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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Rev. j. G.. Chastain. of Mexico.
spent several days in Oxford this
week aid lectured at the Baptist
Church last night.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Just received SIX sets of Havelin
China, 100 pieces i'll a set. See
them, they are beautiful.
CHAMBERS FURNITURE 20.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mrs. John Strong, of Toccopola
passed through Oxford Tuesday,
en- route to Water Valley to visit
friends.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

We received a pleasant call
yesterday from Messrs. G.. +.
Cook. A. E. Harwell and j. b
Bagley.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

The Fanny j. Kicks Summer
term and Summer school t0I
Teachers will open June 10th and
continue until July 23rd. The
State examinations will be held
July 22nd and 18th.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

On account of the small pOx In
town, Gentry's Dog and Poney
Show did not stop yesterday,
much to the regret Of the small
boys and girls, as well as many
older citizens.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mr.. ". G. Pegues spent Satur-
day in Oxford, aud was a pleasant
caller at this Office while in the
city.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Now is the time to buy your
white Lawns, Organizes ana
Plques. Examine our line.
The Oxford Dry Goods Go.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mr.. Shields Hussey, OF Aboe-
vile, has accepted a position as
clerk for Mr.. Z. II. Winter.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

A number of citizens of Oxford
attended the speaking OF the
oubernatOrial candidates Monday
in Winona. They were accomp-
aimed by the First Regiment Band
which furnished music Tor the oc-
casiOn.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Rev. j. w. Bell, of Water Val.
ley, has been attending the pro.
tracted meeting at the Methodist
Church this week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Prof. Euguene Campbell has ac'
cepted a position Tor the vacation
months III the summer with the
General Electrical Co., at Schen-
ectady, N. Y.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
For Sale.

Two Milk Cows and two fine
young Jacks. j. A. BIGGER.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

There will be the regular second
Sunday services at the Union
Grove Mission Sunday. Preach
ing at IL o'clock by the pastor,
Rev. w. L. Hargis. Sunday school
at 10 o'clock.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mr.. w. D. Kestler, mayor OF
Paris, and Misses Agile kestier
and Mary Hodge. also OF Paris,
spent Saturday in Oxford, and
paid The EAGLE Office a pleasant
visit.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Miss Dotte Delay, of Tupelo,
spent a few days of last week
visiting her aunt, Mrs. w. b.
Worley
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

The recital giveu by Mrs. W. Q.
Chiffon in the University Chapel
Friday night, for the benefit OF the
University Base Ball team, was
well attended by both citizens OF
the town and University.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
THE OXFORD d. Ct. Co..

Mr.. w. G. Kimble is seriously
i'll with pneumonia. His mother.
Mrs. w. w. Kimble, OF Memphis,
was called to his bedside.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

The 18th Mississippi State
teachers Association will be held
in vicksburg, May LIST and End.
The railroads will give a rate OF
one fare plus 20 cents. For furth'
er information address, Mrs. 8. S.
Barnett, Vicksburg.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Rev. w. ID. Heddleston attend-
ed Presbytery in Grenada this
week, and was elected clerk OF
that body. Rev. w. L. Milne, OF
College Hill, was elected Modera-
tor of the session.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Messrs. o b. Boone, of Tocco'
pOla. and I. j.. Wilson. of LaFay'
cite Springs, spent Saturday III
Oxford, and were pleasant Callers
at this Office.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

We are the only house in Ok
ford selling all The bes. calleoes
made, at 8 cts per yard, since the
advance.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

We beg to acknowledge the re-
ciept of an invitation to attend
the laying of the corner stone aud
the formal dedication of the new
Science Hall of the A. & M. Col
lege Friday, April 18th. An inter-
esting program will be rendered.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mrs. Lou Fondren, who was the
guest of Mrs, s. A. Murray, for the
past week, has returned to her
home in Forest City, Ark.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mr.. Manley Leavell left this
morning for Memphis to accept a
nosition with a firm there.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Buy your Mating from Cham
bers' Furniture Co.. they have IL
put down for you, no extra charge
70 patterns to select from.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

at would ms soon think of doing business
without clerks ms without ne ad-
xertixine.--John Wananlaker.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
n sest Prescription for Malaria,

