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The Press., 1908-11-25
County Commi,,ioner,' Report.

The annual financial report of the Holland county commissioners will be found in another column. The county debt has been reduced from $S, 745. 50 to $4, 299 % The num- ber of prisoners in Holland jail Sept. 30, 1907, was 22; 125 prisoners were committed during the year, making total of 147. There were dis charged during the year l30. leaving the number remaining in jail Sept. 30, 1908. 17. Of the prisoners con- fined during the year, 122 were white males and 3 white females. No colored person was committed to the jail during the year. Of the 122 male prisoners committed, Is were over 21 years of age and but four were under 21 Two of tue three females were over 21 years old and one was under. Of the 135 persons committed during the year. II were sent for drunkenness. 1 8 for vargancy. 12 for breaoh of the peace. 10 for robbery, , for common drunkards, 4 for assault, and one each for agsa an It with intent to kill, forDication, larceny, murder and violation of the Iiquor law. Of the number commit ted, 30 were natives of this state, 51 were natives of other states, If were natives of other countries Of the 30 natives of Connecticut, there were but two who could not read or write. Of the A. natives of other countries, there were 10 who could not read or write. There were DO strictly tenn perate persons among the number com mitted; 49 were moderate drinkers, 76 were hsbitually incorporate, Al were married aud 90 had been in prison before.
 The number of retail licen ses granted and amount received last year were as follows: Vernon. 23, $1O. $50; Stafford, [, $315O Bolton, 2. $500; Ellington. 3, $593 75. Druggist licenses: Vernon. 4, $20O Stafford, ?, $1OO The county re- oeived 10 per cent of this, aud the following amounts were paid to each town: Vernon, $9. .495; Stafford, B. 1925; Bolton. $45O; Ellington, $534. 3S. The county's 10 per cent. was $1,489.38. The total amount paid the towns was SIS, 4O4. 3s.
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Cobra's Fatal Bite.

One of the deadliest snakes in India Is the cobra, which claims hundreds of victims every year. An English off cial once saw one bite fowl, and. be- ing curious to learn how long the ven om took to act, he timed 1t with his watch. The moment the cock was touched it screamed, but at once ran of to its mates and began picking as if nothing were wrong. In thirty sec onds the comb and wattles changed from red to black. In two minutes it began to stagger and fell down in con- vulsiOns, struggling violently until it died, three minutes and a half after 1t had been bitten. On plucking the fowl q wound not bigger than pin prick was found at the extreme end of the wing. Round this spot the color was very dark, but the rest of the birds body, excepting comb and wattles. wa" of 6 natural color.
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UNION.

M. A. Marcy has closed his summer residence for the winter. Services at the Congregational church next Sunday at p. m. Sun day school at p. ID. -.-.
 Next regular meeting of Mashapaug Lake grange Wednesday evening, Dec. 3. The Thanksgiving program was 8 great success last week.
 MT. and Mrs. Toonan of Pomfret, with her sister. Laura Miller of Thompson. visited their mother, Mrs. -L Miller. the first of the week. y Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Howlett and family spent the Sabbath with her father. E. NJ. Horton T. O. Newell visited his grandmother, Ms. Carrie Clapp, in Holland last Saturday.
 Miss Belle. Roger, recently of Union, has found congenial employ ment in an office in5 Spencer. Mass. and makes her home with her mother in Brookfield.
 The Ladies' Benevolent association has received a substantial gift from Mrs. Josephine Walker Corbin of Hartford to use toward renovating the parsonage, for which they are very grateful.
 Friends of Miss Baldwin of New Haven, who has suffered so much since the runaway accident at Mt. Ochepetuok two years ago, will be glad to know that since her operation in October she has almost recovered her former health and hopes soon to resume her occupation as trained nurse.
 There was good attendance at the Congregational church last Sunday afternoon. In his sermon Rev. Francis Child dwelt upon the folly and sin of worry, and the great need of more trust MT. Child always has some good message. The Sunday school voted to have 8 Christmas tree and Christmas exercises, as usual, the arrangement of details to be announced later.
 Rock Meadow.
 Herbert Heck was at home with his parents on Sunday.
 Olin Willis was unable to attend school last week on account of illness
 Oscar Willis and William Curtis have started a meat market in staf- expecting to keep it open this winter
 The Rock Meadow school finished the fall term last Friday. with Miss Mae Heating As teacher. It was her first term of school here, and it has in every way been successful. The exercises, 8 Thanksgiving program,
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rh. Rriha That Failed.

