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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
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TheroS viii % serve al I, Presbyterian
ohnroh Sunday sc & ! j. "a. ADA S IS. q. ,;,
Subject ios morning Is Thel Bible y. All are
invited. ~
Rev G. W. Boyd will conduct Ger:
vices at st. Paul's Episcopal Church
aext sunday morning and night.
Prayer meeting as Presbytosiaa church
Thursday afternoon at p. m.
y Tho hour for evening servlces at the
churches Is now $50 O'Clock.
Prayer meeting ae she Baptist church
syery Thursdey evening OF 500.
Pnyor meeting At the Methodist church
eyesy Wednesday at 300 p. m.
# The hour fos- Sunday School at the
Methodist church has been ohangsd to
S 90 o'clock In the afternoon.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
Ready for Your Orders.

Mr.. L. P. Stubbs of Lester has
taken the Agency for the Viii.
ours Stock Food, for stock and
poultry. None better on the mar.
ket. Every package guaranteed
It will also prevent hog cholera
and those who use il can rest easy
as to cure. Orders will be delivered
Write or phone him and he will
be pleased TO give you all informa
ton. R. h. D. No 4. Sold in eny
quantity.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
Escaped IN Awful Fate.

hr. q. Haggins Of Melbourne Fla:
writos, "MyN doctor told me had Con.
sumption and nothing could be done 10,
me. was given up to die. Tho offer OF
q free trial bottle Of Dr.. King'a New Dis.
covery for Consumption induced me to try
it. Results were startling. am now OF
the road to recovery and owe all to Dr.
Kings New Discovery. It surely saved my
life." This great cure is guarantee FOL
all throat and lung diseases by J. T.
Douglas tS Bro Druggists Price soc-and
SI.oo. Tri i bottles free.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
Misses Lease and Wooters

Two popular and well known
miliiners of Baltimore, who have
spent two seasons in our town and
know the wan of the ladies OF
Marlboro, have secured the hand.
some building recently used as
Express Office, and have convated
it into Ladies Emporium where
at all times you can get what
you want and at living prices.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
Two Faithful Workers.

The mower and rake have again
been at work on the grounds
around the Presbyterian church
under the supervision and direc-
tion Of those indetatigable workers,
Misses Ida and Ella Dudley, to
whom that congregation is indebt-
ed for the well kept grounds and
church.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
Driven to Desperation.

Living at On out OF the way place re-.
mote from civilization, family is often
driven to desperation in case Of accident
resulting in Burns, Cuts, Wounds, Ulcers,
etc. Lay in supply Of Buoklen's Arnica
snlve. It's the best on earth aso at j. T..
Douglas Bro's Drug Store.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
Wo,nen'a Liut !.
Mems List.
A CHANGE
IN LICENSE ORDINANCE.

Cause rclAting to denlers in fresh meats,
fish, mutton, goat, pork on page 3 of said
ordinance was repealed and the following
clause pnssed and ratified. Dealers In fresh
meats. bsef, mutton, pork goat, fah, ahip
ped into tho county $50 per anum. Done
and ratified in Council Sep. 9Th. 1903.
P. A. HODGES,
Mayor.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
81 .BlE,IGGEIR .THAN EYEi.: ii 4

hi. y, AleIsl Brown, who hos been
merchandising on tho road 10 OhefaW'
near tho Enasasling mill. for tho last foul
years, desires us 10 return: hearty thanks
to The good people who have given him
their patronage in tho pnst, mud TO tel
them .liat be IL now better prepared than
ever TO supply their wants in fresh goods
now in store aud arriving daily. Ha cor.
disllY invites hiB friends TO call and see
him and tho best stock ever. opened il
that section. S;- 97jisss4. &.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
HaieS,.ny III ScptcmNNr.

The frat Monday in September
vas e rather dull day. The pretty
weather and price Of cotton kept
the people at home. There were o
number Of visitors from all parts
ofthe county, however but they
were in business and did not re-
main long. There we're Go public
sales and not an item of news
could we gather from. those at
tending. $s
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11

xcgf FOE xcgs

/ want you ell to know that I
have opened in connection with
my market on ice house and am
prepared to fill oil orders for ice
in any quantity at right prices.
Send me your orders and see If
I don't fill them promptly. Call
and get tickets if you desire to
save annoyance in making change.
Respectfully,
G. r. Covington.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11

In speaking Of the qualities
that he would require of his
bride, one sententious young
wretch got off the following:
"She must be rich, beautiful
and a durn fool. She must be
the first two or I won haye her
and she must be the last or she
won't have me.'
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
YOUNG PEOPLES wHEKLY.

