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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-01-22
ALLEGED FUN.
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Lady-Some weeks ago 1 bought
a plaster here to help me get rid of
rheumatism.
Druggist-Well, ma'am, hope it
did it's work.
Lady-Yes but now 1 want some
thing else to help me to get rid of
the plaster.-BOston Beacon.
A ColOred citizen gave a justice of
the peace a big, fat 'possum as a
wedding fee. Meeting him a year
after his marriage, the justice said
"Well, Jim, how do you like mar
ried life?"
"Well, suh," was the reply, call I
kin say isl wish I'd eat dat pos
sum. "-Atlanta Constitution.
eff you and I and eve and eye
And yew and aye dear me),
Were all to be spelled u and j,
How mixed up we should be 7"
The noble vessel, freighted with
1000 barrels of whiskey, had sprang
a leak and was fast sinking.
"Come, sir" sternly spake the
captain, as the last of passengers
waited for the word to push off, ''you
are the only one left, and you have
not a moment to loseI !"
Captain" replied Col. Bluegrass,
pale, but self-possessed. 81 shall go
down with the ship."-Chicago
Tribune. -
SCOT that job O. cards done furDoc.
Pillem?" asked the Jayville editor.
eyes, it's DONE" replied the fore
man. Joey made d little mistake
a-setten' it up. Mebbe Doc'n kick.
but I reckon it amt so fur wrong
"What is it?"
"Joey made it, Prescriptions
Carefully COMPOUNDED. '"-Philadel-
phia Press.
Little Harry-"Why haven't we
ever had a lady president, papa?"
Papa-"Because, Harry, a man
made law makes it imperative that
the President be more than 36 years
old. Judge.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-01-22

This is the best known perhaps of all Burns poems. Our younger
readers ought to be acquainted with it; the older know that is
worth repubHshng and re-reading. Hence we offer no apology for re-
printing the often quoted extracts that follow:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-30
An Excellent Programme.

One of the principal events of the
season is the second annual musical
and literary recitals which is to be
held on New Years night in the Ply
mouth Congregational church on Jack
son street. The programme to be
rendered is as follows:
PART FIRST
Quartctte, "Tell Me Thou Pretty Bee" .protheroe
Mrs. Ileckel, Mrs. jones' Mcssrs Warren
and Abrams.
Baritone solo, "The Heavenly Song. ".......G Gray
p. II. Warren.
Chorus, selected. ......W William Conncll Glcc Club
W. W. Evans. Conductor.
Recitation, "rhe First Quarrel" ...... .Tcnncson
Miss Cora Morris Griffin.
Soprano solo, selected .............Mrs. Brundage
Tenor solo, "Llewcllyn's Grave. "......... Evans
Thomas Abrams
Recitation, selected .......... Rev. T.. A. Boyl
PART SECOND.
Chorus, "Annie Laurie Ladies' Gee party
Mrs. d. b. Thomas. Conductor.
Soprano solo, selected ....... Mrs. Edith IIeckcl
Recitation, "Foreign Views on Statue OF
Liberty" ...........Miss Cora Morris Griffin
Alto solo, "The Promise of Life" ..... Gounod
Via Jones.
Tenor solo, 'NTona' S. Adams
THOMAS ABRAMS.
Duet, "Ilawthornc Rose" Glover
Mrs. Lewis and Miss Via Jones'
Chorus, Yachting Glcc' Plymouth church choir
Prof. David Owens. Conductor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-30
At Germania Hall.

For several weeks an energetic COM
mittee has been making arrangements
for the "Weinachtsbescheeru or
Christmas tree drawing and social of
the Junger Maennerchor and the result
of their labors will be manifest in Ger
mania hall this evening which has been
prettily decorated for the occasion.
A series of steps reach from the floor
of the stage to the ceiling on which
bunting has been draped to show off
the numerous and useful articles that
are to be chanced off. A huge tree has
been reared in one corner of the hall
and is almost hidden with decorations
and presents intended for the children.
Guth's orchestra will furnish music and
n dance will follow the drawing Of
prizes. The committee Of arrange
ments follows: A. 3. Weichel, August
schmpff, George Maus, Ed. Kannen-
gesser George Hetrick, Fred Heinz,
Harry Backer, who extend Il hearty in
vitation to the public. The doors open
at s o'clock,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-30
First Baptist Church.