Among Father Dempsey's steady boarders was 8 fellow named Delaney. He was drunk as often as he could get that way. Father Dempsey tried all manner of means to get Delaney to quit drinking. At last he said to him:
 Delaney, my man, if you'll stop drinking for six months I'll give you check at the end of that time for $5O." :"
 ''Indeed, if l stopped for six months could write you a check for $1OO," answered Delaney. and Father Demp- sey in telling of it later added:
 And inueed he could, too, for he's a No. 1 mechanic."-St. Louis Post-Dis- patch.
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A Rapid Rhvmer,

In illustration%f the working powers of George k. Sims, the dramatist and poet. it is said that one night new piece was produced at leading theater in London Sims sat 1t out and then returned to his office, where he wrote a column and half of criticism in rhyme It was near the time for the paper to go to press when he began. and the boy took the piece verse by verse from him to the composing room, the boy walking continuously from one to the other for an hour.
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Trolley Lines.
WEEK DAYS.

Lv. Stafford Springs 6.15 a. m. and ev- cry hour until 1915 p. m., arriving at Rockville on the hour. Last car to Hart ford 10. 15 p. m.
 The Interurban service cars, with 8 change at East Hartford. leave Hartford for Stafford Springs at 6.30 a. m and ev- cry hour until 1O.3O p. m.
 Surface trolley cars leave Rockville for Hartford at 6.3O Il. m. and every hour at 30 until 10. 80 p. m., and leave Hartford for Rockville at m. and every hour until 10 D. m. Connects for Stafford at Rockville.
 SUNDAYS. Lv. Stafford Springs 715 a. m and ev-
 hour until 12 l6 p. m.
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Wkp 9rea&.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN. PUBLISHER.
si.ou year. If paid strict4y In ..ovanoe..4

&i.oU year. If paid Btrictiy In advance.~4 .so
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards Of thanks ID serted at one-nalf advertising rates. Births marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi. cations received without signature always com mitted to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper is mailed1eguiAriy to it's subscr1E CTS until definite order to discontinue is re ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
 THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant vance.
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub fishing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents.
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v,e.r;ous oscuIa+ion.

He was having some words with her chaperon
 "Pll-Pll kiss her right under your noser' he said defantly.
 'Oh, we'll" said that lady. ''vica- rious kissing like that can see no objection to."-Boston Transcript
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BORN.

Stafford Springs, 22d, son to MT. and Mrs. Guido Pallanck
 Stafford Springs, 18th, a daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Exhave Boulerlce.
 Stafford Springs, 23d, son to MT. ard Mrs Herman Rister. I West Stafford. 20th, a son to MT and Mrs. Myron o. Kemp.
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The Widower.

A widower is like baby. The first six months he cries lot. the second six months he begins to sit up and take notice. and he experiences great difficulty in getting through his second year alone.-New Orleans Times-Dem' Acrat
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AoEroN prevents Pneumonia.

When Rubbers Become Necessary And your shoes pinch, Aliens Foot-E Ease, pow der to be shaken into the shoes, is just the thing to use. Try it for Breaking in New Shoes. Sold Everywhere, 25c. Sample FREE. Address, Allen s. olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. Don't accept any sub stitute.
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DIED.

