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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-04
Residence For Sale.

For sale cheap a five roomed house
located on corner near proposed
new High School building. City water
and gas. Terms reasonable. Inquire
at the West Virginian Office. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-04
Opera House Restaurant.

Opera House Restaurant.
The Opera House Restaurant has
opened up again and will serve its
customers as usual in nrst-class style
IL for both ladies and gentlemen.
ALVA HAWKINS,
Manager. Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-04
OF to Another Port.

Mr.. Marks, residing on the me
vada," anchored to our shore-line for
the past year while he built several
yachts, hooked on to the "Mermaid''
yesterday morning. lifted anchor and
hoated away down the river in quest
Of another port unknown to US.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-04
Another Tea Merchant.

W; 3. Nichols, formerly of this
city. ami brother Of o. S. Nichols,
but now of Uhricksville, Ohio, where
he is In the tea business. passed
through the city yesterday en- route
home from fishing trip to Buckhan.
non and vicinity.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-04
Back to Hooslerdom.

Mrs. George Ross and son, of Sell
ma, Indiana, and Mrs. Anna Cougill,
OF Parker, Indiana, who have been
visiting Mrs. ]. s. Walker. of East
Park avenue, and other friends for
some weeks past. were seized with a
longing for their native Hoosler State
and so left for home yesterday after.
noon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-04
Critical Operation.

Miss May Harris, Of Fairmont ave-
nue.. was admitted to the City Hos
pital on Wednesday afternoon for sur
gical treatment. The operation, a
very critical one was performed yes
terday morning, and she is doing we'll
up to the present, with all symptoms
favorable for her recovery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-04
yest YirgInla NatIonal Guard.

West Virginia National Guard,
Charleston. W. Va. Aug l, 1906.
General Orders
No. 10.
!. In compliance with instructions
OF the commander-in.chief, pursuant
to,Section so OF the Military Code, the
annual camp for instruction Of the
troops Of the West Virginia National
Guard will be held at point on the
Inter Urban Railway, near the city
OF Parkersburg, w. Va, beginning at
reveille. August Is, 1905.
2. All officers and men are expected
to be present unless excused by prop
er authority.
3. Khaki uniforms will be worn,
and blue uniforms will be taken to
camp.
4. Company commanders will see
that their commands are fully equip.
ped and will make timely requisition
for any articles that are needed.
8. All company books and records
will be brought to camp.
9. The amount of baggage and
equipment to be transported will be
made as low as consistent with com.
fort.
Z. Reglmental field and staff Off.
GERS of the medical department will
arrange their departure from home
station SO as to accompany troop
trains.
8. The chief surgeon will arrange
for the transportation of the members
OF the hospital corps.
9. The name of the camp will be
Camp Dawson and its postofice adj.
dress Camp Dawson, Parkersburg,
w. Va.
10. The time of departure of trains
VIII be announced in later orders.
II. The quartermasters department
will furnish the transportation,
and company commanders will ar.
range for the subsistence OF their COM
mands en- route.
Brigade headquarters will be moved
to Camp Dawson on August 10, 1905.
BY command Of Brigadier General
Scott,
C, A. OSBORN
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-04
LIST 1t. list nifty, A. A. A. G.

