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New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
FOR AGED GENTLEWOMEN.
ST. LUKE's NEW BUILDING RECENTLY
DEDICATED.
SIXTY EIGHT BENEFIcIARIEs ALREADY IN
STALLED IN COMFORTABLE AND CHEER


STALLED IN COMFORTABLE AND CHEER
FUL QUARTERS.
The building OF the St. Luke's Home for
Aged. INDECENT. Christian Women. at the corner OF
Observation-Disclosures and Broadway. for
maly dedicated November o. marks the forty
seventh year OF the institutions successful exist
ence.
1t founded in 1852 BY the Rev DR.. Isaac H.
Tuttle. rector OF old ST. Luke's Church, in Hud-
son-st., long since become part Of Trinity Parish.
The first building OF the Home next to St.
Luke's, and remained there until 1874 when II was
removed 10 Madison-ave. and Fifty-ninth-st.
The new building is a substantial structure OF
gray brick and limestone, six stories in height
with ample accommodations for ninety-two beneh-
ciaries. Of which sXty-eight already installed
The chapel is a memorial TO the founder. DR.. Tut
tie. and was furnished by private subscription
among those who carry traditions OF the venerable
priest.
The windows chance and furnishings nearly
all memorials. Service with morning prayer is
held daily in the chapel clergymen from various
parishes officiating.
The library was the gift OF George Eggleston.
and contains good collection OF books secular
and religious. The Office furnished by friends
OF Bishop Potter as a special compliment to him.
To gain admission to the Home the applicant must
be at least hfty-nine years Of age. a communicate
for three Of the Episcopal Church. and must be
recommended by the rector OF one OF the parishes
OF Greater NewYork that has a representative in
the Governing Board OF the Home Nearly all the
city parishes are represented. The payment Of
800 is further necessary and this sum provides
for the board. clothing and necessary spending
money Of the beneficiary for the rest OF her life
Several rooms have been endowed, and these are
free TO the persons who appointed 10 occupy
them. The cost OF an endowment lasting through
two generations is 5000.
The object Of the institution is 10 provide re-
fined and congenial home for gentlewomen who
find themselves in their old age in slender circum-
stances and without family ties No restrictions
are placed upon them after they enter; they may
leave for three months time without permis
sion. and for longer period by notifying the
Board One aged woman went abroad last sum
with friends and il is not unusual for them to
visit relatives short distances at the expense OF
the management.
The bedrooms are all comfortably and prettily
furnished. Some Of the endowed rooms are even
luxurious in their fittings
The affairs OF the institution are In charge Of
Board OF Trustees. Of which Bishop Potter is presi
dent and the Rev John Wesley Brown, rector OF
St Thomas's Church, is vice-presdent. The Board
OF Managers is composed entirely Of women. Mrs
j. Jarrett Blodgett is president Of the Woman
Board. and II is mainly due 70 her efforts and nb-
eral generosity that the Home was built Miss
Jessie Young is the secretary and Mrs. MOTIFS VII
kns, 1r. is treasurer OF the Board
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
NEWS OF THE STORES.
SPORTING POSTERS AT JOSEPH P. MHUGH
cos WEST FORTY -SECOND-sT.
AND FIFTH-ANE.

AND FIFTH-AVE
Fastidious shoppers find Joseph P. McHush &
Co.'S one OF the most fascinating places In the city
at Christmas or any other time. one might crop
in every week and always find something new IN
furniture or interior decoration. seductive nov
city that is warranted to soothc the most per
turbed masculine breast is a corner cabinet OF
black oak made in lines Of grave dignity. TO which
touch OF lightsomeness is given by the legend
IL bears In white painted letters: Il take mine
ease in mine inn" drawer opens to disclose
compartments for cards and chips. Below, door
swings, revealing a revolving liquor stand with
decanters and glasses. On the inside Of the door
Is a pipe rack The top Of the cabinet has ample
space for cigar box and lighter.
Another novelty. original with this house Is tur-
nture in carved oak with centre panels represent
ing domestic scenes in the Dutch tashlon' palhteu
In oils after being carved The efect Is eNCeeu
inelv good and distinctly new. This painted cdIN-
ing appears I'm chairs and secretaries. IN some
cases an escutcheon Is ready for those VINO IKE
the baronial idea. and II one have no crest or
coat-of-arms the deficiency can be renedled py
Mr. McHugh's clever corps OF designers wi,
The "McHugh Posters are In hgh taVor Ihtg
are mounted on silk fbre paper in rich shades OF
show fine color effects. The 'Oide Enghsh sports
series sell for 60 cents. and the Iale-Harvard toot
ball game Handsome Dan, the Yale MASCOT
and the coaching and Horse Show posters range
from 90 70 s.. They are AL extremely DECORATIVE
and
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
A VISIT TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE.