CniIis and Fever is a bottle OF Grove
T~asteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
! and Quine in a t~asteiess form. No cnre
no BAY. Price SO cents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mr.. I. f. Heron and Mrs. 4.
Il. Bell, of Pontotoc, attended the
funeral Of their relative, Mrs. Il.
H. Barringer, Monday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mayor r. S. Adams returned
from Macon, Ga. Tuesday. We
are glad to learn that his son,
Wright, is convalescent.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Miss Flossie McElroy left last
week for Tupelo. where she VIII
make her home in future.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Messrs. y. @. Stephens and ). y
Treloar were welcome visitors 10
this office during the week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mrs Webb, of Birmingham, is
visiting the family of her brother,
Chancellor r. b. Fulton.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Young ladies, if you want a
beautiful Flower Basket, you can
find it at the Chambers Furniture
Store. They have all kinds OF
Booklets.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

The Board of Supervisors has
been in session this week looking
after the affairs of the public.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mr.. F. Blaylock, who has been
spending several weaks with rela.
tIves IN this county, returned to
his home at Bay Spur, ARK, last
Saturday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Prof. j. w. Johnson has return
ed from a visit to affiliated schools
in the Southern part of the State.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

The spring examinations OF the
teachers of the county Friday and
Saturday. brought . number OF
young men and women to our
town. The EAGLE was hon0red
by visits from numbers Of these
young educators.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Get you a new Straw Hat for
Easter. All the nobby shapes at
The Oxford Dry Goods Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

The best line of Spring and
Summer Clothing ever brought to
this market.
The Oxford Dry Goods 70.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mrs. NJ WilbOurn entertained
a number of friends delightfully."-
at tea Tuesday evening.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Sunday is Easter. Don't forget
the necessity of new head gear to
prouerIy celebrate the occasion.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

We regret to learn that Mrs.
Levin Lake and daughter, Miss
Laura, are quite sick with the grip
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
MINSTREL JUBILEE.
A, the Opera House Tuesday Night
Aprif44th.

Gu the above date, 80 of the
students will present the "Univer
sIty Minsrrels.n for the benefit of
the Base Ball team. The perform
ance will be under the direction
OF Charles Roltare. Space for
bids the personnel of the company
But Judging from the below clip
pings of similar performances III
other places. The director will
have no trouble in staging the
best amateur minstrel Oxford has
ever had.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

II would as soon think of doing business
without clerks ms without newspaper ad-
neutrality-suspicious. Wanamaker.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Buy a little Buggy to roll the
baby out. Beautiful line of Sleep
ers at
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Hoa. j E. Holmes, of Jackson,
spent severa days this week in
oxford, looking after business.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mrs. E. o. Davidson has been
elected a delegate to represent the
Albert Sidney johnson Chapter
of the Daughter of the Confeder-
acy at the annual State .Conven-
ton of this organization at Water
Valley in May.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Miss Lulu Smith has returned
from a visit to relatives III Mount
Pleasant, Texas.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Rev. j. B. Culpepper spent
several days this week in Oxford.
aiding in the revival services at
the Methodist Church. Mr.. Gull
pepper has bought a home In Iuka
and will remove his family there
in about a month. We regret
their loss to our town.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

The ladies OF the Methodist
Church will give the children of
the Sunday school an Easter egg
hunt Saturday afternoon at Bal
Springs. All members of the
Sunday School are cordially In
yited to attend.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mr.. Joe Sturdivant spent Satur.
day and Sunday i'll Memphis with
his parents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mr.. Clint Stineberger, of Tupelo
editor of the Industrial Review,
spent Sunday with friends here.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