' Brooklyn, 18th, Giddings Hyde Pinney 84.
 Stafford Springs, 22d, Robbins Patten, S5.
 Stafford, 2Oth, Mrs. Willard Dimmick B.
 West Staffnrd, 18th, Francis Patten, 71
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were we'll carried out. Seven visitors were present to enjoy the exercises. Miss Keating will commence the winter term next week Monday. Miss Keating js spending her vacation with her parentsss sin Springfield
 Mashapaug.
 Alfred Siswick dropped into town Monday, for the winter.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph valliere buried their youngest child ssat Fisher vile, Mass., on Friday last.
 Unless the rains fill the pond con siderable, the harvest of ice this winter will be more expensive than usual.
 Mrs. George Crawford will spend Thanksgiving in Boston with her sister and daughter, the latter being located at Roxbury.
 Everett Ryder is moving into the Capt. Paul house, and is to have charge of the cattle to be used on the wood lots of A. s. Wells
 Wm. Ferry has made extensive i'm provements on his hotel property on the lake, and will be we'll prepared for the summer patronage in 1909.
 Mrs. Desmarais had five hens stolen last Wednesday evening. Fred Walk. er missed two ducks and 8 lot of chickens. It may take little time to capture the thief, and unless he leaves town, his days in jail are not far away.
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ToLLAND.

MT. Mcclellan and family have moved to New Haven.
 A daughter was born Nov. 13 to Mr and Mrs. Frederick Luce.
 Miss Marion Agard of New York is the guest of her father, w. A. Agard.
 Mrs. Frank Babcock and children are the sguests of Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Babcock.
 Mrs. Alice Eyer has made appli- cation for the probate hearing Dec. 8th of the estate of Sophia Buckley l. Union Thanksgiving services will be held Thursday morning. at 10 o'clock at the Congregational church.
 Nine cows and one horse. the prop erty of A. W. Mcclellan, was sold at public auction Saturday at David A Browns.
 The ladies' missionary meeting ot the Congregational church met with Miss Lucille M. Agard Friday after noon. The story, "The Nearer and Farther East,' was begun. The committee for the Christmas exercises in the Congregational Sun. day school have been appointed af follows: Mrs. E. s. Agard, Mrs. R. M. French, Mrs. Samuel Simpson, Charles Leonard, Mrs Emile Hilton, o. Hubbard West, Miss Pauline New comb.
 The ladies of the M. E. church o1 Holland will hold their annual fai1 in the town hall Dec } and 3. after noon and evening" Dec. 2d the enter tainnent will be given by tue young people of North Coventry. On the evening of Dec. 3d the young people of5kTolland will present drama en- titled "A Fisherman's Luck ; The principal features each evening will be the supper. Dec I'd the ladies will have roast pig supper, and on the 3d a chicken. pie supper Ice cream will be served each evening with the supper. ali for one price-25 cents. The principal feature of the decoration will be "Dutch wind mill," that will grind out your 5c packages, and here also you can get a cup of Dutch cocoa Aprons, fancy work. candy, ,. vegetables, etc., will be for sale and prices will be reason. able
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ASHFORD. Westford.

George Russ of Mount Hope was here. Saturday.
 Mrs. Sarahss Matthews is ing Mount Hope this week visiting at David Russ
 H. o. Barlow & Son have bought and sold nearly 100 bushels of chest nuts this season.
 Miss Lillian G. Matthews has re. turned to Killingly, where she is eln ployed in store. -. .. l Miss Gertrude Barlow and William Gardner, Jr., of Warrenville spent Sunday with relatives here. MT. and Mrs. A. G Barlow spant few days in Gurleyville and Coven try recently, visiting relatives 1 Deer are very plenty about here, some being seen every day. One large buck is roaming around with one antler, the other apparently hay ing been broken off. J. Martins school closed Saturday for weeks vacation Several visited the school and were we'll pleased with the advancement made The teacher offered a prize at the commencement of the term to the scholar who made the most progress and had the best department during the term. The prize a fine diction- ary) was presented to Leslie R. Bar low. Stephen B. Tifft, in few we'll chosen and heartfelt remarks, made the visitors feel that they were we'll repaid for their visit. School will reopen next Monday.
 Self Satisfied.
 Look at the self satisfied dub! Now what commendable trait does he pos- sess?"
 Well. that of being easily pleased" Louisville Courier-Journal
 Manner is much. A man always looks better when he carries himself
The Press., 1908-11-25

