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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Sunday School Celebrations.

The Sunday schools of the Episcopal
and Lutheran churches held interesting
Easter celebrations yesterday. Addresses
were made by the rectors of the several
churches. Carols were prettily sung
and the floral displays were very oeaun-
full.
At Grace Church the celebration was
held in the church edifce at $3.50 O'Clock
in the morning. The altar was prettlly
decorated with flowers and the children
sang the Easter carols in most inspiring
manner. Rev. G. E. Ball delivered an
interesting address and pretty Easter
gifts in the shape Of books were dis
tributed among the children. Mr.. ii:
c. Ramey, the organist, was presented
with a handsome umbrella by the sum
dav school as a token of the esteem ID
when he is held.
AZ Christ Church in the evening the
children assembled in the parish hall
and marched in classes to the church,
where the exercises were held. A beau
tifu floral cross, about nine feet high,
was formed in the chancel, and the
church was other ways decorated with
flowers. An address was made by Rev.
w. J. Morton and glad carols were sung
by the children, to each of whom was
given a growing plant. The Easter
offering amounted to Sl77.
The children of st. PauPs Sunday
school also held their celebration in the
evening. The children marched in pro-
cession from the lecture room hearing
their class banners and took s. IN
the auditorium of the church The
chancel was beautifully decorated with
flowers, large cross being the feature.
Rev. P. P. Phillips delivered an appro-
pirate address and the carols were well
rendered. The Lenten offerings amounted
to 1852.
At Emmanuel Lutheran Church an
address was delivered by Rev. Mr..
Morehart and the children sang insplr-
ing carols. The church was prettlly
decorated with flowers and the services
we're very interesting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Brother Heard From.

Mr.. Eugene d. Ficklin, brother OF
MIR. T. II. Ficklin, of this city, left TINS
section many years ago Tor the west. Up
TO about twelve years ago the two brothers
kent up a correspondence, when Eugene
ceased to answer the letters sent MN oy
his brother in this city. The latter
eventually grew apprehensive and sent
kilograms to different places IN hopes OF
ascertainiDg the whereabouts OF his DTotn-
or but he was unable to locate him.
Last Saturday Mr.. Ficklin received
conv of the Vinita Chieftain, published
in Vinita. Indian Territory, which con-
tained a list of the persons who nave
recently been nominated for positions
Inv the democrats Of that place. Among
them is that of E. d. Ficklin whom ms
friends have selected as candidate ior
county treasurer. Many OF the oiqgr
residents remember Mr.. F1ckhn. he
resided shortly before the war. in this clIy
and was a pupil of St. Johns Academy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
The Fishing Season.

About 80, 900 herring have arrived at
Fishtown during the past forty-eight
hours. Messrs. Price & Co. received
about 20, 900 from Coan river this morn
ing and several thousand arrived Satur-
day night and yesterday on river steamers.
The shores this side of Coan river are
virtually doing nothing yet. An occasion
al haul is made with but meagre results,
stray shad or two being captured with
few herring. The northwest wind OF
Saturday night and yesterday further
retarded operations. The arrival of the
schooner from Coan river at Fishtown
this morning caused rift in the cloud
that has hung over that place for the
past week or ten days. There are indi-
cations of clear and milder weather dur
ing the next few hours, and before the
close of the present week conditions may
change materially.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Death of MIR. Bendheim.

Mr.. David Bendheim, an old and
well-known dry goods merchant OF this
city. died at his residence, southwest
corner of Prince and Lee streets, shortly
before ten o'clock yesterday morning.
The deceased had been in i'll health for
some time and recently symptoms of
serious organic trouble had been mani
fest. Mr.. Bendheim was rs years old.
He leaves widow and six children
Mrs. NJ. Pretzfelder, of this city; Mrs.
S. j. Kaufman, of Greensboro, N. c.,
and Mrs. NJ. B. Schrier, of Cleveland,
Ohio, and Messrs. Louis, Samuel and
Ferdinand Bendheim, of this city. Mr..
Bendheim was born in Hesen Darn
stadt, Germany, but came TO this
country in his youth. In early man.
hood be engaged in the dry goods busi-
ness in Lynchburg, but nearly forty
wears ago removed to Alexandria where
he had since resided. He was at first
associated with Mr.. Henry Pretzfelder,
now q resident of Baltimore. Aboutaquar-
ter of a century ago he was located on the
south side of King street, between Royal
and Pitt. He subsequently, with Mr..
NJ. Pretzielder, moved to the square
west. near St. Asaph street. Later he
purchased the building on King street,
between Fairfax and Royal, and the
firm has since been known as ID. Bend
helm & Sons. The deceased was quiet
gentleman, unassuming and pleasant in
his intercourse with his fellow-men, and
he enjoyed the confidence and esteem Of
all who knew him. He had passed the
allotted three-score and ten, and has
been gathered to his fathers, an old man
and full of years. The funeral will
take place tomorrow afternoon at 3
n'clnck
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Police Court.