Responsibility" was the theme from
which James G. Bailey, of Colgate uni
versity, delivered an exceedingly fine
address at the morning service Of the
First Baptist church yesterday.
Mr. Bailey presented many choice
thoughts, concerning our entrance into
the new year, to his deeply Interested
listeners.
The pastor, Rev. s. f. Mathews,
preached as usual at the evening SER
vice and took for the subject of most
interesting discourse, For he is a
chosen vessel unto me to bear my name
before the Gentiles and kings and the
children of Israel"
At the close of the service the ordi-
nance Of baptism was administered to
several candidates.
The attendance at the various church
services is large and u gratifying in
terest is manifested. All departments
of church work are in q most healthy
condition and the money subscribed for
the freeing Of the church from debt is
being paid in with great rapidity,
which fact Is the cause of much re-
joicing to all concerned.
Rev. Mathews preached his first SER
mon as pastor Of the First church just
six years ago yesterday. The burning
of the old Scranton street church and
the building of the present handsome
house of worship are the principle
events in that time. The pastorate has
been marked with unusual prosperity
and spiritual uplifting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-30
Grening Wins Tisdel Trophy.

At the last session of the Electric
City Rifle club a contest for the prize
put up by Gunsmith Tisdel was decided
as follows:
First PriZe-J. A. Grening Won by Il
score of 6S-73-74. Total. 215, or only 10
points less than the possible.
Captain John Batter ST., was sec
ond with 64-67-71. or II total of POP,
which is marvellous shooting. NJ. Nc
Vittie came next in order with q meri-
terious score of 65-67-G7; total, 100
points.
The winner is a resident of Maple
street and is bartender in Blatter's ho-
tel on Lackawanna avenue. He has
been a member of the Electric City
Rifle club since it was organized and is
considered one of the best shots in the
state at indoor targets. The match was
shot over Blatter's range. a distance
OF eighty feet with -quarter inch
bullSeye
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-30

Tonight two important social events
take place when the Saengerrunde and
the Maennerchor will entertain at their
respective halls and the little ones will
receive their gifts from Santa Claus.
In addition IL drawing will take place
for prizes donated by the members and
both committees have labored hard to
win success. A multitude of gifts will
be attractively displayed on the plat
forms and trees. The Saengerrunde
society will gather at their hall on AL
der street, and they extend n cordial
invitation for their friends to come and
partake of their hospitality
The hall has been tastefully decorat-
ed and a large tree reaching to the
ceiling has been arranged for the edih-
cation of the children. After the draw
ing for prizes Il dance will take place
for which music will be rendered bv
Prof. Johnson. The committee in charge
of arrangements are: John Schroele,
Charles Peil, John Schneider, William
German. Ed. Plaus, Max Ludwig, and
Jacob Hess.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-30
payments for this years rentals to the
church treasurer Immediately.
In the Other Churches.

The annual children's Christmas fes-
tival was held last evening at st. Da-
vid's Episcopal church, when u special
programme of music, rectatons and
choruses were rendered. The remarks
by the rector, Rev. u. j. McHenry,
were appropriate of the celebration.
The congregation of st. Marks Luth-
eran church will hold special services
New Years evening.
AT the jackson street Baptist church
last evening the pastor, Rev. Thomas
de Gruchy, ID. D., gave an educational
missionary address. illustrated with
stereopticon views. Missionary hymns
were sung from the canvas, and the
service was enjoyed by large congre-
cation.
Sunrise prayer services were held at
the Hampton street Methodist Episco-
pal church yesterday morning, at z
O'Clock, conducted by r. r. Stone. The
preaching services morning and even-
Ing were on prayer. subjects suggested
by the bishops Special meetings will
be held this evening and tomorrow
evening.
English services were held in the
Bellevue Welsh c. NJ. church yesterday
morning and the evening service was
conducted in the Welsh language by
the pastor, Rev. William Davies.
The Epworth League of the Simpson
Methodist Episcopal church held spe-
cial prayer services last evening. Spe-
cial services will be held this evening,
and tomorrow evening the annual
watch night meeting will be held.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-30
Ill-Used His Better Half,

