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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
IN BUENA VISTA's COURTS.
Year for Albert Dixon-DiE
Damage Cnse-aIfscelIn

BUENA VISTA. VA, December o
(SpeciaL)-Albert Dixon the negro who,
on November 9Th, was arrested for firing
three shots at passing freight train;
ductor, was on yesterday found guilty
in the Corporation Court Of this city
and sentenced to one year in Jail. Dixon
IS to be tried on three separate charges.
a1d it is supposed that the other two
viii result in the same verdict. AS the
shots failed to hit any one the jury could
not give him & term in the penitentiary.
The grand jury. sitting in session,
against William Brown (colored, for
s c. Morris for the same offence It
seems that Morris sold a quart of liquor
to each OF two boys under age.
The following cases were docketed 70
istrator. VS.. Norfolk and Western Rail
way Company-a damage suit for $4,000
for the death of plaintiffs son. John
Ramsey. who was Killed on the. yard Of
while attempting to couple a car. Mr.
Ramsey was making his first trip as
brakeman. and it seems that the car,
or cars. had the bumper broken. allowing
when Ramsey stepped between them ne
was SO badly crushed that he died in Il
few moments after reaching the doctors
office The case promises to be Of much
predict lengthy trial
The fire alarm was turned in last night
at o'clock. but fortunately it was, only
due to a tl.ie afire at the dwelling house
sponded promptly. but their service. was
not needed. as the flames wer. out be-
fore they reached the house.
Buena Vista is experiencing the first
hard frozen this morning, and the Their
mometer registered Is at 100 o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
Chatham Small Talk.

CHATHAM, VA. December 9.-fSpe-
ciaIl 1.-The new furnace recently pur-
chased for the Episcopal church is nov
being put in position, and will be ready
for use next Sunday. For the past few
Sundays services have been held in the
Institute chapel.
Mr. and Mrs. Currisr. who reside near
Design, have announced the marriage Of
their daughter, Miss Ida May, to Mr..
William J. Harper. the ceremony to take
place Wednesday evening at the brides
home.
The Rev Mr.. Lynch. Of Union Theologi-
cal Seminary. Richmond, preached at the
Presbyterian church Sunday morning and
night.
The Rev j. W West lectured on in
temperance at the Baptis. church Sunday
night, ard on the same subject Monday
night at the Methodist church.
The several recent cold days have l1een
ideal Tor saughtering pork. and large
number Of people have seized the oppor-
tunity The average in pounds has been
very good.
Misses Dorsey, of Houston. Va, were
guests of Mrs. j. 2. Hunt Saturday.
The baby of Mr.. Giles c. Thomas is
very sick at his home, near Galveston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
CartersviIIe Personals.

CARTERsv1LLE, VA, December .
iSpeciaIl-The Rev. Hugh J. Paylor.
pastor Of the Cartersvile Circuit. was
go much iIndispossd on Sunday that he
was not able TO fill his appointment at
Fork Willis church. He was confined 10
his room on Sunday and Monday. but is
out to-day and moving around in his
usual way.
Miss Louise Harris will be married 10
Mr.. Richard Carter at Smyrna Baptist
church. Goochland county. on Wednes-
day afternoon at 3 o'clock The Rev
Mr.. Pay!or will offciate.
Messrs. Jones, Swami, Atkinson, and
RochafeIow, of Richmond. who have
been on hunt Of several days in Pow:
hatan county, returned home SATURDAY:
afternoon laden with game. They killed
sixty rabbits, fifty cartridges, and a num-
Der Of squirrels.
Mr. John II Irving United States post
office inspector. paid his family a flying
visit on Sunday. returning to Southwest
Virginia on the afternoon train of that
day.
Mr.. P. j. Trice. the farmer of the
Central Lunatic Asylum, near Peters
burg, paid his family. who reside at
Flanagan's Mill, visit Of two days re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
CAPITOL B. & L. ASSN.
Large ana Enthusiastic Meeting of
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Elected.

