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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Around the World With Santa

The Christmas entertainment
of the Presbyterian church was
held last evening in the lecture
room at 5 o'clock, and was wit
messed by a large gathering Of
Sunday school members and
friends. The room was tastefully
decorated with evergreens and
flowers.
The entertainment was q unique
one, tho title being "ArouAd the
World with Santa Claus" A ship
with a real live Santa Claus on
board voyaged around the world
with crew Of Sunday school boys,
Mr., Charles Glasgow being the
captain. Mr.. M.R..Turnbull was
Santa Claus. On arriving at the
port of each of the imaginary
countries visited, Santa Claus
and his crew were crested Dy
young girls dressed in the costumes
of the countries represented. The
occasion was one of very great
pleasure and the exercises were
thoroughly enjoyed.
Mr.. Frank L. Glasgow, the sup
erintendent, presided, and the
opening prayer was offered by Rev.
Thompson B. Southall, the pastor.
The singing was a special feature,
and indicated careful training.
The exercises were brought TO a
close by the presentation to the
members of the school of . treat
consisting Of boxes of candy and
oranges.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Christmas Shooting.

On Monday night about Q O'Clock
an alteration took place in the al
ley between Strain & Patton and
the Peoples National Bank. near
Main street, between crowd of
cadets and several negroes, result
ing in the shooting of two cadets.
The balls caused flesh wounds and
no serious results anticipated. The
cadets provoked the negroes by
firing roman candles and other
fireworks at them. George Toler
is the negro suspected of doing the
shooting, but no arrests have as yet
been made.
Last night serious shooting af-
fair took place on Jefferson street
near Henry street, when Harvey
Kenney shot Jim Scott twice, the
balls entering the body, and caus-
ing what may prove to be fatal
wounds. Kenney was arrested and
is now in Jail.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Marriage Licenses This Week

County Clerk A. T. Shields was
busy yesterday issuing marriage licen-
SEES, seven being procured IN one day as
4 ollows:>
MIR. Andrew Blufeld Chittum and
Miss Lucy Willie Greasy, daughter OF
Mrs. K. F. Walker.
harry Montgomery Tardy and Miss
Lula Wheeler Bare, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. Bare OF near Lexing-
ton. 80,
Mr.. Robt. Gilmore Strickler and Miss
Lula Jahe Liptrap, daughter Of James
H. Nptrap. m,
Mr.. Kenney Brown Amole and Miss
Annie Virginia Mccormick, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E. Mccormick;
Mr.. Samnel Joseph Newcomer aDc
Miss Annie Lee Gaylor, daughter Oh
Mr.. Thomas NJ. Gaylor. -.
Mr.. John Brown Moore AMI MISS
bessie Viola Smith, daughter Of Mr..
George w. Smith. ~.
Charles Franklin Zollnan ard Miss
Pearl Eivira Zollman, daughter OF MI.
John w. Zollman.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Amole.,M Mccormick

A quiet marriage took place to-
day at noon at the home Of the
brides parents, MI. and Mrs.
Joseph 4. Mccormick, of near
Wesley Chapel. when their attrac-
tive daughter. Mise Anna Virginia,
became the bride Of Mr.. Kenney
Brown Amole, son of Mr.. and Mrs
T. r. Amole of BuenA Vista. Rev.
T. j. Thompson, pastor Of the
Buena Vista Presbyterian church,
oficiated. Only few immediate
friends Of the contracting parties
were present.. Mr.. Amole lie en-
gagged in business In Buena Vista,
where the young couple will make
their hume,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Mrs. H. NJ. Harrison Dead

Mrs. Howard NJ. Harrison died
at her home in West Lexi ngton
Tuesday morning, December 20,
1905. For many years she had
been a sufferer from kidney CON-
plications, which finally terminal
ed IN her death. Her maiden name
was Miss Peachy Ann Wash,
daughter of the late William L.
Wash, and was born in 1910.
Mrs. Harrison was a woman OF
unusual intelligence. In 1888 she
was married TO Mr.. Howard Milton
Harrison, who survives her. Her
funeral took place this morning
from her late home, Rev. D. A.
Penick officiating. Interment wac
made in the Lexington cemetery.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Real Estate and Property Trans
fers Recorded

