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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-12

The anti-pool room bill which
has been passed to engrossment by
the house, prohibits betting on
races either at race tracks or in
pool rooms.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-12
sheriff Henry Waite. viii

Sheriff Henry Watts, while in
Brazos county, was entertained by
Col. John d. Rogers, on his plan.
iSiion. He reports marvellous
crop of alfalfa. He says Col. Rog.
ers has sixty acres in alfalfa, and
that off the crop he has fattened
FIVE hundred hogs for market, and
has fed his 100 mules that work
on the plantation. A failure was
made in the corn crop, and the
alfalfa took its place Palestine
Herald.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-12

Dallas. March 1.-THE convention
of the Southwestern Ice Mauufactur
ors' association. with representatives
from practically every large concern
Of the kind iu the state of Louisiana.
Arkansas and Texas and Oklahoma
and Indian Territory met here Tues.
day Much business was transacted.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-12
KnI,d d, II,r WIN.

Waco. Tex. March li.-Dr Louis
WelsburE was Killed almost instantly
by coming in contact with live wire.
Just one groan escaping bis lips as
he sunk 10 the sidewalk. the victim
Of the entire voltage OF light circuit.
Or. Weisburg was formerly a rabbi
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-12

John II. Kirby has announced
that within a year he will have
several of the largest paper mills
in the world in operation in Texas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-12
For Sale.

Six room house, three lots Of
ground, outhouses, underground els
tern, and all In frst-class condition.
Price. $500. A. W. HOLMAN.
Bs I'm.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-12
Hotel Arrivals.
EXCHANGE

w T Thompson, Waco; r a Glib
son, COrsicana; II l. Lewis, u +
Salyer, a p Terrell, Nayasota; VI n
Bryan, Louisville; "a Easton. Aus
TIM A + Brigance, Navasota; w j
Branch, Houston; II B Baldwin,
Dallas; \ > Buttnor, Mexico City:
j Is Overall, Ennis: Lizzie Davis. III
Dorado; Jn0T Garrett, Calvert: w
a WilkorsOn, COrsicana.
CENTRAL
j w Hyman, Yoakum; h + PAYNE.
Madisouville; n NJ Bigelow, Bedins
VIM Fitzgerald, | d q ~, + j Fin
ley, Hearne.
TUCKER
Mark Wilcox, NJ Ledworth, Willis
w II Purdy, l. l. King, Dallas: j r.
Carroll, ID T. Reeves, Caldwell; LII
Keys, Cloburno.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-12
For Sale or Rent.

For sale now, or for rent after Apr.
ist, our home place. Apply to VIII.
Lawrence. 81
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-12
Announcements.
FOR CITY sECRETARY.

FOR CITY SECRETARY.
The Eagle is authorized TO an
nOuucc
A. l.. DUNNICA
rs q candidate Tor city Secretary OF
bryan at the ensuing city election
in April.
The Eagle is authorized to an.
W. r.. JOHNSTON
as "a candidate for CITY Secretary Of
Bryan AT the ensuing city election In
April.
The Eagle is authorized to an.
G. VI. SPELL
as a candidate for reelection to the
Office of City Secretary az the ensu-
ing city election In April.
FOR CITY MARSHAL.
The Eagle is authorized to an.
nOunCe
w. j. ROBERTS
as n candidate for CITY Marshal of
Bryan at the ensuing city election In
April.
The Eagle is authorized to an-
nuuuce
4, Il. BONETT
as % candidate for reelection 10 the
Office OF City Marshal az the ensuing
city election In April.
The Eagle is authorized to an-
nouuce
&. G. SHELBURNE.
a. candidate for City Marshal of
Bryan at the ensuing City election
Ia April.
FOR ALDERMAN.
The Eagle Is authorized 10 an.
nOunce
ROGER r. BOYLE
rs n candidate for alderman of the
city OF Bryan, subject 10 the will of
the voters at the ensuing April cleo.
ton.
The Eagle wishes 20 announce
j. Is. PRIDDY
as candidate for Alderman of the
city OF Bryan Mt the ensuing citv
election In April.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-12
SHAVING PARLOR

DORSEY * BELMONT, Props.
First-class Hot and Cold DATU
5 b ow er and Vapor D n u
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-03-12
C. NJ. SPELL

as candidate for recollection 10 the
Office of City Secretary at the ensu-
ing city election Ia April.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07
Reduction In Wall Paper.

