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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-18
By Mrs. j. M deCotfes
SOCIAL CALENDAR

Tuesday October 2oThe National Conference will be q
 
 . of J F" s '"e''e'0 The will at october 2lrh Herbert Augustine will her parents MT aend Mrs John Metcalf Thursday of Ionian Club Thursday October 22The . their 0tT wa" e''o saturday October sThee will country club November marriage Kenneth Murphy will take place the . Mrs John R. Tyson. their home O omas - Tuesday November 3M wnen on after the Murphy wedding Sonmervlle Of New York who will the Wednesday November 4The Edward Mir Mrs in Thursday November MT Martin Luther Vermont
  | Daughters of the Confederacy will In Tuesday November lrhe Alabama Womens (
 
 . will attending Thursday l9The of a  . Womens Clubs Et' "
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BIG DEAL Is MADE
EASTERN CAPITALISTS BUY WEST
 POWER PLANT, ".
c. P. White Annoupces Thst He VIII Orgenixe . Company and Im- prove Plants Owned by
 ID. F. Wesf

U. .E. White, a Boston, business man. has purchased the ice and power plant with the attending franchises. which belonged to the estate of the late D. F. West. He announces that he will improve the plants and organize a strong company with the local busi. ness men he has interested in the new enterprise
 Both the ice and electric power plants and franchises were formerly owned by the late D. P. West, and up to A few days ago by his wife. and son. John West. A transfer of the prop. erty was. however, consummated Sat urday morning after careful survey of the possibilities of Montgomery by c. F. White of Boston. representing
 The two plants are the oldest in the city, having been established by Mir. West nineteen years ago. Since 1889 the two have been in continuous op- eration. Mir. White, the new owner, has had many years experience in both the Ice and light and power business. and 1t Is the plan of Mfr. White and his associates to epalrge the property in both departments.
 Mir. White states that he has inter- ested some of Montgomery's strongest and best known business men In his plans, making the new company still one of local enterprise. The names of those forming the enterprise are not given out at the present time, nor will they be until complete details have been decided for the Improvements to be made.
 Before purchasing the property Mir. White spent five weeks in the city can. wasting the situation thoroughly and counselirg with local capital. The conclusion was reached. that Montgom- cry offered an excellent field for an ice plant and electric light and power business efiiciently managed.
 An organization is now being ef- fected.
 Signor Jos. St. Claire
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 Johnson. Mrs. Stuart washburn. Mrs. J. NJ. Foster Mrs. Wiley Hill. Mrs. John Holloway. Mrs. Sidney Adams of Birmingham, Hrs. George Bruner, and Misses Mildred Andrew. Lucia Richard son. Elizabeth Williams, Frances Stakely Mittle Ellen Ashley. Ethel Johnson, Frances Jones and Lila Han non. MRS. BRUNER ENTER
 TANNED AT CARDS. The members of the Queen of Clubs were delightfully."- entertained Friday morning by Mrs. George Bruner at her home on SagFe Street. The guest of honor was Miss Mary Metcalf. who is riage to Mfr. T. A. Jones will take place next Wednesday Golden rod and chrysanthenums were the flowers used in the attractive plan of adorning the apartments.
 The club prize, a pair of silk hose, was won by Mss Frances Jones. and the consola ton l-ize fell to Miss Geor- gla Saffold. It was |. pretty neck piece. WATTS-NORwOOD INVITATIONS
 To. out-of- town friends Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Norwood have issued invita- tions to the marriage of their daugh- ter. Miss Virginia Tyson Norwood and Mr Edward Seabrook Watts which will take place on the evening of Wednesday. November 4th. at eight o'clock at their home. 52O South Perry street.
 NOTICE, SCHOOL IMPROVE
 ATENT ASSOCIATION. The regular monthly meeting of the Montgomery School Improvement Asso- ciation which was to have been held Tuesday afternoon, October 20. has been postponed until Tuesday. October 27. MISS WOODWARD LIBRA
 RYAN AT TALLADEGA. Montgomerians will be glad to learn that Miss Mamie Warren Woodward of this city has been appointed libra rian at TalladeEa for a term of five months. to fill the place of Miss Eva Wrigley. who goes west on an extend ed leave of absence. Miss Woodward was a member of the class in library service conducted under the direction of the State Department of Archives and History during the past summer.
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Executive COmmlttec PIans For AssO-
 citation.