James OBrien was arrested late Sat
urday night at his home, 1915 Stafford
avenue, on the charge of disorderly con-
duct and assault and battery. 1t ap-
pears according to the evidence at yes
terday's hearing. that O'Brien had filled
up with liquor, and because something
displeaSed him on arriving home, he
started in to use his wife for a foot ball.
Her cries aWoke the ncighbors, and the
police officers We're sent for. On their
arrival he was placed under arrest on
the above charges, preferred by the
badly beaten victim of his drunken
rage.
After hearing the evidence. O'Bren
was startled by Magistrate Storr. who
fined him $50, and in default, ninety
days in Jail. This is the most severe
penalty ever pronounced by the alder
man. who is generally of IA lenient dis
position.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-30
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

John O'Reilly, of Cameron avenue,
who was arrested at the instance of his
wife for malicious mischief, was held
in $500 bail by Alderman John for his
appearance at court.
The boxing contest between Thomas
Bowling and Roger Campbell is sched-
uled to take place at O'Toole's hall,
Pittston, on New Years day.
The remains of the late G. Il. Garrl-
son, who died at the Moses Taylor hos
pital from injuries received in the
Lackawanna railroad yard We're taken
to Espy, Pa, on Saturday, where in
terment was made.
The remains of Freda, the infant
child of Mr.. and Mrs. William Kline.
of 536 North Bromley avenue, will be in
TERED in the Washburn street ceme-
terry this afternoon.
The testimonial concert for the BEN
eft of Miss Sadie Edwards, will take
place this evening in st. Thomas coll
lege hall, Wyoming avenue.
Herman Glaceman has been appoint-
ed call man at Engine company No.
3.
Mrs. d. b. Thomas ladies' choir will
meet this evening for rehearsal in the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-30
DUNMORE.

Mrs. Carl Neuifer of Dudley street,
gave children's Christmas tree party
at her home on Saturday afternoon for
her little daughter, Louise. The little
guests and their mothers We're delight
ed with the handsomely decorated tr,e
and the miniature settlements grouped
about the base in a realistic setting of
mosses. The following little folks and
their mothers were present: Helen
Niemeyer, Isabel Dryden, Marion and
Allen Mcmillan, Charles Ames, Ed
ward Close Arthur Bone.
Quarterly meeting services were held
in the Methodist Episcopal church yes
terday morning. Forty-three additions
We're made in the church membership.
Rev. and Mrs. w. +. Gibbons will
tender reception on New Years af-
ternoon and evening to the congrega-
tion of the Presbyterian church at the
manse on Elm street. An earnest in
vitation is extended to all and it is
hoped that the ''manse" will be
thronged throughout the day.
Christmas exercises of st. Marks
Episcopal Sunday school We're held in
the Parish house on Saturday night
An interesting programme was rem
'SiN' ~ WV oNhci''o "hiNh was
enjoyed by the large audience present.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Warg,
of Dudley street, a son.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Pres
byterian church will meet at the home
Of S. b. Buckley on Cherry street
on Thursday afternoon at 2,30 o'clock.
The week of prayer will be observed
with special evangelistic services in the
Presbyterian church during the week
beginning January 4.
Letters remaining unclaimed during
the period ending December 2S, 1901.
Persons calling for these letters please
say advertised: VIM. Ames, 726 Ad-
ans avenue; w. j, Boughton, $50 Tay-
lor avenue; Mrs. A. NJ. Baldwin, ! pkg.
mdse,, 1868 Jefferson avenue: Albert :.
Bennett, 1913 Jefferson avenue; Grace
Bishop, care NJ, Keller 1924 Madison
avenue; James Dobson, Miss Hawkey,
pkg. mdse,; Mrs. c. j. Ryan, 504 Ad-
ANS avenue, l pkg. mdse. II. La
Louchi, 1909 Marion street; James
Mahady, 70l Madison avenue; Bessie
Gaylord, pkg. Sd class; Mrs Mechles
John oldorT, Mary O'Rourke, Mrs
Patch, l61 Marion avenue; Harry Stew
ems, 1911 New York street. Lebvan
Leon (Fo; Luigi Siriani (F), Pretro
Auderni Chilapiso, Gateam De Greg
orio, 327 Drinker street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-30
In Honor of MI. Walsh.

