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Evening journal., 1909-12-06
JUNIOR AUXILIARY
HAS BRANCH AT STANTON

Mrs. George Hail. president OF the
Junior Auxiliary Of Diocese Of Delaware.
organized a branch OF that organization
in st. James parish at Stanton on Sat
urday.
These officers were elected; Mrs. Trux-
ton Boyce, director; Miss Sarah Boyce,
president; Miss zera Currinder, Vice
president. Miss Mary Churchman, record
ing secretary; Miss Rebecca Strayer, cor
responding secretary; Miss Eleanora Lar
ter, treasurer.
The auxiliary begins with the prospect
Of doing excellent work for the mission
airy cause.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
TRADE BOARD TO
HAVE MEETING

meeting OF all standing commit
tees of the Board OF Trade is called
for Tuesday evening at Ills o'clock.
The delegates 10 the National Board
of Trade will present their resolutions
and the standing committees will have
an opportunity 10 bring before the
board such matters as they believe the
local delegates should call 70 the atten-
ton OF the National Board and through
the National Board to Congress.
II there is any local Improvement
desired. let the matter be gone over
in committee and then brought 70 the
attention of the board.
The committees will meet in rooms
Of the Equitable Building as follows;
Characterization 400, Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company
House and Social Features-Board Of
Trade rooms.
I.egislation-Roy Insurance Com
pany. first floor.
civic Improvement-Room 3O7. VIII
liam ID. Brinckle.
Navigation and Transportation
Room 40s, Dr. J. A. Ellegood.
decentralization 800, William d.
Brinckle.
Trade and Commerce-Room 2OS,
Morris and Price.
Membership-Boa of Trade rooms.
Industrlal-Room ill, Shipley Surety
and Trust Company.
Real Estate and Buiiding-Room 20S,
William S. Prickett.
Municipal-Room 5l2, Shipley Surety
and Trust Company,
Statistics and Information-Royal In
surance Company, first floor.
Banking and Finance-Room 800,
American Vulcanized Fibre Company.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
BETHEL CHURCH
NAMES TRUSTEES

Bethel a. NJ e. Church has elected
the following trustees for the ensuing
year a. II. Bradley. ]. Henry Robin-
son, Asbury c. Sterling, William ].
Miller, Emanuel ID. Murray, Mathies
Johnson. Robert Price, Edward T.
Scott and Amos l.. johnson.
The trustees organized on Wednes-
day night by electing the following
officers: a. II. Bradley, president; j.
Harry Robinson, treasurer. and As
bury c. Sterling. secretary.
At the annual meeting the trustees
reported that 1866 had been col
lected. The expenses amounted to
$i649.96, leaving a balance in the
treasury Of $500. so.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
PhiIadelphians Marry Here.

At the parsonage of Scott NJ. f..
Church on Saturday evening. Walter
Worse and Miss Lottie Londabaugh,
both Of Philadelphia, were married by
the Rev. w. G. Rooms. pastor of Scott
Church. George ziegler and Mrs. Els
tella Foster. both of this city. accom-
panied the couple. Mr.. and Mrs.
Worse will reside in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06

While shoveling coal in an effort TO
reach the seat OF FIRE which has
been burning for three days I'm a pile
OF coal at the Brandywine power
house. OF the Wilmington City Rail-
way Company. yesterday morning,
John Mclaughlin. OF No. Palmer
Row. was injured by a beam falling
on his head. lie was taken TO the
Delaware Hospital. His head was
badly cut.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
St. johns Auxiliary Xmas Sale.

The Woman's Auxiliary OF Saint
Johns Church will give a Christmas
sale at the New Century Club on We'd
uesday afternoon. There will be all
sorts Of useful and fancy articles,
handkerchiefs, aprons, laundry bags.
opera bags. cake and candy and doll
tables, besides an entertainment for
the children. 1t will be an oppor-
tunity to get some choice Christmas
gifts.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
New Auxiliary at Stanton.