Large and Enthusiastic Meeting of
StockhoIdcrs-OMc Elected.
\ large and enthusiastic meeting of the
stockholders of the Capitol Building and
Loan Association was held last night in
their office in the Merchants National
Bank Building.
The report Of the officers for the six
months past showed the business Of the
Association to have been very good and
the affairs to be now in excellent condi-
ton The net earnings for that period
were over three per CeEtum and the out
look for the future very bright indeed.
the Association having successfully
altered the storm that assaulted all of
the National Building and Loan Associa-
tons within the last few years, owing
to its being strictly mutual in character.
All of the following present directors
were reelected for the ensuing year:
Messrs. Joseph J. Campodcnico. John 6.
Fitzgerald. DR.. john II. Hinchman.
James Hartley. NJ. Kelly. Peter Stumpf
Patrick Sullivan, Thomas J. Sheehy, and
William Wilson.
Immediately upon the adjournment Of
the stockholders meeting. the directors
met and reelected thefollowing officers
also fer another year: President Or.
John II. Hinchr1an; NiCe-President. VIII
liam Wilson: Secretary and Treasurer
John B. Walsh: Solicitor. Henry NJ. Ty-
Ter: Trusiees-.& w Rosenc,, Joseph E.
Welsh. and Joseph Stunlnf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
StODc.n T;d-BitS.

STONEGA. VA. December S.-(Spe-
cial.,-The first snow of the season COW
FRED the ground Friday morning TO the
depth Of about one inch.
The county teachers met at Wise last
Friday and Saturday with full at
tendance. Addresses We're made b.. ST.
perintcnGent Davidson, of Lee. and DR..
Fraser, of Warrenton.
Rev. .. ". Eollinswortl went to Jones'
vile on Friday. and preached there YES
terday. His pulpit here was occupied by
Rev. j. 7. Jones. Of Mud Lick.
A1r. a. NJ. Seacatt returned Friday from
Mendoza. He was accompanied by his
bride. The ceremony was performed on
ThanksgivingDay.
Mr.. John Macarthur, one of the rnine
bosses here. removed his family to Dor
chester last week.
Mr. Snyder, of Marion, arrived at Ston-
ega Saturday night. and viii mako his
home here in the future.
Rev. Il. NJ. Ware recently returned TO
his home in Kentucky to recuperate after
an attack of typhoid fever
More marriages are scheduled for
Stonesa during the Christmas holidays
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
Mcdowell Gossin.

M'DOWI:LL, VA. December 9.-(soe-
ciail-Mr. j. e. Bradshaw was suddenly
called by telegram on November 2s'h tc
Cincinnati. O.. 10 meet !. \. Crowley. who
hac been making his home in Texas Cor
the last few years. and was on his way
here, suffering with that dread disease
consumption Four days after reaching
here Nj Crowley died.
Rev. I. z. Ycefannan. OF Persia who
has just finished his course at the Union
Theological Seminary, Of Richmond. and
is about ready 10 return TO his native
land missionary. gave The people
here 4 very Interesting lecture on the
customs of his country Wednesday cve-
ming.
The theatre-goers of Mcdowell ana com
munity We're highly entertained Friday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10

~
evening with the ,nelodrama Because /,
Love YOU. played by the Mcdowell
Theatrical Troupe, composed Of the fol
lowing members: Manager, L. p. l:yrd,
the Irish comedian; G. W. Hook. the
Squire and tavern-keepcr; Eirginia sy7
ron. the heroine; 3. J. 11iner. the hero:
Byron Bradshaw. the happy gypsy tinker
and booze artist; Anna McNultF,, MS
wife, and Bessie Pulien, their daugnter'
the charming little gypsy fortune-teller;,
Li!l,ar: Hook, the old maid; z. A. Nc
Nlty,stte nionicle man;s.R 7. shu1na te,
the colored servant; Charles Syron. the
dauber; and Walter Evich, guardian OF
the heroine. Chaperone. Mrs. J. B. Brad
shaw.
Miss Efne Morris, who Is eovernesss
for w. Fl. Armstrong, spent last Friday
night here.
Rev. Mr.. Irvine. Of Churciville,
preached two able sermons here sun
day.
superintendent j. L. Jones is in town
again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
ALL SUFFOLK is SURPRISED.
Unexpected Wedding of r. l.. -Amcs
and Miss Bessie Cropper.

