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Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

SIT ls with q good deal of pleasure
and satisfaction that ! recommend
Ohamberlain's Oolic, ChoIera and
Diarrhoea Remedy" says druggist A
W. sawtelIe, Of Hartford, Conn. "a
lady customer, seeing the remedy ex-
posed for sale on my show case, said
to me: q really believe that medicine
saved my life the past summer while
at the shore and she became 90 en-
thusiastic over it's merits that l at
once made up my mind to recommend
it in the future. Recently 3 gentle
man came into my store go overcome
with colo pains that he sank at once
to the floor. gave him a dose of
this remedy which helped him. Ire
peated the dose and in fifteen min
utes he left my store smilingIy in
forming me that he felt as well as
ever" Sold by Buckner & Whitney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

Mr.. and Mrs. John TrImble, Of
Santa Fe, were here Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03
AUDRAIN OF

CIRCUIT CoUKT-3d Monday in jan
uary, LIST Monday in June, Sd Monday
In September.
COUNTY CoURF-1st Monday In Feb
ruary, LIST Monday in May, LIST Monday
In August, LIST Monday In November.
PROBATE OoURT-2d Monday in Jan
usry, I'd Monday in March, I'd Monday
In May, I'd Monday In September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

The ifth annual banquet Of the
Westminster College Alumni, takes
place at the Mercantile Club In 81.
Louis at 1880 p. m. Monday, May z.
This will be q very important meet.
ing Of the alumni,and q full attendance
is expected. r. N. White, editor Of
the Mexico LEDGER, has been selected
TO respond in behalf Of the "boArd OF
trustees OF Westminster College,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

aTwenty Years Ago =
This Week.
Lon Han left for Arizona.

Lon Hail left for Arizona.
Mrs. silas Wilson was dangerously
Ill.
Sam Wa, lauudryman, was in Mex
leo.
@. D. Ferris bought the Carson
building.
David Beal, aged IS years, died at
Laddonia.
Henry Menefee and Miss Mamie
Oowherd were wed.
Jas. t. Mcdonald and Miss Jessie
CockreIl were wed.
Eugene French and Miss Florence
Luckie were married.
Seven Physicians had moved to
Mexico within a month.
F. o. CLARK, of Chicago, bought
property from A. White.
A. W. Rice and Mics Jennie Pagan,
Of Rails county, were wed.
]. W. Town was trying the quality
Of pottery clay in this section.
Mrs. ]. W. Bryan and Miss Annie
Woodward were In New Orleans.
Milton Blythe and Mise Harriet
canterbury, Of Audraiu, were mar
ried.
Word was received Of the death Of
Walter Adams at Georgetown, Texas,
on March so.
John w. II. Hitt, OF johnson coun-
ty, and Miss Martha E. Gibbs, Of CAL
laway county, we're married.
TEN YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
Mrs. o. 3. Casper died.
O. O. Wilburn moved to Pueblo,
Colo.
j. A. Judy and wife were in Ken
lucky.
John t. Mabry moved here from
Vandalia.
L. O. Cove bought the Famous from
O. E. Purnell.
Mexico was after the encampment
OF the State Militia.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. VIII
lingham, a daughter.
Mrs. Mary ". Stewart, living north
west OF Mexico, died.
The Baptist Publishing 10. was ar
ranging to build an office.
Rev. Mr.. Hogan sold his residence
to W. K. Potts and moved to Clinton.
Robt. O. Graham was fatally injured
by q o. & A. train at Bloomington, Ill.
James L. Craighead, aged 81 years,
and Miss Nancy Maddox, OF Galloway
county, were married.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

Hopson Kemp has brought 9 suit
against the City of Mexico for $500,
alleged damages which he claims to
have sustained by falling on an Icy
sidewalk at the corner of Jackson
and Washington streets In December.
He received q broken arm and was
otherwise bruised.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

