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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22
The operetta Production.

The presentation of the fairy operetta
Cinderella" at Fergusons theatre next
Friday evening, May Goth, is awaited with
much interest. Over a hundred young
people will take part in it, and much time is
being devoted to rehearsals and the arrange
ment of costumes. The production will be
complete in every detail and a treat is in
store for the public. Tickets for admission
are 20 cents and for reserved seats 80 cents.
There will be few seats at so cents, which
can be secured at Kirlin's drug store, on
presentation of 80 cent ticket, and 20 cents
additional The chart of reserved seats will
be open at Kirlin's drug store tomorrow
morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Name Lynch spent Sunday at Potts.
Vile
Christ. Foltz spent last evening at Mabanoy
City.
John Meldaizis was a Pottsville visitor this
morning.
John w. Curtin transacted business at Free
land to-day.
George Price, of Mahanoy City, spent last
evening in town.
w. G. Hess made a business trip to Phila-
delphia to-day.
Simon Yedinsky, of Catawissa, spent yes
terday in town.
Mrs. David Lingham has gone to Reading
to visit relatives.
Joel Shade, of Reading, visited friends in
town ON Saturday.
Heber Hooks, of Pottsville, was visitor
to town yesterday.
NJ D. Malone made business trip to
Locust Gap to-day.
Miss Mercy Bees and Harry Master spent
yesterday at Minersville.
George f. Leitzel transacted business at
the county seat to-day.
Matthew Trewella, Of Ringtown, was a
visitor to town this morning.
Mrs Thomas Fulton, Of Philadelphia. is a
guest of her parents in town.
DR.. John Reilly, of Mahanoy City, was
business visitor to town to-day.
Charles Schoppe, of Philadelphia, was
guest of town relatives yesterday.
Miss Sarah Gerber, of Mahanoy City, spent
yesterday afternoon with friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Grifiiths, of Mt Car
mel, were visitors to town yesterday.
Miss Mary Krieger, of Mt. Carmel, spent
yesterday with her parents at Ferndale.
School Director John T. Lee has returned
from visit of several weeks to England.
Miss Sadie Acler of Minersville, is guest
at the residence of Mr., and Mrs. NJ. II.
Master.
Messrs. J. J. Shore and Charles Mclaughlin
enjoyed visit to acquaintances at Pottsville
yesterday.
Miss Jessie Price, of Lost Creek, was a
visitor to Hazleton yesterday.
Messrs. Harry Weidman and William
Miller enjoyed bicycle ride to Orwigsburg
yesterday.
Mrs. Jacob Per- and her sister-in-aw Miss
Sarah Per, of Hughesvile, are the guests of
the formers parents in town.
Mr.. and Mrs J. J. Franey left town this
morning for Washington, d. c., to visit their
son, Martin, at the Georgetown College, and
attend the Peace Jubilee.
Mrs. Ann Llewellyn and daughters, Mrs.
John Iaggert and Mrs German Gregory,
spent to-day visiting friends at Pottsvile
Misses Ella and Name Cleary, of Mahsnoy
City, were guests at the residence of r. f.
Gill; yesterday.
L. A. Bamberger left town for New York
this afternoon. He will shortly make his
Southern trip with his fall line of the cele-
brated Rossmore hats.
Miss Julia NJ. Betteridge, daughter of
former Water Superintendent Oscar Bet
teridge, is seriously ill. Her condition was
such yesterday that the family became
alarmed.
E. C. Brobst, School Director E. c.. Malick,
William Maley, Jr., M. J. Lawlor, P. J.
Mulholland and Matt. Smarowsky are the
townsmen doing civil court jury duty at
Pottsvile this week.
Mrs. q. A. Yearick, of Lewisburg, wife of
the pastor of the Trinity Reformed church,
was the guest of her husband here yesterday.
The family is awaiting the completion of the
parsonage to move here.
G.. L. Hafner, W. E. Powell and Oliver
Capper returned home from Philadelphia
last evening" where they attended the con-
vention of the J. T. of II. and T.
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BEFORE THE JUSTICES.
Many Cases Before Them Saturday Night
and Yesterday.


