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Evening journal., 1903-12-29
Arrangements Completed
Whereby Wilmington
Will Know of Typhoid
in Towns on Creek
Pennsylvania Will Act
With Delaware and Try
to Keep Disease From
Being Spread

AS a result OF the activity o2 Chief
Engineer Leiscn nnd Bacteriologist
Robin Of the Water Department. an
arrangement has t,en affected with
the local Board OF Health, the State
Board OF Health and the Pennsylvania
Board Of Health whereby all cases OF
typhoid fever IN towns located on the
Brandywinc will be reported TO the
Water Department. This Is done so
that proper precautions can be taken
TO prevent any typhoid germs from
finding their way into the stream
which furnishes Wilmington with It's
water supply.
Towns Will Report Cases.
The arrangement is this: In the
event Of case OF typhoid fever or an
epidemic OF the sickness occurring in
any town along the Brandywine the
physician or physicians in charge Of
such patients report the fact TO the
proper authorities. For instance.
case of typhoid fever occurs Ia Coates
vile. Pa. the attending physician win
be obliged under the existing arrange
ment to notify the county Inspector
who in turn viii notify Dr. benjamin
Lee. OF the state Board OF Health OF
Pennsylvania. The latter viii then
communicate the fact 20 the local au-
thoritics, and In that way the Water
Department Of Wilmington can keep in
touch with all towns located along the
Brandywine
When a case OF typhoid is reported
arrangements viii be made so that
none OF the germs OF the disease es-
cape from the infected house. In this
way the Water Department hopes to
keep the Brandywlne reasonably pure.
viii Enforce the Law.
As a start IN the direction of bring
ing about these reforms for the better
health OF the people Of Wilmington,
Secretary Joseph Wigglesworth Of the
Board of Health announces that be-
ginning on January 1 he VIII enforce
the following law.
All medical Attendants in cases OF ep-
idemic or Asiatic cholera yellow fever
smallpox. varioloid. typhus fever ~
phoid fever, scarlet fever. menlbranoui
Group and diphtheria. shall report ID
b writing 20 the secretary OF the Boar,
Of Health within six hours after thl
J diagnosis IN such cases or within eigh
3 teen hours il such diagnosis be mad'
: between 6 o'clock p. ~. and a. m.
upon such blanks furnished by tn,
Board Of Health for such purpose. Sucf
report shall state name. sex. age. color
nntve. residence and duration Of dis
ease az time OF report.
The law further provides that in tn,
, event nf the failure to comply witt
the above provision. the physician
/ guilty of such offense is liable to fine
OF $50.
Heretofore all the diseases named ~
the above ordinance were reported
with the exception of typhoid fever
which is declared to be an infections
disease and not contagious. Tor tha'
reason houses Ia which typhoid has ex
listed have never been fumgated. In
an other diseases named In the ordi.
nance. the Board Of Health has al
ways fumigated the houses IN which
the diseases prevailed.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
WHY DAM WAS NOT BUILT
Preston Lea Was Afraid Water Rights
Would Be Interfered With.

The Evening Journal is IN receipt Of
a communication from lover of the
sport Of skating, inquiring as to why
the Park Commission failed to build
the long promised dam for a skating
park at the Barley Mills.
AS a matter OF fact the Park Com
mission made every effort 70 obtain
the consent Of Preston Lea OF the viii
liam Lea x Sons Co, which company
claims certain rights on the north side
Of the creek, and is OF the opinion that
these rights might be interfefed with
by the building of such dam.
Mr.. Lea declined 20 give his consent.
although no one else can see how it
would interfere with the rights of the
company. People who enjoy skating
are anxious TO see some agreement
reached so the work will go on.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
OFFICERS MEET IN MILFORD
Lieutenant Examined and Smoker Eol-
lows in Historic Old House.