Real Estate and Property Trans
fers Recorded
The following deeds OF bargain and
sale were entered OF record In the
clerks Office OF RockbrIdge county for
the week ending December 9th.
Alice McNutt Alexander to Ulysses
G. Fisher, one-half undivided interest
In house and lot corner Nelson and
Randolph streets, Lexington. $286.72.
David H. Hart to Thomas NJ. and
James E. Gaylor, 81 acres in Kerr's
Greek district.
Thomas Kerr to George Miller, /
acre and 25 poles, on Kerr's Creek,
$12.5O.
James 7. Dixon to George Miller. 2
acres, 1 rood and poles. in KeTr's
Creek district, adj. Gardner Kerr,
1886.
George Miller to JUcob A. Smith.
i've tracts OF land, 1877 acres, acres
and % so. poles, acres, roods and
IA SO poles, rood and 9 SO poles. and
l acre aud 25.sq. poles, respectively.
about six miles from Lexington on
Ker's Greek road, $500.
j. Houston Leech to j. Z. Nickel,
two lots In West End Glasgow Land
%.
Rachel johnson to Lee Burks, 2
acres near Natural Bridge, $50.
John Smith to Joseph W.Bess 2 acres
on Kerr's Creek road adj. s. n. HiIe-
mans heirs In Kerr's Creek district,
300.
w. s. Welsh to william Jennings, %
aei es one-half mile south ofLexlngtoD,
a, 100.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Torture of a Preacher

The story of the torture OF Rev. o.
D. Moore, pastor of the Baptist cnurch.
OF Harpersville, N. T.. will interest,"
YOU. He says: II suffered agonies,
because of persistent cough, result
Inc from the grip. had to sleep sit
ting up in bed. tried many remedies,
without relief, until took DR.. Kl1g' 8
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, which entirely
cured my cough, and saved me from
consumption. A grant cure for
diseased conditions Of Throat and
Lungs. At b. H .Gorrelps drug store;
price soc. and $1.OO, guaranteed. Irlai
bottle free.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Adjournment of Circuit Court
Today

The December term of the Cir
cult Court of Rockbridge was
brought to close today. A number
of cases that came before the
court will have to be tried over be-
cause OF the failure Of the juries
to agree. The most notable Of
these was the case of TIE Common
wealth against j. Rudolph Law
horn, indicted for the murder Of
his wife. After a trial extending
nearly through the whole week,
the jury failed to agree Gu q YER
dict. The case will have to be tried
again and the time set lie Monday,
February 18th. Lawhorn was adj
united to bail in the sum of 81, 600.
The juries in two liquor cases
failed to agree; one, that of r. 5.
McNsbb OF near Buena Vista, for
selling malt; another, that of John
E. Wees, who appealed from
Justice II. H. Tsaford's Judgment
of guilty of selling wine.
Bud Carter, indie ted fer hou4s
breaking, plead guilty and was
given three months in Jail and y
fine of $50 was also imposed.
A. T. Shields qualified as clerk
Of the County Court for six years
beginning January /, 1905. R.R.
Witt and B. G. Walker qualified ss
deputies.
r. L. Morrison qualified as sher-
if to succeed Thon as A. Sterrett,
resigned.
Daniel Teaford qualified as
commissioner of the the revenue
for Kerr's Greek district, to suc-
coed Boyd Hickman, removed from
the State.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Mr.. sterrett Has Resigned as
Sheriff