and Yesterday.
Among the cases heard by Justice Shoe.
maker we're the following
Stani Langowski, assault and battery, on
oath of Joseph Krystopowicz; $4OO bail. A
quarrel resulted from n game of cards and
the complainant said he was knocked down
and robbed of S25.
Charles ZigmOnt, larceny of a miners axe,
on oath of John uszkowski; $500 bail
william Raibikes, assault and battery, on
oath of John ]. Pempy. The prosecutor
served in the regular army recently and was
beaten because he resented uncomplimentary
remarks the defendant made concerning the
army.
Mrs. Wladik Fredins, assault and battery,
on oath of Andrew Piercjak; 5000 bail.
John and Mary Wasser and Mike Czaukas,
assault and battery, oath of William Anus.
Each of the men was held in 81 900 bail, and
the woman in $500.
Justice Toomey disposed of the following
cases
George Deuches, disturbing the peace, on
oath of Frank Witsotsky; John Rotchock
and Thomas Powluski, same charge on oath
of Policemen HeatOn and Hand. In all these
cases the defendants paid the borough fine
and costs.
John Clippon was put under $500 bail on
charge of interfering with Policeman
Heaton when he was making an arrest. Two
other men are wanted on the same charge.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

From Caroline Lins, guardian ct al, to
Anthony Reichley, premises in North Man
helm township from Anthony Reichley and
wife to @. H. Basser ct al, premises in North
Mannheim township; from James NJ Hadesty
and wife to Sarah Reber, premises in Potts
ville from Jonathan w. Reber to John
Reber. premises in Pottsville; from Sheriff
of Schuylkill county to New York NJ. s. aud
l.. Association premises in McAdoo; from
Henry A. Snayberger and wife to Susanna
Meal lister, premises in Schuylkill Haven.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

Mrs. Louis Knepper died az her home in
Tamaqua on Saturday. She is survived by q
husband and eight children. The funeral
will take place on Wednesday afternoon.
The funeral Of Anna E., daughter Of John
C. and Jennie Griffith, took place yesterday
afternoon from the family residence, No. 2ls
North White street, and was attended by
many residents and friends of the family
Services were held in the First Baptist
church, Rev. ID. 1. Evans, the pastor, ofIiciat-
ing. The Sunday school and public school
classes Of which the deceased was member
contributed to the many floral offerings In
terment was made in the Odd Fellows oeme-
terry. J. P. Williams & Son were the funeral
directors. The pail bearers we're Benjamin
Jones, William Williams, John Rudd and
Mark Edwards.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

There was some excitement at VIM. Penn
and Lost Creek this morning through horse
belonging to a sewing machine agent running
away. A hand organ frightened the animal,
which ran against Pole who was
wheeling barrow on which there were two
pigs. The Pole was injured, but the pigs es-
capped unhurt Meantime the machine agent
left the house he was visiting and, in his ex-
citement, he dashed of in direction op-
poste to that taken BY the no Sc. colliding
with and upsetting a woman named
Metchusky, who received seYere cash on
the forehead and was carried to a nearby
house for treatment The agent recovered
sufficiently from his excitement to take the
opposite direction in search of his horse
The above story is given by one who is not a
regular correspondent of the HERALD Tee
phone communication with VIM Penn did
not elicit confirmation Of it, and il is pub
lished for what it is worth.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

One of the most exciting games of base ball
this season took p ace at Ashland park on
Saturday, between the civil engineers of that
place and the Lehigh Valley Coal Co.'S clerks
and engineers of Lost Greek. Despite the
uneven score the game was well played and
abounded with brilliant plays, foremost of
which was throw from deep centre by
Jones, retiring the runner. The battery
work of Fletcher and Price was a feature
Tho Lehigh Valley Company's team will
play Frackville's club, at that place on Sat
urday next. The score
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22
Decoration Day Excursion to Niagara
Falls, via Lehigh Valley Railroad.

Rate from Shenandoah to Niagara Falls
and return will be 1927. Tickets will be
sold good going on main line train No. 3
and immediate connecting train from shen-
andoah, May 27th all trains except the
Black Diamond Express May 2sth, and main
line train No. 8, and immediate connecting
train from Shenandoah May 29th Good to
return on all trains except the Black Diamond
Express to and including May 80, 1899. In
quire of I.ehigh Valley ticket agents for
further particulars
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The Bicycle Tax.

1t is not certain that the County Commits
sioners will collect the tax of one dollar a
bicycle this year. the assessors having made
their regular returns, and the expense of an
other assessment would be very large. If
bicycle owners are not assessed the tax can
not be collected and no side paths will be
built this year and perhaps not for the fol-
lowing several months.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22
A HOT TIME.