NOR SALE.-A gentleman leaving
 town wants GO sell his residence House Wikh GiArxe nice rooms; out.nu1dings, gar den several fruit trees. Everytnlng ln me eono c sstSfsn Thfs propersy Is situated within lOO rasIS nf he worsted mtl at Fox village. For Sssf ,,s ~1scniaFa zee J. $. SMILEDGE-
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D. Fl. CURTIS & CO.,,
WELLINGTON AVENUE,

are headquarters for STOVE WOOD fin all lengths. Flaming, matching, table saw ing and carpet cleaning. Tel. 15-4.
The Press., 1908-11-25

Manner is much. A man always looks better when he carries himself well than when couple of friends are irving to carry him.
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TOR SALE.-As I am breaking up l housekeeping, will sell all my furniture in lots to suit, cheap. Inquire of
 JOHN WILLIAMS, Stafford Springs.
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NOR RENT-Tenement after Dec. lst
 H. Inquire of MRS. c. s. BREEN, Stafrd Sp'gs
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CHESTER White Boar for service. Took 1st premium at the late Stafford fair
 "3w35 J. s. JENSEN, West Stafford.
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N young girl IS years w old, position to do hOuseWork or as nurse girl. Address B. w. The Press Stafford Spr'gs.
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QEND in your orders for Hard Wood to W. x. DEMOND.
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M 'ANTED.-A gtrl for general house. w work Inquire Of MRS. H. c. NEEDHAM, 0rcuttville. 1W*
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TENEMENT TO RENT.
 \ A. D. CHARTER.
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Total,

EXPENDITURES Of the County Of Holland for the year ending Sept. 30, 19O8 with a State- ment of the Indebtedness on that date:
 Do fa ToflT T0rD Drou
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\ OST, Saturday night, between the P. l1 O. and Glynville. wallet containing $50. Liberal reward to the finder. Inquire at The Press office. T
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WANTED = Old Crookery, Plates, w &C.,, also antique bottles
 GEORGE c. FLINT, MonsOn, Mass.
Evening journal., 1908-12-31
new YORK TO
GREET new YEAR
Thousands viii Be Spent For
Food and Drink, Chiefly
Drink, Tonight
THERE WILL BE MERRY
SCENES IN THE CAFES

NEW YORK, Dec. 3i.--On the stroke
Of midnight tonight, when little 1909
comes trotting around the corner to
boost decrepit and bcwhiskcred old 1908
OF the boat. New York VIII rise out
OF It's million or more chairs. raise a
million or moro glasses and the de-
molishment of about s75O.O00 worth Of
liquid refreshmont and s250,000 worth
OF food win be well under way. BY
three or four or fve o'clock the de-
vastation viii have been completed and
there win be general conversation about
going home.
That's the way Americas metropolis
has celebrated the coronation OF King
New Year for century or so and Will
continue to celebrate II until the dry
days Of prohibition.
Everybody dimes. or rather sups out
tonight An the hotels, cafes. rostaur-
ants and "bcanerlos' have made eN-
tenslve preparations for the event and
almost every near musician In the city
who can torture the strains OF "Auld
Lang Syno" and kindred melodies out
Of any sort of musical instrument Will
be on the Job when the witching mid
night moment arrives.
Requisitions for tables at all the
well-known caravansaries have been
pouring IN for days and those who
have delayed their orders for sitting
room" until today stand little chance
Evening journal., 1908-12-31
College Men Dance.