[Justice H. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning.
Perry Newly, colored, arrested by Of
fcer Arlington for assaultieg Blanche
Washington, forfeited his collateral by
failing to appear.
Charles Butts, arrested by Officers
Young and Beach charged with stealing
money from w. p. Graves, was dismiss
sed.
VIM. Jackson, colored, arrested by
Officers Nicholson and Allen charged
with trespassing upon the property of I;
J. Fannon, had his case continued until
tomorrow.
A man charged with assault was dis
missed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Easter Sunday.

Ye.terday was an interesting and JOY
ous occasion among church people, ana
the various edifces were crowded WIN
worshippers. TIE weather was unsea-
sonably cold. although the skies were
not threatening, but there was large
turnout of people during the day. Inc
members of the Baltimore Conference,
now in session in this city, added con-
siderable interest to the occasion, as
they mingled with the various congre-
cations and occupied most OF the pul pits.
The musical programme which had been
arranged were well rendered and Inc
services and sermons were appropriate 10
Faster. The children were in happy
mood. and the exercises in the sunday
schools were animating and interesting.
Rev. Mr.. Wray, who had recently been
called to the pastorate Of the Baptist
Church, preached in the morning to
large audience. At night Rev. Mr..
REGISTER, formerly pastor of NJ. Il.
Church South, occupied the pulpit
when another large cOncOurse OF people
gathered. Bishops Wilson and Hoss
0ficiated in the NJ. f. Church South.
Their sermons were forcible and elo'
ouent The former conducted ordination
services in the morning and the latter at
NIGHT. The services in all the churches
were conducted according to the an
nouncements made in Saturdays Ga
zette. The decorations in some oil the
churches were beautiful and appropriate,
the floral display being especially TASTEFUL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
XeSfrYnen.

The following were today elected yes
trvmen of Christ Church: l.. M. Black
ford. d. N. Rust, w. A. Smoot, &. W.
Ramsay, Hubert Snowden, G. l.. Boothe,
L. Washington, II. F. Robertson, @. Q.
Leadbeater, G. S. French, n. P. 7.
Burke and f. w. Robinson.
The following were elected vestrymen
of St. Paups Church: Col. L. WILDER
Reid, Capt. Herbert Bryant, Jno. K.
Zimmerman, DR.. George 7. KliPstein,
]. Clinton Milburn, J. Wallace Hoof,
Mai. Jno. w. Green, E. L. Dangertield,
Judge ]. X. NJ. Norton, w. II. Lam
bert Capt. Robert F. Knox and Julian
T. Burke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Railroad Conference.

