NIGHTS.
Monday y........,.,,....The Prodigal laughter
Tut Hlay y..,.......,,..........Jl dim, the Penntun
" edneiday day...,..,........,.,+ :. MiInight Fol y
Thursday. observation-disclosures lIipiomncJ
FrllNy Drliteu paTt
"a GfdaY ......,........,,.'. .lHe Ilhlteer
Priccs--lO. 20 and 80 cents at nj sht 10 and 20
cents ht nintinees.
Christmas Price, Matinee 1920 and 20 cents
Night 10, ~, 30 and 80 cents
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

DR.. Ward Headache Powders effect n
cure. 8 doses 10 cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

Five per cent. will bs added to nil Coun-
ty Tax bills paid after Dacsmbsr 81 II
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

Don't argue with headache. Try DR..
Wards Headache Powders 8 doses 10 cts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-23

SATURDAY. evening snapper soup. Egs
nngg. turkey lunch and souvenirs on
Chri tina, day at Harry Schnenfs, Nos.
.s2 and 224 King street. All welcome.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-05-17
CHARLEsTOWN.

Mrs. Putnam, sister of Mrs. G. Fletcher
from the west, is visiting in town.
Harvey Baldwin has been making repairs
on his house in Snumpshire and has given
it new coat of paint.
Mrs. Green, mother of Henry Green, died
at their home Sunday afternoon. The fun
eral services were from their home Tuesday
afternoon, Rev. E. T. Blake officiating.
Miss Eva Fuller passed Sunday with her
mother.
Moses Nichols OF Claremont has leased the
house in Snumpshire owned by Harvey
Baldwin.
Rev. Mr.. Runnels is expected to occupy
the pulpit at the Unitarian church next Sum
day.
Ed Corbin was home over Sunday. (.
Miss Myra Slocum of New Bedford, who
has been visiting at Mrs. Catherine Fletcher's
| and George Bowen's, has returned home.
F. W. Huntley and family have been visit.
| ing their relatives in Lempster.
Mrs. William Way, who has been with her
aunt in Swsnsey, returned to her home Mon
| day.
z. Martin Trip is entertaining friends.
Fred Dunsmore is quite sick with pneu
monia.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-05-17

Mrs. Henry Chase and little daughter o.
Wilton are guests at Mrs, H. p. Abbott's.
Walter Howard of Randolph, VT, has been
visiting relatives in the village and vicinity
Mr.. and Mrs. Ryder of Sunapee have been
visiting their brother, lothian Ryder, and
niece, Mrs. Fred Clarke.
ltis expected that Rev. Mr.. Blake of Char
iestown will occupy the pulpit at the Congre-
gational church KIT Sunday in exchange
with Rev. l. b Stuart,
Mr.. and Mrs, A, A, Packard of Springfield,
MASS, spent Sunday at the Villas house.
Miss Clara Bennett went to Spring field, Vt,
last Saturday for visit with her sister.
Quite large delegation of the members of
the Congr egation and Sunday school attend
ed the convention at South Ae worth last Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs Retting of Grand Rapids,
Mich, are visiting at Mrs. Mary Sartwell's,
Through the agency of Fred Wright the fol-
lowing farms have been sold: The Frank
Dewing place to Willis k. Crabtree of ALI
ston, Mass, and the Charles Ellis farm to
Lewis A, Comcy Of Foxboro, Mass.
Frank Dewing has leased the Charles Lins,
ley farm and Mr.. Lindsey is moving into
Deacon Breeds house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eaton and daughter of Bel
lows Falls spent Sunday here.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-05-17
Diocesan Convention.

The annual diocesan convention of the
Episcopal church of Vermont will be held at
Trinity church in Rutland Wednesday and
Thursday, June 81 and %. A feature of this
years convention will be the fact that dele
gates from mission churches. who have here
Iofore had merely q seat IN the convention,
will be entitled to vote. This change was
brought about by an amendment to the canon
law of the diocese passed at the convention
in Vergennes last year. Some of the mission
churches had made such strides that they
were ahead of many of the parishes in point
of the number of their communicates, and
they naturally demanded a voice in the con.
vention. 1t is expected that Bishop Hall will
deliver his triennial charge to the clergy Of
the diocese during the convention.