Last Thursday morning the re-
siQnation of Mr.. Thomas Ashcroft
as sheriff of Rockbridge was ac-
cepted by Judge S. Houston Letch-
err of the Circuit Court o! Rock
bridge. Mr.. Stefrett has accepted
q poaition with his brother, Mr..
Tate Sterrett, at Hot Springs, Va,
and removed his family to that
Llace some weeks ago.
Mr.. Sterrett has served as sheriff
Of Rockbridge STAGE 1895, when he
was elected to that position. HIS
administration was one marked by
fidelity to duty, and he leaves the
county much to the regret of a wide
circle of friends and relatives. He
has always been a public spirited
an,and has given much of his
time to the Interests of Rockbridge.
Deputy Sheriff Robert l.. Merri-
son of Buffalo, has teen appointed
by Judge Letcher as Mr.. Sterrett's
successor. Mr.. Morrison was se-
lected by Sheriff Sterrett as his
deputy in 1895, and he has since
filled that office with satisfaction
to the people. =
Sheriff Sterrett's resignation is
to take effect December SlsC, at
which time Mr.. Mo-rison's terms
begins. He viii serve out the two
years unexpired term Of Sheriff
Stsrrett. Mr.. Morrison has been
acting sheriff since Sheriff ,Stet-
rett's removal from the county.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Always Liberal to Churches

Every church will be given liber
quantity OF L. & NJ. Paint. Call for 1t.
gallonn Longman & Martinez L.. d
M. Paint mixed with three gallons lln-
seed oil, will paint q house.
w. B. Barr, Charleston, w. Va.s
writes. "Painted Frankenburg block
with L. M. Stands out as though
vanished" Wears and covers IKE
gold,
oil. which you do 10 ready for-use paint.
Buy oil fresh from the barrel at %
cents per gallon and mix it with l.. u
N.
1t makes paint cost about $l.20 per
gallon. Sold by McCrum Drug Co.,
Lexington; or H. L. Gilkeson, Buens
Vista.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Furious Fighting

For seven years." writes Geo. W.
Hoffman Of Harper, Wash, II had q
bitter battle with chronic stomach
and liver trouble, but at last l won,
aud cured my diseases, by the use OF
Electric Bitters. l unhesitatlngy
recommend them to all, and don't in
tend in the future to be without them
ia the house. They are certainly q
wonderful medicine, to have cured
such a bad case as mine.' Sold, under
guarantee to do the same for you, by
B. II. Gorrell, druggist, at SOC. bot
tie. Thy them today.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Married

STRIcKLER-LrPTRAP-At Lexing-
ton. on Tuesday, December 9th, 1905,
Rev. J. O.Knott, officiating, Mr.. Robert
Giluore Stricken and Miss Lula Jane
Liptrap, all OF Rockbridge.
WILSON, WEBB On Tuesday even
Ing, December 10. 1905, at the homs Of
the bride at Rockbridge Baths, Rev.
Henry Miller officiating, Mr.. David
0ryille Wilson and Miss Virginia Alice
Webb, daughter Of Mr.. James M. Webb,
deceased, all of Rockbridge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Christmas Blaze

Monday about O'Clock the tenant
house of Mr.. John Sheridan, situated
on Shields Hill, caught fire and was en-
tirely destroyed. The fire company re-
sponded when the alarm was given but
some dinlcnlty was experienced by the
breaking of the hose, and considera BILE
time was lost before the water could be
thrown on the building. The origin OF
the fire is unknown. The house was
occupied by the family Of Lee Morris,
colored.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Property Sale

Mr.. William Jennings. a we'll known
cattle dealer OF Rockbrldge. has pur-
chased OF Mr.. John p. Welsh the old
Inboden property just south OF Lex
ington, consisting Of brick dwelling
and 20 acres, besides comfortable out
buildings formerly used by Mr..
v elsh as slaughter house. The price
r lid was $4.150 cash. Mr.. Jennings
will get possession April LIST, and Will
move his family there next spring: The
land is we'll set in grass, and will Dc
USED by Mr.. Jennings for grazing
pnrposes.s
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
50 tSifts in One