The conference of the officials of the
Washington Southern Railroad Company
the members of the Board of Supervisors
of Alexandria county and the officials OF
Alexandria City, which was to have been
held Saturday at Alexandria county court
house, has been postponed until Thurs
day evening next. The postponemeDt
was made necessary by the absence OF
Mai. Myers, president of the railroad.
The meeting was called to discuss pro-
posed improvements to the system IN
Alexandria county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The schooner Sidonia Cdrley, loaded
with salt, ran aground near Fort Wash
ington Saturday evening.
Mr.. Steward Jones received a tele'
gram today announcing the death OF his
father in King George county.
The regular monthly meeting Of Mary
Gusts Lee Chapter, U. d. G., will be
held tomorrow morning at ten o'clock IN
the Confederate Veterans Hall.
The cold weather of yesterday pre-
vented in a measure the Easter display
of hats and gowns, though quite num-
Der of these visions of loneliness were
seen on the streets.
n. Floyd Featherstone's Novelty
Company will give performance at the
Opera House in this city on the 18th
instant for the benefit of the Reliance
Steam Fire Engine Company.
The steamer Kent, having been re-
paired at the shipyard, has taken the
place of the steamer Estelle Randall on
The river route. The schooner VIM.
Marshall loaded with ties cleared from
the shipyard on Saturday for New York.
The tugs Rosalie and Baby are on the
ways for repairs.
Alexandria Tent No. 2, knights OF the
Maccabees, will hold its first regular review
for April tonight at 1880 o'clock in Odd rel,
lows Hall on north Columbus street. All
members are urged TO be present
Rev. II. w. Herrell will be in Alexandra,
on Tuesday, the 9TH instant, to hold special
services for one week in the hall, NO. llt
south st. Asaph street commencing al
p. m.
TbeItalian bankentine Antonio Dali, lying
! in the dock at the foot of Princess street, pre-
sented a gala appearance yesterday, Delnt
deliberately decorated with flags from truck U
deck.
Mrs. Sarah E. Patton, an old resident OF thu
city. died at the homo her son-in-laW, MI
Joseph l., Padgett, at an early beur yesterda!
morning. The deceased was 20 years old.
The Chapter of Praise at Christ Church b,
the rendition Of the "Crucifxion" last weel
Melted nearly $50.
The Woman's Auxiliary will meet at LIE
Camp Hall tonight.
Aired J. Cammeyer, the leading shoe meI
chant of New York city and OF America, VII
have his representative at the Fleischmanl
House on Monday, April 4, with complet
sample exhibit Of footwear to make good !,
The public his worldwide boast that he sell
the hest shoes for the least cost to tue con
sumer. The public are cordially invited I
call and examine the stock and make tria
of our boots and shoes. These samples repre-
sent the newest New York styles and lates
fashions in footwear for men, women AM
: children. No one runs any risk in dealin!
with Cammeyer, as he fully guarantees al
his goods.
Fried clans, SOC dozen; clam soup, lO'
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
c. ii. Zimmerman's. 60
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Personal.

Miss Kate Jameson Of Danville, is
visiting Miss Mary Thomson, of this
city.
Mrs. Bartlett Boiling and her daugh-
ter are visiting their uncle, Mr.. Albert
Stuart.
Miss Elsie Brown, of Baltimore, is
spending the Easter holidays with rela-
tives in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Ashby yesterday
celebrated the tenth anniversary of their
marriage and were the recipients of the
congratulations of their many friends.
Miss Harriet Gatewood is home from
Gunston Institute, Washington, for the
Easter holidays and has with her Miss
Madeline White, of Graham, North
Carolina.
Mr.. Alexander Suter, of Lynchourg'
is visiting friends in this city.
Mrs. Geer, of Baltimore, is visiting
Mrs. Alfred Thomson at her home ON
King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Easter Monday.

The younger generation have enjoyed
Easter Monday in various ways. Egg
rolling. on account of the frozen con-
dition of the ground, could not be car
ried to any extent, although some made
trips into the country. Many more, how
ever, went to Washington and enjoyed
strolls through that city. Numbers
of older people also enjoyed the occasion
in various ways. The weather has
been bright and crisp. Many visitors
came here during the day, and the
electric trains for Mount Vernon carried
MANY passengers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
syore Incendiarism.

The alarm Of fire between y and
o'clock saturday night was caused by
the discovery of a FIRE in small 1noc1
cupied frame house on the ives tslde OF
Fayette street, between Queen ana
Princess. The department responded
and subdued the flames as soon as pos
sible. not. however, before the roof had
been badly damaged. Later an unoccu-
MED house on the west side of the street,
nnnosite the point was found to be burn
;pg The fire was subdued by people in
the neighborhood before it had gained
Jancorous headway. 1t is said that a
man was seen to run from the house
shortly before the fire was discovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
IL. N. French,

Representing r. P. Andrews d Co., incor-
norated. the wholesale house, Of Washsngtona'
has opened sample room at Room No 2,
alexandria Ale National Bank Building where s!1T
he is showing full line Of PAPER, S ~ !;
TTfIONERY, BLANK BOOKS and OFFICE
Supplies of all kinds. Call and look at
the line. ,-,n,vr>rc UFD.
DING INVITATIONS and DIE WORK ex;,
ecuted promptly. Our superior stock ana N
workmanship is acknowledged to be OF the
highest quality. Ill.
9ficers Hours: s a. m. to II m, daily:
PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN MAIL
ORDERS. haIIV lul
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Funeral.