ISL LII. ISL Unity, A. A. A. G.
Headquarters First Brigade,
West Virginia National Guard,
Charleston, w. Va, Aug. 2, 1905
General Orders
No. 10.
1. Beginning at reveille, Tuesday
August 10, 1905, the following calls
will be observed at Camp Dawson:
LIST call for Reveille-5:15 A. NJ.
Reveille-5:25.
Assembly-5:3O.
Roll call to be followed by Is min.
utes' Sitting up Exercises"
Mess call (breakfast)- A. NJ
Sick call-G:3O.
Fatigue call-6:45.
Drill call (battalion)-G:5O.
Assembly-7:OO.
Recap-S:30.
Guard mount-9:OO.
Assembly-9:1O.
Adjutant's call-9:15.
hi Naii hiDdHy J-lV.UU.
Assembly-10:1
Recall-11:10.
School IN. c. O.)-11:2O.
Recall from fatigue-11:3O.
lst Sergeants call-11:3O.
Mess call (dinner)-12:OO NJ.
School (officers)-1:30 P. NJ.
Drill call brigade or regimentaD-
ESQ.
Assembly-4:30.
list call (parade)-5:45.
Assembly-3:00.
Recall-4:3O.
Adjutant's call-G:OO.
Mess call (supper). Immediately af.
ter parade.
Tatoo-9:3O.
Call to quarters-9:45.
Taps-10:O0.
Orderly hours for these headquar.
tiers, 500 A. NJ. to HOO A. NJ.
2. Par l. G. o. 0, these headquar.
tiers, June "a. 1908. is amended SO as
to allow the Brigade Staff and Non.
Commissioned Staff, and the Field
STAFF and Band of each regiment to
compete in the manner prescribed
for companies.
3. Captain NJ. NJ. Nicely, 1st Infan-
try, and Captain Thomas B. Davis.
I'd Infantry, are detailed in charge of
the field sports, and will be the custo.
dian Of the trophy cup until the next
annual competition, in their respective
regiments. The name of the cup will
be THE General C. l.. Smith Trophy"
in honor OF the late Brigade com.
mander.
4. Regimental commanders will
hold daily schools for officers. and
VIII name report of the subjects GOV.
cred, and the absentees from each
school. Schools for quartermasters
and commissioners will also be held
daily under the direction of the Sc.
Nor officers in these departments.
B. Major w. G. Peterkin, Judge Ad.
vocate, Is detailed as summary court
for the brigade during the encamp.
ment.
6. Major c. w. Cole, ordinance Of
hcer, is detailed as range officer.
q. AT the hour for battalion drill.
the signal corps will have instruction
In flag signaling; at the hour for COM
pany drill, theoretical and practical
instruction in. field work; and at the
hour for regimental drill viii have
company drill, both in close and ex-
tended order.
BY command Of Brigadier General
Scott. Il
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-04
NOTICE.

All persons knowing themselves In
debted to c. H. Bartlett & Co., will call
at once and pay the same to
NJ. w. OGDEN, Hall Block.
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CITIZENS DOLLAR SAVINGS BANK
NOTICE ro sUsscRInERs.

If you are subscriber to the West
Virginian and fail to get your paper
a single evening, don't hesitate to call
US by phone or drop us card SO we
can investigate the case. The only
way we have of knowing Of these
things is through complaints of our
patrons. We ask you to notify us at
once and we will see that your paper
is delivered to you. w
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-04
A Sensitive Point.

One OF our popular statesmen of the
First ward, with headquarters on
Merchant street, is laid off duty with
an enlarged condition of his pro.
boscis, caused by the enforcement
of boil upon 1t. Truly It is very
sensitive point with its owner at
present, not only in that it wounds
his pride from its abnormal size, lead.
ing him to seek secIusion, but also on
account of the extreme pain he sui.
fers from 1t. and the burden imposed
of providing shield for its protection
willie carrying 1t about with him.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-04
The WEST VIRGINIAN'S
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