number OF well known women meihDeIs %
Pos, parliament Club paid a visit 10 the County
CourtbousA Yesterday I'VE wish 70 visit the
courts and listen 20 the trial OF case. just 70 get
few points on the practical side Of the law" eH-
pained member Of the party TO Captain Lynch'
OF the court squad.
Captain Lynch ushered the party INTO IrlaI ie'N''
Part TX. Of the Supreme Court
Mrs H. c. Coe explained that the visit was one
of q series which the members OF the society are
paying 70 the public departments pl,e1 IN the Ts Rar W
Shepard Mrs Z j LAWYERS Mrs. H. y. wilson
Mrs j. Ives Plumb Mrs b + kenyon Frs y RSrrv. a. y
Swinburne Miss Mabel Sutton, mrs ) +. ps''
Mrs. J. s Platt Mrs A NJ Judson, Mrs. a. -
Dexter Miss Grace jenkins. Mrs John y, tr1Tre Wre
Mrs. Alexander Cook Mrs. 3. F. Fort. anu WI
George Wentworth sto
TIE party was under the charge Of Miss Adele
Fields.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
REPORT OF ELEVATED EXTENSIONS.

Chairman Ashley W. Cole Of the State Railroad
Commission was quoted yesterday as saying tnat
George = Gould had assured him that the Man
haitian Elevated Railroad Company wou!d WITHIN
a., raxt wear extend it's system to Fordham, with
i,crsased facilities for Westchester and West
Farms. He further said. the alleged authority
NJ Mr.. Gould. that % per cent Of the properly
owners had agreed 70 right OF way terms and ina.
tbere was plain sailing for an early consufhihau''
OF the company's plans. e,.,.. l., 49, 1yes,
Al the office Of VcePresdent Skltt IN tne /" ~
ern Union Building yesterday II was s.dreu cid
1ntbfng was known Of any such plans MT "ould
was out OF town.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

The flowers which have found greatest favor IN
Christmas orders this year Liberty roses. Ameri-
can Beauties violets and orchids. The latter are
more scarce than usual. owing 10 heavy demands
for them early IN the season
Birchbark will be used for flower boxes this sea-
son more than ever before. Great quantities OF
holly are arriving daily from the South. The mis-
tletoe which comes from England, Is not yet much
In evidence in window decorations. OF the grow
Inc nlants that are prominent features In window
disniays the Scotch white and the variegated
beather in birchbark Jars among the most at
i've
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
cgaBGrD WITH Using SOFT COAL

Herbert ". York. chief engineer OF the United
states Electric Light Company plant at Twenty
eighth-st and the East River. arraigned before
Magistrate Mott in the Yorkvie Police Court yes
terday. charged by Inspector Russell Raynor, OF
The board OF Health with having violated the ordi-
nance by burning soft coal IN the factory: De
cember 90 and other prior dates were specined.
Magistrate Mott held York In $500 bonds for ex-
animation Januar- >.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
chief CROKER TAXES THE EXAMINATION

Fire Chief Croker yesterday took the CNH
I',1a,,or for promotion TO the grade OF Chief
80 he Fire Department which he now occupies
chief croker was alone in the race the deputy
cbtefs having declined TO enter the examination
on Wednesday the Civil Service Commission IN
formed the Fire Commissioner that an examination
OF candidates for the position OF Chiei Oh the De
..a,, bad been set down for Friday. and that
aaii candidates should be informed OF the fact ac-
cordlng 10 the new Civil Service law The Commls-
was vacant having declined 10 certify to the pay OF
oh
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
HALF DAY OUTINGS.

