davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.
Wucnnl,reague.


Mr. Andrew Hume, from Brooklyn
Navy Yard, is visiting his daughter
here.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs
George Bundick, aged about three
days, died on Sunday last.
DR.. Geo. w. LeCato is absent from
home this week, in attendance on the
Democratic Conference in Richmond
John Ed. Snead. one of the colore(
oystermen who barely escaped witt
his life in the winter blizzard, is still
disabled by reason of severe froS'
bites. His physicians amputated al
tie fingers of one of his hands few
days ago.
Mr.. John "A. Johnson, of the Farm
er and Fisherman, is recruiting from
his long illness of grip at this place
He is accompanied by his brother in
Law, Mr.. George Hutchinson, of Ward
town, and the two gentlemen are
combining the sport of Snipe shoot
ing with their recreation.
Mrs. W. F. Hudson's old establish
ed millinery in Wachapreague offer;
all the newest and latest styles to hel
customers. Her reputation fol
straight reliable goot.s will he strictly
maintained. She does not deal il
inferior and cheap qualities. She car
ries the largest assortmentin her line
offered in this neighborhood. Cal
AID examine.
Mrs. Jane c. LeCato, of Bradford.
Neck, died on Monday last. She had
becu sfllicted for TIE past three OIL
four years with paralytic seizure:
which has rendered her almost help
less. The Immediate cause OF death
WAS 4 stroke Of apoplexy from which
she never recovered consciousness
She was about eighty five years Il
age, ard is survived by her two SIS.
GERS. Mrs. Margaret Bell and Mrs
lizzie Bulman.
Much interest is manifested by the
oysterlnen here, and citizens general
ly, in the approaching meeting of the
State Board of Fisheries appointed
70 be held at this place June 1st. The
meeting will be mainly in the interest
Of developing our seaside oyster in
dustry, and especially in establishing
an efficient and permanent police
supervision of seaside waters. Gov.
Tyler will accompany the Board and
remain a few days in our town. 1t is
understood that the Board will well
come to the meeting all who are in
terested in our tide-water industry.
The many friends OF State Senator
LeCato il this section have noted
with pleasure the ENTERPRISES re-
production of a Richmond correspon-
dent OF the Baltimore Sun in late
issue of that daily. 1t is gratifying
TO our people that the public services
of our Senator have been so highly
appreciated by the people of Virginia
and are being acknowledged so widely
by the press all over the State. The
Eastern Shore has many reasons TO
be proud of the public services of her
representatives in the last Assembly.
They fought a good fight for our oys-
terlnen, of which the latter are not
unmindful.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13
valuable Farm ut Private CONTRACT.

Valuable Farm at Private Contract.
The undersigned offers for sale at
private contract the valuable farm of
Mr.. John E. Mock, situated near
Melfa Station. The farm contains
about 100 acres, with abundant re-
sources, is finely adapted to the
growth of all kinds of trucks, con-
venient to churches and schools-and
located in one of the best neighbor.
hoods in the county. The opportunity
to secure so desirable home is rarely
offered to our people. Terms will be
liberal and payments accommodating
to purchaser. For full particulars
call on the owner Or see me.
L. FLOYD Mock,
Attorney.in-fact.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

Hats in all sizes, for young and old,
great and small, the handsome man,
the plain man, the modest man, and
the gentleman with the great head
may find new style tile to suit his
taste and complexion at
Clicks busy corner,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13
J. HoGE TYLER,
Governor of Virginia.

The Water Lily and Minnie Estelle
in accordance with the agreement OF
the Governors of the two States,
were surrendered to Capt. Bull, COM
mander of the Maryland State steam
er, Governor McLane, this week. The
prisoners also were released on the
25th day of April.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

We are headquarters for Bay Island
guano. 1t has no equal for early
sweet potatoes. Makes less vines and
more roots than any other fertilizer
on the market. We have it for sale.
D. n. johnson g. Son.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

We are agents for the best gasoline
stove made. No danger, any child
can use it without the least trouble.
If in want of one drop US postal and
we will communicate with you.
d. b. Johnson g. Son.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

Write to us TOR estimates on doors
sash, blinds, stair-rails and all other
kinds of building material, hardware,
paints, sc. Stock large, prices low.
Mr.. R. D. L. Fletcher will be at Ac-
comac G. f., the first day of every
County Court, to receive orders for
the firm.
Cape Charles Ice & Lumber Co.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