ltheA6 ttA<O thNVAitANlta0 Z
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
President Of the United States
Theodore Roosevelt. Of New York.
Vice President Charles W. Fair.
banks, Of Indiana.
Secretary of state-Elihu Root, OF
New York.
Secretary Of the Treasury-Lesiie
NJ. Shaw. of Iowa.
Secretary Of war-wm. a. Taft. Of
Ohio.
Attorney General-w. H. Moody. Of
Massachusetts,.
Postmaster General - George B.
cortelyou, of New York.
Secretary of the Navy-chas. j.
Bonaparte, Of Maryland.
Secretary of the Interior-Ethan
Allen Hitchcock, of Missouri.
Secretary of Agriculture-James
Wilson, Of Iowa.
Secretary Of Commerce and Labor
Victor H. Metcalf. of California.
President of the Senate pro tenn.
pore-William P. Frye, Of Maine.
Speaker of the House of Represen.
tatives-Joseph G. Cannon. of Illinois.
Supreme Court OF the United States.
Chief Justice .-olvilie w. Fuller.
Associate Justices-John M. Harlan.
David J. Brewer, Henry B. Brown, Ed.
ward D. White. Rufus W. Peckham,
Joseph McKenna, VIM. R. Day. Oliver
Wendell Holmes, Jr.
United States Circuit Judges-Na.
than Con and Jeter C. Pritchard.
United States District Judges-Al.
ston G. Dayton and Benjamin F. Kel.
Ter.
United States District courts-The
Northern District.
Judge-Alston G. Dayton.
Clerk-Jasper Y. Moore.
District Attorney-Reese Blizzard.
Assistant District Attorney-E. M.
Showalter.
o. 8. Marshal-Charles D. Elliott.
The Southern District.
Judge-Benjamin +. Keller.
Clerk-Edwin M. Keatley.
District Attorney-George W. Atkin.
son.
Assistant District Attorney-EllIott
Northcott.
o. 8. Marshal-John X. Thompson.
United States Senators.
Stephen B. Elkins and Nathan B
Scott,
Representatives In Congress.
First district-Blackburn B. Dove
ner.
Second District.
Third district-Joseph H. Gaines.
Fourth district-Harry c. Wood.
yard.
Fifth district-James A. Hughes.
State Government.
Governor-Wm. NJ. o. Dawson.
Secretary of State-Charles. W.
Swisher.
Superintendent of Schools-Thomas
G. Miller.
Auditor-Arnold G. Scherr.
Decentralization Ogdin.
Attorney General-Clark w. May
Adjutant Generals. B. Baker.
Commissioner of Banking-M. A.
Kendall.
Commissioner of Labor. v. Bar.
ton.
Chief Mine Inspector. W. Paul.
Supreme Court Of Appeals.
George Poffenbarger, president;
Henry c. Mcwhorter. Henry Brannon,
Frank Cox, Joseph NJ. Sanders.
Clerk-William B. Mathews.
County Government.
Judge Of Circuit Court, Fourteenth
Judicial Circuit-John W. Mason.
Judge of the Intermediate Court
q. 8. Kendall.
Prosecuting Attorney = Scott G.
Lowe.
Sherir-Howard r. Furbee.
Clerk of the Circuit Court-R. B.
Parrish.
Clerk Of the County Court-Geo. M.
Jacobs.
County Surveyor. H. Wilcox.
County Superintendent of Free
Schools-Carter L. Faust.
Assessors-Gilbert Holman, Eastern
district; A. J. Mcdaniel, Western
district.
leotslatora
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-04
! FIRST WARD. !:
2 sy our Regular Correspondent. :
BY our Regular Correspondent.

close in their waise. having also Just
finished 10 ten room houses for them
in Pennsylvania.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-04
DANGER Polnt RemedIed.
Returned to PIeasants county.

Mrs. Jeanette Riggs and daughter,
Mrs. Dolly Stanley and son. of Adlai,
Peasants county, who has been Wis.
Ting Mrs. Charles Boyers. of Mer-
chant street for the past week, re-
turned to their home yesterday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-04

United States District courts-The
Northern District.
Judge-Alston G. Dayton.
Clerk-Jasper Y. Moore.
District Attorney--Reese Blizzard.
Assistant District Attorney-E. M.
Showalter.
q. g. Marshal-Charles D. Elliott.
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The Southern District.
Judge-Benjamin +. Keller.
Clerk-Edwin M. Keatley.
District Attorney-George W. Atkin.
SON.
Assistant District Attorney-EllIott
Northcott.
o. 8. Marshal-John K. Thompson.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-04