 Birmingham. Oct. l7.-(Special.)-- At the meeting of the executive com nittee of the Alabama Educational Association, Birmingham was selected as the place for the next meeting and April Sl0, as the. time for the gath ering of the general association.
 conference of NO less than fifty educators from different parts of the state was held and the executive com mittee met today and accepted the recommendation.
 An attendance of between fifteen hundred and two thousand is expect ed at the association meeting in April and stress will be laid on depart mental work as it enables each teach CT to get exactly what he or she wants in the way of advanced study, Instead of one speaker each evening there will be two or three distinguish ; ed educators who will address the as sociation on congenial topics.
 Superintendent H. R. Baker. of tho Ensley schools presided as chairman of the executive committee. P " Hodges. president of the association. Arthur F. Harmon, of Selma, D. n Murphey, of Anniston and W. c Griggs, of Birmingham were present.
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were appointed for the conventions.
 Mrs, Leon Well. Chairman Places of Meeting and Entertainment.
 Mrs, Alex Garland. Chairman of Dec oration Committee with Miss Anna Williams as assistant
 Miss Rebecca Pollard. Chairman of Music Committee, with Miss Fannie Mathews as assistant
 Mrs. Thomas M. Owen as Chairman of Press Committee with Mrs. Paul Mertins as assistant.
 Mrs. II. c. Gunnells. Chairman of Depot Reception Committee.
 Mrs. A. B. Meyer. Chairman Of Badges Committee. with Mrs. W. H. Seymour as assistant.
 Mrs. Burwell Boykin. Chairman of Committee on Arrangements for the reception of Thursday evening. Noyem- Der 19, with Mrs. Leon Well as as- sistant.
 Mrs. W J. Chambers. Chairman of Committee for Arrangements for the luncheon to be given on Wednesday at noon at the Exchange, with Mrs John Tullis as assistant.
 Mrs. Waiter Fisk, Chairman Of Ush" CTS. with Mrs. Forney stevenson as assistant.
 Mrs. E. I. Gladden.. Chairman of Ft- nance Committee. with Mrs. Victor Hanson as assistant.
  tion held Friday letter was read rom Governor Conner giving the use or tne House of Representatives for the meet ings of the State Federation. IN COMPLIMENT TO
 MIR, AND MRS. BEALE.
 Mrs q F. Meehan entertained at dinner yesterday in honor of MT ana Mrs. Walter Mcfarland Beale, when the other guests were: MT. ana Mrs' Walker Willis and Mr. and Mrs. Den" jamin Noble.
 Mrs. F.. S. Thigpen has gone to We tumpka where she Is the guest ol "rS' Susan Austin.
 Miss Sue Long of Louisville. Ky" ana Misses Foster. of Georgiana are the guests of Misses Annie May AVenger and Lilla Yea Avenger at their nome on Amanda street.
 MT. and Mrs. H. Files CrenshaW nave moved into their new home on the Car ter Hill Road adjoining the Country Club.
 Mrs. Edwards, of Lineville and Mrs. D. c. McLain. of Smithville. Ga. are the guests of Mrs. D. B. Avenser at her home on Amanda street
 MT. and Mrs Walter D. Shepard haze gone to New Orleans to spend few days with his parents. MT. and Mrs. F. C. Shepard.
 Mrs Henry Hall Clarke. of Mobile. is visiting her parents. Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Norwood at their home on south Perry street.
 aF ho has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. S. Goree. has gone to Speigners for the winter.
 Mrs. J. B. Chatfeld will leave to- morrow for Denver, Colorado. where she will attend the convention of the National Woman's Christian Temper ance Union,
 Mrs. Charles Thigpen has gone to Atlanta to visit friends.
 MT. Louis Lassiter, who is student at the Howard College in Birmingham. is spending today with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. l.. L. Lassiter at their home, Hill Crest. He came to spend his birthday anniversary with his pa rents.
 MrS. g. A. FoWelI, oI I1uEStooroI IS visiting her daughter. Mrs. D. R. Munk. at her home in the May Flats on Church street.
 