Instead Of holding the regular month
ly meeting Of the officers OF the First
Delaware Regiment in the armory In
this city last night. the meeting was
held at the home OF Captain James =.
Lonand. a surgeon OF the STAN az his
home in Milford.
The principal business before the
meeting was the examination Of Sec
ond Lieutenant Harry Latchum OF
Company B, who was recently elected.
After the examination a smoker was
held and the spacious rooms OF the old
Lofand mansion resornded with mirth.
Besides the National Guard officers
there were several oehers az the smok-
er It was voted success by all who
attended
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
10 Search Eor Will.

Register OF wills Bach yesterday re-
ceivod call from two women who in-
quirel about the win OF Abram Clark.
that wus probatod prior to the Revolution
arg War.
Abram Clark died in Kent county but
his viii is not on record there and it was
Thought It might be found among the
New Castle county records. II will be
searched for in tho old records.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
SUPPOSED HIGHWAY ROBHER
Alleged to Have snatehed Poeketboo<
in Delaware Avenue.

Charged with highway robbery, John
z. Johnson, colored, was arraigned in
City Court this morning. His case was
continued until tomorrow night. bail be-
ing fixed in the sum Of 5000.
johnson Is alleged TO have snatched a
pocketbook from a oolored woman in Del
aware avenue. between Madison and JEFF
ferson streets last night. Tho purse only
contained II cents but the police believe
that in Johnson's arrest they have the
man who has been operating in Delaware
avenue for some time. snatching pocket
books
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
REHEARSINe FOR CANTATA
Particularly Elaborate One to be Given
in New Castle c..ureh.
speclal to Dc Evening Journal.

0UtllAA ~ Ant AlNNAAAAta 1N4A AAtAls
New Castle, Dec. 29.-The singers
with an orchestra OF five pieces who
win render the scripture oratorio cam
tata on Wednesday evening in the New
Castle NJ. L. Church, with Prof. Pow
ick Of Wilmington as their organist
held an enthusiastic rehearsal last
evening in the church. The parts have
been thoroughlyrehe and the lead
er predicts an enjoyable entertain
mcnt.
The story of the coming Of the Pro-
phet Of Nazareth is beautifully writ
ten in solos. duets for male and fe-
male voices in quartettes with one oc-
tette. a professional by girls from the
Sunday school. entrance of Christmas
fairies give many pleasing varieties
and the story is concluded by a full
chorus singing praises.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
aloxeIe cIub % eivs Show.

The Wilmington Bicycle Club will give
a show az the clubhouse on Thursday
evening. Tt win begin at $50 o'clock and
continue until midnight.
william r. Spencer, Frederick Green
and II. +. Thomas comprise the commit
tee IN charge. Another show Will be given
in the Opera House some time in Janu-
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
CLERK OF CITY COURT
JOHN F. NEARY RESIGNS
Presented His Resignation
Today-Successor to be
Appointed January

This morning after the adjournment
of City Court. Clerk John r. Neary
handed his resignation to Judge Ed
win r. Cochran. No da1e was set for
the resignation to take effect, but II is
believed that Judge Cochran viii an
nounce the appointment of Mr.. Neary's
successor on the first OF the year.
Sidney Winchester, who has been
selected for the position, has been at
tending sessions Of City Court for
more than a week past and has fa-
miliarized himself with the duties Of
the Office. Mr. Neary will devote his
time to his law practice, which is now
quite extensive.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
CLEVER THIEF
DUPES HOTEL MEN
Proprietor Harry Bothman, OF
Clayton House, a Victim
of the Swindler
CASHED MONEY ORDER FOR SIS
Order Had Been Raised by the Thief
With the Aid Of chemieals--Re.
peated Same Game in Philadelphia
Hostelry.