No up to date farmer can afford to
plant sweet potatoes without using
Bay Island guano. We ask those
that haven't used it to give it trial.
You have nothing to lose all to gain.
This goods is made for and sold by
D H. johnson 81 Son,
Parksley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

Our new furniture store is now
complete. Anybody wishing furniture
it will pay to come to see us-our
prices is down below zero.
Clicks busy corner,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

VALUABLE SLooP FOR SALB.-The
sloop, Two Armies, round bottom and
sound carries about 300 bushels oys.
tiers, light drafted. For terms apply
to W. 81. Price.
Stockton, Md.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

Prepare for the warm weather by
calling upon Ames, Shield u Co. You
can fill your carefully made mem
orandum there-they carry the stock.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

NoT1cB-Strayed from my premis-
es about weeks ago, two sheep. one
black, the other white. Liberal re-
ward paid for Information OF them.
Isaac i. Clarke,
Accomac G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

Bargain lot of wash taffeta silk
worth so to 80 cents now reduced to
go cents per yard. Note this.
Ames, Shield s. Co.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

We are home with full line of goods
which will be sold at the very lowest
prices. We have the goods and the
prices to suit the buyers. Come and
see us. We will surprise you in low
prices.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

NoTICE-A cow has been on my
premises, near Accomac G. H., since
last January. The owner of same can
get her, by calling at my home,
identifying her and paying charges
VIM. q. CoXton.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

Drapery silk in beautiful patterns
and splendid colors for the beautify.
ing of your homes.
Ames, Shield s. Co.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

Bargain lot of summer silks
former prices 40 to rs cents now re-
duced to IS cents per yard. You
should see these.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

Steady employment given. Good
wages can be made. Factory equip
ped with latest improved machines.
The Onancock Shirt Co.,
s. C. McGRATH,
General Manager.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

We have 1900 yards muslin one
yard wide at 4! cents per yard, worth
6, z, and cents per yard.
Clicks busy corner-Wall st.
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

NoTIcE-For loan on farm lands,
81. 10000, in amounts not less than
$5O0.OO. Apply to.
u. B. Quinby, Attorney.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13
Business Notices.

NoT1cE-I will sell at public auc.
ton on the 9th inst, at Savageville,
the house and lot owned by the heirs
of Julia Smith, dece ased. Said tract
supposed to contain thirty acres,
more or less. Sale to take place at 8
o'clock p. N. Terms made known on
Jno. W. Martin,
Trustee.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13
COMMITTEE.

There will be meeting at St.
James Church, on next Sunday after
noon at o'clock, to organize a Sun
day school. All interested in this
cause, will please attend promptly.
The Bible class will meet every
Thursday night at st. James's
Church at o'clock, beginning next
Thursday night.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

Nor1cE-We have for sale, hay,
brand, middlings, all kind of mill
feed at low prices.
D. Il. Johnson & Son.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13
Church Notes.

A reorganization of the G. E..
Society, of New Church, will take
place on Sunday night at s p. IN. a
full attendance requested.
There will be an all day meeting at
Hallwood NJ. E. Church, Sunday, May
21st. Preaching morning, afternoon
and night by able preachers.
There will be preachihg at Parks
ley Sunday next, morning and night
Leemont in the morning, Hunting
Creek and Grant Memorial at $3.50 p'
IN. Everybody cordially invited.
The ladies of Crowsontown M. E.
Church will hold a grand fair, two
evenings, May 29d, and 23d, for bene
fit of church. Every body is invited,
Come. Will try not to let you 60 away
disappointed.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13
]. f. BURKS.

The first quarterly conference of
Conquest Circuit. Rev. E. s. Fooks,
pastor. changed the Sundays of SER
vice at the churches as follows:
May IA, preaching at Wattsville 1890
a. m; at New Church p. m; Sun
day following May 81, preaching at
Atlantic 1920 a. NJ; at Conquest
Chapel at p. N. This place to be
continued during the year. All the
members and friends of the church
are cordially invited to be present on
these occasions.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13
The One Day Gold Cure.