Mrs. G. G.. Hall, president OF the
Junior Auxiliary Of the diocese Of Del
aware, organized a Junior Auxiliary at
st. James Church. Stanton on Satur-
day. The directress is Mrs. Truxton
Boyce; president, Miss Sarah Bryce;
recording secretary, Miss Mary
Churchman; corresponding secretar =.
Miss Rebecca Springer; treasurer, Miss
Eleanor Marvel. Many became menu
bers and the new organization started
out with a great deal OF enthusiasm.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06

Tho Woman's Auxiliary OF st. Johns
Church vii hold a sale at the
New-eCntury Club parlors on Wednesday
of articles suitable for Christmas. There
will be cake and candy tables and also an
for the children. There will
also be a sale of dolls Of various kinds
and prices
Evening journal., 1909-12-06

Club before the Christmas holidays.
Tho decorations are expected to be
elaborate and every feature of the oc-
casion will be upon an elaborate scale.
The committee in charge is composed
of Mrs. Henry B. Thompson, chairman;
Mrs. Preston Lea, Mrs. A. Felix du-
Pont. Harry G. Haskell and Harlan q.
Scott
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
VISITED INJURED BROTHER.

Alexander Cox, Of No. 622 Madison
street. has returned from Meadville.
Pa. where he visited his brother Josiah
b. Cox. in a hospital there. The latter
lost hand and foot by being struck
by n train.
The unfortunate man had been on a
visit TO an uncle and was about to take
train for home when he was struck
by n train passing in the opposite d.
rectiOn
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
November Tax Payments.

During the month of November Re-
csiver Of Taxes Robert NJ. Burns re-
ceived SS,5406S county taxes. Those
who paid their taxes during Novem-
Der received a rebate OF per cent.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
On Auto Run.

Harry J. stoeckle gave an automo-
ole party 20 the Office force in the
employ OF the Joseph StoeciSle Brew
ing Company ON Thursday afternoon.
IN the party We're Herman Erb. II. ].
Nehr. II. Stechers C. Finck, T. +. b.
Ihatcner, NJ. Grub, II. J. stoeckIe
and M. Durney.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06

Judge Hastings on Saturday APP
proved the transfer OF the license Of
the Merritt House from John Fielding
to James MacElwee Lawrence J. Null
len has applied to Judge Hastings for
a transfer Of the license from Leon
Reinstine of No. I'll East Front street.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06

movement among the city BARRIERS for
the observance Of Christmas day as
whole holiday. Mr.. Ferschke said
this morning that the BARRIERS surely
are entitled TO one day Of the 3I3
working DAYS in the year
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
So censua Enumerated.

Dr. J.. Heisler Ball will visit Wash
ington in "a few days to consult with
the Director OF the Census Bureau rela-
tive to census matters. In Kent and
Sussex counties a peculiar situation
exists owing to the adjustment Of
hundreds Because of this. IL Is diff
cult to decide on the number OF enum-
orators TO be appointed throughout the
state.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06

A spark from falling chimney set
fire TO the roof OF the house occupied
by Alfred Wilson. on Commerce street,
Frederick. yesterday. A high wind
was blowing and FOR a time the blaze
threatened to reach serious proper
lions. a bucket brigade was formed
and the fire was extinguished without
heavy loss
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
To Repeat apoestriek skuIe.v

The Methodist brotherhood of Ep-
worth Methodist Episcopal Church will
repeat the 'Deestr'ct Skule" i'm the lee
ture room Of the church tomorrow
niht. The Lone star quartet will sing.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06

The regular monthly meeting of
Hilles w. c. T. u. will be held at the
home of Mrs. William Maxwell No.
1902 West Nineteenth street, on Tues
day afternoon, at 2.3O o'clock.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
SCOTS Emulsion

It is the recognized treat
ment and prescribed by Ply
sicians all over the world for
this dread disease. 1t is the
ideal food-medicine to heal
the lungs and build up the
wasting body.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS
Send 10c.. name Of paper and this ad for our
beautiful Savings Bank and Child's Sketch Book.
Zach bank contains a Good Luck Penny.
SCOTT & BOVINE. 400 Pearl St. New York
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
More pebutante Reoeptlons.

Two Of the most prominent debutante
receptions of the season will be those
of Miss Ellen DUPONT and Miss Greta
Barksdale. These two young women
will be introduced to society near the
holiday season.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06

on Thursday, Mrs. Henry b. Scott
will entertain a number of friends at
a luncheon at her home, near Della
ware City.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
Didn't Sell Beacon Hin Property.