A bright Philadelphia woman IS earning her living
in a novel way She has class Of school boys and
girls whom she escorts on some pleasant excursion
every Saturday afternoon. Her plan IS 10 visit all
the niaces Of historical interest in Philadelphia and
its envrons giving. in brief the story OF each place
on the spot - ~,
The same idea could be carried out IN New-foTk
with great The Colonial mansions IN upper
Manhattan the Hamilton trees, Fort George, the
Temains Of old Fort Fish at McGowans Pass are
suggested. and there are many other places az a
short distance from town where a most prontaole
and ENJOYABLE half day might be spent
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
THE CHRISTMAS MATINEE.

Many clubwomen buying tickets for the
Sunshine Christmas matinee to be given at the
Fifth Avenue Theatre the afternoon Of Decem-
Der 2s There are still few good seats that may
be secured Reserved orchestra seats are 30 cents
and balcony seats 25 cents. Tickets may be OBJ
taned by sending TO Sunshine Headquarters Trib-
une Building. or by addressing the following mem
bers Of the Entertainment Committee: Mrs. NJ. ".
Painter. No Us Remsen-st.. Brooklyn; Mrs. y h.
e A Tattle. No 1A Lexington-ave.. New-York
City.
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MONEY ACKNOWLEDGE.

A. J. Lespinassee, OF this city, sends 50, which is
TO be devoted to buying tickets for the entertain
rnent 10 be given away as Christmas gifts; little
Sunshine girl 81. TO take eight children 70 the en-
tertainmert: Miss Mary Z. Baker, OF Newark, y.
/ 81 for tickets as Christmas gifts Mrs. Mary j.
Baker also OF Newark ST. for general use MISS
G F barry 81. for Sunshine and Mrs. r D. LORD,
80 cents for badges
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE STAGE.

The annual Christmas festival for the little chill
dren OF the stage who appear at various times
during the season in the dramatic and vaudeville
theatres will be held on Sunday. II will consist OF
., entertainment by the children given on the
stage OF Tony Pastors Theatre, and a banquet in
Tammany Hal supper rooms, which will be fol-
lowed bv q distribution Of toys and gifts from
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23


RArHBuN. MISS KEYsER AND OTHERS
ANToINETTE BROWN BLACKWELL PRESENT.
The Pilgrim Mothers met at noon yesterday in
the ballroom Of the Waldorf-Astoria for the eighth
annual dinner OF the society. About hundred
neople were present. the tables being tastefully
dressed in pink and white carnations and holly
branches. and lighted by pink candles. The menu
was as follows:
Raids Olives Celer. Arsndes
Mousse "a Hornaid Venetienne.
S'-'' Bouchees De Volatile, Lulu style
clsrss 5e fsntaisis. Gsteaux assortis
AT the long table. presided over by the pres-
den, Mrs Lille Devereux Blake. were noticed
Ms Phnbe Hanaford. Mrs Antoinette Brown
blackwell. Mrs. Charlotte NJ. Wilbour, Mrs. Coils
Mrs Washington Roebling. Mrs Edward Everett
Mike Miss Lille D'Angeo Bergh, Mrs. r. Sutro
Mrs Mary II Lloyd and Miss Harrette A Keyser
Among others present were Mrs Beverly Robinson
Mrs Marcellus Hartley. Mrs. Marie Lange and
Miss Lange Mrs c. c. Sprague Mrs s. NJ; Harris
Mrs Louise Elise Gibbons and Miss B: kansch;
Mrs Blake introduced each OF the speakers VIII, WIN
few bright sentences and was especially pleasing
TIE f4st toast was responded TO by Mrs Wash
gton Roeeng who SPOKE , On WSep 9t sae ie
nent that the last survivor OF the Mayhower Pill
erims was woman. "a clear case or the surViVa4
Women in the Body Politic" was responded to
by Mrs. Harriet n Ra5houn: Of the Westchestea lester
wittiiy on the differences between Then and Now
contrasting the simplicity OF the early days with
n-esent Complex civilization The properly rights
~ he Pilgrim mothers were confined 10 the privi-
jege Of beQueathing their hats as they pleased Inc
speaker presumed the reason 10 be that tne III
grim fathers were ashamed TO wear the mats then-
The OIden Time" gave Mrs. Charlotte NJ. VII
bour an opportunity 10 present some lnteresuns
reu!niscences OF those women who were near de-
srsodants Of the Mayhower mothers, and nave Pc
coune historical characters. Lucretia Mott, Lydla
Maria Child. Lucy S.one. Harriet Beecher eloWe
Flizabeth Cady Stanton and others were described
in an intimate and sympathetic manner ~.
Al the close Of Mrs Wilbours ADDRESS Mrs.
Piake called attention 70 the fact that single
survivor OF that circle was present and Mrs. An
fofrette Brown Blackwell was asked 10 st4nG uP
fo- a moment. The venerable woman spoke orieMy, I
The Rev Phobe Hanaford paid a tribute TO = IN, ne
Women OF Nantucket" among Whop nave nave Pr Sorn
TIE mother OF Benjamin Franklin VINO was porn POT,
ECU vesks after his parents left the island; Lu,
@retia Mott Maria Mitchell, Mary stoddard' ana
the great singer, Nine. Nordica. . .,o-d -
Miss Annie Beaston was expected dstaf5eS 40 and
ber Mace was filled by Mrs. Mary H. LLOYD OF the
Brooklvu Woman's Suffrage League .,,,,-,. .,s
Miss Lille D'Angelo Bergh ana Mrs HliiAio sans
accompanied by Miss Jessie Utter
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
ristmas trees that are to be