KerInotts Chocolates Laxative Quinlne fof
cold in the head and sore throat. Children
take them like candy.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

May Sd, 1899.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

Mrs. Mary E. Byrd, widow OIL
George P. Byrd, deceased, died neal
Mearsville, April 10, 1899, aged "a
years,9 months and Is days. She waf
member of the Baptist Church.
Dearest grandmother thou hast left
us,
And our loss we deeply feel;
But tbs God that hath bereft US,
He can all our sorrows heal.
Farewell, dear grandmother, sweet
be thy rest,
Weary with years and worn with
pain;
Farewell till in some happy place,
We shall behold thy face again.
By her granddaughter,
MAMIE A. TRADER.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13
LOCAL NEWS.
Election, Thursday, May 25th.

The next fair of the Eastern Shore
Agricultural Fair Association will be
held August %. %. 81 and %.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

Mr.. Andrew Hume, from Brooklyn
Navy Yard, is visiting his daughters
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

Ames, Shield 81 Co.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13
Lawn Party.

VIM. E. JUDKINs, P. Elder.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

An advertisement of Mr. a h Ct.
Mears in this is:ue is of especial in
terest to many of our readers. He is
prepared to give you bargains i'll
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13
obituary..

d. H. Johnson & Son.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

COMMITTEE
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-13

II. E. B. SMITH,
Wachapreague, Va.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
Grand Army Notes.

General Stephen Thomas of Mont
pelier celebrated the nneticth ami
versary of his birth Dec. &. This
grand old soldier is known to every
veteran i'm the state and his birthdays
are now looked forward to as a great
event by himself and friends as we'll.
The general, who in spite of his years
still retains most of his faculties and
always wishes to see any or all OF his
old command who can call on these
occasions, receives his guests with cor
diality. And it points moral to the
young men of today to see a dozen or
more men, white headed but hale and
hearty, ranging from sixty to nearly
the generals ninety years, gather
around him and rehearSe the stir
ring scenes when they were lighting
for the country's union.
The membership of the Soldiers
Home is 102, of whom 50 are present
five on furlough and Is in the hospi
tai. Two of the inmates were sol
diers in the Spanish-American war
There are no cases of serious lines
at the institution.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
GEN. YOUNG HEARD FROM.
Has Had one or two Little Skirmish-
es With the Rebels.

Washington, Dec. 7.--Gen. Young
was heard from today from interior of
Luzon.
He reports his arrival at Vigan on
Dec. 5, having encountered the enemy
at Narbacan, twelve miles south,
whom he drove eastward into the San
Quinton Canyan.
His troops are now pressing them
back. The country is extremely rough
and the Insurgents are strongly en-
trenched. Six hundred persons, who
escaped, report the Insurgents allow
ed all but the American, and promi-
nent Spanish prisoners to escape.
Later the insurgents were driven
back to the mountains.
Our casualties were one killed and
II wounded, mostly Slight. The enc.
my left in the trenches % killed anc
a few rifles, 40 shmpnel, several thous
and small arms and much ammunition
Gen. Young has sufficient troops t(
meet all difficulties.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
MONTPELIER.

The old postot1ice narrowly escaped
destruction by fire which caught from
the furnace Monday night.
r.. r.. Skinner has sold his Bruce
farm in Worcester to Daniel Preston
of Richmond for So, ,000
Miss Emma J. Witty has resigned
AS matron of the Heat0n hospital aho
Miss Flora McKillopof Newton Lower
Falls Mass, will succeed her Dec. 10
William II. Ward, the contractor OF
the Bolton Falls dam, became dis
couraged and threw up the JOB, al
least temporarily, and left for Lowell
Mass, Monday. The Consolidated
Lighting Co. served an injunction re
straining HIM from removing or pre-
venting the use of any OF his machln
erv there. 1t is understood the com
panv will set new man at work ther
as soon as possible.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
CONNER-.UTT0N.
Barre Man Weds Morrisville Young
Lady.

The marriage of Richard B. Conner
of this city to Miss Harriet b. Utton
of Morrisville took place at the home
of the bride in Morrisville last even
ing the ceremony being performed oy
the Rev. /. p. Booth.
The groom is a well known and pop
ular young man of this city. He is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Il. Con-
ner and has for several years been as
sociated with his father in business,
The bride is one of the most attrac-
tive young ladies of Morrisville ana Is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thom
as UttOn.
After short bridal tour the neWl!
married couple will return to Barre
and will reside on French st.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
BURGLARS SECURED.
Brought from Troy, N. Y, on the
Governors Requisition.

