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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
OLDEST PHYSICIAN Il
IN HALF AK DEAD.
Dr.. Alex Trent Clark Passes
Away After Several Months
Illness.
Especial TO The Times Dispatch,


Especial TO The Times Dispatch.)
SOUTH BOSTON, VA. Sept. 12.--Dr.
Alex Trent Clarke. the oldest physician
in Halifax county died at his home Sat.
urday night after several months illness,
aged sixty two years. He had been pra G
ticing medicine In this county for bout
thirty years. He was a native OF
Charles city county, and was a gradu-
ME OF the Virginia Medical College. He
had large practice. and was vel
known throughout the entire county. Dr.
Clarke was for many years chairman OF
the Board OF Health for Halifax county.
and at one time member Of the State
Board OF Examiners.
He was a prominent Odd-F Fellow and
i member OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church OF this place. Dr.. Clarke was
twice married. His first wife was Miss
Matte Glover Croker. OF Isle OF Wight
county. and his second wife was g Miss
Carrie sydnor, the daughter Of I'll Giles
sydnor. Esq. OF this county. who sur
wives him. toglher with eight children.
The funeral took place from the Meth
odist Episcopal Church Sunday after-
noon and the intcrment was made at
Cartridge Cemetery. He was buried VIII
honors OF the order OF Odd Fellows.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
gTHls7ls YOUR DAY.

september 23d is Virginia Day at the
81 Louis Exposition4 1t is the day OF
DAYS for YIrginians, Rev. Herbert NJ.
Hope will run personally conducted
excursion on September goth.
He will be glad to make arrangements
for those who viii use ,Pulmans us well
MS for those who will use day coaches
The excursion will be via the scenic
Chesapeake and Ohio, the quickest, clean
est and best route Ills coach will be
attached to train No. 6 at Richmond.
Parties from Norfolk will take the car
there and othery points on the line will
take this coach at the station from which
they en,brak. You will save money
and time by going with him. For par-
ticulars, write Rev. Herbert NJ. Hope.
Room So, Merchants National Bank build
Ing, Richmond, Va {.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13

The october Delineator is an engross-
ING number. Beethoven and his Inn
mortal Beloved" is an interesting pa
per. the first In n series on The Loves
OF Great Composers and the series on
7sPIoncer Women IS brought to. close
WITH the story of Mary Dunlcvy. Field
Hockey for girls is the subject OF an
article by Christine Terhune Herrick.
which Is strikingly Illustrated, Rlchard
lie Gallienne, Ellen Douglas Deland and
Ethel Watts Mumford are contributors
or fiction, and there is some excellent
verse. For young people there are en-
PERTAINING pastimes, and the fashions and
other interests of women are adequately
represented.
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IN MEMORIAM.