flObNtfys
One Of the cleverest swlndlers operat-
ing in wilmington for some time. sue
ceeled several days ago in duping Pro-
prie.or Bothmon Of the Clayton House
and separating that usually shrewd bus
iness man from $50. The postoffice au-
are after the slick thief and un-
less be leaves the country there IS every
possible reason to believe that he will be
Unprecedented.
tn swindier registered az the Clayton
House several days ago and made himself
popular by treating frequently at the
bar. Ilo ran out OF funds and asked Clerk
William p. Morrison to cash a postofhce
money order for SIS. payable TO b. Nioho.s.
Tho thief had registered as b. Nichols. OF
philadelphia, but mindful Of an estab-
lnshed rulo in all hotels. Mr. Morrison
said he could not cash the money order.
The swindior then asked the location of
the postofrce and returning in a little
while said the money order department
was closed He later appealed TO Mr..
Bothman and tho latter after examining
tho r,oney order gave the stranger S55.
The next day Mr.. Bothman put the or
ihAl Az AhAh ANA N'AA'NAtNh 'tN NttNtf ~
was presented at the postotnce it was
discovered that the order had been raised
from s. to $50.
The swindler got the money order In
Philadelphia. and with the aid Of "a few
chemicals raised the ngures. lie then
came to Wilmington TO work his game.
While here the stranger obtained a
money order at the local office giving his
name as Robert Clyde, Of Philadelphia,
THE amount OF the order was seven dol
liars. but the swindler raised a. to so.
lie placed tho order IN an envelope
which he marked Robert clyde" and
addressed TO a Chestnut street hotel II
Philadelphia. The next day he appeared
at the hoiei. and after registering undei
the same name asked IL any mail has
come for him. OF course, his letter ha'
larrived. ana Il wss handed 10 him. A
soon as he opened the letter ne asked tn
lclcrk to cash the order.
Suspecting nothing, the clerk wout
have compiled with the request II 81 Ia
mot heen chat ne did not have the re
lquired amount In the cash drawer. II
asa liave- 81. is--. ercr.-ani he asked ID
man II q portion OF the sum would q
The swindler assented. and after securin
S25 left the money order as security an
lieft the hotel. lie promised to return IA
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
MASONIC HALL OFFICERS
Entire Board Reelected to Serve One
Year.

At the annual meeting Of the Masonic
Hall Company yesterday afternoon the
following officers were reelected to
serve one year: President, W. S.
Quigley; president. J. Parke Pos
ties: secretary. T. J. Lawson; treas-
.urer Isaac {. Pyle: directors. r. Lewis
Armstrong Charles +. Dubell. George
L. Spear William Baxter Harry w
Lowe. J. II. Msrr. Thomas r.. Young
'J. ID. Winslow and r. II. Young,
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
OLDEST PAWN BROKER DEAD
Louis Harris Passed Away This Morn
ina From Complication or Diseases.

Louis Harris died at his home, No.
405 Washington street. this morning
from a complication OF diseases. Mr..
Harris was one Of the Oldest pawnbrok-
ers In tho city and established the bus
mess at the southeast corner OF Second
and Market streets many years ago.
He has been unable TO attend to busi-
ness FOR some time, having been con-
fined TO his home The business has
beer conducted IN his absence by his
son. Henry Harris. who win probably
continue M the old stand.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
A pesirahle calsndar-

The Wilmington Business School has
issued a calendar which will be very
desirable for business men. The ig-
ures are large and clear. being white
on brown ground, set OF with a mar
row border Of red. The holidays are
designated by red characters. The
calendar is the work Of the c. L. story
office
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
M Move Next Week.

This viii probably be the last week
that the Pennsylvania railroad yard
masters Office will remain I'm the old
Third street building. The telephone
cables have reached the new Landlith
Office. and as soon as the switchboard
is installed the new place VIII be ready
for occupancy.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
Continued on Fifth Page,
WEATHER BULLETIN

New
districts
mder
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
Elontina Ice In Rivers.

Although the ice in the rivers about
the city is broken up. large cakes prob
ably two inches in thickness are float
ing about. making navigation 20 small
craft perilous. But few Of the smaller
boats are attempting to do any work at
present.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
UNION COMMITTEE
ASKS FOR WAR SINEWS
Letter Sent to Ofice-holders
Pleading for Money to
Run Campaign