Fights with Auxiliaries at the PennsyI-
vania Railroad Station.
Hundreds of people were attracted to the
grounds about the Pennsylvania Railroad
station at about six o'clock last evening by a
combination of exciting events, the first of
which was a rough and tumble fight between
two Poles in which one Of them was beaten
with blackjack and cut with knife. Sub
sequently two young Ren INDUCED in fsti-
cuffs and, to cap the climax, Polish woman
and her husband both of whom were intOxi-
Gated, tumbled down the embankment near
the place. 1t was said the woman fractured
her jaw, but this could not be confirmed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used DR.
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of suffer
ers have proved their matchless merit fol
Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make
pure blood and strong nerves and build W
your health. Easy to take, Try them
Only rs cents. Money back If not cured
Sold by A. Wasley, druggist.
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a strange VISITOR.

An unknown man clad in his shirt sleeves
and barefoOted entered the All Saints church
yesterday morning, Immediately after the
services had terminated. He bore express
sions Of pain, having one of his hands in a
sling and considerably lacerated For those
who saw the stranger it seemed evident that
he was crazed by morphine, or liquor.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

At a meeting of the Mahanoy City Minis
terial Association, held at that place this
morning, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing six months President, Rev.
DeLong; Vice President, Rev. T. NJ. Nor
rison Secretary and Treasurer, Rev. DR..
Otho Brandt. The executive committee
consists Of Revs. Morgan, Roberts and Hig-
0ipson
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

Anthony Kaskawicz, resident of Morea,
imbided too freely of "polinki" While attend
ing the circus at MahanOy City on Saturday.
On his way home he slipped and fell on the
roadway and fractured his right leg. A
friend came to bis assistance and assisted him
TO his home.
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INNINGS,


Lost Creek............... o o o O O-l5
Ashland...... ............ 0 o o.
Two base hits, Stack, Fletcher 2, +. Price, Cof-
field; struck out-By Price 9, Van Buren 4; base
on balls-By Price /, Van Buren 81 passed balls
Fletcher 2, Evans 2; wild pitches-Price l.
Van Buren, l. double plays, Cofield and Stack
hit by pitcher-Prce 2, Van Buren l; umpire
Smith, time of game, l4O scorer, e. f. John
son; attendance, 200.
The Shenandoah base ball team will cross
bats with the Locust Dale team ON the latter's
grounds next Sunday.
John F. Graham, son of Michael Graham
of town, has assumed the management of
the Hotel Scott base ball team, Philadelphia
Mr. Graham is a clerk at the hotel.
An audience of 1,200 people witnessed the
game at Mahanoy City on Saturday afternoon
between the Athletic Association club and
the Keystones. The game was a comedy of
errors. The former team won by a score of
l2 to 4
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

Needs assistance it may be best to render it
promptly, but one should remember to use
even the most perfect remedies only when
needed. The best and most simple and
gentle remedy is the Syrup of Figs, manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

Our stock and store is new, entirely New York
purchase Specals in hats gents furnishings full
line of mems ladies' misses and chidrens saving prices
Table Linens Napkins Toweng Lace Curtains White Goods and
Emboderies Ladies' underwear hosiery and gloves specially
Also chi ns suits and knee Pay visit will
No trouble to show goods
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

the nOTLneTn ndll
of the country, and
continues high in
the South Atlantic
and east gulf
states, with a
maximum of 90
degrees at Savan-
nah and Jackson
vile. Forecast for
this section until
8 D. m. today.
Partly c1ou d y.
Present conditions
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

Postmaster Beard, of Tamsqua, has been
notified by the postal authorities at Wash
ingtOn that box containing S57 in currency
has been received from Tamaqua, and marked
pension money" There is no information
as to who sent the "conscience money.n
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

This putting off things causes
lots of harm for instance, the
opinion that the use of glasses
should be postponed as long as
possible is wrong. Just so soon as
you find your eyesight failing you
should have your eyes examined.
We give a thorough examination
free of charge.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

The examination Of applicants for the
Schuylkill county bar win be held at the
court house ON Wednesday, June 2Sth.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

FOR SALE.---A double dwelling, IL rooms on
each side, lot 30xl50. Bath tubs water
closets and steam heat in each honse. Finest,
largest and most centrally located private
houses Ia Shenandoah. Apply to John A.
Titman. 5-10-2w
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22
TIM WEATHER,

The temperature continues below
the seasonal average generally over
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