N. G. Steele. OF Merchant street,
left the city last evening for Cameron
on q business trip and returned this
afternoon.
Miss Mary Wright. of Barnstown,
viii be the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles F.. Hershberger, of Merchant
street, Saturday and. Sunday.
Master Earl Jones. OF State street,
was brought down to the City Hospital
on Wednesday afternoon to join with
HIS mother and sister already there,
and all sick Of typhoid fever.
Mrs. a. j. Allman,s sister, Miss Nil.
Ter, and a niece, both OF Lewis county,
are visiting her at the NJ. p. parson.
age on Market and Diamond street.
Mrs. Edward Cleavenger, Of Rives-
Vile, was the guest Of her niece, Mrs.
T. L. Moore. Of Market street, yester-
day, returning home in the evening.
Danger Point Remedied.
Brady Meredith and his faithful
helpers have got the slip on East
Park avenue filed, the. roadbed
broadened. the street railway track
leveled up, and are now relaying the
brick when IT will be in good shape
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-04

oNer 10 MS mouse Wnlle ne dressed
himself before going over to investi.
gate. The daughter came at his call
and took temporary refuge in his
home while he got ready to explore,
but the mother, indicating that he
was too lax in his sympathy for help.
less women-her husband being away
she fled up the street to her next
neighbor, Russell Miller, and awaken.
ed him with her thrilling statements.
He fastened to respond and reached
the street just as the Squire got
dressed and out, when they two Joined
forces and proceeded to reconnoitre.
They circled around the premises,
but neither saw nor heard anything
to arouse their suspicion. Thinking
possibly that dog had been acciden.
tally shut up in Mr.. Halls 'ice.cream
factory, they dropped in the rear to
explore it, but at that moment they
heard noise in the house behind them
followed by wild screams from the
mother that the burglars were inside
and tearing up things within the par.
lor. They fastened around to the
front and cautiously entered the hall
way. Mr.. Miller mustered up courage
to open the parlor door, resolved to
face their enemy IN deadly combat,
IL need be, and rout them If they
could or make the most of their op.
portunity in united heroic effort. But
Just as the door swung open and their
excitement reached its highest pitch.
out leaped Thomas-cat, left in the
parlor as prisoner and which now
made wild dash for liberty. This
brought an end to their further fears,
and their intense excitement sank in
to the chagrin Of disappointment when
the defenders returned to their homes
and the banished occupants re-enter.
ing took possession and retired, but
resolved no doubt to be more care.
full hereafter and for the rest of their
days never again to leave Sir Thomas
imprisoned In the parlor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-10

For COMPTROLLER ofAe Treasury.
Gordon L. Atkinson, d.
Henry M. Mccullough, r.
For State Senator.
Austin L. Crothers, d.
Joseph 1. France, R.
For House of Delegates:
Cornelius s. Abrahams, r.
Alfred B. Cameron, r.
William B. Davis, d.
Charles 81. Ford, D.
w. Atwood Montgomery, r.
Hosea R. Smith, D.
For County Treasurer.
William Arthur Mitchell, D.
J. Will Perkins; r.
For assistant County Treasurer;
George g. Hopkins, D.
John w. Mccullough, r.
For County Cowmissioney-Long Term.
Charles A. Benjamin, r.
Irwin G. Griffith, D.
For County Commissioner Short Term.
Millard f. Mcdowell, d.
William G. Pyle, R.
For Sheriff..
William T. Jenness, D.
Cecil Kirk, R.
For County SSrveyoy
Alfred B. McVey, d.
For the Amendment.
Against tn Q Amendment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-10
Chyrsanthemum Tea.

The popularity of the Chry
santhemum teas given by the
ladies of the Sunday school
was atIested by the patron
age extended Wednesday evening,
on the occasion of this annual fete,
given for the henefit of the improve
ment fund. The supper room pre-
sented beautiful and animated
appearance with the artistically
decorated tables and fair waitres sss.
In point of cuisine the ladies
fairly outdid themselves, the bill
of fare presented being most ex
cellent one. The gross receipts
from the tea were over $50 of which
amount about $40 will be netted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-10
awarded DANCES.

In the Chester County Court at
West Chester last week j. Menroe
Palmer and wife, of Kennett, were
awarded damages in their suit
against the Pennsylvania railroad
company for the death of their
son, who was killed in the wreck at
Chadd's Ford junction, on Nov. IA,
of Last year. In accordance with
instruction of the Court the jury
rendered a double verdict for the
plaintiff, in the sum of S1,450 CON-
pensatory damage and $4,000 puni
tive damages. The verdict was
rendered in this form, so that
should it afterward be decided there
was no gross negligence on the
part of the railroad company's en-
ployes the smaller verdict will
stand. If the gross negligence
charge is sustained the total verdict
will stand:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-10
PERSONALS.