For a continuous Christmas gilt
extending through the whole year, %
presents in one, nothing would be Eore
appropriate for the absent member
Of the family than a subscription to
TIE GAZETTE. The price is only $l.VV
a year. The boy who has left home OF
the girl who ismaking home for an
other, would appreciate such q gift.
Its weekly visits would seem like so
many letters from home.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
In Mad Chase

Millions rush In mad chase after
health, from one extreme of faddism
to another, when, il they would only
eat gooo food, and keep their bowels
regular with DIR. Kings New Life
Pills, their troubles would all pass
away. Prompt relief and quick cure
for liver and stomach trouble, 25c. at
b! II. Gorrell's drug store; guaranteed.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles

Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protrud-
iLg Piles. Druggists refund money If
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case, no matter of how long standing
In 6 to IA days. First application gives
ease and rest; SOC. II your druggist
hasn't it send SOC. In stamps and it
will be forwarded postpaid by Paris
Medicine Co., st. Louis. Mo.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Mr.. e. Ashby Thompson Died on
Kerr's Greek

Mr.. Ernest Ashby Thompson
died at his home on Kerr's Creek
last Friday morning between one
and two O'Clock. He had been i'll
for about ten dsys, and on last
Wednesday was operated on for
appendicitis. The remains were
brought to Lexington Saturday
and taken on the noon train
to Raphine, thence to Mt. Carmel
Presbyterian church, where funer-
al services were held at 2 o'clock,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. A.
H. Hamilton. Interment was made
in che Mt. Carmel cemetary. The
following gentlemen acted a. pail
bearers: Messrs. John D. Crist,
Tracey Thompson, w. c. Moore,
John T. Austin, d. NJ. Fauber and
W. P.Koogler.
Mr.. Thompson was a son OF the
late James A. Thompson OF the
Mouth of Buffslo and he was 38
years of age. His mother was
Miss Hamilton of Roekbridge. MI.
Thompson has conducted mercan-
tile business at Buffalo Forge,
Buena Vista, Denmark, and at the
time of his death, was Engaged in
business at Kerr's Greek, whore
he. had established a prosperous
trade
In 1892 Mr.. Thompson married
Miss Nettie HUMPHREYS, daughter
of Mr.. William S. HUMPHREYS of
Vesuvius, who survives with three
small children, one boy, Kenneth,
and two girls, Helen and Winnie.
He is also survived by five brothers
ard one sister, as follows: Messrs.
w. H. Thompson Of Botetourt
county, A. H. Thompson and
John G.Thompson of Buena Vista,
j. Frank Thompson of Fluyannc
county, Harry NJ. Thompson of
Buchanan, and Mrs.Laura Bluff,
wife of MFG. Huff Of Botetourt
county. ALI the members Of his
family were present at the funeral
except Mr.. j. Frank Thompson
and Mrs. Huff.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27

Postofflce Inspector Charles E. KEEL
ley was here last Wednesday and
Thursday and made q thorough In
speotion of the Lexington postoflce.
which he reported to be in good con.
dltlon in all It's departments.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Pastor Pounded

A number OF members Of Trinity
Methodist congregation last EElda y
evening gathered at the home OF their
pastor, Rev, J. o. Knott, bearing with
them supplies OF various sorts for the
parsonage larder. After q half hour
spent socially the visitors departed.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list Of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
postofHce for the week ending De-
ceSnber 25th:
Coale, Mrs. Edith
Grandy, Cyrus Wiley, Jr.
KAN, H. l..
Reed, Edward A.
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised.
MCCLUNG PATTON. P. ID.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27

Bodily pain loses its terror Il you've
a bottle OF DIR. Thomas Electric Oil
In the house. Instant relief in cases
of burns, cuts sprainS, Academia OF
any cost
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Christmas Goods
TREMENDOUS STOCK

