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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-13

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eighty as the symbol, and pledge C!
peace. justice, law. religious freedom
education, the security Of life ana. pro-
perty. and the welfare and prosperity
of their several communities.
I'VE reasscrt the early principles OF
the Republican party. sustained BY uiT.
broken judicial precedents, that HE
representatives Of the people In Con.
gress assembled, have full legislative
power over territory belonging to TIE
United States subject to the fundamer-
tai safeguards of liberty. justice and
personal rights, and nre vested with
ample authority to act for the highes.
interests Of our nation and the people
entrusted to its care This doctrine,
first proclaimed in, the cause OF free
dom, VIII never be used as a wenpoa
for oppression. l am glad to be assured
by you that what we hsve done in the
Far East has the approval of the coun-
try.
Grave Consideration in China.
'"The sudden and terrible crisis In Chi
ma calls for. the gravest consideration
and you will not expec, from me now
any further expression than to say thu5
my best efforts shall he given to the
immediate purpose of protecting the
lives of our citizens VINO arc In peril,
with the object of the peace and
welfare of China, the safeguarding O.
NIL treaty rights and the maintenance
of those principles Of Impartial inter-
course TO which the civilized world Is
pledged l cannot conclude without
congratulating my col.ntrymer upon
the strong national sentiment which
finds expression in every part OF our
common country and t!c increased ar
proval with which the American name
is greeted throughout the world We
have been moving in untried paths; but
our steps have been guided by honor
and duty. There will be nc turning
aside, no wavering, no retreat. NJ
blow has been struck except for liberty
and humanity and nou. wifi be. W..
will perform without fear every ma
tional and international obligation. TIE
Republican party was dedicated to
freedom forty-four years ago. II hes
been the party Of liberty anu cmanci-
patton from that hour; not of profess
eion but nf Yprrorp,p,n r. brot,o a.,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-13

Special Dispatch to the ln,ell!Gencer.
WASHINGTON, D. c., July ia
patent has been issued to William p.
Fink, Caperton. West Virginia, for a
bail caster, and to Asa G. Neville,
WcllsburG, West Virginia, for q ma
chine for spreading blown glassware.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-13
II nnby ia Cutting Teeth

Do sure ana use that old aud wcl.tr!ed
remedy. Mrs WInslow's Soothing
syrup, for children teethiny. IT soo,hcs
tho child. softcnB the gum. allRys all
pain. cures Wind collie und is the best
remedy for dinrrhocu. Twenty-hve
ccnts a hottie. W mw&t
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-13

The Republican national convention
of 1858. like the two preceding. was held
In Chicago. and was presided over by
two chairmen from west of the Missis-
sippi, John Ar. Thurston. OF Nebraska.
being the temporary chairman. and NJ.
NJ. Estee, of California. the permanent
chairman.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-13

The Republican national convention
OF 1880, one of the most scnsationally
exciting In the history OF American pol
tiles, was presided over by George +.
Hoar. OF Massachusetts. He was both
temporary and permanent chairman.
The convention was held In Chicago.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-13

The Republican national convention
of 1892 was held In Minneapolis. and
was the first convention held by the Re-
publicans in q city not Of the first pop
ulGtlon. The chairman of this conven-
ton was William Mckinley. of Ohio.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-13

The Republican national convention
OF 1854 was presided over by John b.
Henderson. of Missouri. and the plat
form of principles adopted was submit.
ted to the delegates by the chairman
of the committee on resolutions, Will
lam Mckinley. Chicago was the
place.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-13

" The Republican national convention
OF 1896 was held In st. Louis, in June.
C. w, Fairbanks. OF Indiana, was the
temporary ?. chairman, and John NJ.
Thurston, of Nebraska. the permanent
chairman. Both are United States
senator's,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-13