The Imperial Ministries were
| presented at the Conneautgille
Opera House Thursday night, and
notwithstanding the fact it was
raining hard standing room was
all that could be secured long be
fore the curtain was rung up.
The evenings entertainment
concluded with Mr.. Roltare's own
version of "Down in Dixie" By
the entire company, introducing
plantation songs. melodies, and
buck and wing dances and took
the house by storm. Mr.. Roltare
as a director and trainer III black
face s~pecialties, songs and sketch
es Is a "crackerjack." He has
gained the friendship ard esteem
of our entire community and es-
pecially of the popular Igioo cluo'
and on the other hand the treas
ury of the organization under
whose auspices the performances
were given, has been greatly
strengthened financially. We hope
for Mr.. Roltare's return to Com
meanwhile .-Linesyille (pa) Record
There was fun to burn last night
at Glover's Opera HOuse when
the Jubilee Minstrels was gwen
under the special direction OF Mr..
Charles Roltare, OF Brunswick.
1t was indeed the swiftest show
that ever set pace in Americas.
The house was packed from pit to
dome with spectators who were
kept in a continual uprOar OF
laughter. The best local talent
that Americas affords particlpat-
ed and indeed it was a splendid
show-Evening Herald, Americas
Ga, Dec. Is, 1902.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mr.. S. c.. Hennon and wife, OF
Irrelevant, Tenn, are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Z. Wilkins.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
For Sale.

For Sale.
Two houses and lots on Univer
sity street, COMMUNICATIVE rooms
each. Also one vacant lot.
One Livery Stable and lot.
One house and lot in South east
Oxford with 8 rooms andl9 acres
of land Will sell cheap.
j. G. LUNDIE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

The revival services at the
Methodist Church continue to
draw large crowds, and become
more interesting. Able and earn.
est sermons have been preached
by Revs. Countiss, Culpepper and
Mcintosh, and a number of con
versions, and great spiritual
awakenings have been the result.
Services have been held three
times a day this week and will
continue until Sunday, If not
longer.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Subscribe for TUE EAGLE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Miss Bessie WOhlleben enter
tanned the Finch Club Friday
afternoon.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mr.. j. B. Roach and son, Blair,
spent several days last week In
Memphis.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mr.. Jack Taggart, for a number
of years a citizen of Oxford and a
student of the University, was
married Sunday to Miss Erma b.
Covington, of Kosicuko at Tchula
Rev. ID. N. Foose officiating. The
attendants were: Messrs. John
DYSON, John Foster and George
Wilson. The EAGLE extends
congratulations.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Subscribe for THE sAGL E.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

The board of Mayor and Alder
men at it's regular meeting Tues
day night appointed the following
gentlemen to be members OF the
board of trustees of the Oxford
public schools: City-at-large, Mr.
j. j. Vance; ward 8, Rev. w. ID.
I:eddleston ; ward 4, Prot. +. L..
Riley.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

University Ministries Iufsda.
night.
Mrs. j. P. Wilkins has returned
from Memphis.
DIR. Tom Collier has returned
from Louisville.
Mrs. Rosa Harris is visiting
friends in Lyon.
Mr.. p. B. Furr is confined at hi:
home with the grip.
Miss LOIS Taylor has returned
to her home in Sen atobia.
Mr.. ID. f. Rogers, of Water Val
ley, spent Friday in Oxford.
Mr.. ID. j. Lucas was a welcome
visitor at this office Saturday.
Miss onie Harris, of Ripley, is
the guest OF Miss Sallie Burns.
Mr.. Norwood Patterson, o.
Memphis, spent Sunday in Oxford
Mrs. L. M. Hunt has returned
from a visit to relatives III Ripley
Mr.. a. Bremen and wife spent
Monday and Tuesday in Memphis
All kinds of Queensware at
CHAMBERS FURNITURE co.
Don't fail to see our set Lawn
THE OXFORD ID. Il. Co.
Miss Bessie Leland, of Water
Valley, is the guest of Mrs. j.. b
McEwen.
Mr.. Weaver, of Burgess, vas the
guest OF Rev. N. W. Z. Bacon last
Sunday.
Mrs. A.. Fregoe spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends in Water
Valley.
Miss Annie KimmOns has been
cute sick with slow fever the past
ten days.
Mr.. j. B. Roach and son, Blair,
spent several days last week In
Memphis.
Miss Bessie WOhlleben enter
tanned the Finch Club Friday
afternoon.
Mr.. Joe Sturdivant spent Satur.
day and Sunday i'll Memphis with
his parents.
Miss Lulu Smith has returned
from a visit to relatives in Mount
Pleasant, Texas.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mr.. NJ. d. Rayburn, of Tocco-
pola, passed through Oxford, Tues
day. en- route to Clifton. Arizona,
where he will make his future
home. He was accom- panied by
MI. J. w. Hampton who goes to
Texas to visit relatives.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