IF you want your boy or girl TO have q
good paper for their own reading give
them the Young Peoples Weekly the
leading young peoples paper Of America
containing each week from to IL pages
solid food for young minds. Subscribers
to the DEMOCRAT can have it sent to any
address for % cts. Remember the price
of tho two papers is only $l.25.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
FOR SALE !!

One secondhand 60 saw Hall
Gin with Feeder and Condenser.
One secondhand so saw Van
Wrinkle Gin with Feeder and
Condenser. In first class repair
guaranteed to give satisfaction.
P. A. HODGES,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
Sept 1, 1902.
Tho Death penalty

A little thing sometimes results 10
death. Thus mere scratch, insignifi-
cant cuts or puny hollis have paid the
death penalty. 1t is W 80 to have
Bucklen's Arnica Salve ever handy.
It's the best salve on earth and will
prevent fatality. when Burne, Sores,
Ulcers and Piles threaten Only 25c
at j. T. Douglas & Bro Drug Store
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
Puts an Eud to IT all.

A grievous wall oftimes comes as a
result of unbearable pain froHs over
taxed organs Dizziness, Batkache,
Liver complaint and Constipation.
But thanks to DR.. KiDg's New Life
Pills they put an end to it all. They
are gentle but thorough. Try them
Only 25c. Guaranteed by j. T..
Douglas & Bro Drug Store.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
sos A full line Of boys shirt
waists at Jackson's.
Cheap Reading.

Cheap Reading.
The Democrat and the Semi
weekly Atlanta Journal one year
or $1.5O.
The Democrat, and MoCall's
AAsseazinc--sii excellent Lady'S
Book for @1.50
The Sunny South and the Demo
crat for only $3.50
The Democrat and New IDEA
for $3.50. Sample can had.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
Flowersl Flowers (,

Mrs. Juo S. Moore has q fine
lot OF Geraniums, Begonias
Ferns, Palms and other plants,
we'll rooted, that she desires to
sell Cuttings 25c per dozen.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
<EDS

All goods bought of w. M.
Rove are Guaranteed to be fresh
and give perfect satisfaction II not
you can return them and got
your money back.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
Clio Circuit Appointments.

REV. A. T. DUNLAP, p. 9.
Ciio-Preaching every Sunday morning
at II o'clock. Epworth League Sun,
@; doy night ut o'clock: Sunday school
q at 10 o. m. W. a. iilnsnaw, onpt.
Prayer meeting Monday night at g.
Beulah Preaching every Sunday aft at
= i o'clock. Sunday school at 3 r.
NJ. Jackson.lSupt.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
Are You Afflicted (?

UIcEa1NA is absolutely guaranteed
to cure Ulcers, Ringworms, Eczema,
Itch, Sores and chronic skin diseases.
Send 35 cents and get package by
mail. Manufactured and sold by
R. @. DOzIER. M. D.
Lumberton, N. C
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
SPECIAL NOTICE

We are manufacturing TonAcco
FLuGs. Soc us before buying. We
will save yon money.
Febtltu' p. A. HoDGEs
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
county Church Directory.
Blenheim Circuit Appointments.

REV. W.. B. BAKER P. G.
First Sunday, Hebron ii q. nj:
Ebenezer $3.50 p. N.
Second Sunday, Parnassus II q. M.
Bethlehem $40 p. M
Third Sunday. Hebron II q. N.
Zion $50 p. m.
Fourth Sunday Parnassus ii q. m.
!, e. ...a...usv ----~.. e. selh9lehem $3.50 p. m.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11

I heard today that your son
was an undertaken. l thought
you told me he was physician.
Not at all. I don't like to con
tradict, but I'm positive you did
say so. You misunderstood me
I said he followed the medical
profession.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
Unclaimed l.otvera.

uhclaifneG L.ottof9s
Letssra odsiresaea to ths Following ,.slna,
sioraous remair uaea.lai 70; at tho posa
ohca in Ronnottayille: \.
Women. Lint.
n L Clark, Older Stevens, r D Creeoh,
VIM Cunningham, s j Powe, Harvey Nun
dry, Harold Langly, samnel Sutton, Oarn
John, Evander Jonnkin, Louis McCaron.
Mems List.
Miss Emma Greon, Many Filler, Susan
Bradley.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11

e% Pipes and Smokers Supplies in
endless variety can be found at j. T.
Douglas & Bro.
aaE Knox's, Cooper's. and Cox's
gelatine at w. NJ. Rowe's
A complete line of Armours
Canned meats at w. M. Rowe's
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11