Amid the tolls and cares Of life. amid
our joys and sorrows. we are &ofttimes
called upon to pc rform duties more or less
\ on earth to part forever with those NEST
near and dear tosus. to feel for the time
being as though a kind providence had
visited a sore OF affection on us. but rarely
before has t ia lien to our lot to chronicle
sadder or more heartrendng affliction
than the late demise of our dear friend
and associate, HORACE B. I<lRkWOoD.
who was SO suddenly summoned to his
Words are wholly inadequate to convey
our feelings or express ou:' deep sorrow
and distress. 10 us he was friend in
Vulnerable fully attestlng to this fact:
Like a rose in full bloom and life.
spreading Its sweetness OF perfume and
beauty and moved down by one blow. thus
spreading In his path cheertulness, happi-
ness, contentment and the love. good will,
respect and confidence OF his fellow-man,
was almost without warning suddenly
taken from us and the world. n Is. d
The good that men do lives after them,
and all with one accord will attest to the
many and noble virtues possessed by the
deceased and to his many acts Of charity
and kindness, all voicing the sentiment:
well lone, thou good and faithful SER
want"
AS husband and father he was. a
noble example. the heigh. Of his ambition
E0lh6 W P1SV1tc u I!nPpS l|uIlc 1OEttIlC1il
free from all world " care and worry
AS friend and companion none could
have been more sought after or more
eagerly coveted. "a 5G
TO the community at large he was a
most useful member, contributing his
share In many ways.
The many and sincere expressions Of
loved him. should be source ts 80 Of Sa consola.
[ ton to his bereaved family In the knowl-l
edge that as he lived SO he died. loved and
mourned by all.
We would In vain attempt to offer con-
ISOLATION to his dear ones, our hearts ache
with theirs. their sorrows are alike ours;
We can but mingle our tears with theirs
and leave them now with the "One on
high" who alone can our sorrows heal;
who doeth. all things for our good: who
glyeth and who takets away from us.
Blessed be He, FRIENDS.
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with tina battery during tho mnnoeuvres at
Manassas. lie was reported yesterday az do.
Ing nicely. Sergeant Cowardin was prcba-
bly, ono AZ the few. II not the only enlisted
man, participating In the rnanousres who waa
Civii war veteran and fought In both pat
tios OF Manassas He escaped without
scratch during these engagements
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Mrs. virginia u. Miller.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch)7
Mcchesney Miller, widow OF the late Rev.
J. O. Miller. former pastor Of Trinity Re-
formed Church. died suddenly here to-day
Of Augusta county, Va. Her father was
DR., John McChesney. a mem Der OF q
prominent Virginia family She was q
graduate of the female seminary at
Stanton, Va. 5t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
ALLAN, JR.,
IS NAMED


The Williams faction Of the Republican
party OF the Third Congressional District
yesterday perpetrated the farce of again
doing Just what the state Executive Com
lnittee recently undid--that is to say, 1t
held q so-called convention and again
nominated Mr.. Edgar Allan. a young att
.torney of this city. for Congress. The
result was attained without opposition SO
far as the men participating in the con-
vention are concerned. No other name
was mentioned. Mr.. Allan vas "it' from
the Inception OF the movement to nomi-
nate by this faction
1t Is the old, old fractional fight which
has for years prevented every effort TO
organize a formidable Republican party
In the district, and which is now. In the
opinion Of the thoughtful men Of the par
ty, delaying for years anything like q
formidable Republican organization in
this district.
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Runaway Accident.

"A runaway occurred at Madison and
Main Streets yesterday morning, and a s
d result John Bagby, colored. had one or
two ribs and his wrist broken Bagby
Mas working In the ditch, into which the
frightened horse fell DR.. Leonard, q
the city Hospital. was on hand to care are
for the man. 5
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very sudden as the body was found In
several hours before it was found.
Mr.. Thompson leaves wife and fam
iilygand was about tifty-seven years of
age at the time of his death.
q, The deceased had a large circle Of
friends and was highly respected ; by
every one. Ho was for many years road
commissioner for Greenesvlle county and
had been a resident OF this county for
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
Charles Morley.
lsneclal la The Tlmes-Dlsntlt

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
Ii NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Sept. 12.-.
Charles Wqrley agea slx,y,nldds years.
a lingering illness. He is survived by a
wife and Six children. The deceased was
a native German. but he served thirty
three years In the United States army my
Ting business In Phoebus. He had ac-
qured considerable property, and was
one sof the leading citizens OF the town. q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
OBITUARY.
Sally Richardson Parker.

Mrs. Sally Richardson Parker. widow OF
the late Truman r. Parker and mother
OF Dr. Truman a. Parker. died at the
residence of her son on Sunday morning.
She was one Of the most prominent
workers In the Woman's Christian
Association, and an early vice-prcsldent
OF that institution In this city and labor
cd for the cause untiringiy..
Her death came as a great shock and
was a source of much grief TO her fam
2iiy and numerous friends.
a committee from the Woman's Chris
tian Association was appointed and draft
ed resolutions of respect to her memory.
THE funeral services will take place this
morning at . II o'clock from the Second
PRESBYTERIAN Church.
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II. P. Aunspaugh.
lsnecial HI rha TImes.pIspatch.l .