From a number or sources come
rumors that the Union Republican Conn
mittes will be short CT money during the
coming campaign. It is said that tho
golden stream which formerly flowed so
steadily from the barrel ia former years
wln cease 20 flow this year.
II IS said that The local leaders have
ben Informed by thee hief OF that party
that they viii have TO depend upon their
own resources. Heretofore this has not
been necessary. The rumor has been sub
siantiatcd b. the fact ghat letters have
been sent out 10 "a number OF office
.ho.dsrs asking for contributions TO help
raise $1,000. The letter follows.
Union Republican Committee.
Wilmington. Del, Dec. a. 1903.
Dear Sir. The time Is now al hand when
the matter must be considered Of obtain
ing information in regard to the voters.
that is Of making a thorough canvass OF
New Castle county. The Union Republi-
can Committee Intends to wage one Of It's
greatest efforts for the entire overthrow
OF the Democracy in this county. and the
placing OF the people on an equality OF
representation in the entire country.
This being a national election, We feel
that it viii be the desire Of al rhe peo-
pie TO take part therein. and thar Il is
our duty as the committee 10 see that
they are properly notified OF the time and
place TO become qualified to vote.
1t will cost at least a thousand doll
lars 20 make a thorough can,ass and the
preparation of block books and other in
cidentals attending the work. We desire
you. as being one Of the benehciarios Of
Republican success. TO contribute to-
wards bearing this expense. Hoping you
will give prompt attention and urge upon
o;he-s their duty of doing likewise. we
will proceed to 60 ahead with our work.
'Your assessment has been placed al
Is. Yours truly,
Francis S. Bradley,
Chairman L. r. Com.
Daniel p. Barnard.
'sec'y and Treas. U. r. Com"
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
Died After Short illness.

After a short illness william P.
Monaghan, a brother OF former Coun-
Gilman and Representative Thomas NJ.
Monaghan. died last night aged es
years. He was taken III a few days
ago while visiting at the home Of his
aunt al No. SEQ Lombard street
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
Ienann Tribe Active.

Tho Chiefs Degree Team OF Lenape
Tribe. No. 6, Imp'd. o. r. NJ. on sat
urday evening last eNemplihed cere-
monial work Of that degreeS There was
great attendance Of both members
and visitors. Propositions for adoption
were received.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
School Reopens.

Day and evening sessions Of the
Wilmington BUSINESS School viii re-
open Monday January 4th. All pei
sons interested are invited TO call at
the school this week. W. II. Beacon,
uroprietOr.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
Henry Kurtz Injured.

Henry Kurtz. Of No. 1922 Brandywine
street. was removed TO the Delaware
Hospital yesterday with a sprained leg.
He received his injury by falling on
the icy sidewalk.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
Presented Wlth EowIs.

Levy Court Commissioner Armstrong
this morning presented Harry Chairs,
John l.. Wright and William Kirkland.
clerks in the Office of the clerk of the
peace, with fowls as New -ear's pres
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
FIRE DESTROYS STABLE
Three Tons Of Hay Feed Fierce
Flames.

Damage to the extent Of 500 was
done to the stable OF 4. &. z. Ander-
son, colored. at Front and Union streets,
by fire last night. The loss is fully
covered by insurance.
The flames when first discovered
were in the hayloft co-taining three
tons of hay. The blaze LAS discovered
by Miss Bertha Leonard of 40. 100
Union street, who notified people near
by. An alarm from box No. 153 at
Front and Union streets was struck by
Joseph Appleby of No. 1905 West
Front street.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
eunnina Near Georaetown.

Mayor Charles d. Bird. James p.
Winchester and Colonel Thomas Bri-
son have been cunning in the neigh
borhood of Georgetown. They will ar
rive home this evening. AS all are good
shots It is safe to predict that they will
all come home with well filled game
sacks.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29

We still have o nice selection Of
meerschaum and brlar pipes for New
e1sr's Sits. We never sell out. Dur
stein. East Second st.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
For New YearIs enc.