Miss Mary Hood, of Elwyn, is
being entertained by Miss Carrie
Cummings.
j. r. Richardson, of Wilmington,
paid his friends in Rising Sun a
visit Saturday.
Mr.. Goverman, of Balto., was a
visitor at the Parsonage on Satur-
day and Sunday.
Miss Charlotte Otis was the
guest of her brother, Mr.. Louis
Otis, Of Baltimore, this week.
Chalmer G. Reynolds, of St.
Johns College, Annapolis, is spend
ing the week at his home in town.
Edwin L. Haines, of Dickinson
College, Carlisle, Pa, spent several
days this week at his home in town.
The Thimble Club was entertained
on Saturday afternoon last by Miss
Grace A. Wilson at Maple Lawn,
utdf tOWus
Mr.. John Russell, of Bay View,
and Miss Annie Kleins, of North
East, were married at Zion Presby-
terian manse on Oct. 81, by Rev.
Wilson Beale.
DR.. Joseph V. Wallace, for over
80 years a practioing physician at
Chesapeake City, is critically ill at
the home of his son-in-law, Rev.
Frank e. Williams, at Lewes, Del.
The Yonng Ladies Home Mission
Social was entertained at the home
of Miss Nellie Chapman on Friday
evening last, there being about
forty guests present to enjoy the
social occasion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-10

which o
Il
hoing the ticket and republicans divided
imated
3out of
republicans the
delegation
change the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-10
Cutting Affray.

A disturbance occurred among the
Italians employed at the Keystone
Spar quarries, near Sylmar, on Sun
day, during which Donati Verna
stabbed Giovanni Di Falco in the
thigh, intlicting severe wound.
Varna was given a hearing before
Magistrate Quigley and committed
to Jail at West Chester.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-10
Fire At oxford,

Fire on Wednesday morning de-
stroyed three dwelling in the east
ern section of Oxford, occupied by
colored families, who saved most of
their household effects. The blaze
is supposed to have originated from
an overheated stove. One of the
houses was insured for &335 and an
other for $525, while the third was
uninsured.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-10
THE RESULT IN OTHER STATES.

delphia particularly, late returns
confirm the fact that the reform
wave swept everything before it.
Mayor Weaver aud the City Party
carried the municipality by about
$4,000. In the State William H.
Berry, the candidate for State
Treasurer of the Democratic, Inde-
pendence, Lincoln and Prohibition
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-10

The Democratic State ticket,
headed by Swanson for Governor.
appears to have carried Virginia
by from 5000 to $1,000.
The latest figures in New. York
indicate that George b. Mcclellan
was reelected Mayor by plurality
of 8, ,4S5.
In Pennsylvania and in Phila-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-10

parties, was elected by 100000.
In Ohio the election of Pattison,
the Democratic candidate for Gov.
ernor, is claimed by $4,000, This
is also due to the revolt against
bossism.
Massachusetts Republicans elected
Curtis Guild, Jr., Governor by
%, ,116.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-10

Vernon Brown, son of ]. East-
burn Brown Of Blue Ball, was
arrested on Monday at the home OF
his father, ON the charge of deser-
ton from the United States Army.
He was taken before army off
cials at Philada., but later released,
it being alleged he is in poor health.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-10

Large invoice of Bed Blankets
unloaded at Ruffington's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-10

Crex Grass Rugs just to hand at
Buffington's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-10

New and complete line of Silver
ware at Buffington's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-10
Seven Democrats and Four
Republicans Win.
The AMENDMENT VOTED DOWN.
THE WINNERS:

Gordon T. Atkinson, Dem Comptroller.
Joseph I. France Rep. State Senator
Alfred B. Cameron, Rep. House of Delegates
William B. Davis, Dem
Hosea r. Smith, Dem
William Arthur MITCHELL Dem. Treasurer
George G. Hopkins Dem. Asst. Treasurer
Charles j. Benjamin. Rep. County Comm'r-Long
Millard F. Mcdowell Dem County Comm'r-Short
Cecil Kirk Rep. Sheriff
Alfred B. McVey, Dem. Surveyor
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-11-10
VOTE OF CECIL COUNTY.