In the New Century Club last even
ing the Delaware Club Of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania held its second
annual dance. Students from Yale.
Princeton. Cornell, Virginia, Lafayette,
Lehigh. Syracuse. Swarthmore, Della
ware and Penn State were present. Pen
nants Of all the schools represented oc-
cupied positions about the dance hall.
The entire evening was one Of enjoy
ment and for beauty of coloring and a
thoroughly successful dance. the club
scored a success. The patronesses for
the dance were; Mrs. Thomas J. Day,
Mrs. George A. Hammond, Mrs. James
NJ Horn. Mrs. Sybil J. Kiser. Mrs.
Edmund Mitchell. Mrs. deHaven Nor
ris Mrs. George Patterson. Mrs. John
+. Robinson, Mrs. Martha Walker.
The committee in charge was COM
posed Of: John Douglas Patterson.
chairman; Jesse Kendall Baylis, 3D.,
Everett Cornell Britton, John Muir
dock Carpenter, Swithin Chandler. Sd,
Howard Milton Dawson. Samuel Hsr-
vey Day. Charles Fisher King, Jr.. Caleb
Sipple Layton. Landreth Lee Layton,
Jr. Elwod Souder was the decorator
and T. +. Hanna the caterer.
Evening journal., 1908-12-31
TWO-CENT POSTAGE TO
GERMANY AFTER TOMORROW

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. Dec 3i-Two cent post
age 70 Germany vii become effective to-
morrow.
Under the terms OF the recent agreement
negotiated by Postmaster General. Meyer
letters going direct from the United states
to Germany without passing through any
other country, may be sent at the ordi-
nary domestic rate.
Mail may be despatched to Germany Via
England or France, as formerly. but the
old rate OF five cents will be charged to
defray the expense OF handling the mail
In the third country. Mail via the two cent
route. will be longer in transit than via
England or France. where letters arc
transferred 10 railways
Postofiice officials Of both countries cx-
pect an increase Of over 100 per cent in
the mail between the United States and
Germany during the next year, as re-
suit OF the new rate.
Evening journal., 1908-12-31

Means to the Church. Rev Charles Il. Gle
land.
1895. remarks by our president, II. Cliff
ford Sinclair.
o45. social period. Refreshments.
u.so. experience meeting, subject How
Have Been Helping During the Past
Year. Conducted by Rev. 7. J. Hopkins
1905. Happy New Ytar."
Readers OF this column have noticed
occasional items regarding Dr. Clarks re-
cent labors for Christian Endeavor In
Europe. We feel that all will be interested
I'm the following resolution which was
passed unanimously by the executive COM
mittee OF the board Of trustees OF the
United Society Of Christian Endeavor az
IFS last quarterly meeting. lt was oc-
.casioned by the reading Of DR.. Clarks re-
mort sent from Europe. giving an account
Of his long. arduous and splendidly fruit
ful Journey in tho interest OF Christian
Endeavor-a journey Which viii cost Dr.
Clark much both in money and strength
hut like his former journeys, VIII not
cost the United Society a penny. Here is
the resolution;
..In accepting tho quarterly report OF
President Aiulk NNAlliAtAN ~" 49,
paien in Great Britain and Europe, the
executive committee wishes TO record It's
gratitude to God for the remarkable sue
cess attending the campaigr and for the
splendid progress OF our society which Il
evidences.
I'VE wish also 10 record once more our
regard and love for President Clark, and
TO express our appreciation OF the un-
selfish completeness Of devotion with
which he labors in this great cause.
In making these long and expensive
Journeys at his own charges. az no cost
whatever 70 the United Society. Dr. Clark
furnishes an almost unexamDlcd instance
Of self-sacrihcing conservation.
''rhat he has been doing this for all
these twenty-seven years IS an everlasting
credit 10 him. but not 50 creditablc 10 the
churches that permit IL: and We earnestly
call upon all members and friends OF
Christian Endeavor societies 10 contribute
generously and heartily 10 tho Interna-
tional Headquarters Building Fund which
will place tho worldwide work Of the So
cioty upon a suitable financial footing"
c. II. T..
Evening journal., 1908-12-31
EPWORTH'S FINE CONCERT