The Republican national convention
of 1872, the second to be held in that
city, was held in Philadelphia on June
s. The temporary presiding officer was
Morton McMichael. of Philadelphia, and
the permanent chairman Thomas Set
tie, Of North Carolina.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-13
BRADFTEH.B'S
Female EGgEsEas9sa

which is the true cure provided
by Nature for all female troubles. 1t
is the formula of a physician Of the
highest standing. who devoted his
whole life to the study OF the dis.
tinct ailments peculiar TO our moth
crs. wives and daughters. It is made
Of soothing. healing. strengthening
herbs and vegetables. which have
been provided by n kindly Nature to
cure irrcgularity tn the rncnscs, Leu.
corrhra, Falling of the Womb. Ncrv-
BUSINESS. Headache and Backachc.
In fairness to herself and to Brnds
lleld's Female Regulator, every
suffering woman ought 10 give it q
trial. a large 81 bottle will do
wonderful amount of good. Sold by
druggists.
asEd fof n't', Illustrated re. b"os on III, subject.
TBs Bradlleld Regulator Co., Atlanta. Ga.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-13

The Republican national convention
of 1876 was held In Cincinnati, and was
presided over by Edward MCPHERSON, of
Pennsylvania.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-13

The Republican national convention
OF 1868 was held In Chicago. and was
presided over by General, now Senator
Joseph r. Hawley, of Connecticut. There
was one ballot for President and FIVE
for Vice President. Senator HuwIey
was the second New England man 10
preside at Republican national con-
vcntlon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-13
FORWARD TO THE SEA,
Pennsylvania Lines Second Excur-
sion to the ocean-$lo Round Trip
From Wheeling.

Thursday, July 10. r,dutc OF excursion
to Atlantic city. Cape May. etc, $40
round trip from Wheeling. via Pcnnsyl-
tahtf itncF, sood-stxteen days return
ms. Pullman nlecping ear on Train No.
IA, leaving Wheeling ut ::55 y. m. cen
trul time, running through 10 Atlantic
City without change. Plchsc call upon
or address John G. Tomlinson, tickc,
agent, Wheeling, for sleeping chr roscr-
rations, etc. #rs Jyl0-ls-1T
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-13
y AZ = & D

Women suffer-
ing from female
trou b c S and
weakness, and
from irregular
or painful men
ses, ought not
to lose hope if
doctors cannot
help them. Ply
sicians are so
busy with other
diseases t h a t
they do not un-
f1erctonfl fuIly
the peculiar all
ments and the
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-13

delicate organism of woman. What
the sufferer ought to do is to give
n fair trial to
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-13
Peace Not Blocked by Outsiders.

NO outside Interference bucks the
way TO peace, and n statlc government.
Tile obstruct!onIsts are here. not else
where They may postpone, but the:
cannot dcrcnt the realization of the
high purpose OF this nation to resto.S
order to tho islands and TO establish II
Just and generous government. IN which
the Inhabitants shnll have tllt larScEt
participation for which they nrr. capn-
bic. Tho organized forces which have
been mIalrd Into rebellion have been
dispersed by our faithful soldiers aGl
sailors and tha people OF the islands.
delivered from anarchy. pllNgc and op-
preston, recognize American aoyor-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-13

The Republican national convention
of 1864 was held in Baltimore. 1t was
presided over by William DenIson, for
mcr governor of Ohio, and afterward
postmaster-general In the cabinet OF
President Lincoln. One week bsfore
the meeting OF the convention Sheridan
captured Cold Hurbor; one week after
the convention Grant crossed the James
river.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-13
CONVENTION oHA1RMEN.
Some Statesmen Who Have Occupied
/ Tint Position In Earliar Years.

/ 70 i y % BID r. Il
The first Republican national conven-
ton met in Philadelphia in 1856, on July
II, and was called to order by Edwin
D. Morgan, of New York, afterward
governor, the permanent chairman Of
the convention being Henry S. Lane.
OF Indiana. United States senator.
Among the platform OF principles adopt
ed was this: The Constitution confers
on Congress sovereign power over the
territories OF the United States for
their government.
The Republican national convention
Of 1850 was held in Chicago, and was
presided over as temporary chairman
by David Wilmot, OF Pennsylvania, the
author OF the ..Wlmot Proviso," a pnrt
OF the bill presented BY him in Congress
putting the 100000 at the disposal OF
the President to enable him to make q
treaty with Mexico. then at war with
the United States. and providing for the
exclusion OF slavery from the territory
annexed by the Mexican treaty The
permanent chairman was George Ash
mum. of Massachusetts. The extension
OF American sovereignty was not op;-
posed by any one In that convention. the
first held by the Republican at which
successful ticket was nominated. Nj
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