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202 143 256 1914 10Y 29O aaa ss
2SS 215 80 272 243 SO aao
24 154 243 2O7 129 335 aeaA A1a
1S9 125 231 165 11O 1S1 96 321 2S6 Ill arsa
aSO Loo I1 doS Iio olS lOo olo I9z LOO lIO zOo
300 223 302 2z7 245 LAG 80 254 227 1S3 100 aa,s
80 1oo zoo 1oo Io1
1872 1873 229 179 1O4 2S5 1O5 27S 159 ,asa
293 212 297 27S 257 1O3 80 PIG 1876 173 SO aa6o
297 224 29S 271 227 900 1O4 95 ,,7, 90
1914 13S 246 1914 141 316 80 291 270 ,s,I
4 z S a oa 1So @ 1oo aoo 90 aS9 aS M Ss Od oo
LOO @@o 100 iVA ooh Aoo Aoo 1o' Ao4 Aoo 100
22S 2O5 1873 357 319 2S7 17s 1O7 1877 ,o =,
294 275 Bill 259 242 So 70 224 21O 1866 9S II as1S
272 1873 2sS 269 279 1877 24s, ass
212 $50 245 1S4 lob 3Q4 SO $50 232 95 2IoS
292 22O 295 95 81 aa,
19l 133 3 1877 115 317 1O5 351 1913 asss ,Ia
2SS 329 3O6 269 90 80 313 249 255 112 I27 a7e,
227 153 246 212 214 SO "a 135 14O 17,7
zOS lSo 2O6 I76 10 29l 81 2o4 263 l5l lOz 30
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-12-01
as homo. 70 spend THANKSGIVING.

his home, to spend Thanksgiving,
4 DR. Hall Whiteaker went to Padu
cab ana joined his wife. who Is visit
ing with her mother, Mrs. West.
Ladies Aid Society Of Congrega-
hicaal church, met Thursday afternoon
lat the home Of Mrs Albert Williamson
The city school closed WEDNESDAYS
afternoon for two days vacation.
Roy Maoro, Of Cairo. has taken q
position IN Browns Cl5thing store
+ Mrs. Peter Coldwater fl able to be
+ahout after siege Of stomach trouble.
| There arrived al the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Trout, a son.
Ghas. Brown went to DuQuoin to ear
turkey with his family
Tho Illinois Central has put IN
4 switch rack TO accommodate the
FIGURING mill
AIR and Mrs. Leo Perks entertained
al 4 THANKSGIVING dinner. Amons
the guests were the mother and sister
Of Mrs Perks, and Miss Fannie Ca
vim
Herbert Gray d local agent of the
Metropolitan Insurance company has
been promoted and transferred to May
.held, KY
States Attorney Martin seized Slot
machine thar had recently been in
stalled in a local saloon,
Mr. and Mrs. DeArmos, are The
guests Of Alex Vizena Mr. and Mrs.
DeArmos are acrcbats and gymnasts
or repute and took part in the enter
eainmenf given at the opera HOUSE
Wednesday evening
Miss Lizzie Briggerstaff a 13-year-
old eifl living in The Shiloh neigh
torhood near villa Ridge, shot herself
Monday evening through the hearts
She had just returned from school
went into a room, and committed the
deed No cause for the rash act can
be learned She lived with her grand
father, Gus Biggerstaff
The Big Four railroad is having
force OF teamsters and laborers at
work to rebuild and widen the ROAD
Red at 0lmsted
George Green of near Villa Ridge.
who shot a colored man last week,
has been acquitted BY the coroner's
Jury. Five we're for acquital aud one
ior holding Mr.. Green 10 answer before
the grand jury
TIE contesting program between the
Clicnian and Piatoniaa aCeietles of the
High School, was given Wednesday
afternoon. Tho Platonians were awar,~
ed the honora by the Judges Judge
Wall County Superintendent Mrs
y n Smith cacd made a nice talk to
The members Of the two societies.