Didn't Sell Beacon Hill Property.
This was the day for the sale Of a
farm in Brandywine hundred owned
by the Beacon HIN Real Estate Co,
John Edward Addlcks, president, but
Sheriff Lippincott was notified this
morning that the sale was stayed for
the present
Evening journal., 1909-12-06

The Y. w. c. 7. U. Of st. Paurs
NJ. L. Church, will hold its regular
monthly business meeting in the lee
ture room Of the church this evening.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
Rodney Street Church Meetino.

The adjourned meeting of the Mems
Society OF the Rodney Street Presby-
terrain Church will be held in the
church, tomorrow evening.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
Chancellor at ceoroetown.

Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis is pre-
siding IN the, Court of Chancery at
Georgetown today.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06

Wilmington Boy a Wireless Operator.
Harry f. Pierce. Of 1903 West Fourth
street, has been appointed an operator
In the service Of the United Wireless
Telegraph Company and has been as
signed TO the steamer Ponce, OF the
New York and Porto Rico line.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
To Have sewina MEETING,

The Woman's Guild Of Trinity
holds a sewing meeting on Thursday
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
tuberculosis

Plenty of fresh air, moder-
ate exercise, sleeping in the
open air under cover, and a
nourishing diet, are all good
and helpful, but the most i'm
portant of all is
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money If It
fails to cure. Z. w. GROVES sig
nature is on each box, 25c'
Evening journal., 1909-12-06
SINES g WEIGH
FLORISTS

SINES g WEIGH
Florists
Designs Of All Descriptions
Cut Flowers For All Occasions
Open Evenings. Both Phones
9th Street, Near Tatnal Street.
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DEATHS
Clarence G. Friok.
Martha a. Matthews.
Mary A. Donaldson.
John w. Farren.
John Leonard.
John n. Proud.
Ellen Lucey
IUCE1-ln this city. on December 6.
1903, Ellen, widow of John Lucey.
Relatives aud friends are respectfully
invited 70 attend the funeral from the
residence Of her son-in-law. Patrick
Haley. No 1888 Linden street on Thurs
day morning at 10 o'clock. Requiem
mass az ST. Pauls Church. lnterment
az So. Joseph's Cemetery.
DONAl.pSON-l this city. on Decem-
ner 4th, 1903 Mary A., widow of Rob
ert G. Donaldson.
Funeral services viii be held az the
residence OF her son-in-law, Charles A.
German, No. lQS Rodney street, on Tues
NAl NAANfNNNnf ntttmhnE IlN. at
o'clock. lntermcnt at Riverviow Gene
FARREN-In this city. on December
fin, 1909 John w, son OF John and Sa-
rah Furrcn, aged - years.
Relatives, friends and members OF Die
vision No. 2. A. @. H.. are respectfully
invited 20 attend his funeral from tho
residence % his parents, Rising Sun, on
Tuesday morning, az o'clock Requiem
mass at st. Josephs Church. Interment
at St joseph's Cemetery
LEONAltD-ln this city. on December f.
1909. John Leonard.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral from his late residence
$. w corner Van Buren, and Reed
streets ON Thursday morning, at o
o'clock. Requiem mass at ST. Paul s.
church Interment Cathedral Cemetery
pROUn-ln this city. ON December 5th.
1909, John II. Proud. in his 5ist year.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at the resi-
dence OF his hrother-in-law, Leandcr
Clark. No h kentmerc. on Tuesday af-
fcrmcnt al Mt. Salem Cemetery.
MArTHEWS-ln this city, on Dec. 4,
Martha A. wife Of Randolph Matthews
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at her late res.
idcnce. No. pos Washington street. OF
Tuesday evening. December q at
O'Clock lntcrmont az Baltimore. Nd.
Wednesday afternoon, December s.
I'RICk--ln this city, on December 9
1900 Clarence g. Frlck. aged 20 years.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 at
tend the funeral services at his late res
idcncc. No. 625 French street, on Tues
day afternoon. December Z, 1909, az
o'clock. interment at Riverview Gene
terry.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06