NOTICE. HAVE REMOVED NY
OFFICE TO THE ROOMS OVER THE
PLANTERS NATIONAL BARK"
Sept /, 1902. NM
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
Don'tYou Love F,owereY

1T so, and you want some pretty
pots Of all sizes in which to place
them, call at tke Hardware store
and you can be suited.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
. Marlboro County Officers.

81 SHERIFF-J. B. Green
So CLERK Of CLERK-J. A. Drake
" InnGD or lpRoBATE--M. McLaurin
# CoR0NER-U. +. Covington
S1psayIsoR-M. e. Coward
II SUpT. EDUOAT1oN-W Il. otantoi' u
q TREAsuRER-J. II: Thomas,
&c sAmnIT0a-Chas. T. Sheriff..
q SlNATOR-Chas. 3. MsCaii; ~
n REPRESENTATIVES, y. h1oCoh' oi'
J. P. Bunch, Welcome QUICK.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11

81 MAa1srA1Es-C. D. Easterling, T. L.
Croslsnd, Benuattsville,
II. T.. lScLaurin, McUoll
John A. Calhoun. Clio.
W.eJ. Atkinson. Blenhc!m,
u. D. Stubbs, Brightsvlllc.
Il n. Nv, Irby, Smithville.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11

s,>>Ep1scopAL-Rev c. ". Boyd, Rector,
3 8 zssasShs!.es every second and fourth SUNDAY
at III O.. nl., and 500 P. m. SUNDAY
eohool at 9. 80 an. DR.. J. a. Faiaon'
superintendent.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
D;rectory of Bennettsvizle Lodges
County Masonic Directory.

biARI.noRo CHAPTER No. 30 T.. A:
M. meets ut Bennettsville on the second
Friday of each month.
H. E. Stockton, Secretary.
EunEKA LODGE No. 43, A. f. d..
,neets at MoColl. ench Saturday. after
noon, before the full moon. at 40 clock.
s5S Aurora LODGE No. 33. A. f. H.,
] meets at Clio, Saturday on or after each
/: full moon at 3 O'Clock. p. m.
1T. Stanton, W. NJ. 2.
John Parish, Secretary.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
Are ths Farmers Favorite, Tic Poultry
mans Choice in fact they arc the
Pride of the Poultry World

Why not raise Thoroughbred Fowls in
stead OF Scrubs? can sell You choice
Eggs from genuine thoroughbred D. P. Ri
OF the celebrated Hawkins" "Miios'' and
"Vandebilt" strains, and remember that it
ia just as easy to raise 10 lb. Plymouth
Rock as 1t is baoy Bantam or ,Frizzly
Scrub. 81 for Setting of IS Eggs.
SITS for two settings 80 eggs. f
E. @. NEWTON, Tatnm, s. O.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-09-11
5Rennetssv;lle Church Directory

: Z
nIErHoD1sg-A. B. Watson. P. @:
Sunday school S 90 p. N. Preaching 81
sIl.O0 a. m. nnd 8. 81 p. m. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday evening at s.oo O. 9, ciocs
Superintendent Sunday school, Phil' a.
I Hodges.
BArr1sr-Rev. Rufus Ford, Pastor.
Sunday school at 1000. Preaohing Sun
day at ii 100 o. M, and $50 p. ~; HIayeF rye
se9g IhSasaay a suedny sseds school, H.
Carroll
PRgsDYTER1AN-Bu Bunyan Mcleod Ph
D.. Pastor. Services every Sabbath
a. m. and 7.3O D. m. Prayer meeting
Thursday S p. m. Seats free; Strangers
cordially invited. Sunday school every
F 8unday 10 q. m. Superintendent. J. =.
Dudley. All parents and children made
welcome at tho school.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

A eprcsentative of the Iron Mountain By, was here last week to confer with our people in re- gard to the building of fine pas senger depot and ticket office up town. From the best information we can gather we think it quite safe to assume that work. on the building will commence at an early day. If the Depot K bait. Mir. Allen, who owns the property upon which it will be erected, will put up near by il q S2o GOO hptel. A handsome Depot building and fine hotel would add materially to the general appearance of things on South Main St. besides being of wonderful convenience to our own people and the travelling pub lie
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
To Cure Cold in One Day sz= sT.sSs. S%
 Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. S WX on every dhptl2