The funeral of the late F. F. Jones,
who was killed by premature explosion
at Fabers station on last Thursday even
ing. took place from st. Mary's Church
Yesterday afternoon The services were
conducted by Rev. Father Cutler and
the pallbearers were Messrs. Robert
Arnold, John McCuen, Thomas Hoy,
NJ. O'Sullivan, NJ. J. Cullen ard Chas:
Hellmuth. A number of friends and
ocouaintances of the deceased attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Thrown From Buggy.

The horse attached to a buggy IN
which Mr.. Charles Blondheim was
seated became frightened a short dis
lance south of the Long bridge on Sat
urday afternoon. A shaft broke at the
same time and the horse started to run
away. Mr.. Blondheim was thrown out
and painfully injured. He was picked
up later by people in the neighborhood
and taken to hospital in Washington,
where he received medical attention,
after which he returned to his home in
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Good for Children

The pleasant to take ana hariniesS; Si ~
al aII~ cases Of Cough. Group and LaGrippe be-
ca l sI Il does not pass Immediately into the
Sto%scb Int takes effect right at the seat Of
the tronble' 1t draws out the inflammation,
heals hes and soothes and cures permanently, %; BY
enabling the lungs to contribute pure NE,
swing and DEMONSTRATING oxygen to the Diood
and tissues. One minute Cough Cure Is pleas
ant TO take and il is good alike for young
ond old Sold by all druggists,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Case Continued.

William Jackson colored was arraign-
ed in the Police Court this morning charg-
ed with trespassing on the premises of l;
F. Fannon, who conducts a wood and
coal ward at the northwest corner of Hen
nv and Duke streets Late Saturday night
Mr.. Fannon saw a darkey making his
exit from his yard, and shot at him.
Later Officers Allen and Nicholson ar
rested Jackson who admitted that he had
been shot at, but denied that he intended
to commit an ofense. His case was con
tinned until tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Holiday.

Tomorrow, April 9Th, will be legal
holiday in this State, made so by special
act of the legislature on the occasion oil
the launching at Newport News OF the
fine battleship Virginia. The day will
be only partially observed in this CITY,
Some of the banks will close, but as a
rule business will go on about as usual.
The public schools will not be given
holiday as the Easter holidays expires
this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Cold Weather.

The northwest wind gathered force
Saturday night and blew with undimin'
ished energy until today. The tempera-
ture was too low for comfort, while the
korean blasts rendered perambulating
UNPLEASANT. The weather was cold
again last night, the mercury in the Their
mometer early this morning standing al
900 Ice was visible in many place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Exnlosion of a Locomotive.

Engine No. 400 of the Southern Rail-
way exploded its boiler at Faber's sta
tom. % miles south of Charlottesville,
YESTERDAY morning. Engineer Beasley
and four othel7 members of the train crew
were seriously scalded. They were re-
moved to Charlottesville where they re-
ceired medical attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Death of a Former Resident.

Mr.. Victor Becker, former resident
of this city, died at his home in Wash
ington yesterday The deceased was IN
his 18th year. Mr.. Becker was piano.
turner by occupation, and was at one
time located in this city. About
quarter of century ago he moved to
Washington, where he had since lived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Golf Teas.

The Alexandria Colt Club, ii the
weather is clear, will give the first of its
weekly teas OF the season at its club
house on Friday, April 8, from 4 to 3 p.
m. Miss Lila Barrett will serve tea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
The ElkS.

The newly-elected officers of A Ale
dria Lodge of Elks will be installed "a 70,
nigbt. after which the appointed oihcers
viii he selected. After the close OF the
lodge a social session will be held dur
which refreshments will be served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Gas LAMPS and Nantes.

Latest improved GAS LAMPS for lighting
home or place of business 1t VII >pS pay p pom
large and small users Of GAS MANILEo 70
get our prices, as we get them 1lrec' lro v snv
factory in large quantities ana S5G sS ~"
money. =. hN Dia Ia n,te sts
april st Cor. 81. Asaph anu DuhN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Will PrObated.

The will of the late B. II. jenkins
was admitted to probate in the Corpora
ton Court today. The deceased LETT his
estate to his widow, Mrs. Martha E. Jen-
kins. who qualified as execntrix.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Makes a Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing athing thorough
Iy, OF all the Salves you ever hearu VI,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best. lls"eeP'
away and cures Burns, Sores, bru pi OT,s
Boils Ulcers, SKIN Eruptions Snu satisfaction
I H + 8 ieadbeater & Sons druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
Local Matters.