= lOrlStS -
Designs Of All Descriptions
Cut Flowers For All Occasions
Open Evenings. Both Phones
9th Street, Near Tatnall Street.
Evening journal., 1909-12-06

Our energies are now being devoted to Our
holiday business Those who would have
large assortments from which to select, care
full and prompt attention, should include this
store in their Christmas shopping. We show
only merchandise of the most dependable kind
and largely useful, which after all, make the
most acceptable gifts. We give particular care
to the packing and delivery of all holiday
purchases When more convenient selections
can be made now and delivered at your
pleasure. In so far as possible, we recommend
the morning hours for shopping. The follow
ing are shown in the most liberal assort-
mentS:
Umbrellas, Dress Goods, Silks, Kid Gloves,
Handkerchiefs Fabric Gloves, Hosiery, Shell
Goods, Leather Goods, Fancy Goods, Neck
wear, Crepe Scarfs. Auto Scarfs, Linens,
Waistings. Aprons, Down Quilts, Blankets,
Spreads, Wrappers, Silk Petticoats, Sweat
ers, Marabout Scarfs, Fur Muffs and Scarfs,
Fur Coats, Womens and Misses Garments.
Cut Glass, Hammered Brass and Imported
Crockery.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-25
If there is anything we love, its a

If there is anything we love, its a
gossip monger; and evidently the
Courier has reader or two who
make it their business once a week
to call attention to our short-com-
ings and typographical errors. We
admit that We are not infallible
like this individual who is always
straining to pick the mote from his
brothers. eye. If folks have any
criticism or suggestions to make
about the Courier, we would prefer
that they come to US with it-though
we know this is contrary to the ways
OF sanctimonious wag who parades
in the purple and fine linen of self
righteousness. There is too much
of this pernicious, malignant flaw.
picking and tattling in Hickman, fol-
gossip is one of the popular crimes
that has caused more sorrow in life
than murder. 1t is assassination oil
regulations. II runs the cowardly
gamut from mere ignorant. imperti-
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-25
TWO EYES NOT AN ADVANTAGE.

The possession of two eyes does
not confer upon us any advantage
one of them serves TO show US the
good things, and the other the evils
Of life A large number Of people
have acquired the bad habit of shut
ting the first eye, but very few shut
the second and that is why there are
so many people who would rather be
blind altogether than see all they
have to see. Happy the one-eyed
who are only deprived of that evil
eye which spoils all that We look
upon.-Voltaire.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-25
HUSBANDS FOR CoNvIcrs.
Women In French Prisons Enjoy Priv
IIeae Of Marrying In New
Caledonia.

French female convicts enjoy Q
privilege not granted to female con.
victs in other countries--that OF
having husbands provided for them
by the state. Only these husbands
must be convicts.
Every six months a notice is cir.
culated in the female penitentiaries
calling upon all women who feel
minded 10 90 out TO New Caledonis
and be married to make an applics-
ton to that effect through the gov
ernor.
Elderly women are always very
prompt in making such applica-
tons; but they are not entertained.
The matrimonial candidates must be
young and exempt from physical
infrmities. rt
The selected candidates have 10
sign engagements promising to
marry convicts and to settle in New
Caledonia for the remainder Of their
lives. On these conditions the gov
eminent transports them, gives them
an outfit, and a ticket-of-leave when
they land at Noumea.
9 Their marriages are arranged for
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-25
Dorena.

Little Bonnie Stocking is on the
sick list.
The water has been falling nicely
the past week.
Mrs. Stella Hall is visiting her
sister, at Kenton. Tenn.
Jack White is improving. and able
to be out again, after his fall.
Miss Allie Higgins is visiting
friends in Charleston, this week.
Mrs. Kate Doss went to Hickman
Saturday, to do some shopping.
Mrs. Mae Alexander was in Hick-
man, one day last week, shopping.
Miss Myrtle King left Monday.
to attend the teachers examination
at Charleston.
Rev. Miles. of Martin, preached
an interesting sermon here Sunday.
Mrs. Byassee left for Kenton, Sat-
urday, where she will visit her
laughter, Mrs. Primrose.
Bill Barnes. the levee inspector
and Mr.. Kenton, the engineer, have
kept the cattle off OF the levee dur
ing the high water.
B. c. White was called, Friday
to the bedside Of his daughter. Val
RE, who is quite sick at the home o.
her uncle, Mr.. Patterson.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-25