SToLEN-Out of my pasture on
March 25th, one light yellow Cow,
with short crooked horns and
white legs from the knees down
and white face. a good mixer.
A liberal reward will be paid for
the return of same, or any inforina
ton leading to her recovery.
e. SPARKS.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mrs. A. Fregoe spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends in Water
Valley.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

FURNITURE Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Miss Annie KiminOns has been
cute sick with slow fever the past
ten days.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mr.. Weaver, of Burgess, vas the
guest of Rev. N. w. Z. Bacon last
Sunday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Miss Bessie Leland, OF Water
Valley, is the guest of Mrs. j.. b.
McEwen.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mr.. +. w. Majors and family
left Tuesday for King, Texas, to
to make their future home. Mr..
Nabo1s has been a citizen of La
Fayette County for over 33 years
and has ever been considered one
OF the best citizens. We, with
others, regret the loss OF this ex
cel,ent man from our county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

sabscribc lor TuE EAaEE
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

University Minstrels Tuesday
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Don't fail to see our set Lawn.
THE OXFORD ID. Il. Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Mrs. j. P. Wilkins has returned
from Memphis.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-01-10
FINANCES OF
THE PENINSULA.
Comparative Statement of Business Con-
ditiOnS Of 1901 and 1902.

Comparative statements of financial
conditions of 1901 and 1902 show six
more failures on the Peninsula during
1902 than in 1901. Despite this fact,
liabilities were SS.49 less in 1902 and
assets an increase Of SlS.131. This re
frrS to fourteen counties New Castle,
Kent and Sussex of Delaware: Cecil,
Kent. Queen AnncS. Talbot. Caroline.
Dorchester, Wicomic". Somerset. and
Worcester, Maryland. and Northampton
and Accomac, Virginia.
About 5000 individuals firms and cor
porationS are in business in this terri
tory. In the course of the year. 1,O71
new business houses were started, as
compared with about 5000 for the pre-
viouS year.
Thrr" were more failures in the second
quarter of this year than in any other
equal period. twenty having been re-
corded with liabilities of SGI.73 and
assets amounting to S3O.SJO.
The totals for 1902 are
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-01-10
Lectures In the catholic Church.

.,,.
y "rl',lal' Hrr''S "' lectures nave o''i
a''V"r"'l lllGh''E curing IN" present "'T'h
1T ''' EiN'"h a'h"ll,, 'n"t!h' nS Tue
r,"l"'l.' n"" ',"'''.'i 'SN'"'l9' r"i"'''
h'N' =, ,a''.''"''' i'"r3' Huih"oFN
"' |!h-' a'n'''''> nave "''n Pr'H'" 'a'n
evening. ana Win FaP' a'''h,'"h near"
'Ml'"uli"'" III" true ',"'l'lhS "l me a'h-
one h"r''' lh' lectures ma. "'F
MUMMY a"l'',SNcu 10 h''l'' n!hoIP>' ~"
inc P'TI'"S" III Ni'M = !" 'RSH'l'a'" th'
erroneous views ir'"' ny ;" ini'''E III N',
gafH I" III" dnctnl'> ana "F''ll-'N''''~ "i
me 'ath"Ilr 'hur'h.
N''h ahn h,'rh"" III thought -"Fht'N
rom Il "''' lnht '' No""l"iS"' '''uct''''
III language III 1liI''> l"H'i'hl h"H "Ia!h
III WORDS an" zones 'h"t sur men .
souls, III" lectures nav" h"rh h'"lI! i'm
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-01-10
Demented Man Found BY Bailiff Biddle