Usually about this time of the year we re-
duce the price of all wall papers, to make
room fer the new goods which begin coming
in during the fall. We have quite a lot OF
remnents which will do for small rooms
which we viii sell very cheap. Fifteen cent
papers have been reduced to lie and l0c. A
similar reduction has been made on all the
other styles, Our line of SC. papers are ex-
tremely good values. Don't buy paper from
sample books-prices are very much higher
than when buying from goods in stock.
BEARD's VARIETY STORE,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

As flock of lambs PASSED down
Washington street this morning, two of
them created little commotion by dash
ing into Miiler's Pharmacy Mary not
being along to teach them better man.
ners than to make their visit in such un-
ceremon ious style.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Our Semi-Annual reduction sale is now or.
In conformity with our custom of never
carrying goods over from one season to an
other, we have made such liberal reductions
that will quickly clean our counters Con.
sidering the high grade Of our stock, and al
the prices we viii quote you. makes this an
unusually money saving opportunity.
VIM KAHN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

A colored base ball team came here
from Front Royal this morning. but there
being a quarntine against Front Royal
and Riverton on account of smallpox,
Policeman Mock, under direction of DIR.
k. + Venning. President of the County
Board of Health, quickly hustled them
out of town to seek other fields for the
display of their muscular powers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Mr.. Geo. w, Thomas, Jr., has secured the
position of head prescription clerk of the
Mubler Drug Co., at the corner of It'll and
E. streets n W, Washington City. The
firm does wholesale and retail business, -
Mr. Thomas is son of Mr. Geo. w. Thomas
of this place. and started his pharmacy edu-
cation with Mr.. Geo. r Light.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Mr.. George E. Diehl. of this place. and
Miss Laura c. Emery. of Philadelphia.
Pa, were married IN the latter city on
Thursday. July 2, 1908. Rev. J. N. But
Ter officiating. The happy couple enter
the married state under suspicious skies.
May their pathway through life prove
lone glad. sweet song" whose joyous
refrain will go echoing down through
wears to come.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

The Charles Town base ball team
crossed bats with the Rockville, Nd,
team here Saturday Rockville won by
a score of 9 to 8. Costly errors of the
Charles Town team gave Rockville six
runs in the first inning. Batteries-
Rockville. Harris and Dawson Charles
Town. Johnson and Lewis.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

The recently elected officers OF Blue
Ridge Lodge No. 1871. knights of Pythias.
were installed last Wednesday night. and
following this refreshments were partak-
en- Of at the ice cream parlors of Messrs.
Brown Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Our artist bill poster Mr.. Geo. F. Ryan
did bit of creditable extra touching to
his pavement announcement for the 4th
of July base ball game, adjoining same
with full proportioned representations OF
the stars and stripes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Miss Emma Strider who was spending her
vacation with her parents here, was notified
Wednesday of her promotion from the posi-
ton of cashier to that of checker at the
Shoreham hotel, in Washington She left at
once to take up the duties of Der new posi-
ton, although she had expected to remain
here until September.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Special low rate Sunday excursion tickets
will be sold every Sunday commencing June
It'll, to and from all stations between Hag-
erstown and Elkfon inclusive All informa-
ton as to rates, conditions of sale, etc., can
be had upon application to agents at sta
tons named. W. B. Beyill. G.. p A., N. 4
w. Ry. j9-4t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

For threatening the life of Mr.. John FL
Emmert and for throwing number of
dangerous missiles at him. John Parker.
colored boy aged about 20 years. was
sent to Jail on Thursday by Justice Bay
lor to await action of the grand jury.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07
Church Items.