 Mrs. c. B. Frazer. of Columbus, Ga. is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Peter A. Brannon, at her home, 524 Clayton street.
 Mir. A.~V. Williams, of Anniston. js the guest of his sister. Mrs F. whisenant. at her home. 511 Jefferson Street.
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Sne has been assisting in the Talla. dega library for some weeks. and it IS an evidence of very satisfactory work on her part that she Is elevated 10 the responsible position of libra rian.
 YOUNG WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN
 ASSOCIATION DATES The Board of Directors of the Y. W. c. A. will meet Monday morning at II o'clock, by order of the President Mrs. Florence Harris.
 Mrs. Margaret Booth.
 ..a Secretary The College Girls Club will meet Monday afternoon with Miss Louise Chestnut at her home. corner of Grove and South Perry Street. The lecture by Claude Bennett on Panama will take place in the audito- rum of the Young Mems Christian As- sociation building on Washington Street. October 27.
 Vestry service topic will, be The Words of my Mouth and the Medita- tions of My Heart" and the leader will be Miss Bernice Summers.
 NOTICE W. c. T. U.
 The Women's Christian Temperance Union, meets next Friday afternoon at Dexter Avenue Church. promptly at o'clock. at which time delegates to the annual state convention which convenes November 17-1S-l9, will be elected. It Is most earnestly requested that a full attendance will be on hand
 Mrs. J. B. Nell. President,
 Mrs. H. A. Naming,
 Recording Secretary.
 
 FIRST MEETING OF ART
 STUDY CLUB. The first meeting of the Art Study Club will be held Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. when the members win be the guests of Miss Lalie Moore. The members are requested to bring with them some bit of art. MRS. COLEMAN TO DELIVER
 ADDRESS OF WELCOME. At the meeting of the City Fedora tion of Women'ss Clubs held Friday the club women of the city by accla- nation selected Mrs. Phares Coleman to deliver the address of welcome at the State Federation. to be held next month, and the following chairmen
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Colonel Harvey F. Jones. member of the State Tax Commission, is back in the city again holding his improved health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-18

MT. Ralph Garner. clerk of the State Treasury. has been spending a few days in Ozark.
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ALABAMA EDUCATORS.

Hear RiccI'H Famous Concert Band Tt VandIver Park this afternoon.
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Mir H. Y. Brooke. one of the State Examiners, returned Saturday to Mont gomery from Birmingham. where he has been for several weeks engaged in the tedious task of checking over the accounts which made up the cost of the military during the coal strike of that region. MT. Brooke. says that he be- lieves, he $ brought the expenditure down to where it will not exceed $6O.- 000 This will include pay of the men, transportation and supplies of all kinds commissary not excepted. The transportation Is the only one not com pleted by MT. Brooke. but he will have that in a few days when he will make his detailed and final report to the Governor.
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Signor Jos. St. Claire wonderful HarplAf. Majestic Theatre.
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MT. Walter BrasseII member Of the City Council and chief clerk of the State Health Department, has returned from an extended stay in the West. where he went for the improvement of his health. He was for long period in New Mexico and spent sometime also in Colorado. He has the appearance of improved :ealth and for this he is be-
 ing congratulated by his numerous friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-18

Mir Cyrus B. Brown. chief clerk of the Secretary .ot State. ha5 returned from a pleasant visit to Ozark. While there he said he got gool glance at the exhibits of the Dale County Fair. which was running the latter part of the week. The Fair. according to Mr. Brown. Is surprising success. Ex
 hibits of farm products of all kinds were there and immense crowds were out to see them .Thero were many other features of interest.
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THE PASSING T14R0Ac

Hon. W F. Feagin. chief clerk of the Department of Education. returned Sat urtiay night from Birmingham. where he went to, attend a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Alabama Educational Association. He reports that it was decided to hold the next annual meeting of that body in BirIn- ingham., April s, 9 and 10, one of the dates to b Good Friday. Only a ten tative program for the meeting was ar ranged. \. hen 1t is made up entirely 1t will be announced to the public
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Mrs. E. S. Thigpen has gone to w tumpka where she Is the guest oI ME- Susan Austin.
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Miss Sue Long of Louisville. Ky" ana Misses Foster. of Georgiana are the guests of Misses Annie May AVehses on Amanda street.
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Mir. A.~V. Williams of Anniston, js the guest of his sister. Mrs J. Whisenant at her home. 51I Jefferson Street
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Mrs. C. B. Frazer of Columbus. Ga. is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Peter A. Brannon, at her home, 524 Clayton street.
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Mrs. s. A. Powell, of Hurstboro, is visiting her daughter. Mrs. D. R. Munk. at her home in the May Flats on Church street.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05
OBITUARY
James Henry Shearier.