Sun rises tomorrow at $40 q. NJ. and sets
6:33 p. m. High water at ll:l9 a. H. an
HOO 7. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-Fort tins sec
ton fair. continued cool tonight, with temper
ature near freezing. Tuesday fair, with rislng
temperature; light north to east WINDS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04

Martin. the infant son Of Mr.. Martin
Burdo, died at its par ents' home IN this
city last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
WANTED

SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE in this
county and adjoining territories. to represent
and advertise an old estab isned business
house of solid financial standing. Salary $2l
weekly, with expenses, advanced each Mon
Horse and buggy furnished when necessary !;
ro,,t;on permanent. Address BLEW BROS.
x co. Monon Bldg, Chicago, III. apr4 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
ITFYANDRIA NATIONAL BANK.
VIRGINIA SAFE DEPOSIT AND TRUST

VIRGINIA SAFE DEPOSIT AND TRUST
CORPORATION,
Alexandria, Va, April 2. 1904,
"Be it enacted by the General Assembly Of
Virginia, That the fifth day Of April, nineteen
hundred and four, the day selected for the
launching Of the battleship Virginia, be
and the same is hereby declared legal holt
day throughout the State, and to be observed
as such in all respects as any other legal holt
day"
In compliance with the above this bank
will be closed TUESDAY, April the fifth,
n neteen hundred and four.
All paper maturing that day will be pay
able April s, 1904.
G. j. RIXEY, President.
apr2 q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
NEW PLATED JEWELRY
GUARANTEED TO WEAR.

New Brooches. Each sc, Zoe, l5c
and ........................... 25t
New Waist Sets. Each 5, Toe, loo,
25c and ....... ........ ......".....".."..." Oh
New Belt Pins. Each l0c, l5c, 25c
anu '''tsss'ss 's'''''' wv
New Hat Pins Each sc, lOc, i5c and 20
New Stock Pins. Each DC, Sc and. 1O'
New Neck Beads, 10c. l5c and...".... 25'
New Applique Stock Collars. Each
Loo l3c anu............ .....''''' $3.50 ''''' -"
New Silk Stock Collars. Each 25c
and $500 - .............. .................. ON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04

IITANTED.-A WHITE GIRL not under
w "a Years of age. TO help about the
houss GOOD treatment. Apply between 9
and 10 a. 10. Tuesday at 100 north st. Asaph
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04
DRY GOODS.

Never before have there been such exquisite
creations, such artistic effects, such charming
variety as we now present in the standard
weayes as we'll as the latest French and Eng
lish novelties.
The popularity of loosely-meshed wea ,s
f,r both street and house wear is very marked
this season. Our collection ranges from the
most zeyhyry ofvoiles to the coarsest etaInihe'
canvas, and fshnet weayes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04

Tor RENr.-NICELY FURNISHED
I Rooms. with board if desired, at No.
115 south st. Asaph street, this city. Cen
trally located. Half block from pOstotiice
and King street. Real Home Comforts"
mar29 If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-04

THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
| OR. f. LEE CAMP, c. v, will be held
at their hall. No. 500 Prince street, on Monday,
Anril 4. al 1880 p. IN. All comrades are
efnecte1 to attend on account of the annual
election of officers By order of the COM
mander. ,. Z. BLUSH, AuJu'ah''
Apr2 It
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-03-05
WILLIAM ANDERSON DIES
In THE SOUTH.

Word was received Monday from New
Orleans of the death of William San
derson, son of Mrs. j. e. Pierce, West
Main street. Mr.. Sanderson died Sun
day as result of an operation for APP
pendicitis, and the body arrived here
Tuesday evening. The funeral was
held from the family residence on West
Main street. Wednesday afternoon at
2.30 Interment was in Forest Home
cemeterv
Mr. sanderson was about 20 years of
age. lie was married in Madison last
Spring and in September went to New
Orleans, where he was engaged in bus
iness. News of his serious illness reach
ed his mother on Friday and she left at
once for his bedside, reaching him be-
fore he died.
He is survived by his wife, his mother
Mrs. J. E. Pierce, his sister Miss France
Sanderson, and half brother. Jack
Pierce.
School and college friends officiated
as pall-bearers, and included
Measrs. Harold Rogers, Edward Pavey,
George Kershaw, George Rogers, Wal
ter Wood ana Sterling Wood Rev. f.
p. Wright, chaplain ot the Soldiers
Home. assisted by Rev F.. S. Gray, had
charge of the services.