| Services Id st. James Catholic Church d
Sunday of each month at $50 q. m,
Rev. L. r. Miibourne preached in the Bap-
fist church at both services on Sunday,
1 Rev. b. F. Ball preached in the n. e
Church South Sunday morning and evening
| Rev. DIR. A. C. Hopkins preached in the
Presbyterian church Sunday morning and
night.
| Rev. J. S. Alfriend preached in Zion
Episcopal Church Sunday morning and con-
Quoted evening service
| The ladies of Bakerton NJ. E. Church
South will hold festival in the school-house
yard on Saturday night, July IL.
| The Ladies' Aid Society of Grace Baptist
Church will hold an ice-cream festival at
Shenandoah junction, July 10 and IL.
| Rev. G. Sydenstricker viii preach Friday
night and Saturday morning at Oakland,
preparatory to Communion Service on Sum
day at 1890 m.
Services in the NJ. E. Church South in
Charles Town every Sunday at II a. m. and
500 p. m; Bethany at p. m. on the LIST,
3rd and 5th Sundays.
The annual reunion of the Lutherans of
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West
Virginia and District of Columbia, will be
held at Pen Mar, Thursday. July %.
The Ladies' Aid Society, of st. Johns
Church, Ripon, will hold an ice cream fes-
tival in the church yard at that place on
Thursday and Friday evenings, July and
10. Public cordially invited.
Regular services will be held in the Bap-
fist Church next Sunday. The evening SER
vice. commencing promptly at o clock, will
be held without the pastor, who will attend
special Sunday evening service at Wildwood.
The communion of the Lords supper will
be held in the Presbyterian Church, this
place, on Sunday, July 49, usual preparatory
services begin the Friday before. Rev. DR..
F. M. Woods, of Martinsburg, will be with
the pastor in these services.
Of the Annual Sunday School Convention
of the Baltimore Conference, M. E. Church
South. to be held in Winchester, July TO.
from Charles Town, Rev. B. F. Ball, pastor
and o. M. Darlington, superintendent of the
Methodist Sunday School, are members ex
officio Miss A. v. Wilson and Mrs. C. F.
Gallaher have been elected delegates, with
Mrs. J. H. Wolff and Miss Katie B. holland
as alternates. These and others from this
school expect to attend.
Winchester Presbytery, at its meeting in
Martinsburg June 80, dissolved the pastoral
relation between the Moorefield church and
Rev. DIR. Geo. w. White, and approved the
action Of that congregation in making him
pastor emeritus ON a salary of 5000. Pres
bytery also dissolved the pastoral relation
between the Kearney sville church and Rev.
Charles Ghiselin, as requested by him but
postponed the consideration of his request
for the dissolution of the PASTORAL relation
with the Shepherdstown church until the
stated fall meeting of Presbytery in Septem-
Der. Rev. J. E. Triplett was appointed to
preach at Kearneysville at such times as the
people may arrange and declare the pulpit
vacant.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

wANTED-SEVERAL INDUSTRIOUS
PERSONS In each state to travel Tor house
established eleven years and With largee capi-
tai. to call upon merchants and agents for
successful and profitable line Permanent en-
gagement Weekly cash salary Of $iS and all
travelling expenses and hotel bills advanced
in cash each week. Experience not essential.
Mention reference and enclose self-addressed
envelope. THE NATIONAL, 334 Dearborn
st., Chicago. Apr 28-l6t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Mrs. Thos. N. Hill, residing on the
east side of the Shenandoah river. above
Shannandale Springs, was bitten by a
copperhead snake last Friday and much
affected, DR.. j. ]. Pittman was sum.
moned, and Mrs. Hill is since im proving
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

At the recent commencement exercises of
the University of the South at Sewanee,
Tenn, Mr.. G, B. Craighill, of Forestville,
Md, a nephew of Gen. w. P. Craighill Of
this place. delivered the valedictory address.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

The workmen on the N. & W. culverts
at Charles Town and Wheatland refused
to accede to a reduction of FIVE cents pei
diem in their pay, and went out on q
strike last Thursday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Mr.. Chas L. Crane was kicked in the
face by a colt ard severely hurt, last
Saturday. DR.. VIM, Nell gave him sur.
gical attention, and it is hoped he will
soon be all right again.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07
What's the Use?