The choir OF Epworth NJ E. Church
gave its Christmas concert last night
Eight hundred persons attended The choir
was led by George Z. King, and Miss
Emma saxton was organist. The pro-
gram was as follows:
"Come Let Us Adore Him." Lacey, by
the choir: "And Low the Angel" Soily;
Softly Silver Starlight" Hughes. wo-
mems chorus recitation. "The Angel and
the Shepherds from Ben lIur by Miss
Irene Fulton; contralto solo. when
Heavens sang TO Earth" Parker, by Miss
Louise Gee: "Hosanna." Lowden, BY the
choir; tenor solo, by Professor J. Lincoln
Hall, OF Philadelphia; starlight Night.
AIohr, double sextette; Babe Of Bethle-
hem" Miles. by the choir recitation
Irving a. Lack. OF Philadelphia; Song
of the Magi." Miles. by the choir, recita-
tion. "The Bear story" J. Whitcomh
Riley. by Irene Fulton, "All Glory Ever
more" Hughes. by the choir; benedic-
ton.
Evening journal., 1908-12-31

Mrs Frank Crossman is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Dunbar
Of Phoenixville Pa
Mrs. Daniel Dougherty and daughter
Anna. Of Downingtown, are visiting
friends in this city.
Calvin Elliott and James Wilson have
returned from a VISIT to Goldsboro,
Nd
Misses Lulu and Hdith Countiss have
returned from visit to Bridgeport
n. ].
p. Cannon. Of Bridgeville. was a
visitor In this city yesterday.
William r. Raskob is visiting in Lock-
port and Buffalo, n. Y
r. oliver Newton, of Bridgevlle, and
Senator A. b. Conner, of FELTON,, we're
local visitors yesterday.
William NJ Dole is in Lockport and
Buffalo, n. Y
Leonard Lamson. of Stamford, Conn.
IS the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard L.
Perinc
Mrs. s. +. Luboid and little daughter.
Lorrayne. OF Philadelphia Pa, are visit
ing friends in this city.
Miss Irene Hendrickson left yesterday
Tor Washington. where she will visit
Mrs. George f. Pierson.
Mrs. r. 3. Sparks. of Philadelphia, is
visiting relatives i'm this city.
Mrs. r. II. Mills IS visiting her par
ents in Dover.
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Married at seIbYviIIe.

At selbyville Del. on Tuesday morn
ing, Miss Addie Furman, third daugh-
ter of Captain and Mrs. w. L. Warren.
became the bride Of Thompson Clyde
Guthrie. Of Downingtown.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
r. II. Lewis. pastor OF the Selbyville NJ
f. Church, where the wedding took
place. The wedding was TO have been a
quiet one. and invitations were issued
only 10 the immediate families. but the
church was filled with the brides
friends. who insisted on witnessing the
ceremony.
The bride was given I'm marriage by her
brother-in-law. William S. Wheaton, OF
Bridgeton, n. J.
Her only attendant was Miss Florence
Guthrie. OF Philadelphia. sister Of the
groom, who wore a mauve travelling suit,
with hat and gloves to match. The best
man was II. b. Warren. brother Of the
bride.
Evening journal., 1908-12-31
Pizor-snrtnan.

Miss Linda Pizor daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Pizor of No. C35 West
Third street, and l. II. Sortman, for
merly Of Bridgeport. Conn. were mar
ried at the home of the brides last even
ing by Rabbi George Benedict. Miss
Melrose Kempinski. Mrs stern and
julius Sortman were the attendants.
The bride wore a blue travelling gown.
After the wedding tour Mr.. and Mrs.
Sortman will take up their temporary
residence at No. 41S East Seventh
street.
Included among the guests Of the
evening were a number from Bridge
port, Conn, Camden. y. j., New York,
Philadelphia and also Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1908-12-31
Christmas Dance.

Miss McClafferty gave her annual
Christmas dance in Eden Hall last night
Fifty couples participated. Music was
by the Philharmonic Orchestra. Tho
evening concluded with a cotilion which
was led by Miss McClanerty. a feature
OF the cotillion was a Guess who" fig
ure, in which the boys wore paper caps
and goggles and carried toy horns. The
girls masqueraded behind parasois, which
were imported Japanese affairs. In every
feature. the dance was characterized