THE Jefferson City Tribune lie emil
nently correct in the following: W.
D.. Thomas, of the Fulton Sun, is q
candidate for district delegate to the
National Convention from the upper
end of the Eighth district. 3. NJ.
Garter, Of Camden, is q candidate
from the lower end. As there are
two to elect there could be no better
selection made than the two GENTLE
men named.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

The partnership in the dry goods
bu siness existing between Messrs v.
Victor and N. Victor has been dis
col we'd and the former has bought bic
br1thsr's Interest. The firm name
VIII be Victor q %. in the future.
NJ. Victor, the retiring member,
viii 90 to Louisville, Ky, where be
VIII enter into the commission busi-
ness. he expectsto leave next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

hHiiss Florence Newman, who has
been q great sufferer from muscular
rheumatism, says Chamberlain's Pain
Balm is the only remedy that affords
her any relief. Miss Newman is q
much respected resident Of the vii
lsge OF Gray, N. Y, and makes this
statement for the benefit Of others
similarly afflicted. This liniment is
for sale by Buckner & Whitney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

State Nominating Convention, Kan
aas CITY, June 8.
Convention to select delegates to
the National Convention, Jefferson
City, June IA.
Judicial Convention, sedalla, July
National Convention, Kansas City,
July 4.
Congressional primary, Ninth Dis
trict, Saturday, May 5.
Senatorial delegate convention
Eleventh District, in Mexico, May II,
Audraln Democratic primary, Sat-
urday, May 8.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

TIE Alabama Republicans are hard
ly numerous enough to indulge in the
luxury of shooting each other up.
Perhaps IL was the absence of Hanna
money that made them mad.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

Col. FoNvILLE, on account OF busi-
ness in Georgia, escaped the "pleas-
urs" Of assisting In the locating Of the
site for the Military Academy. While
he missed the fun he will live that
much the longer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03
A PRIZE OFFERED.
Mexico Daily and Weekly Ledger Sent
Free to Those Who Guess Near
est to the Census Of Mexico
and Audrain County.

The Mexico Daily LEDGER will be
sent free for six months to the party
guessing nearest the population of
Mexico as taken by the census taker
OF 1900.
The Weekly LEDGER viii be sent to
the party guessing nearest to the pop
ulation OF AudrAin County, including
the population OF Mexico.
The census Of 1890 shows the pop
uIatlon OF Mexico TO have been 4,7se;
OF Audrain 22.O74.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03
DIV aoods Firm DissolYed.

Balance due and sued for. .n,17I
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

SENATOR BUTLER says the North
arolina Populist National Convention
were instructed to vote for the nom
nation Of Col. Bryan, and that he will
get the electoral Votea Of the state.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

THE people of Mexico, with one &C
cord, will endorse Mr.. Yancey's choice
Of sites for the new Academy. While
some may have preferred some other
site they are all solid for the chosen
location.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03
STATE or ONO, cTTI or TOLEDO, I
IIfrAa EOTfWTY

LUCAS COUNT,
Frank J. Cheney makes cath that b Is the
senior partner Of the firm Of F. J. Cheney q
Co., doing business in Ge City Of Toledo,
County and State Aforesaid, and that said arm
viii pay the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
Cor each and evasy case Of cstanrh that osnnot
be cured BY the use OF Halls CATARRH cvRz
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed In my
presence, this 6th day Of December, A. D., 1850.
A. W. GLEASON,
lsEALl Notary Public.
Halls catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly On the blood and mucous surfaces
Of he system. Send for testimonials, free
FL. CHENEY & co, Toledo, o.
Sold By druggists, TIC.
Halls Family Pnls are the best.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

If there is any popular demand for
the nomination Of Admiral Dewey fol-
President 1t Is not known by the news
papers, which can always be depend
ed on to reflect public sentiment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

THE Republicans are boasting that
they have kept all their pledges to
the country, but most people think
that they ought to take OF at least is
per cent Of the claim.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