The death of James Henry Shearier,
occurred at his home on the corner of
Oak and Ninth streets, Saturday eve
ming about 7:30 O'Clock. The imme-
date cause of death was heart failure
although deceased had been ailing for
the past six months.
James Henry Sbearier was born in
Montreal, Can, Feb. 18th, 1929. At
the age of II he went to Milwaukee
where he remained until he was
twenty-six years old, when he moved
to the town of Grand Rapids where
he located on farm. About two years
ago he came to this city to live. He
leayes beside his wife twelve children
as follows: George and Archie, of the
town of Grand Rapids; James, of
Merrill: Albert, Edward, Fred, Char
lie, Herman and Varnum, of this city;
Mrs. Tillie Ryan, of Mauston: and
Mrs. Hattie Johnson and Mrs. Clara
Vanderhei, both of Grand Rapids.
The funeral service was held from
the home on Oak and Ninth streets,
at 2 O'Clock Tuesday, Rev.
Mei.icke officiating. Interment took
place in Forest Hill cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05
Eliza Ann Bassett.

The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Ann Bas-
sett was held Tuesday and inter
ment was made in Forest Hill ceme-
terry. Mrs. Bassett died Sunday after
a long illness and following closely up
on second stroke OF paralysis which
came about two weeks ago.
Eliza Ann Cole was born in Oneida
county, state of New York, October
26, 1929, and was married to Averz j.
Bassett March 26, l847. She came to
Wisconsin in July 1S47, settling in
Rock county. Came to Adams county
in 1854 and moved to Wood county in
the fall of 1866, and has lived here
continuously since. Three children
were born to them, two daughters and
one son. Her husband died Dec. II,
1889. Both daughters have also gone
on before. Since her husbands death
she has lived with her son Ira A. Bas-
sett, of this city, until her death
March /, 1908, aged IS years, months
and 4 days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05

In this city Saturday, Feb. 22nd, at
4 O'Clock p. NJ, Henry Reed, aged 81
years. Funeral from the family resi-
dence, 982 Iowa street, Monday, Feb.
oath, at half past three O'Clock.
Please omit flowers.
Many of the old settlers in this city
have kindly remembrance of Henry
Reed who resided in this city many
years ago. We join with them in ex-
pressions of sympathy to the family
who have suffered this loss. Mr.. Reed
was a good business man and well
thought of by all those who knew him
when he was resident of Grand
Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05
BARNES OUT FOR JUSTICE

John Barnes, of Rhinelander,
formerly chairman of the state rail-
road commission, has announced his
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05
GRAND RAPIDS
GETS CONVENTION

The Northeastern Wisconsin Teach
ers association which was in session
at Neenah the latter part of last
week, decided to hold its next annual
convention in this city.
The officers elected at the last ses-
sion Saturday were as follows:
President-John Callahan, Menasha
Vice-president- Supt. Of Schools
Wilson, Fond du Lac
Treasurer-E. A. Sargent Kaukauna
Secretary-Miss Julia Serdaty, New
London
Member of executive board-E. NJ.
Beeman, Neenah.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05

A gathering of between 600 and 100
Polish people, among whom were rep
resentatives of the 1900 citizens of
Polish birth Or ancestry living at
Grand Rapids and various portions of
Portage county, assembled at st.
Peters school hall Sunday Feb,
23rdIand entered unanimous protest
against the proposed action Of the
Prussian government, which in effect
means the confscation of all lands and
property owned by Poles and exiting
Point Gazette.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05

The ST. Katherine's Guild part y
given in Foresters hall last evening,
is said to have been one of the most
enjoyable dancing parties held this sea-
son. A good crowd attended and all
present declare the evening very
pleasant one. The music was fine,
and the refreshments not the least
pleasing part of the program.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05

The Eva Bartlett Macy company
of musical artists closed the 1907-8
lecture course at the Grand Feb. 18th.
The program was listened too
by large and appreciative audience
and the evenings entertainment was
declared by all to be one of the most
pleasing on the entire course. Miss
Macey'is particularly favorite with
Grand Rapids people, having appeared
here for two consecutive seasons.
She is assisted by an able company of
artists, and therefore all are well
pleased with the entertainment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05
CHAS. A. PAYNE
THE TRAVELLER"
Coming to Grand Rapids on or
About March Path.