Bennington, Dec. 7.-Sherif Will
son arrived here last evening from
Troy, bringing with him Charles
Frazier, William Ralph and Frank
Primrose, who were arrested near
Troy for burglary committed at the
store of w. p. Mattison in South
Shaftsbury, Nov. l3.
The parties also robbed the post
office at the same time, but the postal
authorities have taken no action as
vet. The men were arrested the clay
following the burglary after quite a
battle during which one of the burg
lars was wounded. They afterwards
had hearing before United States
Commissioner Landon in Troy, and
who discharged them as far as the
government was concerned, when
thev were Immediately arrested fol
burglary. When arrested they hao
quite lot of property from Mattl'
sons store in their possession. Ihey
will have hearing Saturday.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
THE FREE STATE TROOPS RETIRE

Queenstown, Cape Colony Dec. t.
The Beers have become very active
in the country around Stormberg
Junction to which Gen. Gatacre will
make his next move.
The telegraph lines have been cut
in various places and communication
with Steynsberg, Dordrecht, and
harrisburg has been severed.
1t is believed here that the Beers
have occupied Steynsburg. Firing
has been heard in the direction OF
Stormberg, probably between Gen.
Gatacre's vanguard and the Boer
command.
London. Dec 1.-The first batch OF
wounded soldiers from South Africa,
numbering 1873 men, arrived IN the
Thames today in the British transport
Sumatla, which left Table Bay, about
Nov. l5.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
RANDOLPH.

George w. Flagg and wife went TO
Florida yesterday, where they VIII
spend the winter.
Right Rev. A. G. A. Hall OF Bur-
lington will make his annual visit TO
St. Johns and Grace parishes in Ran
dolph next Sunday.
Vernon L. Brown, son OF Nelson
Brown of this place, is to be married
Dec. % to Miss Eta Mae Wilson OF
East Montpelier Brown was IA mem
her of Co. f, First Vermont NOlun'
teers, and went to Chickanauga.
Wilfred Labrock, who sustained
bad fracture of both bones OF ms leg
below the knee last week by getting
it caught between log and a rocf
lust as his horse started. is dong Well
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
Vermont NEWS.

Vermont has % licensed vessels
with a total tonnage of %, 9S6.
The Rutland Herald states that the
hoard of censors of the Vermont
Eclectic Medical society has revoked
the license granted Aug. Is, 1898, TO
Harold j. Stevens of Fair Haven.
George Willard of st. Johnsbury
was sent to the house Of correction
at Rutland for 243 days for liquor sell
ing. He leaves wife and family OF
small children in destitute circum
stances.
There will be a session of the
supreme court in Burlington Dec. 70
to act upon the petition of the Rut
land-Canadian r. r. Co., VS.. Centra
Vermont Railway Co., for crossing
in the town of Alburgh, and also II
consider the award made by the com
missioners appointed last July II
regard to the crossing and connection
of the roads in Burlington.
Miss Anne Lowry of Burlington
recently deceased, was the Oldest resi-
dent of that city, being in her got
wear. She was the daughter of tn
late Heman Lowry, formerly of Jer
cho and later of Burlington, who wa
high sheriff of Chittenden county fC
10 wears, 1909 to 1928, later Unite
States marshal for the district Of Ve
mont for IL years, and man OF stron
character and large influence.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
Bankrupts Filed.

These bankrupt petitions were re-
Gently filed in the Office of the clerk of
the district court in Burlington:
Henry NJ. Stafford of Burlington.
Liabilities l,305.6l: assets 800.
George Lane of Randolph. Liabili-
ties So, 23S. .65: assets 1928.
Frank e. Green of Mount Holly.
Liabilities $306.3l. Assets 81, 230.
Frank II. McGovern of HardWlck.
Liabilities $64l.S1. Assets $40 eX-
empt.
Fred Plummer, merchant of Cam
bridge. Liabilities $6,277.35: Assets
SO, $50.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
From Before Ladysmith to
the South.
BoERs FULL OF FIGHT
No Decisive Engagements
Yet. Kimberley Safe
Yesterday.