Sen Auben Segdrs. % to the box.
Durstein's Psrfectos box 25. $500. Dur
stein, Fast Second 81.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29

cartmells the Only Store
That has three makes Of paint.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
ONLY TWO MORE DAYS
OF SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

Only three more days of the Even
ing Journal scholarship contest re-
main and now it looks as If Miss Fred
erick would be "a sure winner. The
vote in fun today is as follows:
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
VOTES

Lena Frederick So1 w Srd ST.. c6.1Ss
T. J. Healy. los Broomc St.. o3.22B
Helen Crawford. 1927 Poplar st l3.T5n
W. J. Lilly. 220 Woodlawn Ave. 4.S1o
c. +. May ....-. ...--..- ..... 9S6
Thos. Martin. 212 \. Harrison a5-
Mary Burke. sos S. Van Buren, st ss5
John Warren ...... ......... 26s
Ferd Speer. 1888 Delaware Ave. 22S
John Welch. 1905 Hutton St.. 210
John shaw Clayton, Del. ...... 1s5
J.. Behringer. 412 Lombard ST.. 1s4
G. Eakin. 4o6 f. 5th St..-.... Sc
II. Baker. $40 E. Tenth ST.. 60
o. Riley. 9l5 Front St...... 81
W. Day Ills Front STU. as
Geo. Smith. EOS +. Fifth St.. 12
Geo. Phillips, l104 Front St.. o
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-29
BRONWOOD BRIEFS.
Happenings of the Week Pithily
Photographed.

Miss Ruby Hartsfeld of Hartsfeld
and Miss Cole Williford OF Parrott are
visiting relatives and friends here.
These young ladies have many admir-
ers here who always gladly welcome
them.
Mr.. E. E. Collins will leave Thurs
day for Ellaville, where he has accept
ed a position. Brentwood regrets to
give him up, but wishes him much sue
cess.
The work is being pushed forward
on Mr.. Ellerbee's brick store, and 1t
will be a handsome building when
completed.
Miss Clara Moore of Americas at
tended the barbecue at Holmart and
visited relatives here until Sunday.
Mrs. j. T. johnson and two daugh
tiers and Miss Alice Moreland were
guests of Mrs. j. NJ. Cook Sunday.
Protracted meeting began at the
Baptist church Saturday and will con-
tinue for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Shackleford of
Armenia spent Saturday and Sunday
with relatives here.
Misses DOME Collins ard Maggie
Wells visited Miss Ada Miller Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bolton of Ameri-
Gus have been visiting relatives here
several days.
Mrs. w. NJ. Beard and Mrs. M. NJ.
Wright of Montgomery are guests OF
Mrs. j. M. Cook.
Miss Ollie Lawhon of ShellmaH Wis
,, tied relatives in BrOnwOod few days
last week.
Mrs. w. G. Aven is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Claude Peoples, in At
lanta.
The babecue at Holmart Friday was
a success, and large crowd was pres
emit
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Cowart of
Smithville visited relatives here last
week.
Mr.. Z. M. Fuller is smiling over the
arrival of 10. pound boy at his home.
Mr.. ]. S. Powell of Leesburg spent
Sunday with his family here. 49,,
Tom Laney. Lift Moore and VIII
| Massey spent Sunday at Bethel.
Robt. Ellerbee and Cheat Wells
went to Parrott Sunday.
Miss Belle Berry is visiting Mrs.
Will Pace at Bethel.
Mrs. Il. E. Bryan is visiting rela-
tlves in Macon.
The new school house is nearing
completion.
Miss Eddie May Miller visited here
Sunday.
Miss Kate Denton is visiting in
Dawson.
Robert Cowart was here Sunday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-29
DOVEREL DOINGS.
News of the Week in and Arc und
That Community.

Mrs. Della Lee has returned home
after spending several weeks very
pleasantly with relatives at Fender.
John and Mollie Henry spent Satur-
day night with their brother, Mr.. w.
E. Henry. near BrOnwo pod.
Mr.. j. T. McLendon gave barbe-
Gee Friday, which was enjoyed very
much by those present.
Messrs. II. A. McNiel and ]. w.
Turner, Sr., each lost a fine mule
last week.
Miss Mary Hay Of Randolph county
was the guest of Mrs. B. H. Orr last
week.
The protracted meeting at the Meth
odist church closed Thursday with
only one new member.
Mrs. p. L. Mitchell of near Graves
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. j. D..
Henry.
Mr.. A. T. Wall of Chickasawhatchee
visited the family of DR.. j. 7. Lee
Sunday.
Mrs. J. U. Malphurs of Senoia, Ca,
is visiting relatives in this community
Prof. Jordan and Miss Ora Stepens
visited relatives at Weston Saturday.
Miss Katie Henry is visiting rela-
tives near BronwOod.
Several Doverelites attended preach
ing at Herod Sunday.
Miss Kate Thornton is visiting Mrs.
& w HasS at HerOd.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-29
WILL ERECT A THREE STORY BUILDING
Dean Will Floor Structure on Lee Seet Or
Room for the Royal Odd Fellows and Woodmeh
If the World. Second Floor Will Be Used for OtfIces.

