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TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY.

Levi Shockley .Jennes's to William r.
Gillespie, lot ut Principle $500.
Robert \. IIindman and wife. of Ne
brasksl. to Mrs. NJ. Agnes Reese. lot at
Coola, $40.
Mary NJ. Kincaid. his wife, lot at Chesa-
peake City, $40
Sarah Whiteoak and George White
oak, her husband, to Jennie Whitcoak
property on George street, Chesapeake
City. 500.
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ORDER NISI.
In Re: The Mortgaged Real Estate of Charles
ID. Poist and Wife,

In Il e Circuit Court for Cecil County.
In Equity, No. 2547.
Ordered, This 9th day of October, 1904,
that the sale of property mentioned in these
proceedings. made and reported by George
A. Blake, Attorney, be ratified and confirm
ed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be
next; provided copy OF this order be in
serted in some newspa per printed and pub
lished in Cecil County once week for one
month before the 9th day of November
next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
$1,000.
MANLY DRENNEN, Clerk.
True Copy-Test:
Oct N.5ts MANLY DRENNEN. Clerk
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ORDER NISI.
In Re: The Mortgaged Real Estate of rs
Their T HanShaw

In the Circuit Court for Cecil County.
In Equity, No. 25II.
ordered, This l7l day of Novem Der, 1904,
that the sale of property mention ed in these
proceedin rs, made and reported by Robert
Z. Thackery attorney, be ratified and con-
hrmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the 10Th day of Jan
uary next: provided copy of this order be
inserted in some newspaper printed and
published in Cecil County once week for
one month before the 10th day of December
next
The report states the amount of sale to be
$500.
MANLY DRENNEN, Clerk.
True Copy-Test:
novl9-lm MANLY DRENNEN; Clerk.
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Bridge Proposals Wanted

The County Commissioners of Cecil County
hereby advertise for proposals for new abut-
ments and wing walls and new iron bridge
over Thorps Run, near Frenchtown, In the
Seventh District of Cecil County, Md, as
per plans and specifications now on file at
their Office In Elkton.
The superstructure will be a half-through
truss, 36 feet over all, and Is feet clear road
way. The amount of masonry in the abut-
ments and wing walls may be learned from
the plans.
Separate bids are solicited on masonry and
superstructure. Bids will be opened at noon
on Tuesday, December 20, 1904, at the Com.
missioners' office in Elkton.
The Commissioners reserve the right to
reject any or all bids.
GEORGE q. HOPKINS,
Assistant Treasurer OF Cecil County,
| l9nov-5t ElktOn, Md.
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LOCAL NEWS.