Awfully busy showing and selling Christmas goods
bad weather keep you from coming to see this stock
1t is the very time yOuwill get the best attention.
and have things pretty much your way. We have
hundreds Of Handkerchiefs, Dozens of Kid Gloves,
pretty Muffs and Scarfs, pretty Rugs, hundreds Of
fancy items such as Cut GLASS; fancy Plates Leather
Collar and Cuff Boxes, Cigar Cases, Ladies' Card
Cases, and Pocket Books, Music Rolls, Inkstands,
fancy Candlesticks Picture Frames, Smokers Sets,
Clocks, Plaques, Mirrors, Glove Boxes Handkerchief
Boxes, Burnt Wood Novelties, ETC. You will have
to see all these things to appreciate them. We have
so much could not begin to mention all
At this season of the year our Grocery stock is at
its best Plum Puddings, Mince-meat, Cranberries,
Florida Oranges, Grape Fruit, Bananas Lemons.
Figs Dates, Olives all kinds Of Canned Goods, all
kinds of California Eyaporated Fruit, Chase & San
borns hne Teas and Uotees, the best On the Market
Heintz's Pickles, Preserves etc.
Our Candy stock is the most attractive item about
the store at Christmas time. We have ton or
more for SALE and all of it is good and pure. We
have tried to avoid all glucose preparations. We do
not want any child to be sick On the contrary We
want them we'll and happy. We have handsome
boxes-adl sizes-of Lowneys and other makes. We
call your special attention to stock of Nuts. Wa
never buy any thing but the very best grade. You
will never get any bad ones from us.
CO. We want you to come and seq what we are
Offering. We like our customers to know and see
what we have We will do our level best to please.
The success and perpetuity Of our business depends
on our doing so.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27

Mrs.. Thompson wishes to ex.
press through the columns OF The
GAZETTE her sincers thanks for the
many expressions Of sympathy and
kindness shown to her and her lit
tie children by friends and neigh
bors during Mr.. Thompson'S sick
ness, and to assure them that THESE
acts of kindness will ever be re-
membered by one who loves them
all
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
YIN, L. A. OF v. NJ. 1.

Among other good expressions
of good will that the Christmas
season has called forth 10 hand
some Morris chair from the 7. M.
@. A. Of v. NJ. 1. 20 DR.. Chas.
Manly pastor Of the Baptis church,
who has for q few me nths been
helping, each week, the teachers of
the Bible Glasses in the Institute.
This agreeable surprise lie highly
appreciated by DR.. Manly.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
Death of Mr.. James A. Wilson

Death of Mr.. James A. Wilson
Mr.. Jsmes A. Wilson died FRI
day noon at his home near
Natural Bridge at the advanced
Pge of 10 years. He had been in
failing health for some time from
heart trouble, and for the past
three months his illness WIS more
pronounced. The funeral took
place Sunday afternoon at l o clock
from the Natural Bridge Baptist
church, conducted by Rev. John
II. Harris. Interment was made
in the nearby cemetery.
Mr.. Wilson for many years had
been a prominent resident of the
Natural Bridge community, and
was public spirited and useful
man. He at different times held
public offices Of trust and RESPONSE
bility, such as justice CT the peace,
constable and overseer of the poor.
Mr.. Wilson was also prominent in
church circles, for years holding
the office OF deacon in the Natural
Bridge Baptist church.
Mr.. Wilson was twice married.
His first wife was Miss Wright OF
Roekbridge. Of this marriage
the following children survive:
Mrs. w. z. L. Starke, Mr.. j. w.
Wilson and Mr.. Thomas j. Wilson
of Rockbridge; Mr.. Joseph Twill
son of Wise county, Mrs. John
Starke and Miss Bell Wilson OF
Chicago. His second wife, who
was Miss Echard OF Rockbridge,
died several years ago. One son
of this union survives, Mr.. Robert
Wilson of near Natural Bridge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27

WAtch.night services will be
held at Trinity Methodist church
next Sunday night, beginning at
10 o'clock. The services will be
extended to midnight. at which
time appropriate exercises to the
passing Of the old year will take
place,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
New Advertisements