tives of the three lodges present were
in favor of making the change. On
motion, committee consisting OF Z.
Deubler of the Royal Arcanum, b. j.
Cameron of the Odd Fellows and W.
J. Lewis of the Woodmen, was APP
pointed by the chair to arrange trade
with DR.. Dean. The committee met
DR.. Dean Friday afternoon and enter
ed into an agreement with him, and a
meeting OF the three orders was called
for Monday night, at which the COM
mittees agreement was ratified.
The structure will be built OF uni
fourm red brick and will be one Of the
handsomest buildings in the city, The
second floor will be converted into OF
fees. The secret orders will have
lodge room 81 K 70 on the third floor
and the telephone exchange will have
HEADQUARTERS on the third floor.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-29

Dr. J. G.. Dean has decided to add
another floor to the brick building ne
IS having erected on Lee street in
eront of the court house.
1t was DR.. Deans original intention
70 erect only a two story structure, but
ne vas approached on the subject by a
secret order man who asked him II he
would add another floor for rent TO the
secret orders of the city as lodge
room and he agreed to do it.
A Joint meeting of the Royal Ar
,.auum, Woodmenl of the World and
she Odd Fellows was then called for
Thursday night for the purpose OF
discussing the adyisability OF moving
20 the ne " quarters. Prof. j, K. Hank
1us. noble grand of the Odd Fellows
presided at this meeting, and the SUBJ
sect of removal was freely discussed
and it developed that the representa-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-29
GRAVES GLEANINGS.
News Notes and Personal Items
from That Village.

Mr.. j. D. Chambless spent Sun
xIay in Herod. Mr.. ]. I. Farguson
was also mingling with relatives IN
shat beautiful city Saturday and Sun
day.
Messrs. j. A. Ferguson, w. Il. Dis
snuke aud o. c.. Willis have gone 10
Tybee. They will have a nice time
Mr.. W.O. Chambless, has gone to
New York to buy his fall stock he
will return in about two weeks.
Davidson Bros, are adding four new
gins. They will be prepared TO gin all
che cotton in this section.
Graves is still on boom, we VIII
soon have a large hotel. The carpen-
secs are at work now.
Miss Withelme of Tampa, Fla, and
Miss. Osborne of Columbus are visiting
Sfr. and Mrs. Z. E. jolly.
Messrs J. C. Hill, Jr., and w. E'
,McRee spent Sunday in Parrott with
their girls.
Nc. and Mrs. G. M. Hill OF Dawson
are spending the week with nome
folks
Miss Ada Ingram of Americas was
with US Sunday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-07-29
HEROO HAPPENINGS

Mr.. Ben Wall was in town SUNDAY.
Some again, Ben.
Rev. j. r. Hawkins preached for
Rev. B. Broome Sunday night ana
Monday morning.
Miss Florence Jackson who has been
wishing Miss Ruby McLain, has re-
1turned home.
Miss Mamie Castellow OF George
,oowu is visiting Miss Lucy Has'.
Mrs, Robert Lee Arthur Is visiting
Mrs. ID. j. Dennis.
Mr.. aud Mrs. J. 7. Coker have re
earned home from visit to relatives
IN Gro vania.
Mrs. c.. vi. Harris has returned
from a visit TO Shellman.
We are sorry to learn that Mrs. D.
J. Dennis is sick.
Crops in this section have been
s-nue2 improved by the recent rains.