Eo,,+ corrtv,. oInctio, hin footod mn
Ct 5on
Mr., IirIn, nr from IIiI h,nnI rHi,nn-
inc
t "plhln Jesse Poplar OF llaNrc dr
unm,I,v
A social WAS held ll>t evening ut
the residence OF Mrs. l.. i. IL. Ward, at
-'''''' -''''
The festival held hy Cecil Council.
Daughters of Liberty III Mechanics
Hall. last week. melted $50
The fair opened om Thursday even
ing 10y Slinn hahn Tribe of Red Men of
Newark will close this evening.
-,rho soI,rv hills of t,ochn,s fo,. thc
fall term and other accounts were pass
Cd by the County School Board ON Sat
ur'iay.
,r,,,.,,,,s. II y,,.h,m.t,n b,s b,I his
Sawmill ut Bay View. which was burned
on October Il. rebuilt Hnd ii is again
running.
pov 7 NJ Collins n,rnchad y ,suec-
ial sermon on Sunday in Mt. Pleasant
Nj. +. Church to Coiora Council, Jr. y.
|. y. Nj.
s,ru,J chomho,n, d, former we'll
known colorcd resident of North EhSt,
died last week Nt his daughters nome IN
Wilmington.
p,.or r,,,.roI, E.1o,o,. will onep -, NIGHT
school for instruction in manual train-
ing and topics hearing upon construction
work in general.
~ w T,rlor ho,, b,d the Ward
bo,,.,a,. -, c,tbnd,,,l strect which he re-
oo,,tI, ,,,,.,.hos,oa ,o,,,irtod ond has od-
tied new front porches
..,,. ,.;,, 1ou. + Cbost.,+ovn is
,.hi'."a S,"t m,Iu" ,.;nn MON which
thn, .,, ,,.o s,nrnro, ,lno,n.. and two ripe
h,.rr;os-n,rt of n second crop.
,.,, ,rauu,,o,lo d,I,oro,, am
,1,r,''., ,,,,I =, .n,ol;,I ,.rnyr,m ,y,s fol-
,on,al ,+ +t'o c,n..;no ~ p;a,.nn's Grove
ST., 80 Salaol on Sunday
vor,,' a. !. YEARLY co,nnlea"d nmd it
IN '' ,;aI - ;s ~, n,,t .tnu,-
WAN ":ti, h,to a,,,,inrn,t.
'''' WIZ w
William II. Witworth'S leslHtnrr ut
- ,,''7 ,n ,'' ,,;nt nr,.,n, and white en-
,I,,',tt,. ;,,,,r,.y.I ,nnn,,roncr
r''',''''> Al -i'''''' '"''''
A movement is ON foot 10 establish
Il permanent University Extension Gem
ter at Newark. Del. The prospects lot
49,; .y.''' WI
might
Six Wilmington gunno1tS Jagged -
rabbits. three dozen paTtl1dges. nlhe
woodcock and one coon, near clayton
last week. Wonder If amy game Is "i'
'he're:
A Birthday Sock Social for the hene-
fit of st. Johns Chapel wa~ held at the
residence of Mrs. Edward Wln@htr 'l'
Hance's Point. Fifth district, on We'd
nesday evening.
A new tribe uf Red Men was illStl-
tuted at Level. Hartford county, Thurs
day night. The degree staff of Malta
hoon Tribe. of Elkton. attended AND took
part in the ceremonies.
no,o; i, t., n,oo,.4.s fo,. the FIRST
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Tho annual inspection of the State
militia is "".w l.: progress. Co. Charles
~. Gather of the Maryland National
Guard, and Capt. Baird, of the Regular
Army, will inspect Company +, 81 Elk
ton. on Monday evening next.
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For Sale or Rent.

The Partridge Hin property in ElktOn. Cns
of the most beautifully located properties N
the heart of any town In Maryland. Two
and one-half acres of ground, elevated above
the adjacent streets, with natural terraces
on three sides. Large Colonial brick hopss
in excellent repair, with modern convenftr.
ces. Apply to the owner,
JOHN GILPIN.
2>septf Elkton, Marylafe O.
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Real Estate.
RECENT SALES.

The PIG acre farm of the late John
Cameron, situate in the Sixth election
district, WAS sold Tuesday ut the Court
House door by George 4. Blake, Esd.
rs attorney, to William r. Cameron
and James \. Maxwell Jointly, for $5400.
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TWO HORSES

No. J. bay mare, Belle, single line leader,
fearless of steam, can be driven by lady,
work anywhere hitched; will be just as rep
resented. No sorrel horse, Clay, fine
animal, work anywhere, can also be driven
by lady These are as fine pair of horses
as there Is anywhere.
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Housekeeper Wanted

Wanted-Housekeeper In family of three
adults Address ]. v,
Nov Eft Care CECIL WING OFFICE.
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LOST

Lost Black silk Monte Carlo Coat, JErs
q, between Elkton and Cherry Hill. Fin6ey
please leave at Don Prices store Elkton.
REWARD.
july .. If MRS C.. j. BRYsoN
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! Dedrick open sided Hay Press

new. 800 bundles of fodder
Household Goods and Dairy Fixtures-One
handsome oak sideboard and refrigerator
combined, 3 bedsteads and springs, cot, |
No. 8 cook stove, parlor coal stove, 3 wood
stoves, kitchen table, pots, pans, kettles, |
chamber set, | Rotary churn, separator /
sausage grinder, | lard press, ice cream
freezer, fire place crate, porch rocker.
TERMS-All sums of $40 and under, cash
on day of sale; sums over that amount a
credit of nine months will be given by pur-
chaser giving bankable note with approved
endorSer with interest from date.
| will also offer at same time and place:
One J. |. Case Threshing Rig, has been
operated but three seasons, consisting of:
One IL; II. p Traction Engine with water
tank.
One..2Sx59 Separator with Stacker.
Terms on Threshing outfits cash; bal
ance in two notes to run and 9 years from
date of sale. Notes must be well secured by
purchaser.
RICHARD T. COLI.INGS, Agent.
p. NJ. GROVES, Auctioneer.
Novl9-ts
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MONEY TO LOAN.