The committee of citizens who had
10 charge the entertainment courses
given in this city during the years
l904-l906 have nearly completed ar
engagements by which Charles A.
Payne the noted lecturer on travel
will visit this city with his splendid
views and lecture on Hawaii.
DIR. Payne has recently returned
from the Hawaiian Islands with his
own photographs and will be able to
give US an entertainment worth going
a long way to see.
1t is hoped that arrangements can
be made to give school children an
afternoon matinee at cheap rates.
DR.. Payne will be here on or abou t
March "a.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05

candidacy for justice of the supreme
court. His campaign is in charge of
Senator A. W. SanborD, of Ashland,
M. D. Rosenberg, of Wausau, and B..
r. Goggins, of this city.
Mr.. Barnes is an exceptionally
strong man, and he has many friends
in Grand Rapids who will be pleased
to support him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05
George McGregor

The funeral of George McGregor,
the well known farmer of the town of
Carson, who died at his home near
Rudolph Friday night at IL O'Clock
was held from the Methodist church
in Rudolph at 10 o'clock Monday
Rev. G. H. Jaquita officiating. Inter
ment took place in Forest Hill ceme-
terry in this city,
George McGregor was 40 years old at
the time of his death, and had been
a resident of the town of Carson, Por-
tage county, for the past thirteen
years. For the past three years he
has been sufferer with cancer of the
stomach, and about three months ago
was compelled to take to his bed.
Friday night death relieved his suffer
ing, and he passed to the great beyond
about the time stated above.
Deceased leaves beside his wife,
eight children to mourn his loss.
They are: Rosie, Libby, Grace, Annie,
Alice, William, Emma and Georgia.
He was well known in his home
neighborhood and highly respected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05

The condition of Mrs. Eliza Basset,
who suffered stroke of paralysis re-
Gently, is reported as being no better.
Several relatives are here in anticipa-
ton of the end.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05
Notice..

L desire TO inform the public. that
Mrs. Henry Pelersells my wife has
this day left my bed and board, and
that / will not be responsible for any
debts incurred by her.
Henry Pelersells.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05
DEATH OF HENRY REED
AFORMER RESIDENT

From a copy of the Telegraph
Herald, published in Dubuque. Ia,
dated Sunday morning. February %,
1908, we take the following news item:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05
Jessieniah Turner,

About two weeks ago Jessieniah
Turner, who was suffering with heart
trouble, was taken from his home on
Third street, to the residence of Mrs.
John Hamm on Fifth street, where he
departed this life at 2:30 O'Clock Sun
day morning.
Deceased was born in Shorum, VT,
on April 9Th, 1927, and was therefor
nearly 81 years old at the time of his
death. AS boy he moved to Essex
County, New York, and later to ST.
Lawrence County in the same state,
where in 1848 he was married to Eliza
Stearns. From this union four sons
and two daughters were born and sur
wye. They are: Edmund, of Plain
field; Isaac and Alya, of Delevan,
Wis. Levi, of Libertyville, ILL.,; Mrs.
Inoez Nestlerode, of Freeport, ILL.,. and
Mrs. Abby Komas, of Delevan, Wis.
The funeral service was held from
the Methodist church at 2 O'Clock
Monday afternoon, Rev. Richard
Evans officiated, and interment was
made in Forest Hill cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05

Prof. M. FL. Jackson was in Mason
vile, Wis, Friday where he delivered
a lecture before an educational gather
ing at that place.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
NEWPORT
bpeelal 10 nm EVNNINa IouRNAIl


Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWPORT. Feb. 26.-Miss ida Cow
ard entertained a mum Der OF her friends
at her home "a few nights ago. Music,
games and dancing were enjoyed by
the young folks until a late hour when
refreshments were served. Among the
guests were the Misses Anna Cloward.
Ina Lindsay, Laura Weldin, Messrs
Becker Flanagan. Matthew Underwood.
Thomas Leonard, William Cloward.
John Baxter. George Baxter, and
Charles Weldln Of Wilmington, and
Miss pearla Fields of this town
Mr.. and Mrs Harvey Gregg cele-
brated their twentieth wedding ami
versary at their home near this town on
Saturday evening An enjoyable time
was spent until supper was served to
about fifty guests who we're present.
number OF useful and handsome
gifts we're received.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. Harley Strahorn.
who have been spending a few days
with relatives at Oxford, Pa, have
returned home.
Wilmer King who has been confined
70 his home with a slight illness. Is
able 10 be az work again
W. Beckett. OF Philadelphia, visited
friends here yesterday.
stephen Springer who had been SER
lously III suffering with typhoid fever
is improving slowly