three mammoth Christmas trees that are to be
placed in the main hall -, ,..,
and hoes will he given 10 those who are NEEDY
After The Christmas trees have been rifed Of their
treasures there VIII De dancing oS the chi'ul III
until u o'clock 49,, -, ,.
Aunt Louise Edridge Is president Of the commit
tee and Mrs Fernandez vlce-presdent. Mrs. Pas
tor and a number OF other women comprise a
Committee OF Ways and Means
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
4 MEMORIAL LIBRARY.

The library building which Miss Mary Scranton Is
erecting at Madison. Conn, in memory OF her
father Erastus Scranton, former president OF the
NeV,-York New-Haven and Hartford Railroad, is
rearing cor1p elton II will be ready for occupancy
IN the spring The building will be one OF the mana,
somest library structures In the state us cost VIII
he go COO Erastus Scranton was a banker. de was
killed by train on the New-York division OF the
New-York New-Haven and Hartford Railroad al
South NorWalk some years ago
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
coyrFvpORANEOUS HISTORY.

The history class connected with the alumne as
ata,,on ~ Miss Whitcomb's School, Brooklyn
,,,ee,s At No. 30 Remsen-st.. on alternats Monday
.'orn,ngs AT 10 o'clock. The topic OF study FOR
morning. k.sas is "Contemporaneous History" The
tnese viii hold several social reunions after the
HOLIDAYS.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
rPJp TO THE GRAND CANYON.

A, the regular meeting Of the Rutgers League
~ New-York. held last night IN the Genealogical
M M 22s West Fifty-eighth-sty Mrs Edith Ses-
sinrs Tupper read paper on The Grand canyon
- The colorado River" There were several musi-
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23

Atlanta. Ga. Dec 22-Mrs. William D. Lowe. OF
Atlanta. president OF the General Federation OF
Women's Clubs has received notice OF her appoint
rnent as honorary president from America OF inc
wonao's Board OF the Paris Exposition Mrs
Love has Informed Nine. Poquard. leader or the
Woman's Department OF the exposition. OF her ac-
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
LMpR0TENENT N DRESS.

Nine Eleanora Duse the actress. has written
letter 10 Frau Pachhammer. in Berlin president Of
~ society for the Improvement OF Women's Dress.
evnressing great interest in the movement Nine
mise herself never wears corsets. either of or on
no Cfa
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
DELAYED SUNSHINE

AS some OF the Sunshine Christmas gifts have
been late in reaching the Office and the T. S 5.
helpers are fewer in number than heretofore, many
Of the greetings will not arrive at their destination
until after Christmas Day.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

Announcement Is made in Albany Of the engage
rnent OF Miss virginia Hulburt Murphy. the young
est daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah W Murphy, or
that city and sister Of Mrs Henry Otis Chapman.
Of this city. to DR.. James Herbert Irish, OF this
city No date has been mentioned for the wedding
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
A NEW YEARS PARTY.

