The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1899-01-06

The Christmas tree exercises Mt
the Methodist Church was largely
attended. The exercises we're brief
but impressive, and at the close the
gifts from the three trees were dis
tributed
Mrs. w. p. Saunders and chill
dren have returned from a visit Mt
Oakton, KY, with relatives She
was accompanied by her nieee,
Miss Myrtle Robertson, who viii
visit with Camden relatives.
Herbert Caraway, Of Big Sandy,
aud Allie Bowles, of Paris, visited
with relatives here last week. Tie
former has purchased an interest il
his fathers mercantile 5nsiness at
Big Sandy and Faxon, the style of
the firm being w. Caraway q Son.
There was a total eclipse Of the
moon Tuesday afternoon of last
week Owing to the lateness OF
the hour when the moon rose, it
did not come into view until 6.45
p. m and totally eclipsed 1t left
the shadow about 1856 p. m The
total eclipse was visible about 45
minutes.
The doors Of Benton Seminary
were opened again Monday, after q
vacation. The new term opens
with the very best prospects for a
prosperous session, and the patrons
Of the school are we'll pleased with
the faculty Those who are inter-
ested should Investigate this school
before making other arrangements.
Postoak Camp, Woodmen Of the
World, will install the following
officers next Tuesday evening F.
e. McElyea, consul commander;
r. l.. Bridges, adviser lieutenant;
T. FL. Bateman, banker; J. G.. Rob-
ins, clerk; J. .. Totty,.jf., escort;
/ Nv. s.. Corbitt, .watchman;, O.O.
Hudson, sentry; Il. i. Hudson,
manager,
Quarterly conference was held at
| the Methodist Church Monday and
was presided over by Elder G.. III.
Martin. The reports showed that
Eall debts had been Cancelled, and at
| the close Elder Martin stated that
it WIS the most satisfactory and
| pleasant conference he had ever
presided overland expressed him
self wellpleased in every way.
The Camden band completed it's
organization Tuesday evening, and
the boys have already begun regu-
lar practice. New instruments are
needed and will be. purchased at
once The following young men
compose the band: E. M. McAu-
ley, E cornet; U. A. Potts, B cor
net; Edgar Pottyyalto; Bob Spen-
Ger, alto; Garlon Hudson, tenor;
Eugene Travis, tuba; Travis Brooks
snare drum, and Mike Collins bass
drum.
Miss Meta Holladay, who has
been teaching schoolat Springville,
and W.P. Diggs, both Of HoIladay,
we're married here Saturday before
| Christmas, Justice w. Z. Morris
officiating Miss Holladay was re-
turning from Springgille and was
met here by Mr.. Diggs. Justice
| Morris, who is always willing and
ready, was soon found and after the
nuptial knot had been tied Mr.. and
Mrs Diggs left for their home at
Holiday. We join in extending
IbesteWishes.
Mr. and Mrs. d. j. McRae gave
a reception Saturday evening in
honor of the sixteenth anniversary
Of their daughter, Miss Pearl. A
merrier gathering has not met dur
ing the holiday season, and few
hostesses can entertain morecharm-
iingly than Miss Pearl. She was
the recipient Of many beautiful
and nice presents. The refresh
.ments were deliciously prepared
and well served, and the guests
forgot all daily cares to revel in the
delightful pleasures of the evening.
There arc some changes in the
attlequarantine this year to which
our attention has been called by
Inspector Landon WHY. The ma
tional and State quarantine laws