EOR SALE.--Two double blocks of houses, in
good condition, located OH Main street
Upper VIM Penn, paying good interest on
investment. Apply to ]. S. Beddall, VIM. Penn
Shaft p. o., Pa. 5-l6-6t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

ICE CREAM AND ORANGE WATER ICE.
Vanilla, strawberry and chocolate. Daily,
80 cents per quart. Delivered at your home
Scheider's bakery, 27 East Centre street. II
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

COR RENT.--A nine-room dwelling house,
bathroom, hot and cod water throughout
the house, and all eonveniences, located on
North Jardin street. Apply at this office IT
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An Essential
SaturG-

Yon will find our meats the very best of
all. If it's choice cut to be served hot, or
delicate bit to be served cold, wen give
you the fullest measure of excellence for
your money.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

favor showers tomorrow; fresh north
to northeast winds.
Sunrise, 4;47; sunset, 7:19; length Of
day, 14h., 32m; moon rises, 5;04 p. MI
moon sets. 2;31 q. m.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22
MISCELLANEOUS.

DOR SALE.---The Haussman property, located
II at 1873 East Coal street. Reason for selling
we desire to close the estate For particulars
inquire of Philip Biermann, North White
street. 5-22-tf
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Exciting Runaway.

BEEoHAM's PILLs-No equal for Constipa.
A;ov
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

NoTICE.-Desirable properties for sale. APP
~ ply to s. g. NJ. Hollopeter, attorney,
Shenandoah. S-3l If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

IN the Court of Common Pleas of Schuylkill
i County.
In the matter Of the exceptions to the account
of the Trustees of the Shenandoah Lumber &
Feed Company.
The Auditor appointed by the court ''to pass
upon the exceptions filed and to report distribu-
ton of the funds in their hands to and among
the persons legally entitled thereto" will meet
the parties interested, for the purposes of his
appointment on Friday, the End day of june
1899 at his offices in Rooms 8, Morris building
Pottsville, Pa when and where all parties in
terested are required to make and prove their
claims or be debarTed from coming in upon said
fund.
GEO. J. WADLINGER,
Auditor.
Pottsville, May 13, 1899. 5-l5-22 30
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22

ESTATE Of Sarah Rupert, late of East Union
~ township, Schuylkill county, deceased
Letters testamentary on the above estate having
been granted to the undersigned, all persons
indebted to the said estate are requested to
make payment and those having claims to
present the same without delay to
Or to GEORGE RICHARDS, Executor
8. G. M. HoLLoPETER, Atty. Mccormick,
Shenandoah, Pa. Sch Co. Pa.
April l3. 1899. 4-l7-6toaw
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-22
SPRING SHOES
Russet Shoes.

These prices range in comparison
with the Misses and Children's
stock.
Another lot of shoes going at
IS cents that are really worth 81 .25
and 81 so.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-09
All linen crash S cents. Archie Par