AT her pretty home on Uuion street
Miss Marie Devos entertained Friday
evening, 10 compliment tom IS sale
Aiken, who leaves shortly to make her
future home in New York. The hours
passed quickly in dancing to the time
of perfect music, for Mr.. Warren
Howard, of Atlantis, was at the piano,
and the delightful refreshments served
we're enjoyed by all. Among the young
folks present were Miases sallie Aiken,
Louse Hopkins, Clifford Lucas, Ellen
Penniman, Arabella Wright, Claudia
Lucas, Ella Blanton, Tallulah Elem
ing; Messrs. Frank Dillon, Darlington
Cosby, John Pace, Leighton Bur
rOuEhs, Levergns Whitfield, stetsOn
Fleming, Jim Bailey, Willis Wilder,
Frank Mallard, Malcolm McKinnon,
Burford COney, Willie Bailey, Frank
Stacy.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06
phIlAdelphia has doctor named
alorious MOVE

Comes from DR. d d Carsile, Of washita, |
r; he writes; "Four bottle Of Electric
Bitters cured Mre Brewer Of scrofuln
which. had caused her great suffering fol
years. Terrible sores would break out OF
her face, and the best doctors could give
no help; but her cure is complete, and her
health Is excellent" This shows what
thousands have proYed-that Electric Bit
tiers is the best blood purifier known. Its
the supreme remedy for eczema, tette,
salt rheum, ulcers, boils and running sorse
1t stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels
expels poisons, helps digestion, buildups
the strength. Only 90 cents Sold by all
druggists,
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

Clean. wholesome amusement is as
much necessity to clty assany other
enterprise, and this Is the ciass Of
amusement the Rqutffow COmpApy o.
fers Manager Rentsrow pfidss him.
self on the reputation he has acquired
q presenting nothing but The bestand
ths most exacsIne criticism Of bis PR
fosmancss Is invited Mondsy noon
thsIelIy Pathdudsra band will give
an open air concert 10 front Of Butts
drug store, and no ore shoold miss the
trea'. Lsd,ss free Monday aoa q,asss
day nights.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06
somsthlng ior Egery woman.

Brunswick, Ga, April "a, oO--Annie
Emins, io5 South Albany street, this city.
says she had no strength in the morning.
aad felt tired aud low spirited. She read
adyer isspens q A IS sarsaparllla and
began taking IT, When she had taken one
bottle she felt better, and after the use Of
two bottles, she could go about her house
work without any trouble. 1t is the right
medicine for weak women.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

Two sgreat favorites, Miss Blands
seldsn, Of Faunsdsle, and Miss Whit
field, Of Brunswick, Ca, have glad
dened Selma BY their presence recent
ly, being the guests Of Mrs. G. Harry
Pesc ,ck.-selma (AIa.) Times.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06
Cheap Rate. via Plant System.

Account annual reunion United Confederate
Veterans Louisville, KY, May 50 to june
Plant system win sell round trip tickets from
Brunswick, si4.ss. Tickets on sale May y Is
and 2si anal limit june 6.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

Mre. Coleman arrived 10 Brunswick
a day or two ago, and is pleasantly To-
Dated with her son, NJ Bestor Clle
mao, in the residence corner of Union
and George streets, where she win
make her home for some time.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

Many friends are glad to know that
the little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. j. Banks, who has been so critically
i'll at their home on A street for sew
erAl days, is eighty improved.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

Mrs. G. ]. Forbes, accompanied BY
her niece, Miss Kathleen Norris, will
leave in few days for short visit to
Indian Springs and Virginia, before
returning to her home in San Antonio,
Texas.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Wright and lit
tie daughter leave next week for New
York, from where they will take pas
sage for he Old country, where they
will spend several months
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

Mrs. E. F. Coney. President Of the
Clement A Evans chapter, requests
full meeting OF lhs Daughters Of the
confederacy at her home, 90 Union
street, tomorrow afternoon at FIVE
o'clock.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

The calico bali given on Friday
evening by Mrs, Ed Cheney, in com
pliment TO her dancing olass, was an
affair OF great pleasure and success to
AL present.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

Miss Lettloe Foster after winter
at Lucy Cobb, has returned to her
home on st. simon Island ana many
friends regret to know that she i
quite sick.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

Mfs. J. B. Wright and stle daugh-
ter Miss Msy Weight have returned
totheir hog sinen isiana n
Ter pleasant vislt . frieods iD
Brunswick.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

Misc Mauds Has wood 10 exp, cted
70 Brunswick 10 few days, the guest
OF the family Of Mr.. w f. PennImau,
At their home on Prince street.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

Mrs. L. Goldsmith is spending ses-
ersl weeks the guest q her sister,
Mrs, II. Z. B Wigslns, At her home
in Wsyoross, and many friends regret
to know that her heslth continues
very delicate.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06
Sooietq.
MAnY MNIsn nuanoUans. EdIt0r.