Ex-sEoRETARY ALaER, 1t seems,
inaugurated the system Of making
allowances to army officers in Cuba in
the face of the more or lees disap-
proval of every n who knew OF 1t.
But Secretary Root continued 1t and
is responsible for its continuance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03
A TEXAS WONDER.
Halps Crest niseovsrv

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis
covery cures eli kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures dia-
betes, seminal emissions, weak and
lame backs, Fheumatism and all irregu-
larities OF the kidneys and bladder IL
both men and women, regulates blad-
der troubles In children. II not sold
BY your druggist will be sent by mali
on receipt of 81. One amall bottle IL
two months treatment, and win cure
any ase above mentioned. DR.. E.W.
Hail, sole manufacturer, P. o. box $40,
81. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials.
Sold by ali druggists and Bnekner &
Whitney, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

A. K. YAEcEY came out of the con-
test over the site none the worse for
wear and will have the contract let by
May z. he has his faculty selected
and his catalogue ready for the prin-
tar
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

THE Republican State Conventions
held since the Porto Rico tariff bill
became 9 law have not dared to toss
any bouquets at that measure, but the
Democrats will see that IL isn't ignored
In the campaign.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03
HENAToR WELLINGTON has annoI

SENATOR WELLINGTON has ANNOUNCE
ed his intention to vote as he talks
against Imperialism. II is now up to
SeHator Hoar, who talks most beauti-
fully against imperialism, but whose
vote lie counted upon by the imperial
late
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

TN and H11ad E11N~
Ie sold BY all good drugEizsA
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

The supplement accompanying the
May number Of Truth is q Jdc.simile
reproduction Of Paul de Longpre's
beautiful painting, "spring's Mes
sage" The picture is panel-shaped,
and printed on heavy paper, suitable
for framing. The flower studies pre-
scented occasionally with Truth look
remarkably well when simply mount
ed and framed indeed 1t Is difficult to
distinguish them from the original
paintings, and they are worthys place
in any home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

o. P. Jones. who went 10 Klondyks
two years ago with the Audrain coun-
" party, 10 now at Dawson City, bat
viii leave there shortly for Cape
Nome and unless he discovers some
thing good there will probably return
home next fall Mr. Jones many
friends in Mexico wish hiEa much
uroenarltv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH You?

Ifnot, drink Grain-O-made from pure grains.
A lady writes: "The first time l made CRAM
/ did not like It, but after using It for one week
nothing would induce me to go back b coffee"
II n0urishes and feeds the system. The children
can drink It freely with great benefit. It lis the
strengthening substance Of pure grains. Get q
package to-day from your grocer, follow the
directions in making 1t and you will have a de-
licious and healthful table beverage for old and
young, ibc. and 25c,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

FARBER, No., April H.-A company
composed Of citizens OF this place,
has been organizhd to construct and
operate 3 telephone line from Farber
to Vandalia, connecting with other
lines from VandalIa. The line viii be
in operation In q few days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03
New Train on the Alton Denied.

The Louisiana Press says: It Il now
currently denisd by railroad men
that there viii be 3 new train
from Mexico to Bloomington on Sun
days time card. No notice Of IL has
been given, and while the other
changes are e. reported, we VIII
probably not secure the morning
train from the west.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

wonderfully successful m promptly curing
lame back. kidney. bladder. uric acid trou-
biss and Bnght's Disease, which Is the wors,
form Of kidney trouble.
Dr.. Kilmsr's Swamp-Root Is not rec
~ommendedfoF everything but Il you have I'D
nsy. liver or bladder trouble II VIII be found
Jus; the remedy you need lthas been tested
In 50 many vzya 10 hospital work. in private
practice, among The helpiessio TOO poor 10 pur-
chsss relief and has proved 50 successful IN
every case that a special Arrangement has
been made BY which all readers o. this
who have not already tried II. may have a
sample bottle sent free By mai. also a book
telling more about Svsmp-Roof and how 10
find out II you have kidney or bladtsrtrouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer m this paper and E
sead your address toGfA
Or. KilmeFG Co. Bing- ~
hsmion. u. Y. The ~
regular fifty cent and H~-sa sss@ps@
dollar sizes are sold BY all coed druggizss
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03
Commencement 81 nentralia