SUFFOLK, VA, December o.-tSpe-
ctal.l-A secret matrimonial surprise has
just been sprung upon Suffolk by the an
nouncement that Miss Bessie Chopper.
daughter of DR.. I. E. Chopper. and quite
prominent in society circles. has becorna
the bride Of Mr. r. l.. An1es. a son of ex-
Town Sergeant John ". Anles. Jr. The
couple went to Norfolk on the 2ith OF
November and were married by Rev.
Mr.. odel, pastor of. the Huntsrsvilic
Methodist church of that city. Mr.. and
Mrs, Ames returned to Suffolk the same
day and proceeded to their respective
homes, keeping their marriage pro-
found secret It finally leaked out and
was to-day confirmed. II was the more
surprising as It was not known that the
couple were friends. much less lovers
Constable John ]. Branch has just
issued a circular offering q reward of
slG0 for the recovery OF or any inforrna-
ton leading to the recovery OF little
Lula V. Joyner who is supposed to have
been kidnapped in Dinwddt. county or.
November 18th. The reward is autho
rized by the child mother. who is poor
widow. and almost heart-broiSen over
the loss of her little daughter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
BURK & CO..
1908 East Main Street.

d.. 3. L. billiard. IF North Carolina,
and DR.. Alfred Pinkerton. Of Covesville,
have been at Chester for few days.
M. j. Taylor Morris was in town Sat
uruay.
Mr.. c. Z. BlanlSenship. accompanied by
Mr.. Jackson Beal, made his first trip on
his circuit last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. .Sclatcr. Of Gainesville,
have returned nome.
The entertainment which was to take
place on the 18th at Alberene will be
postponed until the 10TH
Rev. r. w. Carter and family aye a.
..CiifSiGc.''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
COURTS CAN'T STOP HER.
10 Law in New jersey to Prevent
Woman from VnlkinE.

NEW YORK. December 9.-Jndge
George II. Lambert. in the Fourth Pre-
cjrct Police Court. Newark. told an az
plicant tt:at there was TO law. at least
in New jersey. that could stop a 40
mans tongue.
Il am anxious to have peace in my
Ian,i!y. Judge said Charles Mukelhof-
fer OF No 363 south Eighth street, but
+ can't do anything with that Wits OF
rnine. She finds fault with everything
and everybody al the time. There is no
stopping her
what do YOU want me to do, asked
Judge Lambert. sympa thetically.
...yNhy, stop her, of course, quickly
rcjoincd the husband. isn't there some
LAVE
II don't know of any, replied the
court. your wife was not on the street
when she talked and found fault. anu
there is nothing in the statutes to stor
2. "oman's tongue i'll her own domlclle.
am afraid cannot give you any re-
lief
Mukelloner groaned as he walked cut
with bowed head.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
Coal OpcrutOr-Dfes.

SCRANTON, PA, December 9.-Dr. J.
\. Rice. president OF the Riverside Coal
Company, and also Connected with the
West-End Coal Company, died at mis-
home here to-day after Il 24-hour illness,
from heart trouble. DR.. Rice was u
prominent individual operator, and took
conspicuous part in the present arbi-
tration proceedings. He was a inenibe:
of the committee which went to New
York ten days ago. and which visit re-
suited in calling off the proposed settle
ment negotiations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
Mistrinl in j. w. spriggs, Case.

Bristol, TENN. December 9.-(Spe-
cial.)-The jury in the case Of j. W.
Spliggs, charged with the murder Of
William Prater, at Meadow View, Va.
some weeks ago, faiied to agree after
celebrating for several hours this af
teruocn. Judge Cummings insisted that
the jury consider the matter still fur
thcr and try to reach q decision by to-
morrow. That Spriggs killed Prater is
not in question, but the circumstances of
the homicide have divided the jurors in
their opinion CT the case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
J. j. WoMAcKs INDICTED.