Especial to The Times Dspatch.l
Louis Philip Auns pan Ri died Sunday at
the home Of his sister. Mrs, Charles
Aunspnugh from general debility. Mr..
but about fifty years ago moved TO the
far South, and resided at Clear Water;
Fla He came home this summer on a
visit, accompanied by his wife. He was
seventy wears of age. ~ 10 rs
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NOTICE.

A3 Richmond. Va, Sept. 12.. 1904
WE HAVE THIS DAYNApMlTrED&F ~
SELDOM TAYLOR. Jr.. into the part
Co, which concern will continue the
Real Estate Business III all Its branches
under the present firm name OF II. SCI
DON TAYLOR & co.
Fl SELDOM TAYLOR, n
II. II. RICIiESON.
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#Mrs. Catherine Page.

Mrs. Catherine Page, widow OF wv. g.
Page. died at tho residence OF her d. ugh
ter, Mrs. Mollie Foster, No. 403is Louisiana
Street. She Is survived BY four sons and
one daughter-Sn r.. w. w, y. c. and
.Aonzer Page. and Mrs. Foster.
The funeral will take place this after
noon at 3 o'clock from Fulton Baptist
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
Mrs. Georgeanna Seldom.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.) ,g 8
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Sept. IL
Mrs. Georgeanna Seldom, widow Of r. c.
Seldom, who died about month ago,
died at her home in Gloucester county
last week at an advanced age. She Is
survived by three daughters and four
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
Cook Stoves, Chiftonisr:, Book
cases and Secretaries, Cham.
bor Suits, &C., at Auction,
TO-DAY, TUESDAY, At 1880.

< We Will sell TODAY, commencing at
1880, at our warerooms. No. 1905 East
Main street. a general line Of Household
No, 8 Cook stove, several other Cook and
Heating Stoves 2 very nice Chiffoniers,
In Oak and Ebony: Walnut BOOKCASE,
Shaving Stand. Library Tables. Parlor
suits, Oak and Walnut S!deboards,
Wardrobes. Iron Beds Mattresses. Hat
Racks, Pictures, Easels, Mirrors, Odd
Beds, Washstands, Chairs. etc, etc.
SRICHMOND AUCTION COMPANY,
Geo. Fl. Valentine, Auctioneer.
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IS Vile and HVe cnIIdfen suES
N. B. Peacock.
(special 10 The Times-Dispatch

e LEESBURG, VA, Sept. 12-Noble B.
Peacock, OF Wheatland. this county, died
years. He was the largest land owner
in the county. Six sons and two 3daugh--
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Mamie Hord Dyson.

Dyson, died at her residence No. 2l2o -.
Marshall Street Sunday night. The
funeral will take place from Leigh Street
Baptist Church this afternoon a t clock
and the interment will be made In Oak
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
AUCTION SALES, Future Days
BY Mcveigh and CHM,
ss Real Estate fAuctioneers.
1112 E. Main Street.
AUCTION SALE
OF
THAT ATTRACTIVE
AND
HANDSOME DWELLING,
No. 1922 Grove Avenue.

At the request Of the owner, who is de-.
clining housekeeping, we Will offer Tor
sale upon the premises. on
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER is, 1901.
at o'clock 2. NJ. the above home. the
improvements consist Of a very a ttractive
sthrce-story. brick residence, OF y rooms:
in excellent repair. he house is heated
most. modern improvements and plumb
Ing. The bathroom is fitted UP in the
most modern and up-,o-date5 manner:
The lot has frontage of % feet 10
Inches. and extends back between tparal-
( lei lines l25 feet to an alley Anyone
wishing to secure an excellent home.
should attend this sale as this neighbor-
hood cannot be excelled by any In the
& city We also inviteat to the sale parties
who wish to invest In real estate. III,
sTERAIS-One-thrd cash, balance in g.
IL and IS months evidenced by negotiable
notes with six per cent. interest added
and secured by deed Of trust on the
property.
McVEIGH & GLINN,
s5& Auctloneers.
The property can be Inspected any day
after II o clock "a. NJ 4 5iS
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Keith H. Thompson.