CENTRALIA, No., April H.-The
commencement exercises Of the Gem
traiia public schools took place this
evening at the opera house before g
large audience. There were thirteen
graduates. W. A. RothweIl, Of
MOberly, delivered the address to the
graduating clase.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03
lss,uure Blood Invites DIsoas9.
Said he Had Killed a Man.

PARIS, Mo-, April 26.-Shsrif J. W.
CLARK received a telegram this after
noon from W, B. Priest, OF stouts-
vile, saying that he had shot and
fatally wounded William Sidener, e
farm hand who was building a fence
for him. Priest asked the sheriff to
come and arrest him. Priest Is q
wealthy farmer and q half brother OF
Judge Henry Priest, Presiding Justice
Of the County Court OF Rails county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

IT is a little suspicious that those
papers which do not care to see Dol.
Bryan nominated r busy trying to
create the impression that his health
10 breaking down.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

WHEN the Republicans say that the
fight for the Vice Presidency lie 'stap-
ering down to Woodruff" IL looks
very much as though they were trying
to damn him with faint praise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

Vioksburg, Miss, Jan. 9, 1900 Il have used
Halls Great Discovery for bladder md kidaeT
trouble, and woald not take thousand dollars
TOR the benefit received from using one bottle. l
feel that ! an permanently cured. I make this
those likewise afnictod, and trust that they WI
take advantage Of the information and realize
the truth OF ms assertion. @. II. FoaTTR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03
Hats Off

Printers ink brings quick results
Last Thursday afternoon the appeal
asked that Rev. Updike give his opin-
ion on the big hat question In church.
That evening he did go in that plain
but pleasant manner for which he ID
famous. He thought that hats should
be removed and requested the ladies
to take them of. Most of them CON-
piled and to those who did not he said
as q parting shot, "0f course, all the
old maids who want to get married
viii keep their hats on" The wear
ing of hats in our public places is an
evidence that in this respect we are
behind the times. The question has
been settled long ago in the cities. 1t
is almost a sin anyway for a woman
TO hide q pretty head under a pile of
birds, flowers, ribbons and fubduD-
berry aa big as an umbrella. Take
them OF, sisters.-Paris Appeal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

TEE population of the United States
in 1858 was estimated at ss,S65,OO0 and
the amont Of money in circulation
ESQ.,, 1898. oSs. In 1854 the population
was S4s046,O00 and the circulation
$500 SIT In 1866 the population
was S4,74s,OOO and the circulation
SIX, 7O2, Pos, the per capita circulation
In the years named being, respect
lively s17.s4, s1s.s7 and s2o.57.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

Doc Lor-A Scotch Collie, black
with white ring around neck "Mrs
N. r. White" engraved on collar.
Return to Mrs. 8. E. Little, 2 miles
south Of Mexico, and receive reward.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03
WhY Poodle Go 70 Church.


Following are the opening lines Of
the poem which gained the f1OO for
the best essay on "What lie Public
Worship?" They are by Rev. j. 8.
Boucher (Welch preacher Of OaFnar-
Won, Wales.)
Some 60 to church Just for q walk,
Some to stare, to laugh and talk,
Some 60 there to meet 9 friend,
Some their Idle time to spend.
Some for general observation,
Some for private speculation.
Some to seek or ind q lover,
Some a courtship to discover,
Some 20 there to Q their eyes,
And newest fashions to c~riticise.
Some to show their own smart
dress,
Some their neighbors to assess.
Some to scan q robe or bonnet,
Some to price the ribbons on 1t.
Some to learn the latest news,
That friends at home they may
amuse.
Some to gossip false and true,
Safe hid within the sheltering pew,
Some go there to please the squire,
Some his daughter to admire.
Some the parson 90 to fawn,
Some to lounge and some to yawn,
Some to claim the parish doles,
Some for bread and some for Goals.
Some because It's thought genteel,
Some to court their precious real.
Some to show how sweet they sing,
Some how sweet their voices ring.
Some the preacher 60 to hear,
His style and voice 10 praise or jeer;
Some forgiveness TO implore,
Some their sins TO varnish DER.
Some to sit and doze and nod,
But few to kneel and worship God.
To Bee Men, Greeting.
You will find hives and ell supplies
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03
A. h. T. A. MEETING.