R. L. Hardy, Esq, made pro- fessional trip to Arkansas City last Tuesday.
 Something nice in boys clothing. Latest novelties at w. M Robert sen & Co.'S. 2t
 Cotton is coming up badly. A lack of moisture and cold weather is the cause.
 New wall paper-all grades, styles and colors, at Bordeaux Drug Store. If
 MT. Clifford Wood made busi- ness trip to Warren the first of this week.
 "Perfection Brand" boys sum- mer clothing at w. NJ. Robertson X Co.'S. zt
 Highest market price paid for all kinds of wool, hides and furs, at Chesnutt's. If
 Mir. F. NJ. Campster and family made visit to Pine Bluff this week.
 MT. R. E. l. Norris made a business trip to Lake Village last week.
 Arkansas Liver Regulator is guaranteed, at Bordeaux Drug Store. tt
 MT. I. NJ. l.. Thomasson made a visit to Magazine, Ark, this week.
 Miss Lucy Garrison, of War, ren, vis.,ed friends in our city thi' week.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

Dr. WeatheralI, of the Planters vile neighborhood left last Friday for trip to Oklahoma. The Dr. has not been in good health for sometime, and his many friends sincerely hope that the trip will be helpful.
 For the next thirty days we will give our customers the chance of buying the celebrated Dittman brand of ladies low cut shoes and sandals at greatly reduced prices. This Is no trash or old stock but the best shoe made. Every pair guaranteed.
 w. M. Robertson X Co.
 If you have not succeeded in killing you d turkey up to date you arc left for this season, as the fes- tive gobbler is protected by law from now until September. To kill turkey now would cost you not less than $50 and that is d good deal more than one would be worth.
 For liver troubles and constipation
 There's nothing better in creation
 Than Little Early Riscrs the famous little pills They always effect cure and save deotor bills
 Little Early Risers are differ ent from all other pills. They do not weaken the system, but act as a tonic tn the tissues by areusing the secretons and restoring the liver to the full performance of it's functions naturally.
 Sold by R. F. Vance Bordeaux
 The Monticello Ice Factory IS now running day and night, turn ing out the finest of ice. manufac- tured from pure water which comes from 700 feet below the surface. If you want to enjoy perfect health during the summer months you will make no mistake in using the ice of the Monticello Ice Company The gentlemanly manager, Mir. D. $. Wells will treat his customer right.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
MONTICELLONIAN.
THURSDAY, APR. 80, 1903.
Entered at the Post Office at Monticello Ark. AS second class mail matter.
Loca1 Items-

K. L. Hardy buys and sells scrip. u Mir Reeves Rogers visited Lake Village this week.
 B. A. Hardy will buy your eggs. tt. II. NJ. Wilson X Go. for the best goods.
 Take your wool, hides X furs to Chestnut. II B. A. Hardy will buy your beef hides. tt. MT. E. Crane, of Warren, spent last Sunday in our city.
 For fresh creamery butter call on Gotham X Binns.
 MT. H. F. Bailey visited Lake Village last week.
 It is money saved when you buy shoes from Chestnut. If
 MT. Darwin Ahrens visited Lit tie Rock last week.
 Fishing is reported good in the Cut Of creek near Collins.
 Try Boydesux' Liver Pills ane you viii use no others. They ars ,nootaad +o ersva aaH;afactiou fl
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

Bordeaux Tetter Lotion cures letter, itch or eczema. If
 Mr. Hugh Scott visited Little Rock this week.
 For all kinds of dry goods go to Chesnutt' S. If
 Mr. Edgar Cason, of Morrell, was here the first of this week.
 B. A. Hardy will sell you a wagon for cash or credit. If.
 It was just about cold enough for frost last Sunday morning.
 MT. Tobe Turner, of Warren, spent last Sunday in our city.
 New line of wall paper samples, at Brown, McQuiston X Co. If
 Mir. M. Kinney made visit to Little Rock last week.
 Don't sell your wool, hides and furs until you see Chesnntt. If
 Mexican Panama hats 25c at Robertson's 2t
 Mir. ]. H. Hammock visited his boyou plantation this week.
 Miss Bertie Wells visited Par nell Springs the latter part of last week.
 Crops of every description, are from three weeks to one month be- hind.
 "Royal Blue shoes and "Ster- ling Clothing" at II. M. Wilson < Co.'S. tt.
 Everybody. nearly, about the city, has tried hand at fishing lately.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
AdministratOr's Sale.