Mrs. Charles Floyd is expected home
shortly, from a pleasant visit to
friends in Savannah.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06
GEORGIA Aga FLORIDA NAVIGATION %,
STEAMER SANTEE

win leave Gordon wharf Monday, May Z 40 4
p M, and VIII thereafter make regular weekly
trips between Savannah aud Palatka, Fla.
SAVANNAH,
BRUNSWICK.
FERNANDINA,
JACkS0SNILlE.
PALATEA.
and all Points on ST, Johns River above palstka.
Greatly reduced rates on naval stores and
merchandise
steamer will land at McConihe wharf, Jack
sonville and Gordon wharf Sas annah
For complete information, rates. etc, address
j. II. KNIFE, Manager.
Savannah, Ca.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

Miss Mamie Ross spent several dAys
OF this week with friends AZ Wasnes-
vile.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

Buy now at this store
II will you economic 70
you can attend the Fair,
June 10Th to seth.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

DO your sewing now
and enjoy your vacation
during the Brunswick
Fair, June 10Th TO 3Oth.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06
Embroideries

Last week we first told
Of them, this weeks sell
ing will clear them out,
White Ground, width s to
u inches worth up CSC on
sale at l5c yard.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

Send this notice 10 your
friends; Brunswlck's Mid
Summer Fair June 10Th
to sOth.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

ChildreDs blk rib cotton hose
Xxi rib size s to 9 IL l5c pair.
Childrens blk heavy rib bicycle
hose, size o TO 9l-2I2I-2 pair
Boys blk AKA rib bicycle hose
sizes 9 70 10 II ~ worth Is
Childrens blk Isle thread
hose, best quality. worth 25c on
sale 100
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06
Furniture for SAILS.

Household furniture for sale. begin
ming on next Monday. Parties NOV
ing away. Call afternoons from three
TO five.
Mas. p WYATT AIKEN,
sc 1905 Prince st.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06
Opera House
One Week Commencing
Monday ay7
.MATINEES
WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY
|RENIFR|)NS
JOLLY PAIHF|NDERS
Presenting a Number of Pop
ular Successes with Complete
Scenic Effects,
OCULAR PRICES 10 20 30
Ladies admittedfr Monday
night upon usual conditions,
A Jackpot sometimes develops into
pot Of trouble.

Theoasies.- aud most effective meth Cd Of
purifying the blood and invigorating the
system is to tab e peWitt's Little Early RIs-
ers, the famous little pills for cleansing the
liver and bowels WI, Butte, the drug.
gist.
Philadelphia has a doctor named
Slaughter.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06

chIldrcns blk rib cotton hose
sizes . TO 6l-2per pair 30, with
Childrens blk rib cotton hose
XXI NIB, sizes 6 to 9per pair sl-se
worth i0c
childrens Blk rib cotton hose
~ rib, sizes 8 to ol-2per pair Toe
worth nc
childrcus tan hose worth l5c
on sale Dc
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06
The Bee Hive The Bee Hive The Bee HnG. The Bee live

This weeks selling will principally be confined
to departments where we are overstccked. For that
we will sacrifice profits. Scan the following
HOSIERY One can never buy too
many Chlldren's Hose. To buy good qualities at a
saving is rare! Attend this sale and economic.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1900-05-06
Percales

100 pieces 10 select from
comprising the very best
qualities, patterns and
eolorings, worth per yard
Il lie, on sale per I'd Toe
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-06-21
DUBLIN MILLS.