Sub Order A. H. T. A. No. isi meets Monday
night on or before fun moon In each month
Visiting brethren always welcome.
D. j. ATKINS, ". p.
v. ERDEL, JR., W. Secretary. '1s-i-yr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

The Sturgeon Leader says; J. II.
Canada sold to John Gosling, of Kan
sas City, last Tuesday, an IS months
old registered Hereford bull for $500,
and half interest in another yearling
Hereford bull for $3.50. This transac-
ton was contaminated entirely by teIe-
graph and telephone Mr.. Gosling
being IN West Liberty, Iowa, and Mr..
Canada at his home, four miles north
OF Sturgeon, at the time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

cures made by Dr..
Kilmers Swsmp-Root.
the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy.
IT is the great ned
cal triumph Of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years Of
scientific research By
DIT. RilmeF. the emf
bent kidney and bad
der specialist. and a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

THE vandalia(M Nc Mod and Ezpress
editorialIy says: "Oapt. J. o. Buck
ner, Of Mexico, Is talked Of a. one Of
the delegates to the national couven-
ton from this district. The district
could not well name a better repre-
sentative as one OF her dslegates.n
The LEDGER heartily seconds this
motion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

SENATOR PLArT'splatiorm-McKin-
Icy Is the whole thIng-is Imperialism
unmasksd. Let the Republican party
openly endorse 10, u Il dare.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

The sportsmen OF Mexico r COM
plotting the organisation OF q first
class gun club. There + now about
twenty-five members and by the time
the club is formally organized the
membership will reach 80. 1t lie
planned to hold regular weekly or
BIZ monthly shoots and a good trap
range will be prepared. Organize.
ton VIII DO perfected and officers
elected in a few DAYS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

"Persevere and prosper" II you
take Hoods Sarsaparilla faithfully
for scrofula, salt rheum, boiIs, erup-
lions, dyspepsia, 1t will cure you.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

Governor Tanner, Of Illinois, started
for Chicago to consult surgeons con-
cerning the operation which is be-
lIeved to be necessary to give him re-
lief.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

Mrs. Kretschmsr and her accomplish
ed granddaughter Mise Irene Krstsch-
mar, of st. Louis, r the guests Of
Mrs. Charley Glendy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

THE Sultan evidently doesn't real
ize what 1t means to be up against the
"splendid diplomacy" OF Secretary
Hay,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

Eggs from standard bred Black MI
norca fowls. II you want . good table
fowl combined With . great laying
record they viii please you.
OTte PuRDY,
w.u Mexico, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03
Wit

TEE average Cuban can see no dif-
fersnce between paying for Injuries
for Spanish oficisls and paying for
thoss OF American oficers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

The members OF the board OF
directors Of Westminster ooIlegel APP
pointed DIR. J. II. M~acOracken, Ed
ward Grant, OF Fulton, No and
Thomas MePhetsrs, Of St. Louis, q q
building COMMITTEES 10 have charge Of
the erection Of the science hall OF
Westminster College At Fulton, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition
lie In favor at Washington, and II
seems likely that the appropriation
requested will be granted by Com
gress at an early date. The delega-
ton which visited the Capitol yes
terday In favor Of the Worlds Fair
made O favorable impression.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

William Odum, OF near Blooming
ton, H., was acquitted of murder.
He shot his sisters husband OF the
wedding night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03
Sc[ap Iron Wanted.