Money to Loan on First Mortgage Real
Estate Security, in sums to suit from $500 10
5000.
may 7tf HENRY NJ. MCCULLOUGH,
Opposite Court House, Atty at-IIaw,
Main Street Elkton, Ma
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FOR RENT.

Farm of so acres, situated at Childs Staten
| b. d O. r. X. or two and half miles FROM
| Elkton on Blue Ball Road. Address or Apply
in person to WILLIAM HARVEY,
| Feb 20. If Childs, Maryland
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Position Wanted.

An experienced young woman stene-
aphcr desires position. Graduate of Goldsy
College, Address. "D "
Sept lT-tf CECIL WING OFFICE
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Money TO Loan.

Money to Loan on first Mortgage security.
very low rate OF interest on first-claso
loans.
JOSHUA CLAYTON,
Attorney-at-Law
Main Street, Elkton, Mo
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WANTED.

\ few scholars in vocal music Apply 10
KATHARINE; y. CONSTABLE,
oct Its Elkton, Ma.
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Farming Implements.

| Mccormick Binder, Mccormick Now
er, spring harrow, 40-tooth harrow, horse
rake, new; wheel cultivator, hand cult
vators, sleigh, corn shelter, corn planter,
new / Bickford II Hoffman drill, roller,
hay higgins, wood Sled farm wagons,
l buggy, dayton wagon, plough harness, ,
sets wagon harness. | set double carriage
harness, grind stone, 2sets single carriage
harness, 3 lwo-horse ploughs | one horse
plough, hoes, rakes, shOvels, forks and
articles too numerous to mention.
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PUBLIC SALE OF
Horses, Cattle, Hogs and
Farming implements

POLLY, Bay Mare, years Old, good work
er.
2-llarry, Black Horse 10 years old, good
worker and driver.
3-Dan, Grey Horse Il years old, good
worker and single line leader.
4--Dan, Grey Horse 10 years old, first rate
al round farm horse.
5-Maude, Brown Marc years old, good
quiet driver.
G-Davc, Sorrell Horse : years Old "a fine
draught and farm horse.
duke, stud colt years old broken to
single and double harness.
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DeCOyS For Sale.

100 Red Head and 40 canvas Back Deco)s
for sale in good order
Apply to
VI. T.. COLE,
Perryville Md
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EXGCUlRtX SALE
OF
Personal Property
Friday, December z 1904

BY virtue OF an order OF the Orphans
Court of Cecil County, Md the undersigned
EXecutriX of Il. l.. Tosh, ate of Cecil County,
deceased, will sell at public sale at his late
residence, one mile northeast of Colora, on
road leading from Brady'S Corner to Rising
Sun, all the personal property without re-
serve or any undertaking whatever, as fol-
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MONEY TO LOAN

on good Mortgage. Loans Negotiated.
l.. NJ. HAINES,
ebI3.tf Elkton, Maryland
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FARMER WANTED

Farmer wanted to farm on the halves, inc
farm of Mrs Emma III. Armstrong, ,nea
Rock Church, Cecil County, Md. Farfn'con
tains l75 acres. Call on or address,
w. +. ARMSTRONG;, Agent
Oct S-tf Fair Hill. MI
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Nlolchester Go.
i $3.50
Fall Schedule in effect October s. 1904.
SASSAFRAS RIVER LINE

oAooAT MAD utLN LIVE
Leave Fredericktown Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays at a. M, Betterton S.l5 a.
m, Buck Neck $50 a. M, Colchester l0.l5 a.
m: Returning, leave baltimore tuesdays
not stop at Buck Neck on Saturdays, but
does stop at Gales Wharf.
PORT DEPOSIT LINE
Leave Port Deposit Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays at a. M, Havre de Grace
7.30 a. M. Betterton S.45 a. M, Rochester
l0.l5 a. m. Returning leave Baltimore Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays at 2.45 p. m +,
for above landings.
COLCHESTER COMPANY,
June com Pier l6, Light St., Baltimore.
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Seed Oats.
HOUSE FOR SALE