Charged With Murder in Lynch
burg.
LYNCHBURG, VA, December 9.-(Spe-
cial.)4J. J. Womack, who killed J. Ed
ward Wright near here ten days ago, was
indicted by the grand jury in Campoeil
County Court to-day. and the case viii
proba bly, be tried in January.
Doherty & Casey, and their timers,
who went on a strike yesterday, had q
conference to-day, and Inc men ;asreed
to return to work tomorrow. This does
not apply to T. 8. Dornin & Co. The
timers in the employ of that firm are
still out.
The Lynchburg cotton-1nill to-day de
clared semi.annual dividend of :our
per cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
welded IN BRISTOL.
Marriage of Victor schrwald and
Miss Phiu Allison.

Bristol, TENN, December 9.-{spe-
ciai.)-A surprise marriage was solem
nized in Bristol to-day, when Miss Ihia
Allison. sister of Hon. John Allison, Of
Nashville, became the bride of Mr.. ZIG
tor Schrwald, q Russian by birth, and a
native Of ST. Petersburg. DR.. W. 0.
Cochrane performed the ceremony. The
groom has been in the United States
for twelve years. He is connected with
a sanitariurn at Chase City, Va, ami
the newly-wedded pair left for that place
this evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
Mrs. Kate. c. Rose Dead.

KING GEORGE. VA. December o.
(Specis}.l-Nirs. Kate c. Rose died at
her home here last night. from an at
tack of paralysis sustained Thursday
last. She is survived by a son. Common
wealih's Attorney w. a. Rose OF King
George county: "A brother. Gavin c. Tai
farro. of Baltimore. Nd. and a sister,
Mrs. Elizabeth Brown. Of Hague. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
J. T. GAINES HOME BURNT.
Dangerous Fire at Fox Hill, In Eliz-
abeth City.

HAMPTON, VA. December 9.-(Spe-
cial)-The residence of Mr.. j. Z. Came
of Fox Hill, was totally destroyed by
fire. Ell an early hour this morning. The
members OF Mr.. Gaines family had u
miraculous escape from being burned to
death. while his entire household f1lrni-
tEre was consumed. The blaze was dis
covered shortly after o'clock, and It is
thought the fire originated in the kitchen
The loss to Mr.. Game is reported as
three thousand dollars, with no i;lsur-
ance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
Marines to he qnarantined.

WASHINGTON. December s--Under
ment. the marines still on the Panther
will be disemharked at Philadelphia. and
sent to their regular stations. including
Philadelphia. New York. Boston, Nor
folk. Annapolis. and Washington. They
will he kept under partial observation for
the present. in order to prevent the pos
sibility of the development Of any infec-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
Mr.. Gregory Improving.

.DANyILLE. VA. December 2.-tspe-
Lumber and Manufacturing Company,
who was suddenly stricken with paraly.
sis at the store OF c. G.. Snead &
Son one day last week. and who WAS
taken to the home OF Mr.. Snsad tos
treatment, is improving very slowly. HIS
wife was telegrapfled for and arrived n
, ,hs CITY several days age; The doet n,,s
are Of opinion that his sickness will be
very tedious. He has fully. recovered
consciousness. and Is now able TO tasS
possible.
Owing to rush Of business. our stores
Will be open from 3 A. NJ TO $50 r NJ.
except Saturday - n. u. from now Till
sChristlnaa. S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
SLOT MACHINES BURNED.
Wholesale Destruction Of Gambiln
Y,rvfce. in PhiladelDhin.