London. Dec. 7.-Dspatches from
the Freer camp partially confirm the
reported retirement of the Free State
Burghers from the vicinity of Lady
smith, but does not Indicate that the
retirement was the result of defeat.
4 statement in the same dispatch
that the Beers are firing into Lady
smith shows the Boer guns are Still
active. 1t is pointed out that all sug'
gestions of weakening refer to the
Free Staters apparently. The Trans
vaal Beers are still full of fight
though it is reiterated that they are
short of supplies.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
New York's Big Bridge.

New York, Dec. T. Bids Will be
opened by the new East river bridge
commissioners today for the conStruc-
ton of the steel cables slSpenderS and
the like of the BRIDGE, ahere Will be
four cables and each will be made OF
steel wire, in 81 strands, each strand
containing 2Sl wires. Each bidder
must deposit a certified check for
sl2, 1000, and the successful bidder will
be required to give bond in the sum
of S4OO, 900. The work will cost one
million dollars.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
SO. BARRE.

Constable Slayton was in Montpe-
leir yesterday.
Mrs. John IIolenback is very low.
The Standard Oil team stayed in
town last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Martin were III
Montpelier yesterday.
Gustus Robinson was in Williams
town yesterday.
George Porter wasintowny yesterday
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
Brave Men all.

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as well as women, and all 1eel
the results in loss OF appetite, poisons
in the blood, backache, nervousness
heada tho and tired, listiess, rundown
feeling. But there's no need to ieel
like that. j. w. Gardner, of ldavllle'
Ind. >, says: Electric Bitlers are just the
thinr. for a man when he don't care
whether he lives Or dies. 1t gave me
new strength and good appetite | car
now eat anything and have new Lease
on life" Only so cents, at Parlor Drug
Store. Every bottle guaranteed dw
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
The Bicycle Race.

New York, Dec. 7.-Luck is decid-
edly in favor of the French contingent
in the siX-day bicycle race. This
morning found Chevalier second in in
dividual scoring, while with his team
mate, he stood fourth in the list, and
only five laps behind the leaders.
Telling, Fischer and Chevalier are be-
coming dangerous factors in the race.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
The Pope Has a Cold.

Rome, Dec. 1.-THE Pope is suffer-
inc from sudden cold and eXperien-
ces some difficulty in breathing. Dr.
Lapponi, his physician, has ordered
him to keep to his bed and the usual
audiences have been suspended. The
condition of His Holiness, however, is
not regarded as alarming.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
LAST EDITION
4 O'CLOCK,
AT WASHINGTON.
Congressional Matters Of Gen.
era| Interest.
NEWS FROM MANILA
Railroads Ask Further Exten<
sion of Time to Fit Cars
with Safety Appliances.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE republ-
can members of the House of Repre-
sentatves gave their unanimous APP
proval yesterday afternoon to the
House financial bill, recently intro
duced, and recommended it's imme-
diate adoption and passage.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
County Court.

After Miss Pingree had finished her
testimony Mrs. Durkee, who stayed
with Miss Pingree, testified to hear
inc the noise and hurrylng down
stairs with lamp, supposing Miss
pinoree was i'll. Parts Of.a chair were
thrown at her from half closed door.
She supposed that Miss Pingree was
crazy. She said Miss Pingree had
been i'll and had taken opiates.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
WACESADvANCED
Maine Cotton Mills Follow
Exam pie Of Fall River.
TEN PER CENT. RAISE
This is the Figure and Seven
Thousand Employees are
Made Happy.

Lewiston, Me-, Dec. THE gem
eral increase in the wages now being
made by the cotton mi]'sof New Eng
land has reached this state. Notices
were posted announcing ten percent
raise in wages today in the Andros-
coggin, Continental, Bates and Hill
mills of Lewiston, the York Corpora
tjon of Saco also announced a ten per
raise. This effects 1000 employees.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07

Baltimore, Nd, Dec. MARTY Nc
Cue, who defeated Joe Cain and Oscar
Gardner recently, is to box "Billy'
whistler twenty rounds before the
Eureka Athletic club of Baltimore,
tonight.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-07
CHICAGO IN 1900.
Grand Army Meets There August %
to Sept. l.

Chicago, Dec. 6. - The National
Council of the Grand Army of the
Republic decided today that the next
reunion will be held during the last
week of August, 1900, in Chicago.