By order of the Draw Probate Court. as Ad- mnistrator of the Estate of ". l.. Tomln, de- ceased will sell ss the Court Honse d3or ln Monticello Ark.. oil
 Monday, June 8th, 1903, between the hours of ten o'clock q m ena three o'clock, p. m., at public outer b he highest bidder. on the terms of ne.third each. one-third on six months time and one-thir1 on twelve months time. with interest on det rrrsd payments at ten per cent per annum from 5s4e of sale till paid. the old Tomlin home place. described AS folio Hs:
 W hf of NV ar of s-w qr of sec I. and all that part of the NE ar of SEE ar O Sec. which lies on the East side of the Mo taelia and Hamburg public road, In Township ia ~. Range ' W. containing in all 56 anu 62-io7 acres. J. c. Milliamsna,
 a.r asts !ao3 Admr.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
Strayed,

From Monticello. Ark on the 18th of April. 1903. one sorrel horse, about IS hands high; 10 years old; blaze in face; without shoes; both hind feet and one front one, white.
 Any information concerning him will be thankfully received and liberally rewarded by
 Ury Mckenzie, Monticello, Ark. Apr.'3o, 1903.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

E. Tom.
 Mr. Russell Carmical and wife visited relatives in Ashley county last week.
 See our line of Lion Brand Shirts. They will please you.
 W. NJ. Robertson & Go.
 Miss Mary Will Montgomery, of Warren, was a visitor to our city last Sunday.
 Mrs. H. Townsend. of Ar&an- sas City, visited friends in our city last week.
 Mir. II. $. Hart, of Hudspeth, spent last Sunday with his family in our city.
 Mr. P. A. Whiteaker made a business trip to Pine Bluff the first of this week.
 Bordeaux Liver Pills regulate the liver and wards off swamp fev- CT and congestion. If
 Mir. w. R. Brown, of Ft. Smith, is here this week on a visit to rela- lives and friends.
 Mir. R. A. Pickens, of Walnut Lake, was visitor to our city the first of this week.
 Mir. Arthur Curry, of Alexan- dria, La, was here last week on a visit to relatives.
 Arkansas Liver Regulator, in big tin cans, at Bordeaux Drug Store, is the best. If
 Mrs. C. D. Daniel visited Miss Katie May Pickens at Walnut Lake last week.
 Mrs. K. E. Vance Bordeaux has returned from a pleasant visit to relatives at Dermott.
 pr. w. A. Brown attended the State Medical Association at Ionesboro th1s week.
 MT. V. J. Trotter and family have returned from a visit to rela- tives in Texas.
 Probate Court was in session this week, with Judge W. r. Slemons on the Bench.
 MT. Justin Matthews and wife, of Little Rock, visited relatives in our city this week.
 Any one wishing good pastures for horses and cows will do well to see Spencer Lawson.
 The people of Monticello will show the editors every courtesy during their:stay here.
 Mr. Inc. Martin left last week for Lake Village where he will make his future h home.
 Prof. J. w. Shewmake attended the general meeting of the Red men at Newport last week.
 Mr. Larkin Smith, of Pine Bluff, was here the first of this week on a visit to relatives.
 Mir. Will Brooks, of Arkansas City, visited his mother in our city the first of this week.
 Mr. Hardy Rogers, of Carmel, Chicot county, was a visitor to our city the first of this week.
 MT. Wilson Bessellieu, of the Arkansas City Journal, spent sev eral days in our city last week.
 Southern Sarsparilla has cured others. It will cure you. For sale by Brown, McQuiston & Company. If.
 Miss Hattie Brooks, who has been attending school at Little Rock for several months, has re- turned to her home in this city.
 You cannot buy the material for what we can sell you ready made waist-5oc. to $2.oo.
 w. NJ. Robertson X Go.
 No equal on earth has Hunts Lightning Oil for rheumatism and neuralgia, as we'll as sprains, cuts, burns. bruises, and insect bites and stiugs. Guaranteed. Price 25 and soc.
 Mrs. Walter Wheless and little Miss May, of Warren, visited relatives in our city last week.