Devices in philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA. December a.-One
hundred and ninety slot machines, ca p
tured by the police in raids upon gam :
bling houses and other illegal resorts
were taken from the City Han yesterday
and destroyed.
The instruments, alued ~ SONS. Eases =,
al several hundred dollars, were carted
q aslot at Thirty-second street and Ian
caster avenue. Here they were broken up
and the fragments DESTROYED In gigantic.
bonfire. rho proceedings were IN charge
az Assistant District Attorney David j.
SMITH and Secretary g ihbony. represent
Ing the Law and rider Society Several
hundred persons con regate ed about the
fie:d 10 Nd tct the dsstric tion Of the ma
dimes, and indu lSed in comment upon
~ sss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
ntlx. He returned to the ASYLUM yes

Gently. He returned to the asylum yes
terday afternoon.
DR.. George II. Snead and wife. of Fork
Union, Fluvanna county, who have been
on {; visit to their son. Ut. n. 2. Snead.
Of this place, left yesterday afternoon
for Richmond.
Mr.. w. "A Clarke, Jr.. of Richmond.
is here to-day on business.
Mr.. Charlie Wright. of Richmond was
here to-day on business.
Mrs. J. Fl. Wray. Of Trenholm. Pow
hatan county. who has been on visit
to Richmond for several days. returned
home to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
Woman's Rufus.

This is one OF the everyday interests
that receives intensified attention Il
the holiday time. Large and important
preparations have been made to sat
isfy the expectations Of the buying
public.
Liberty Silk Ruffs. Understandable de-
signs, black, and black and white. 50 Co.
$3.50, s45o. $500. $500, and sl0.co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10

She City Hall about o'clock, and during
the morning there was a regular pro-
cession to the scene of their demolition.
Tie money taken from the machines was
handed over to the City Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
Mems Up-to-Date
Suits an0
Overcoats.
S12 80

Compare them with Eighteen Dollar
charges at other places-positivcly no
lower price line will begin to COM
pare with the quality of fabrics. tailor
ing. trimming, nor near approach the
beauty OF patterns and artistic STYLES.
SUITS are of high class Scotches,
Worsteds, Thibets, and Cassimeres in
excellent assortment Of newest fancy
effects and solid colors, fashioned into
correct Single and Double Breasted
Sack styles.
OVERCOATS are in stylish, Long,
Medium. or Short Box shapes, fashions
ed with every regard to correct Over
coat style-maGe from excellent quail
ity Friezes-Cheviots-M and
KerseSs in all the new and desirable
shades and colorings-unsurrass
values at only. TWELVE FIFTY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
Leather Goods.

Do you know real leather from the
clever limitations? You don't have to
know it here. Despite the low prices
you may depend upon the article to
be all that is claimed.
Pocket-books and Purses: Wrist ana
Chatelaine Bags are here in a most ex-
haustive variety, which includes all
the novelties and standards.
Purses, Soc. 75c., SLIGO, s1.25, $3.50, $50
to-. ....... Observation-Disclosures. $500
Wrist Bags, 2ac., Soc, 75c.. $40 to
$500
Chatelaire Bags. s1.o0 to..........Ss.oo
Toilet Boxes, with Brufn, Comb and
Mirror; enamel back, $3.50, $3.50, $500.
and $1,000. $500. ''...... ''.''.''o'oo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
Mems soc. Neekwear
in Four-in-Hands and
Bat Wing Ties for
Csc
Hosiery Specialc,


There is nothing more useful for q,
Xmas gift for ladies' and children
than hose. ana we have the kind that
will suit all purses.
Childien's Hercules School Hose. sas.
black and regular made. double knees,
heels and soles, all sizes......12 l-sc.
Children's Fast Black and Regular
Made Hose. extra heavy. double knees,
heels, and soles.. .l5c.
Children's Fast Black ard Regular
Made Hose, the regular &c. quality.
Tor .i9C.
Ladies' Fast Black and Regulsr
Made Hose. double heels solss. and
toes, II lie, &c.. and..............Z5e.
Ladies Fast Black and Regular
Made, Fleece-Lined Hose. for.......5c.
Ladies Fast Black and Regular
Made Wool Hose, sc, 81 1-2c., anu
5ae.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-06-05
Columns OF Interesting
Items Gathered by Our
Special Corps Of Hustlins
Correspondents ir
Many Towns.
COUNTY NEWS
Happenings Of
Interest TO Readers