An unknown man acting i'll Il peculiar
manner was arrested in Elkton, on Fri
day. last week. by Bailitf Biddlc. When
asked tn give his name. he said it was
".IHck Alone. 1t was evident that the
stranger was drmcntrd. and he was
placed in Elkt"n jail. On Tuesday. Il
letter was received 10y the authorities
here from Joseph T.. George, Of Sudlcrs-
willie. saying that Jack" was probably
his son. NJ. Edwin George; that he had
at one time been adiudged of unsound
mind, but that the Court had reversed
that decision and turned over to him an
estate of $1,000 inherited from his grand
father. since which time the young man
had been of little account. The father
stated that his home was always open to
the wandcrcr. but that he coulu not send
him money and clothing to continue his
tramping. The authorities here arc
undecided what TO do with him, as they
do not think him fit to be at large.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-01-10
To Harness the SuSquehanna.

\ report from Baltimore says Presi-
dent Warfcld of the Continental Trust
Company, is prepared to make the pay
mcnt of $1,000,000 for the purchase of
the stock of the United Electric Light
and Power Company, of Baltimore, on
for the same. This payment, when made,
will secure the acquisition of the total
issue of stock, $2,000,000, of the United
Electric Light and Power Company.
The purchase is made in connection with
the development of the water power OF
the Susquehanna at Conowingo for cleo
tric power purposes, and contract to
supply the United Railways Of Balt-
more with power is included in the deal.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-01-10
LOCAL DETECTIVES.
Officers Elected for the Ensuing Year
by Rising Sun and Eighth District
Association.

The annual meeting of the Rising Sun
Detective Association, was held last Sat
urday morning. at Rising Sun. Fifteen
new members joined the Association,
making Il total membership of ~. The
Association was the means of recovering
4 valuable horse stolen from James r..
Ruttcr during the past year. The report
of the Treasurer showed a balance of
SO.0l The following officers We're
elected for the ensuing year :--PrcSidcnt.
NJ. T.. Kirk; Vice President Alfred
Kirk; Secretary. Cecil f. Ewing; Treas
urer, /. Wayne Reynolds The Ladies'
Mite Society of the Rising Sun Mctho-
dist Episcopal Church, served dinner to
the members in the basement of the
church.
The annual meeting of the Eighth Dis
trict Association was held on Saturday
last. Sixteen new members were added
to the roll of the Association. making +.
total membership of "a. The following
officers wcr" elected President. NJ. :.
McNnmcc; Nicr-prcSidcnt John W.
Taylor; Secretary. Charles A. Grlhb:
Treasurer. Jacob II. Kirk Directors
Charles II. Itohry. John W. Ragan. Jos
W. Reynolds, H. NJ Woodrow, Edwin
k. Hill. w. \. Montgomery.
\ turkey dinner followed the business
meeting.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-01-10
DEA THIS.
JOSEPH MILLER THOMAS.

Joseph Miller Thomas. son Of T.
Snowdrn Thomas. of Providence. X. l.,
formerly of North East, and we'll known
in Glkt"n. died at his home, in thai city.
on Monday afternoon. nt | o'clock. aged
Il years. Mr.. Thomas was born in
P"ttSvill"; Pa. on February 18th. 1S51.
His parents moved to North East, this
county. later. where they remained for
eight years. He wns proprietor and pub
Usher of the "PcninSula Methodist" for
lively" years. his father being its editor,
and largely engaged in the book trade
and printing business. Mr.. Thomas
leaves Il widow and four children. The
funeral services were held in Arch Street
Methodist Episcopal Church. Philadcl-
pha. on Thursday. Intcrmcnt in Ivy
Hill Cemetery. Philadelphia.