For sale-single s room house, No i
Church street, Elkton, Nd.
Oct l5-lm MRS. NJ. l.. CULLENEE-
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FOR RENT-House and Store in Wesl
Elkton lately occupied by w. r. Gilpin.
Apply to- !. NJ. HAIEHSS
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FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.

Farm | mile Il from Elkt0n. % acre. >
pcrchrS. rOOmed house, n GOOD wei! o
water with necessary outbui'dingS. FruiI
ali kind on place.
". t. McDOW ETH.
sept 3-tS Box pa.
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FOR SALE.
FOR SALE


Manly Property Main S1Ektou Zine resi-
dcncC II rooms
Farm Of 200 acres Carpenters Point Meek
Farm of 40 acres in 9TH District Ccnii Go.
Farm of 40 acres on Delaware and Mary
land line
Lodorc or Shaw place west of Eikton
l.. NJ. HAiNES
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Nov. l9-l90i.
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The undersigned, intending to quit farm
Ing Will offer at public sale at the Court
House door. Elkton, Md. ON
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-06-03
Keith Beckham.

4 beautiful wedding occurred al
high noon Wednesday in the NJ +.
Church, South. The bride was Miss
Helen Gray Beckham, Of Farmyille'
daughter of the late Rev. 4. VI. Beck
ham, for many years an honored mem
Der Of the Virginia NJ. E. Conference
and Mrs. Lucy Royal Beckham' OF
Farmville. The groom is Mr.. James
W. Keith. Of Strasburg, connected
with the Southern Railroad, and a
member Of one Of tne most prominent
Virginia families.
The maid Of honor was Miss Lava
lette Redd, Of Farmville. Mr. C. H.
Keith, Of Alexandria, was best man
and DR.. Paul w. Beckham, Of Farm
vile, brother Of the bride, gave he
away. The ushers were Messrs. W. II.
and NJ. b. Keith, Of %Lynchburg, and
b. d. and p. T. Barrow, Jr., Of Dan
vile.
After the ceremony the bridal party
returned to the residence of the brides
brother, Rev. b. NJ. Beckham, where
an elegant luncheon was served. The
bride aud groom left on All afternoon
train for a trip to New Orleans, Cali
fornia and the st. Louis Exposition.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-06-03
Picked at Patney's.
Putney, Va, May 81, 1870.

Putney, Va, May 81, 1904.
Rev. Mr.. Elder preached quite an
able sermon to a large and appreciatiye
congregation at Bethlehem last sun
day morning.
Mrs. Roland Foster, Of Florida, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs.A. T. Ander-
son.
Miss Hennie Overton, Of Iredway,
visited Miss Marietta Bell last week.
Miss Mamie Hunt, Of Darlington
Heights, was the charming guest OF
Miss Mary Lizzie Anderson from Fri
day until Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. l.. Womack visited
their sister, Mrs. T. p. Singleton, OF
Darlington Heights, last Sunday.
We are glad to report that little
Charles Roland Anderson is very much
improved.
Mr.. H. l.. Womack is very much I'M
disposed.
We are glad TO hear Of the recovery
Of Miss Ellie aud Mrs. Bee Hughes, OF
ThrOck.
One of Mr.. Nathan Bells fine colts
was very badly injured last Friday
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-06-03
NnrmnI Schnnl Commenccmeni.