a social gathering was held at the
home of Mrs. Sydney Markwick on
Fourteenth street. Friday evening. in
honor of Jack Walsh, late of India. A
pleasant time was spent by all. Music
and singing We're furnished by Prof
David Williams, Miss Walsh, Miss
Thomas and Miss Markwick, also the
violin by Mr.. Walsh. Refreshments
We're served by Mrs. Markwick.
Those present We're: Misses Taylor
Annie Davis, Margaret Thomas. Flor
ence Walsh. and Helen Warwick.
Messrs. Fred Ringley, Jack Walsh and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Walsh, Mr.. and Mrs.
David Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Markwick, Mr.. and Mrs. Jennings, Mr..
and Mrs. Sidney Markwick, Mrs. Carrie
Marllwick, Mr.. James Smith and Mr..
William Bedford.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-30
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Bert Schenck and Miss Emma Giles
We're married on Saturday night at 8
o'clock in the rectory of st. David's
church by the rector, Rev. Il. j. Nc
Henry.
Miss Jennie Patton, of Olyphant. is
the guest of Miss Mabel Dershimer, of
South Main avenue.
Miss Carrie Brill, of North Sumner
avenue, is spending Il few days with
friends in Wilkes Barre.
Frank Coons, of South Main avenue,
spent Saturday and Sunday with
friends in Carbondale.
Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Nealon. of
Price street, are rejoicing over the ar
rival of Il son at their home.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel j. Thomas, who
We're married recently in Philadelphia,
have returned and will reside on North
Hyde Park avenue.
Patrick Burns. of South Seventh
street has returned home from visit
in the western part of the state.
A son was recently born to Mr.. and
Mrs. james Matthews, of South Re-
becca avenue.
Rev Edward Howell and family, for
merly of E,llldale. have taken possess
sion of a house on North Lincoln ave-
nue..
Mrs. Frank Hagen, of North Main
avenue, received a piano from her hus-
band as a Christmas present.
Mrs. Alfred Atkinson of Lincoln
Heights, is convalescing after a severe
illness.
ARRAY Mayo. of SHETLAND street, has
recovered from recent indsposition.
Miss Eta Anderson. of North Fill
more avenue, Is i'll at her home.
DR.. Angus Gray, of Philadelphia. is
the guest of friends on North Lincoln
avenue.
Albert T.. Sayers. of North Rebecca
avenue. is reported to be seriously i'll.
Miss Elsie e. Hughes, of Pittston, is
being entertained by the Misses Flem-
ing, of Lafayette street.
Miss Anna Jones, of West Scranton
is visiting Mrs. George p. Thomas. at
Pittsburg.
Norris Jones and family. of Pittston
are visiting Thomas Fl. Jones and fam
lily. of Decker's court
Frank Coons, of the Easton, Md,
military school, is spending the hol-
days with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Il. Richards. of South Main ave-
nue..
Mrs. Addie DeLong, of Mullen street,
is seriously i'll at her home.
Mr. and Mrs. George Chase, of North
Main avenue, are spending Jew days
in New York.
Mrs. r. ]. Hughes, of North bromley
avenue. is indisposed.
Eb. Evans OF Pittston, spent Sun
day with West Scranton friends
Justin Smith. proprietor of the Lin
coin Heights pharmacy, is seriously i'll
at his home.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-30