p1id to Shrewsbury township men
He says he believes in keeping thu
money at home all the TINA. 1t iss
pity that we do not have the same
spirit in other people who seem t.
prefer to send all their money away
from home.
The contract between the Borough
and the Light Company expired las
Saturday and on Sunday night tht
Light Company began their service
to their patrons to continue unit
October 1st next. We have beer
unable to learn whether the wint
service will be secured again or not
1t is certain that Eagles Mere ha9
never known winter so pleasant a.
the one just passed so far as cheer
fulness inside and out can be secured
by abundance of light.
Miss Eastwick of Philadelphia
has arrived and is at the Allegheny
Hotel for the season.
Prof. Kelchner and family OF
Williamsport, are here for the sea-
son occupying the "Kulotf' cottage.
Will l.. Laird has opened his no.
tel, the Raymond, for the season.
Mr.. +. G. Dunham spent Sunday
with friends ut LapOrte.
Mr.. Birchard of Williamsport,
opened his confectionery store on
LapOrte Ave. Saturday.
An ice cream festival will be held
on the Mt. Lewis school lawn Satur-
day evening, June eth.
Mr.. Walter Trappe spent Sunday
with out of town friends.
Mr.. Lawson of WilliamspOrt,
spent day here last week.
Miss Ivy Bennett of Muney Valley,
visited with friends here a few days
last week.
Messrs. Taylor, Moran, Scarbeck
and Snyder of Muncy Valley, attend
ed the festival held at this place on
evening.
Miss Mary Leamy and the two
Master Smiths of WilliamspOrt,
came Friday to spend the summer.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-06-05
MUNCY VALLEY.

Rev. j. A. Enright and brother
Michael of Mildred, We're in town
Sunday.
Mrs. j. p. Miller and son Grant,
visited friends at Hughesville, last
week.
Mrs. John Girton did shopping at
Hughesville Wednesday. re-
Mrs. Jacob Fenstermaker and Mrs
A. Minnier were visiting relatives
ut Milton last week.
Mrs. Bert Starr visited friends at
Laportc Wednesday.
Messrs. j. VIM. and james Moran
were Dushore visitors Friday.
+. w. Gallagher and son, Francis,
of Laporte, called on friends in town
Sunday.
Miss Myrtle Miller of William
sport, visited her parents at this
place Sunday.
#. S. Simmons, our faithful mail
carrier, is seriously i'll at this writing.
Mrs. n. E. Stackhouse and Maize
Stackhouse of Eagles Mere, visited
formers sister, Mrs. j. f. Gallagher
at this place,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-06-05
ESTELLA.

Hon. +. G. Rogers prepared and
read very able paper on "SOme of
the drawbacks of the farmer" be-
fore Elkland Grange, last Tuesday
evening.
Clyde Plotts, who has been attend
ing school at Norristown, has re-
turned to his home at Estella.
Mrs. L. G. Little is on the sick
list, suffering with an attack of
rheumatism. a
The Deciple Sunday School con-
template having a picnic at Estella,
on the 18th of July.
Uncle Josiah Warren and daugh-
ter -in-law, Mrs. Chas. Warren, of
Alba, are visiting friends at Elkland
and Estella.
Ward Brown and the Misses Isa
and Hazel Mcbride of HillsgrOve,
were callers at j. f. Browns Sunday.
Mrs. D. +. McCarty and children
spent Sunday at John Browns, on
Coon Hill.
Miss Maud Oslcr has gone to Mil
dred.
DIR. j. n. Osler of Dushore, visit
ed at his old home at Lincoln Falls,
Sunday.
Mr.. b. G. Welch made a splendid
address on Memorial Day at Forks
vile. There is only a few of the old
veterans left to officiate at the graves
of fallen comrades, and as the flowers
fell upon the mound for the un-
known these words came to my
mind:
My brave lad he sleeps in faded coat OF blue,
! In lonely grave unknown, lies a heart that best
SO true. He sank faint, and hungry, among
| the famished brave, and they laid hin sAd
and lonely within nameless grave.