Branch No. OF The Tribune Sunshine Society
will have a New Year greeting party on Tuesday
evening January q A Christmas tree from which
gifts will be distributed 10 every member OF the
branch will be a feature Of the occasion.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
.rnNG AFnRE I KNOwED."

LONG AFORE KNOWED.
Jes' little bit O. feller-I remember SUI ,,,rrs,s,
Ust to almost cry fer Christmas ike sou''s'
Fourth o July's nothn to it! New Years amt a
p,ar sundavcircus day-ies' all dead in the she'll
Loriy. though'at night, you know. to set around
The Cd folks work the story of about the sledse
And "saGnty' skootn' round the roof all wrapped
in fur and fuzz-
Long afore ,
SANITY Claus" VIE.
I-st 10 wait and set up later a week er two ahead;
couldn't hardly keep awake. ner wouldn't go to bed
Kittle stewin on the fire. and mother settln near
Darnn' socks and rockin' in the skreeKy rocking
Pap gap and wonder where II wuz the money went.
And quarl with his frosted heels and spill MS lini-
And we a-dreamn' sleigh bells when the clock 'ud
whirr and buz-
Long afore
Sanity Claus" wuz.
size the fireplace. and fgger how "old Sanity" could
Manage TO come down the chinoy' IKE they saiu
wisht that I could hide and see him-wondered
Ef he ketched Teller layin fer him thataway.
But I bet on him. aud liked him, same as II ne had
Here's my pack~jes' hep yoursl like all good boys
Long sfore
SANITY Claus wuz.
wisht that yarn true about him as it 'peared
10 be
Truth made out O. lie. ike that-un's good enough
fer me.
Wisht I sill wuz so confdin' 7 could tes' go wild
over hangin up my stockin's Ike the little child
Climbin, In my lap tonight and oeggin me 20 telI
Bout them reindeers. and 'Old Sanity that she
loves well.
I'm half sorry for this ttlegirl-sweetheart OF his
Long afore
She knows who
SANITY Claus" is'
James Whitcomb Riley.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23

Mr. and Mrs Hamilton Mckay Twombly have
gone to Btmore. y. c, 10 be the guests OF MI
and Mrs George ". Vanderbilt over the holidays
Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt. ST.. and her family will
spend the holiday season at their home Fifth-ave.
and Fifty-seVenth-st
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23

ment OF Miss Virginia Hulburt Murphy the young
est daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah W Murphy. OF
that city, and sister Of Mrs Henry Otis Chapman.
Of This CITY 10 DR. James Herbert Irish, Of this
city No date has been mentioned for the wedding
Mr. and Mrs Hamilton Mckay Twombly have
gone TO Btmore. y. c.. 70 be the guests OF MT
and Mrs George ". Vanderbilt over the holidays
Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt. ST, and her family will
spend the holiday season at their home, tltth-aVe
and Fifty-seventh-sL
The wedding Of Miss Alice Louise Abel a daugh-
ter Of the late William H. Abel. Of Buffalo to
Eugene ~ Robinson. lawyer. OF this city. and
commander in the Naval Reserve will be celebrated
noon on Wednesday January 70 in the Roman Tse1
Seventy -hrst-st Mr.. Robinson during the Spanish
American was navigator Of the distillins snip
Rainbow.
Dr. and Mrs Octavus A. White. Of No loll
Madison-ave will give A dance on Saturday De-
cember 90 in honor OF their two youngest grand
children Miss Elizabeth Winthrop Stevens and
Miss Alexandra Helen Stevens and another dance
on Monday evening. January l. for their eldest
granddaughter Miss Helen White Stevens. whose
mother Is now Mrs. Berkeley Mostyn. Miss Stevens
will not be formally presented TO society until next
winter
Mrs. Levi T. Letter Of Washington, has ar
ranged to sail for Europe on Wednesday. January
g. to spend the balance OF the winter at Cairo.
Egypt. She will be Joined there by her daughters.
the Misses Letter early in the spring and later
will 90 with them to Paris for the Exposition.
Mrs Hermann Oerichs will give dinner dance
al her home. No. l East Fifty-seventh-st.. on
Wednesday evening. December q, in honor of Miss
Lily Oelrchs daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Charles NJ.
Oelrchs. There will be thirty guests AT the dinner
and about fifty young people will be invited for the
dance.
Mrs John R. Drexel will give dance at Sherry's
on Monday evening. January g. in honor OF Miss
Paul OF Philadelphia one Of the debutantes Of the
season. who has been much entertained In her
native city.
II is announced that he second meeting this
season Of the Thursday Evening Club will take
place the home Of Mrs Henry Draper No. 21
/ Madison-aVe.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Guggenheim Of the Bolken-
hayn No. 76S Fifth-ave.. will give dinner dance at
Delmonico's in honor Of their daughter, Miss Edith
Guggenheim. Wednesday evening next. Decem-
Der =.
Mrs Charles Finney Cox. OF No. 81 East Sixty
seventh-st will give a reception this afternoon in
honor Of her daughter, Miss Ruth Cox.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
GIFTS FOR GIRLS.
COlgate'S Perfumes.