Especial to The Tlmes-D spatch)
4 ENfPORIA, VA, Sept. 12.---My. Keith H.
Thompson, the pioneer Scotchman Of
al Abedour@ Church., the Scotch house Of
worship near Emporla.,
Nj. Thompson's death was evidently
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
w, w. Porter.

After lingering Illness. Mr.. Willie ".
Porter. aged tS'sntyrthree years. died at
sstevensyille. In King and Queen county,
on September 9Th. .s55 s.
Nh The funeral was from Providence Meth
odist Episcopal Church. and the body was
inferred In the family section OF the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
Owen Pollard.
fsnectal 70 the Times Dispatch.)

Especial to The TImes-Dspatch.)
BEDFORD CITY, VA. Sept. 12.-Mr
Owen Pollard died on, Sunday at the res,
idence OF Mrs Matte Dunn, from gen-
eral failure Of health, the immediate ase
in a week7ago from trifling scratch.
He was about forty years OF age.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
M. C. Mahan,es.

Especial 10 The Times. Dlspatch.l
TWYAfAN'S. MILL. Va, Sept. 12.-Mr.
Marcelus G. Alahanes, prominent farm
fell dead at his saw mill Friday. He was
a well preserved man Of sixty years OF
age. leading a very active business life,
health.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
II. Munford Coles.

Mr.. j. Munford Coles died at the VIZ,
ginia Hospital yesterday morning after
Bvived By his mother. He was valued
femploye o the Merchants National Bank.
He came here from bis home In Chatham
some time ago, when hesaccepted q posi-
ton with that Institution.
L His remains will be taken TO his old
home this morning, where the funeral will
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13

I viii sellSTHURsDAY, at 1880 "a. M.
at my ,warerooms. No. II West Broad
CHARTERED Oak Side Boards. Walnut and
Mahogany Hall Racks, 8 Drop Head Sew
Ing Machines, Chairs, Rockers. Folding
Sofa, CHARTERED Oak Folding Bed. Odd
Rugs, Carpet, Gas Range. Cooking
Stoves, Heaters. Mahogany Chest OF
Drawers. ! Mahogany Sofa, also alot OF
other goods. too numerous to mention,
Ladies' invited 49, =, Z, ,,,,,,,
Auctioneer.
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n RUsTEE's sALE-I, the undersigned sub
stituted trustee In e6ec1son q =, GER ,1
r r" Tunstai his wife. 70 IT. II. E!yson trustee.
dated August 3lst. 1891, and recorded IN the
cierk;s office Of the county sot New Kent. DDS
having been MADE 'hs q bs the
renuested BY the beneficiary therein so to do.
viii se public auet!9n s on ne
sT1EMBER, 1904, at o clock p. M that cer-
q land At Tunstas u New k sss
ndionine the lands OF the Southern Railroad
and being the same |ot or trast %
Terms Of sale: Cash as to 80 much as Will pay
oil the said note and interest, thereon from
the sale and the balance on a credit OF one and
two years the purchaser swing kls bond 20, d bear :,
trust on said land for the deferred payments
This lot or tract OF land has q valuable dwell.
ins house, wheelwrsht shop. store house ana
other buildings on It. and IL strictly n hrst-
class place conduct the merGantala 6vsinfas.
s,itnted trustee Aug 2o-3ot
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Sale Extraordinary for Ac-
count of a Transportation Co. To
the Trade: Opening Fall Sale We'd
ncsday, September IL, 1904.