Weinbergs number winning doll
announced.
Gazette oG1ce-second-hand stove
for sale.
s. o. Campbell-dividend notice
Bank Of Rodk bridge.
B. f. Vaughan stockholders meet
ing of Fret National Bank.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
DO cure A Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's All druggists refund the money
falls to cure. e. W. Groves sigma
are On zach box, BOO
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27

Womenlove a clear, healthy com
plsxion. Pure blood makes 1t. Bur-
dock Blood Bittsrs makes pure blood
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-27
For Breakfast
Luncheon
or Tea

A few small biscuits easily made with
Royal Baking Powder. Make them
small-as small round as napkin ring.
Mix and bake just before the meal.
Serve hot.
Nothing better for light dessert
than these little hot biscuits with butter
and honey, marmalade or jam.
You must use Royal Baking Powder
to get them right.
NsyAL uNNa pswSss ssy SnwvsM
, 1905-06-30

The building commission of the Car
negie library this morning received
the medallion to be placed in the
building to commemorate the donor,
Andrew Carnegie. The medallion is
about eighteen inches in diameter and
bears a relief portrait of Carnegie,
with the single words, Andrew Car
negie," underneath. The portrait
bears the names lockwood Stahl,
Photo Sculpture" On a tablet under
meath the medallion portrait occur the
names of the building commission, as
follows:
Carnegie Library. w. II. Holiday,
president; Aven Nelson, vice presi-
dent; Eli Crumrine, secretary"
The two pieces of bronze are bolted
to a heavy piece of oak, more than
three feet square, and this will be
bolted to the Interior wall of the build
ing. The portrait is from an accepted
portrait of the great iron master and
builder of libraries. The medallion
will be installed with proper cere-
monies.
, 1905-06-30
CHAIRMAN MORTON PUTS PRUN.
ING KNIFE TO SALARY OF
THE EQUITABLE CON-
PANY TODAY.
Senator Depew and Former Senator
Hill o Big Retaining Fee and
Office Boy Suffers Cut Of Two
Plunks Per-Unton Pacific and
Other Stocks Suffer Fall In the
Stock Market Of New York.

New York, June 3O.-Paul Morton,
chairman Of the Equitable, issued an
order today which informed Chauncey
M. Depew, United States senator, that
his rich perQuisities of 100000 a year
as a retaining fee would be discontln-
ued from today. The same order mott.
fies former Governor and United States
Senator Hill Of New York that his re
tanning fee Is discontinued today. Mr..
Morton fires both gentlemen because
the directors Of the society do not
show they have done anything to carr
the money. Depew has been enjoying
his for over thirty years. To make his
action Of today more noticeable, Mr..
Morton notified Hyde's office boy in
the same manner as he notified the
excluded senators that his salary was
cut two dollars a week, ant he was
TRANSCRIBED to another department.
, 1905-06-30
READY FOR
THE BOOKS
CARNEGIE LIBRARY WELL BE
TURNED OVER TO COUNTY
EARLY IN SEPTEMBER.
Chairs for Auditorium Expected About
First of August and When They
Are Installed Arrangements for
Formal Dedication of Building
Will Be Completed.

The library building is expected to
be completed and turned owe by the
contractor some time next week, and
as at present arranged, its formed ded-
icatiOn will occur early in September.
The chairs for the seating Of the aud
itorium will arrive about the first of
August, and during the intervening
the arrangements for the Cele-
bratiOn will be made. the building be
ing turned over to the county entirely
completed and ready to be occupied.
This morning the lawn grass seed
was sown, under the supervision of
Councilman Spicer, a special commit
tee appointed by the council TO see
that the grounds were put in excellent
order, and Mr.. Spicer and the building
commission, Messrs. Crumrine, Holli-
day and Nelson, assisted by Park Guar
dian Gilman have certainly made an
excellent job of the work.
The neat iron fence around the site
has been painted, the posts at the
corners nicely boxed up, the grounds
smoothed and raked and the whole eX-
terror made inviting. Not the least
commendable act was the splendid