Of whitewashing your rooms, when you
can have the paper furnished and hung from
$500 up per room by frst-class paper han
ger. We have about 1900 styles of paper to
select from rangeing, in price from Sea- roll
up. j. s. JOHNSON.
A14-3m. Charles Town, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Mr.. James K. Hendricks, county super
intendent of turnpikes, has ordered a
stone crusher and is having a number of
carts built to be used in road making.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Mr.. c. F. Wall lost valuable steer
from the heat last Thursday. Capt. ]. S.
Melvin and Mr.. ]. Albert Link each lost
a horse from the same cause
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Mr. Melvin Strider will on the 18th
INST be changed as rural delivery carrier
from Uvilla to Shenandoah Junction
and take a thirtv-mile route.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

A young son of Mr.. Thos. N. Hill fell
from B. & o. engine. on the Main
Stem, last week, and had his nose broken
and was otherwise injured
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

A delegation of the Citizens Fire Com
pany. with drum corps, under Lieutenant
John M. Taylor. spent the 4th of July al
Gettysburg,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Big reduction in lawns and other summer
goods. Come early and get the bargains.
S. H LAMBS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

We buy corn in the ear, wagon load up
You can deliver any week day.
WALL, JENKINS & SHIpNAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

$4,000 to loan, either as a whole or in sums
to suit not less than 8 900. Apply to
GEO. NJ BELTZHoovER, JR
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

The B. 4 O. r. r. has authorized the sale
of tickets for one and one-third fare to Nor
gantown and return from points on its lines
in West Virginia, on account of Good Roads
meeting to be held there July 10 and IL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Mr. VIM, Il, Elliott cut his foot severe
y with hoe few days ago. So much
for the man with the hoe"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Miss Emily Porterield gave dance
to a number of her young friends Tues
day evening.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Money to lend by Jefferson County
Provident Building Association. on real
estate or notes we'll endorsed.
THos. r. moore.
Sec'y and Treas'r.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

We viii buy limited amount of shelles
corn, white or yellow.
WALL, JENKINS SHIpMAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

The Roselle Seed and Grain House is ON
George street and B. 4 o. r. r., opposite
Diehl's Marble Yard. Look ror the sign.
WALL, JENKINS Il SHIpMAN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

DR.. G. Ty S, Butler of Shepherdstown
is critically i'll at the Mcclure Hospital il
Winchester.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07
BEARINGS Department STORE.
Do We Sell Too Cheup?

lady who is best customers, said to "Do you
why long before dealing with you?
Strange as may SEEM BECAUSE YOU SOLD TOO CHEAP.
then believe in buying good goods You frequently
had what wanted but asked much less than
cusomed pay, that afraid of the quality One day
happened that the only dealer who had just what
wanted purchased 10 spite of the low The goods
proved satisfactory. purchased the second and the third
time with result Thus is buy nearly everything
from Have you the misgiving the Lady, We
cheaper We surely sell the identical goods
others ge. because of miraculous pow
belonging Us, but because Of our
METHOD OF DOING BUSINESS.
rehearse this know You
standard article that do sell cheaper Had the
Follow the adys example profit thereby
Mennn's Tacum Powder l5c here, % elsewhere.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