AUCTION oalc EXTRAORDINARY Tor Ac-
count of a Transportation Co. To
the Trade: Opening Fall Sale We'd.
ncsday, September IA, 1904.
BY direction Of a Transportation
toned, at our auction rooms. 1905 East
Main Street, on second and third floors,
we will sell, commencing a t 1920 a. NJ;
unusually large and very attractive stock
Of general merchandise. embracing over
400 cases and representing several thou
AAA4 p9'l sHo II s'. AND ROOTS.
eonslat'ng IN Part 81 g $50 eases Mems.
dium and high grade; cases Rubber
HARNESS AND sADDLERY.
10 cases Ladies' and Gents Saddles.
Brides. Horse Blankets. all grades.
CLOTHING.
800 suits, Mems, Boys Ladies' and Chill.
DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS.
This line embraces an extra large assort-
ment such as Underwear OF all kinds,
Gloves, Hosiery, Domestic Check Goods,
Bed Ticking, Shawls, Quilts, Bedspreads.
Glassware, Crockcry and Tinware,
lamps and Toys.
Under this heading the line is too NUM-
erous to mention. We have everything
you may call for.
HARDWARE AND GUNS
also very numerous, embracing Cutlery
of every observation-disclosures, Pistols and
Guns, Cartridges. etc.. etc,
Pictures and Picture Frames.
About 300 assorted Pictures and Frames
DECORATING GOODS,
Bunting, Flags, Shields, e'c,. OF great
variety,
Nice assortment OF Drugs,
SEVERAL. NEW SEWING MACHINES
and SHOW CASES.
STATIONERY,
FINE !; h Is 81 81, B g ETC,
over 200 cases of all kinds OF PaInts-Roof
IpeaInts Eaamsl Nickel ana Brass s. P9lsh
ors in i gallon, half gallon and quart cans.
cali SPECIAL at tent to n ahis
condition, not shop worn, but I'm original
packages and worthy the attention of the
trade at large.
RICHMOND AUCTION co.
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ExEcUTOR'S NOTICE. IS

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE QUAIL
fed as Ii executors OF the estate Of Mrs.
v. q. a. 4 CARSON, deceased. late. of
Richmond, Va. All persons having
claims against the said estate are res
quested to present the same promptly
= SURE q CARSON. Merchants National
Bank Building Richmond, Va. ]. PRES
S TON CARSON, Richmond, Va; W. NJ
LILLE, Charlottesville, Va; Executors
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13

BY Richmond Auction Company,
1905 East Main Street.
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BY George v. Oliver. Auctioneer,
Il 4l4 w. Broad st. Phone. 2275.

n 3uARTERED OAK cIIAN,RER FUR !
RACKS, DROP-HEAD SEWING Ma
CHIMES, LOUNGES. GAS RANGE,
COOKING AND HEATING STOVES.
CARPET. RUGS, ETC. II S.
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sss5. BY c. L. & Fl. L.. Denoon,
Real Estate Auctioneers. ii5
SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION
OF THE
Desirable Three Story and
Basement Brick Dwelling,
No. 2O5 N. Eighteenth st.

We will sell for the owners for division,
81 r rhf fssspplAssYs' SEPTEMBER Sc is 1901
at $50 O'Clock P. M, the substantially
built Three-Story and Basement Brick
Dwelling, No. 2o5 North Eighteenth Street.
feet and runs back l22 feet to a Cot foot
alley. There is "a large brick kitchen and nd
stable on the premises. renting for Sl2
provements. will yield q handsome Income.
TERMS: One fourth cash; valance at
six, twelve and eighteen mont hs y
gi7 ~ G. L., g. H Il DEN DON,
Aucttoneers.SS
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BY Richmond Auction Co.,
1905 Il. Main Street. Phone 4716.
Geo. II. Valentine, Auctioneer.
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DISSOLUTION NOTICES.