Saturday night, by the patients of the
insane department. 1t was given for
the benefit Of the members of the poor
board, who We're spending the day there
making the annual inspection and TAX
ing inventory.
The poor directors We're greatly sur
lTised at the smoothness with which
the play was presented. There was no
halting in the lines or bitches of any
kind, The actors entered enthusiasts
cally into their work and the patients
in the audience We're equally as en-
thusiastic in their applause. A dance
for the patients followed the theatrical.
Superintendent Beemer proposes to
make theatricals regular feature of
the no.ne amusements. The military
company which he organized some time
ago has not proven success. All the
soldiers wanted to be officers and carry
swords. Superintendent Beemer is
having swords Tade for the whole
company with the intention of maxi
ing another attempt at drilling them
The band is proving big success.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-30
NUBS OF NEWS.

A meeting of the committee in charge
of the annual banquet and ball of the
Knights of St. George, which takes
place New Years night will be held
this evening in st. Mary's hall
Services will be held in the German
Presbyterian church. on Hickory street,
New Years eve at T.45 o'clock, and on
New Years day at 1920 Il. IN.
An illustrated lecture on the "Passio'.
Play" will be given in the Presbyterian
church on Monday, January G, by Rev.
Il. f. Y. Pierce, ID. ID.
stephen $. Spruks will spend three
weeks in the South, where he has gone
on ii business trip,
Y. a. Cavanaugh, of River street has
acquired ownership of the Reamsh
property. adjoining his own. between
Pittston avenue and Prospect avenue,
The property was on the market for
some time, the price asked for the two
lots and house being S4,500.
Mr.. and MIS-. Frank Ricca, of Pitts
ton avenue, are spending the holidays
with their family in New York city.
A meeting of the Eleventh ward vigil
lance committee has been called for this
evening at s o'clock, to be held in Ath-
letic hall.
The Loyalty club of the Young Wo-
mems Christian association held II spc-
ciar New Years service ut the Cedar
avenue rooms yesterday. Miss Alice
Carlyon presided and delivered an in
teresting New Years address to large
audience.
Harry Vaughan. son of Select Coun-
Gilman Daniel Vaughan. and Il cadet on
the United States training ship Sara.
toga, is home for the holidays.
William Cramer, member of the
Twenty eighth United states infantry,
recently returned from service in China
and the Philippines, Is visiting relatives
at COS Cedar avenue.
Constable Woelkers is wearing tie
pin which is Il curiosity in its way, be-
cause it will show an electric spark M
the will of the owner, Many persons
have been attracted by the brilliancy
of the gem"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-30
Washburn Presbyterian Church.

Rev. A. V. Bower delivered an excel
lent sermon yesterday morning from
the text, Remember the words of the
Lord Jesus: it is more blessed to give
than receive
Rev. Mr.. Rankin occupied the pulpit
in the evening. Christmas music was
repeated at both services, assisted by
the orchestra.
Prayer meeting will be held on We'd
nesday evening as usual; a splendid
time to put into effect new resolu-
ton to begin the year Alright.
This evening the board of trustees
will meet in special session to clean up
matters for the year.
One week from tomorrow evening the
annual congregational meeting will be
held.
The CANA Nu society will meet this
evening at 7.3O sharp. Every member
is urged to attend.
Pew-holders are urged to make final
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-30
THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE MONDAY DECEMBER ao 1901
Plymouth Congregational church. All
members are requested to attend.
The Christmas collection at st. Pat
rirk's church na,,niiafnd i, NeNi