All amen CRASH D Genus. AIchS = q
ker.
Beautiful black crepons for skirts anu
suits at Newcomers.
Corn wanted by the Glucose Sugar
Refining Company. Highest market
price paid.
Beautiful new styles in black and
fancy brocadsd crepons received today.
Hoyt's Department Store.
A Sunday dinner every day in the
week for % cents at the Paragon res
itaurant, 119 East Main street.
When you are looking for the incest
things in the jewelry line be sure to
see Hellberg. He keeps them.
AUG. 10 and 11-Low rates to Boston
and return via Chicago g. Northwestern
railway. For particulars call on agents
Northwestern line.
j. w. Lucas. of Viroqua, Wis, has
accepted position with William He'll
berg, the jeweler, and will move his
family here next week.
DR.. and Mrs L. II. Kellogg will leave
the first of the week for delightful
eastern trip of two or three weeks. They
will visit New York. Washington, Phil
adelphia and intermediate points.
Rt Rev. T. NJ Lehman, ID. D.. bishop
of Cheyenne. is visiting his brother.
Father A. c. Lehman. of st. Mary S
church In few days the bishop, ac-
conlpanied by Father Lehman. will
leave for trip to Montreal and Quebec.
They will spend several weeks in Cam
ada.
A telephone message frodm Oskaloosa
to Nit. H. o. Michaels and family this
morning conveyed the intelligence that
Mrs. James T. Elder is much worse and
that since 5 o'clock this morning her
death has been hourly expected. The
message also said that 1t was hardly
expected Mrs. Elder could survive till
noon, but up till 3 o'clock this afternoon
word of her death had not been re-
ceived.
Mr.. b. G. Perkins Will leave tonight at
mothers home in Washington and go on
a business trip to New York and Cam
ada and another to Virginia. In about
lilollIl, VIII Ills IIieild, WI. SiittIiSs
Mllburne, of Washington, he will go to
San Francisco and they will start on
their eight months trip around the
world. The young gentlemen will prob
ably stop here on their way west.
Mrs j. G. Brown entertained inform
ally Tuesday afternoon a company OF
little friends for her niece. Miss Ethel
Wilkinson. of Alta, who has been her
guest for a week. The afternoon was
spent to the great delight of the chill
dren and refreshments Were served by
the hostess. assisted by her daughter
Mrs Charles r. Brown. The guests
we're Misses Helen Huntington. Marie
Shove Helen laoardman, Ruth BATHS
Maude Clark. May and Esther Forney
and Edna Benson. Miss Wilkinson re.
turned to her home this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-09
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. A. c. Hayne was in Toledo Tues
day.
ar. r. w. Mcbride was in Baxter, to-
day.
Mrs. j. d. kibbey was in Liscomb,
Tuesday.
Miss Helen Burnell arrived Tuesday
evening from Chicago.
Mr.. w. j. Spartan went to Des
MONIES. today on business.
Mr. James Lynch visited Tuesday
night With oskaloosa friends.
Miss Jessie Smith is in Mason City
visiting Mrs. S. B. Chapman.
Mr. Ralph Church went TO Clear Lake
this morning for few days visit.
MISS Florence Harris is the guest OF
Miss Josephine Lichty in Waterloo.
Mrs. j. NJ. Earrer. after "a short visit
here went home to Montour. this morn
ing.
Mrs. L. T. Curtiss and little son ocu-
lus. OF Albion. were in the city, Tues
day.
Miss Margery Sutherland. of Gilman,
is visiting Misses Margaret and Eft
Pence.
Mrs. j. p. coggeshall. of Maxwell.
spent Tuesday here. going on today to
Clear Lake.
Mr.. G. II. Marsh. of Joliet. is spend
ing the week with his wife at the a. T..
| Wilbur home.
Mrs. II. S. Halbert returned this
morning from few days business stay
in Kansas City
Mrs. a. r. stinson and daughter have
gone TO Buaa. III. for a two weeks So
4 journ with relatives.
4 Miss Cora Lander came Tuesday ev-
4 ening from Mason City to visit her
aunt, Mrs ID r. Campbell.
Messrs. w. C. Rodgers and w. w.
4 Doolittle went Tuesday night to Daven-
port TO the x. p. grand lodge.
4 Miss Anna Fry. of Zearling, after a
flew days spent with Mrs. G. f. Morgan,
went to Liscomb this morning.
Miss nellie Rummel Went home tc
Cilidden Tuesday evening, after a three
weeks visit with Miss Vida Lynn.
Master Tom Meickley returned Tues
day evening from four weeks stay in
Clemens, at the home of Edward Lis
tor.
Mrs. II. G. Falls and children Ada
and Lyman went home to Oskaloosa
this morning, after few days spent
here.
Mr. Ralph Church went to Clear Lake
this morning to spend some time witt
his sister Mrs. c. G. Cottle. al her cot
tage.
Miss nellie Darling went to ottumw;
. Tuesday night to visit her sister. Sis
ter Mary Cecilia, of st. Joseph's con
vent
i Miss Ethel Meigs, who has been
5 guest at the Will Wallace home for tw
! weeks, went home to Malcolm Tuesda
evening.
Mrs. Anna Morehead. after Ion
J visit with her daughter Mrs. Lni
Hull, went home to st. Louis Tuesda
evening.
Misses Lena and Leta Doyle wen
Y home to Tama, this morning, after
. few days spent here with their man
: friends.
Misses Winnie and Edna Cross ha,
: accompanied their cousin, Miss Lul
: her guests.
Il Messrs. j. w. Burroughs. George Wi
Il ligrod, George Stone and Nose Jeron
left this morning for Hedrick to a.
n tend the races.
e Miss Nellie Ingersoll, Of Ireton, after
# few days visit here with relatives.
: visiting in Gilman with her parent
e Mrs. A. G.. Ingersoll.
J. Mrs. c. w. Burket and son Dana, ar
= brother. Master Willie Goss. all of Ne
Sharon. arrived in the city Tuesday e'
III