THE COMPREHENSIVE BETWEEN5
JOHN a G. HAGAN5 and JOSEPH AZ
DART. trading and doing business 5lln-$3
der the firm name Of HAGAN-DARTs
nj TOBACCO COMPANY. as traders In
and retandlers Of lear tobacco has this
day been dissolved. l.i
Both members Of the a boye firm re
authorized to sign In liquidation. Nand /.
Richmond, Va, heretofore occupied BY
Il said firm, will be continued until the
affairs Of the firm are settled Il
IN JNO.&C. HAGAN,
J3ijs MINIS ~, a. DART.
Richmond, Va. August 23, 1904.
DART TOBACCO co.
having, been dissolved, the undersigned
beg to announce that they will conduct
he Same line Of business at the same
p place. DARI5 IOlsACCOsC S).,4aa27s
Richmond. Va, Aug. 20. 1a04:>
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MEETINGS.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
4 Stockholders OF the VIRGINIA. NAVI-S
n CATION COMPANY Twill be held a the
4 Office of the Company. at No. 1900 East.
DAY, Sept. 90. 1904. at 8 O'clock p &. M.
81 IA E. Al. BARBER, Jr.. Secretary. sI
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19
KILMARNOCK.

The Masons are assembling here today
tThursday) In monthly meeting. They
do not meet often. but interest in this
time-honored and magnificent craft
seems never to dwindle. There must
be something very magnetic that the
uninitisted do not comprehend.
The community was shocked by news
that Mrs. Georgiana Bussells, relict OF
the late Jno. Bussells, had died Sunday
in Baltimore, where she was visiting
relatives. Her remains were brought
here Tuesday night, aud Wednesday
morning inferred at White Stone Metho
dist cemetery. Her sons j ohn and George,
left Monday for Baltimore. In conse-
quence of this sad event the drama.
dot, the Miners Daughter" which was
to be played Wednesday night at IT.
vington by the Kilmarnock troupe, has
been called off indefinitely
Allie Cralle, cashier of The Numford
bank at Tappahannock, reached home
Monday on short visit. He drove from
Tappahannock.
Justice X. w. Chiffon and Common.
wealth's Attorney Newbill are pushing
offenders against local option laws. II
is understood steps viii be taken against
every individual found drunk. -
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-02-19
MISKIMON.

The following is q list of fruit
trees highly recommended for Tide
water Virginia by the Superintendent
of our Experiment Station, having
been assisted by successful orchard
lists of this section: Apple: Early
Ripe. Grimes Golden (autumn), Wine
sap, York Imperial. Peaches: Early
Crawford, Mountain Rose, alberta,
Old Nixon Tree, Salway. Pears:
Bartlett, Elizabeth, Tyson, Anpou-
lem. Kieffer, Seckel, Sheldon, Law
renee. Plnms: Abundance, Wickson.
The following thrive fairly we'll but
are not equal to the foregoing:
Apple: Early Harvest, Red Astra-
chan, Yellow Transparent, Bucking-
ham, Maiden Blush, Smokehouse.
Ben Davis. Peaches: Amsden. Plnms:
burbank, Yellow Egg, Wild Goose.
should like to call attention to
the merits of the Southern Planter.
1t is paper that truly espouses the
cause of the farmer. A young far
mer of this vicinity, after examining
sample copies of over TWEEN y agricul-
tural journals published in the Mid
die and South Atlantic States, decid-
ed that it was unequaled for the far
mers of this section. 1t advocates
improved stock, intelligent fertiliz-
ing, cropping, ETC., giving hints and
advice on al pertinent subjects that
are invaluable. This journal has
been great factor in developing the
agricultural interests of the South.
Times are not so brisk with us this
winter as they were last year. Last
winter G. Ii. Smith was running two
large saw-mills to their fullest capac-
ity aud every one owning teams was
given work hauling lumber at re-
munerative prices.
Steps are on foot to organize an
Odd Fellows lodge here. 1t will
soon be consummated. w. Il. Marsh
is the moving spirit.
Thos. K. Boyd gave a party last
week which thirty-five young people
of the neighborhood attended.
Matthias Dunaway has bought q
young yoke of oxen of JOS. Pierce, OF
Litwalton.
j. @. Chiffon is quite unwell al
this writing.
A hawk killed young lamb Of
j. b. ellis recently.
/ THuBAN.