Following is the program for the
closing of the twentieth session of the
state Female Normal School:
saturday night. Glass Play.
Sunday morning II O'Clock BAG
ealeaureate sermon 10y DR.. Smith, of
Richmond.
Tuesday afternoon ( 6clock.-"Ivy
Day" and class exercises.
Tuesday night-Children's Play at
the Opera House.
Wednesday morning 0&O.-Deliyery
of diplomas at the Opera House
During today and Monday there will
be exhibitions of art, drawings and
kindergarten work.
There are forty-six to receive diplo.
mas as follows: Mary Baldwin, Prince
Edward; ollie Beard, Norfolk county
Audrey Birmingham, Hampton; Nan.
ME N. Burge. Henry; Mary Fila Bur
ger. Farmville; Mary Lou Campbell
/ Pulaski: Bessie Garter, Prince Edward
/ Lucille Chrismon, CLARK; Inez Clary
Manchester. Elizabeth Cobbs, Pittsyl
vania Jessie Dey, Norfolk Jessie Fink
Salem Sarah Goode, Mecklenburg VI
Blanch Gilbert, Giles; Ella Hahn
Warwick, Amelia Harrison, Mecklen
burg Mary f. Herbert, Norfolk Mary
G.. Hiner. Highland; Fannie Hodnett
/ Norfolk Jemima G.. Hurt, Salem; An
ME G.. Griffin. Norfolk county; Blanch.
johnson. Salem; Cora Kay, Caroline
Bessie King, Henrco; sadie Leary
Norfolk county; Mary McCbesney
Bristol: Carrie Martin, Franklin
county: Halle Miller, Nelson; Melli
Morehead, Pulaski; Bette Murfee
southampton; Ellen Painter, Pulaski
Mary Powers, Clars, Aida r eynold
Rockingham Ethel Reynolds, MOI
folk. Mary Rodes, Rockbridge; Ell
sampson. Chesterfield Peachy san
derlin. Princess Anne Lillian Saun
ders. Warwick; Nellie Smithey, Ash
land Scotia :. Starke, Rockbridg'
Jessie Whitmore, Lexington; Mimi
Thomson. Salem; Louise Vaughan
Prince Edward; Lottie Snead, Spot
sylvania
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7 Willie, OF Meherrin, were the charming
yuests Of NJ iss Myrtle French last Fri
felden, Va, May 30. Il

heldens Va, May 80. 1904.
Children's Day exercises were held
at Lanes Chapel on last Sunday after
noon. Dr.. James Murray made a very
In teresting talk, The mite boxes,
which contained a nice little amount,
were opened. Two prizes were offered
for the ones having the most money IN
their boxes, one for the grown people
and one for the children. Miss Mamie
McCraw received the one for the grown
people and Miss Pauline Moore the
one for the children.
MI. and Mrs. J. ;. Chappell aud
little Elizabeth spent Saturday and
Sunday in Charlotte.
Mrs. Willie Jones aud little child, Of
Norfolk, are visiting at the home OF
Mrs. Kate Jones. Mr.. Jones came up
with them Saturday, but went back
last night.
Mr.. David Boswell aud family aud
Miss Cornelia Allen, Of Brunswick Co..
who have been visiting at Mr.. John b.
Aliens, will leave tomorrow
Miss Ruby Ransom will leave next
Saturday for an extended visit 10 Dan
vile and other places.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. ID. Redd, Of Farm
vile, spent a short while yesterday
afternoon at Mr. John r. Aliens.
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Prospect Pickings.

Prospect, Va, June /, 1904.
The musical given by Miss Margie
Cawley on the night Of 9th was very
much enjoyed. The scholars acquitted
themselves well, all due, Of course, to
their mostI excellent teacher. In adj
ditIon to the music by her scholars,
she. with her mother, Mrs. NJ f. Craw-
lev. sang one Of their sweetest songs,
star light" after which followed music
on banjo, guitar and violin by Mrs
Allen Campbell, Miss HOPPE jenkins
and Mr.. Bennett Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ID. Crawley, Of Black.
stone. were visiting at Mrs. 4. w
Crawley's last Sunday and Monday.
Miss Annie and Ora Harris are in
your town.
Miss Maud jenkins, who has 0eei
quite sick, is very much better. w
hone soon to see her on our streets again
Mrs. Nunnally, Of brakes Branch
was visiting friends in our town las
week.
Mr.. Willie McCracken, who ha
been visiting his parents, has returne'
10 williamson, w. Va.
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Bush River Brienet,.
FARMvILLE. May 3l. I'D.