10 almost every store where toilet articles are
kept in and absut New York. you can iina
Colgate & Co.'S Perfumes, dainty prepared Tor
children, misses and ladies'.
NO GIFT IS MORE CHARMING Than CHOICE
PfRfUMERY.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
PILGRIM MOTHERS DINE
DESCENDANTS OF MAYFLOwER WOMEN
AT THE WALDORF-ASTORIA


-,oAsrs RESPONDED TO BY MRS. RoBBL1NG MRS
RArHBUN. MISS KEYsER AND OTHERS
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
NRERE TO 60 TO-DAY.

c-,-ies ehidrens Christmas festival the chudren's
a. Society school. No. SSS East Sixteenth-s from
IL until o'clock
,-s under the auspices Of the Comparative Literature
society. in the Carnegie Lyceum, Fifty-seventh-st.
srd Seventh-ave, 1890 a. m.
n. salvation Army gives Christmas tree celebration
Fovrteenth-st. ?.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23

II is announced that he second meeting this
season OF the Thursday Evening Club will take
place at the home Of Mrs. Henry Draper. No. 21
Madson-ave.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23

Mrs. John R. Drexel will give dance at Sherry's
on Monday evening. January 8. in honor OF Miss
Paul OF Philadelphia one Of the debutantes Of the
season. who has been much entertained In her
nat
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23

Mrs. Hermann Oerichs will give dinner dance
at her home. No. l East F1tty-seventh-st., on
Wednesday evening. December q. in honor of Miss
Lily Oelrchs daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Charles ".
Oelrichs There will be thirty guests at the dinner,
and about fifty people will be invited for the
dance
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23

Mrs. Levi 2. Letter. OF Washington. has ar
ranged TO sail for Europe Wednesday January
g. 10 spend the balance OF the winter at Cairo
Egypt She will he Joined there by her daughters.
the Misses Letter, early in the spring, and later
will go with them to Paris for the Exposition.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23

Mr. and Mrs Isaac Guggenheim. Of the Bolken-
hayn No. 76S Fifth-ave.. will give dinner dance at
Delmonico's in honor Of their daughter Miss Edith
her
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-02
CARLTON

John Compton has rented the hotel
and will take charge of same March
20.
s. II. McAdams and family Of
Hillsboro, Ill.,, came here Monday
evening with the intention Of making
this their home. No place like Kan.
sas.
Enoch Ellison had the misfortune of
losing two cows that fell on the ice
on the creek.
All of our sick are on the mend
Rev. Hood Of Eskrdge, Kas., filled
the Presbyterian pulpit Sunday
morning
Rough feed is becoming scarce in
this community.
B. j. Boyd spent Sunday in Ban
ner City.
+. A. Gerth is talking of opening Il
first class restaurant and lunch
counter soon.
D. r. Callister and Jas. Kewish
spent Saturday in Abilene.