June 14.-Frank Knepper is
learning the carpenter trade with
James II. Fields.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor of Trough
Creek were guests of H. t.
Heeter's Saturday and Sunday.
Emery Booth was the guest of
j. d. Stevens last Sunday.
Squire Fields and wife were
out calling Sunday last.
Bessie Tice is working for Fos-
ter Bolinger. Foster has a good
job at the mountain.
Frank Deavor had two of his
fingers sawed off last week on
the saw mill.
JOhh Hess, our Supervisor, had
the misfortune to have one of his
feet injured by the "road ma
chine" while working on the road
the other day.
Mrs. Peter Knepper who has
been sick sick for some time is
improving.
Mr.. Wes. Taylor and wife of
Cassville, visited Huston Heeter' s
family over Saturday and Sun
day.
James Deaver, of Robertsdale,
attended Children's day at Cen
ter.
B. S. Winegardner and Will
lam Knepper were out trying to
swap horses last Saturday but
met with no success.
John Winegardner and family
visited his sister, Mrs. Melon
aid, of Maddenville, last Sunday.
@. r. Browns horse jumped
out of the pasture last Sunday
morning and strayed away about
four miles before it was found.
Thomas Raisenbeck, of Johns
town, is visiting at the home of
II. B. Stevens.
George Wilds was through this
vicinity this week selling phos-
plate,
Mrs. Emma Postlewaite and
children visited E.O. Kesselring's
family last week.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-06-21
THOMAS NJ. KEYsER.

Thomas M. Keyser, well known
to many of our people, died at
Todd Hospital, Carlisle, Monday
afternoon, aged about 81 years.
Mr.. Keyser was married to Miss
Temple Wilt, Of this place, about
ten years ago and to them have
been born three children Sarah,
Catharine, and Thomas, who,
with their mother, survive the
deceased.
For many years Mr.. Keyser
has been a clerk in the Treasur-
er's Office of the Cumberland Val
ley railroad company at Cham.
bersburg. ''Tom, as he was fa.
miliarly known, was most eX-
cellent citizen, a kind and indul.
gent husband and father, the
news of his death here is a shock
to his many friends. Their many
McConnellsburg friends extend
to the bereaved wife and children
sincere sympathy in this severe
aflliction. Funeral Thursday af
ternoon at two clock, from theii
home in Cham bersburg.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-06-21
FREE PICTURES EVERY WEEK
The Most Magnificent Series of
Pictures Ever Distributed.

The appreciation of the recent pic
lures given free to readers of the
great philadelphia Sunday Press
has induced the management of
that paper to announce that a beauti-
full picture will be given with every
copy of the philadelphia Sunday
Press every Sunday, The assur-
ance Is also given that this series OF
pictures will be the most magnificent
ever distributed. The subjects are all
original and by the highest class OF
artists.
The picture for next Sunday, June
"a, will be decided novelty. 1t will
be l4x20 inches in size and its promi-
nent feature will be a reproduction OF
Percy Moran's famous water color
"The Ideal Summer Girl" Every
body knows Moran and his Summer
girls, so that this picture is certain tc
be immensely popular. II will hav,
added value by the fact that in one
corner will appear an artistic calendar
for July, something that everybody
will prize. 1t will be well to order
next Sundays Press early.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-06-21
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

MIR. William Patterson Of Ayr
township, reached the 9th mile
post along the journey through
life, last Saturday The family
of Mr.. William II. Paylor his ten
ant farmer, with whom he has his
home part of the time, determin-
ed to give Mr.. Patterson a sur
PRISE. Friends were quietly in
vited and sumptuous dinner
was prepared, all without the
knowledge of Mr.. Patterson until
the guests began to arrive about
noon. Mr.. Patterson was born
on the farm which he now owns
and where he has spent the entire
seventy years of his life.
He is one of Natures true gentle
men, possessing an integrity and
excellence of Christian character
well worthy of imitation. He and
his cousin, Tommy Patterson, of
our town, are the last represent
atives of their family generation.
The guests present were Mr..
and Mrs. j. w. Witherspoon, of
Mercersburg, John Seiders, Geo.
Cooper, Abram Fox, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Souders, Mrs. Keziah John
ston and daughter Miss Ella, all
of Ayr township, and Rev. j. L.
Grove, Thomas Patterson and
the editor of THE News and his
wife, of McConnellsburg. After
spending three or four hours very
pleasantly, the guests and in
mates of the house all knelt
around the family altar, and join
ed Rev. Grove in thanking God
for His manifold mercies and
blessings, and invoked a contin-
uance of His care and protection.