Bring in all your scrap iron and old
rubber boots and shoes and get the
cash. 52-t SAN MORRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03
DO % GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK7
Kidney TrOuble Makes You Mlserasle.

Amos everybody who reads the news
papers Is sure 10 know Of the wonderful
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

b. Waddington, of near Benton City,
made the LEDGER q business call to-
day. Mr. Waddington says be has
lived In Audrain for 30 yeArs and be
never saw . hner prospect for crops,
especially oats, : large acreage Of
which isin and looking fine. A great
deal Of corn has been planted and q
~targocrop is anticipated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

You win hud hives and eli supplies
on hand at my place In northwest
Mexico at low prices. Gall On or ad-
dress p. P. COLLIER,
wit Box %.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03
EUGENE E. JONES. Mgr.
DR.. Humphreys

Specifies cure by acting directly upon
the disease, without exciting disorder in
any other part of the system.
NO, CURES. pu,cw..
1-Revers, Coneestions, Inflammation. rs
2-Worms. Worm Feve<. Worm colic.. rs
3-Feethine. Collie, Crying. wakefuiness as
A-DiarrheA. Of Children or AduIns.,.., as
7-coushs. Colds, bronchitis. .......... as
s-Neuralgia, Toothache, Faceachs..... as
o-Headache. Sick Headache, Vertigo. .Q6
1O-Dyspepsia. Indigestion, weakstomach.Qk
1~1-supDreased or Painful Periods.... as
12=Whites. Too Frofuse Perfods....... as
1S-CrouD. L~aFyngitis, Hoarsenem...... as
14-sait Rheum. EryHipelas. Kruptions.. AS
1b-Rheumatism. Rheumatic Palms,. as
1e-MaiaSia, Calls. Fever and Asus...., as
1o-CataFrh. Influenza. Cold in the Head as
SO-Whoopine-Co Cough ............ AS
2T-ktancy Diseases ................. ms
35-NeFvoua DebilitY....-..........I.OO
3o-Urinary Weakness. wetting ped.... as
TT-Grip, Hay Fever as
Dr. Hnmphreys' Manual Of I'll Diseases at your
druggists or Mailed Froe.
sod .bF drugefsis. or sent On ranelnf AZ nst.a
HemRnrsyS He'd ca. Cor. William & John bta,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03
Centralia Clear Of Small Pox.

oEETRALIA, Mo, April 20. The
Board OF Health Of this city has an
nounced that Centralia lie now entire
ly free Of small pox and that ell cases
that have been confined to the pest
house wer discharged to-day, and
requests neighboring towns to raise
the quarantine, az all danger is past.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-03

The Mexico LEDGER would like to
know the present address Of Sam
Wolff, late Of Fl. Worth, Texas.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-06-15

Very enjoyable was the soiree don-
saate given by Mrs. Leila Spencer at
her home last Friday evening to her
cousin, Miss Marsh, Of Chicago.
Those present were the Misses Bar
row. Misses Keister, Libbie Bliss, Anna
Hurd. Genevieve Venable, Robbie
Berkeley, Kate Verser, Mary Jackson,
Elva Selden. Messrs. w. b. Agnew,
Harvey Drumeller, Henry Watkins,
w. T. Otey, V. ID. Venable, Robert
Cralle, Hopkins Gillian, Glide Bliss
G. NJ. Gillispie, Jr., DR.. John Hamlet,
Goode and Ewing.
The moon and stars, with the help
Of many pretty lanterns, made beautl-
ful the lawn for the happy couples,
while within the music of the mando-
lin and guitar afforded that rapture to
the heart, and the lightness to the foot,
as il danced the soul stirring, ever en-
dearing waltz.
Refreshments Of the best were served
and enjoyed upon the grounds at II :5O
and at twelve parting was such sweet
sorrow"