May o. l'"i'
Miss Flora Watkins, Of Roanoke,
spent one week at her home a short
time since.
Mrs. Martin, Of Lexington, Va, who
has been on a visit to her mother Mrs.
L. V. McNutt, returned to her home
last week.
We are glad to report Col. Forbes
better after his severe indisposition Of
sometime ago.
The family and many friends Of Mr..
Frank Watkins, Of Georgia, are glad to
see him home again.
Miss Susie Watkins II visiting her
sister, Mrs. Richard Johnson, Of Rich
mOnd
Miss Carrie Xix returned to Hixburg
last week. She left many hearts re-
GREETING her departure.
Miss Bessie Stuart, after a pleasant
visit to Miss Geneva Barber, left fol
her home at Adriance last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Colin Stokes visited al
"Longwood" last week.
The farmers are delighted TO see th'
rain and will be busily engaged II
planting tobacco for severel days.
Miss Maggie Watkins, Of Richmond
il visiting at "Hill Top"
Miss Nellie Barber visited At "lngle
side" last week.
The little children Of the "Minni
Overton Sunday SCHOOL, are devoteI
to their new teacher, Miss Mareuerit
Watkins.
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rr. origin Of "Ihe Noble Game has
forever been 60 mystery and 70 contested
n.ui. aud Il- invention has been
attributed ly various authorities 90
.e,era. nlt.Hualiiies. As am antique
dste ne might mention that shake
srsqr BORN .m 1854 aud who died iu
ial. would nave u~ believe that when
Antony revealed 100 the charms aud the
Injurious IHve of the Egyptian Queen,
that billiards was even then % well
known pt~tIme. for at this period, 30
D. G.. DE makes Cleopatra summon
Charmetu FOB billiards.
Henry Ward Beecher and other
great litiue~ have ln strong terms of
rrs.-e advocated the game. To may
Be- stated iu this connection that there
sr. hundreds of educational lustitu-
Zion. insane and iue0riate asylums-
and very many reformatories through
out tne world where tine billiard table
lnuael uIeu as an indispensable
object. .
Re.eu.ur ,o the pool and billiard
fable ASA means off heallhul exercise,
especially Cor scholars and other per
SONS 0i -edeutary habits. % physician
attached tu private academy Doe one
of tne western states writes. ! care
fuII. observed for several months the
powerfully strengthening effect Of this
ueeu.Iar exercise and was much sur
pr-eI tl note the benefits to those
possessing weak and defective struc-
lures. 50 marvellous have been the
results Iu many cases where diseases
have become almost chronic, That
can scarcely comprehend -uch wonder
nI results BOB SD short q time THE
exercise. SID ~enicaciOu- Iu driving dis
ease from the human system. has been
thoroughly tested and has been proven
nermaueut success, and has the elect
of materially assisting the pupils, lhe
work of %cultvauug the mind being
greatly aided hy the healtliul opera
ti0n- Of Tine functions of the body.
Many OF our great statesmen ana
other learned men ami uur refined
women have ever been -ieadIa~t sup.
por.er- of the gentle amusement
billiards aud pool are mathematical
games and afford scope aud exercise
flr those faculties which discipline auu
strengthen the mind "a steady hand.
"a clear head. quick perceptions, anu 2
pleasant exercise of the calculating
powers are requisites ioI am accomplish
ei pool or hiNI ard player. and the prac
ticlI development of these qualities
must naturally bee productive oi good
The Kings Of France have al all time.
been considered moss powerful iIleud'
of the game MaIy Queen ot scots
wa- "a passionate patrouess of Tine game
and 0u the evening OF her execution
wrote i0 the Arch Bishop, of Glasgow
that her billiard table had just beei
taken away from her, 49, a preliminar,
step ta her punishment The Empires
josephine entertained -l great am lde'
of ile fascination OF the game tha
during Napoleon moody moment
sine would challenge him to q bout a
billiards. ud Boz never appeared MOI
happy than when engaged ln th
game D. ~. Iredway & Co., have jus
opened a first class pool aud Oilliar
par.orI u Farmville and are now read.
f0f business.