members are requested to attend.
The Christmas collection at St. Pat
rick's church amounted to $S91.
Mrs. David j. williams, of Nanticoke,
who was well known in this vicinity,
died yesterday morning. after a linger-
ing Illness. Deceased was u sster-in-
law Of Mrs. Annie p. Roberts, of South
Main avenue The funeral will take
place wednesday afternoon at Nanti-
coke. Mrs. Roberts and children, Miss
Jennie and Robert p. Roberts, will at
tend.
Stanley, young son of Mr. and Mrs.
Isaac Harris. Of North Bromley ave-
nuc. Is seriously i'll.
The Oneita Social club will hold its
first grand masquerade ball in WASH
ington hall on New Years night. AS
this is the first of series of socals
the club intends holding during the
season, the committee in charge have
left nothing undone to make this one
of the most enjoyable affairs of the
season, so that everyone who attends
VIII be sure of a good time.
William e. Reese, of Norris court.
had his knee injured while at work in
the Oxford mine on Friday last.
The members of William Connell
Glee club vii meet in Ivorite hall at
7.3O o'clock this evening for rehearsal
and business. They will also meet at
Z o'clock Wednesday evening for re-
hearsal prior to the concert in Ply
mouth Congregational church.
The annual donation day at the
West Side hospital occurs on New
Years day, and all contributions of
money, clothing, books, edibles. ETC..
will be thankfully received.
Patrolman Hart last night arrested
boy named George Stuart Of Shnel
court. for creating disturbance in
front of Shnell's hotel.
a pool room on North Main avenue,
which has been running full blast on
Sunday, was closed up by the police
Saturday night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-30
Fifth Ward Caucus.

The caucus of the Fifth ward Re-
publicans was held Saturday after
noon, the only contest being between
BeZaluel Davis and Benjamin Griffiiths
for the nomination of alderman. the
former winning by twenty-seven votes.
The vote pOlled in the four districts
was as follows:
First. Second. Third. Fourth.
Davies ........... 20 2S % a. 23I
Grifhths .......... AZ 81 Al SIS alO
The nominees for the various offices
are as follows:
School controllcr-.John II. Phillips.
Alderman l}eZalecl Davies.
Constablc-Timothy Jones.
Assessor-David NJ Owens.
First district-Judgc of election, Louis A.
Howell; inspector of election, Theophlus Phil.
lips register of voters. Thomas G. Evans.
Second disrict-.Iudge nf election Daniel
Thomas; inspector Of election. Edwin G..
Hughes; register OF voters, Leyshon Evans
Third district-Judgc of election, JOHN 5. Will
liams; inspector of election. John James; reg
lister of voters. George Allen.
The Fifteenth ward caucus will be
held on Wednesday, January s, to NOM
mate Il school controller constable,
ward assessor and election boards.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-30
WEST SCRANTON

ever listened to was rendered by the
choir last evening. under the direction
of Prof. David owens. the chorister.
The anthems sung were from the best
composers, and the solo parts were sus-
tained in a creditable manner by Mrs.
A. B. Eynon, Thomas Thomas, Tallie
Evans. Miss Laura Hughes, Eben Evans
and Fred Thomas.
Special solos were also rendered by
Mrs. Eynon. David owens, and Mrs.
John Morgan. and male quartette,
composed of Fred Thomas, David e.
Hughes, Thomas Roberts and David
owens. sang pleasing number. Rev.
T.. A. Boyl the pastor, preached an APP
proprlate sermon on the Christmas sea-
son.
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Recent Social Events.

Miss Alice Coons, of South Sumner
avenue, entertained a party of young
friends at her home recently. The CO.
lumbar orchestra played a number of
selections, and Stephen Clarke photo
graphed the guests.
Miss Elizabeth Rechert, of North
Everett avenue. gave party to a num-
Der of her friends recently, which
proved to be one of the most enjoyable
events of the holiday season.
Miss Emmett Ellis, of Lafayette
street. entertained the young ladies'
auxiliary of the Simpson Methodist
Episcopal church at her home recently.