The young men Of Charles Town gave
a dance at Hotel Powhatan Friday night
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Mrs. Thos. c. Bowling gave card
party in honor of her guest, Mrs. Robert
Craycroft
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Mr.. John II. Bane was thrown down
while trying to catch horse in his stable
Friday morning and painfully injured
about the back
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Harvest sale at The Hub MEANS loves
prices ever offered in their goods.
| Orders for ice, in any quantity. giveI
prompt attention by 9. 7. stonesifer 4 Son
Davis 4 Emmert have supply of hand
some wall paper, new styles, from cts. roll
up.
Linen and mercerized damask, very nice
for so and 6oc- per yard, bleached, at Ian.
dis's.
You can buy your coal for next winter
cheaper this month than any other time at
John C. Burns 4 Co. s.
Take your laundry to OFT Bros, agents
Monon steam laundry. Collars. cuffs and
shirts made to look like new.
Burns & Shugart extend an invitation to
do your shopping with them. Their styles
and low prices are attractive.
Alabastine will make your walls beautiful.
Costs very little more than whitewash and is
far superior. Sold by Cook 4 Phillips.
Wall has large Durham bull, very gentle.
weighs 1900 to 1000 lbs. wiz sell for $50.
Another large bull $35, and several fresh
cows.
Highest price paid for beef and horse hides,
calfskins. sheep skins, muskrat, skunk. fox.
o'possum. coon and other skins. at r. d.
Shugert's.
G. T., Stonesifer a Son are delivering
here manufactured ice, such as they so sue
cessfully handled last year, and viii supply
all orders in this line
Have just unloaded another car of the
celebrated Fish Bros. wagons, two or four
horse. Every wagon fully guaranteed by
John G. Burns & Co.
Coco-Colo tickets redeemed at Brown
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate or Per
sonal Security. MOORE 4 MOORE,
Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07
Straw Hats.
Mems Soft Shirts.

Regular Negigee Shirts All Sizes including white 4oc
Toe and LOO . = colors ohy, 'oc'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07

Coco-Colo tickets redeemed at Brown
Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-07-07
nATTINGS.

IS pieces Fancy Japanese Mangs that sell for
while be sold for lc Whites biue GREENS anu
Reds Pieces run from s to 40 yards
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-09-23
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
DR.. W.T.. Wiley vii We'd Miss Elsie
Powell, of Baltimore.

The following from the society col
umns o. the Baltimore Sun of Monday
will be OF great interest in Morgan
town
Mrs Vim. NJ. Powell has announced
the engagement Of her eldest dangh-
ter, Miss Elsie Madrsfa Powell. u. DR..
Waitman L. Wiley. u, Baltimore, for
merly Of West Virginia.
Miss Powell il a daughter of the
late Mr.. william NJ. Powell, CT Balti-
III IRE. aud her mother was formerly
Miss Hatch, Of Bpstor.
Miss Powell was one 1T the most
attractive dehuiantrs IT last season.
After travelling abroad with her
daughter foI ~evrral years, Mrs. Powell
returned late last fail to Baltimore
and took apartments at the Mount
Royal. Several enter ailments were
given In honor oi her young daughter,
who at once became a favarite in social
circles. Among accomplishments ac-
Quired 10y Miss Powell during her resi-
dence abroad was that Of horseback
riding, in which graceful art she ex-
cells.
DR.. Wiley Is he son OF Prof. Will
liam T. Wiley, who occupies the chair
of law 10 the State Universit. at Nor
gantowD, W. Va. He is Il namesake
and grandson Of former United States
Senator Waitman T. Wiley, nf West
Virginia. DR.. Wiley is "a graduate
of bo,h schools Of medicine and is
surgeon in. chief of The Maryland
Homeopathic Hospital.
The wedding will take place during
the Coming winter.
Mrs. and Miss Powell spent the
summer north, and are at Mount Hol-
ly Inn. They will not return to The
Mount Royal until October.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-09-23
THE NEWS OF PAIRM9NT,
Happenings in and about Noun,
tain City.

Fairmonters who happened 10 be
in the open last night about IL
o'clock witnessed very interesting
sight. AT the hour named the skies
we're completely obscured ny thou.
sands OF birds, of the river swallow
variety, that seemed TO come from
all directions and group over tae
main section of the city. The group,
which formed complete canopy
over the town, swung around 10 a
vast circle until all had joined and
as il by a command of a leader. II
the birds flew to the tall poplsr trees
in the lawn OF Quincy street resi-.
dence, and there roasted for the
night. TIE fight of the birds in
the air and the information that they
had gone TO roost in the city, caused
hundreds OF people to 60 up Quincy
street to witness the strange sight
The trees, which are all monsters,
were badly damaged by the little
visitors and many large limbs were
broken off close TO the trunks. This
morning the swallows had disap-
peared, leaving a large number of
dead under the trees. evidently hav-
ing been killed by the falling limbs.