nent intrusion into the lives of othe RS
to malicious SANDER. II facts do
not exist it creates them, if they be
innocent it transforms them into
evidence of black guilt by ingenious
perversion. In Interpretation it al
ways chooses the worse of two pos
sible motives. II constitutes itself a
secret court of inquisition that de-
cides on the fate of the victim in his
absence when he has no chance. to
speak in his own behalf. 1t is a con-
spiracy Of wrong, wherein the pot
often calls the kettle black. If you
care to excoriate the Courier, get on
with both feet, but don't sneak
around and tell the other fellow
that we are not giving him square
deal and that you think so and so.
Come to US.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-25

Missouri has had bad luck in its
suits for islands. II tried a long
time to take Welt island few miles
above Hickman. from Kentucky,
always losing, and now It has just
lost In a suit over Goose island in
the Missouri river near Kansas City.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-25
WORTHY OF HIS METAL.

81 fear no foe in shining armour"
sang the man at a concert.
"Dont you, old chapS' grumbled
the bachelor in the front row. "Then
you try to open a sardine box with a
poeket-knife "--Penny Illustrated.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-25
Gard OF Thanks.

We desire to thank our friends for
the many kindnesses shown US DUR
ing the illness and death Of our be-
loved husband and father. May
God bless you all.
Mrs. ]. R. Donnell and children.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-25
THE BACHELOR cYNic.

Talking to anyone who is to be
hanged tomorrow is easy and inter
esting compared with trying to
carry on a conversation with a cou-
pie who were married yesterday
Atchison (Kan.) Globe.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-25

chas. Ward, the upholsterer is
located over Fuqua, Helm & Co.'S.
store and is prepared to upholster
and repair your furniture. Tele-
phone ga.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-25

Propositions have been taken up
by the Commercial Club at Paducah
to take $4,000 bonds Of the Padu-
cab Southern Electric Company and
$50. 900 bonds Of the Paducah and
Cairo Interurban Company. The
subscription Of 100000 bonds to
each road insures their construction.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-25

New classihcations are made TO
correct errors Of phraseology and
construction In the Dingley law.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-25

ben Copeland and Miss Lula Glib
y aud s. 6 Lamb and Miss Mira
[ar' all Of Maydeld. we're married
Fulton, Saturday night.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-25

Congressman Stanley has intro
duced a bill to take the revenue tax
off leaf tobacco.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-25
|llIsdag, DlaTCl Is, 1903
Leather Work a sPecialty,-Chas.
"aId' uPholsierer, telephone 81.

Judge Vim. H Holt. formerly Of
p Kentucky Court of Appeals. is to
''A' new Minister 10 Switzerland.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-25

FOR SALE-Good mixed hay.
Apply to w. B. Clark at State Line,
or E c. Rice, Hickman. 4p
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-25

FOR SALE-7 year-old saddle
m are, buggy and harness.-John
Kirkindall. Up
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-25

Engraved cards. $3.50 up our
et.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-25
China Preparing for Census.

China is preparing to take a census
of her 400 100000 people. From cir.
cular received in New York city it ap-
pears that the job itself is to be n
most thorough one, and that after
it is done the facts and figures are
to be kept pretty well up to date.
One provision of the regulations
reads: after the completion of this
census, all births, deaths. marriages
and adoptions must be reported by
the head of the family to the local
census office or police station: the rec
ords of the families must be revised
every two months and records of in.
dividuals every six months, and re.
ports must be made annually to the
board of the interior by the directors
general of the census from the vari.
GUS provinces"
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-25
What's In a Name2

An old German. wearing faded
blue coat and a campaign hat. iimped
into the Office of a palatial dog and
horse hospital. bequeathed by hu.
name millionaire to the town Of Y.
81 wish to be admitted to dis hos.
pital." he announced to the superin-
tendent. I've got heart trouble. I'm
&. A. r. man. und can prove II"
But you can't enter this inst!tu-
ton. my good man."
Sure | can. fight at Gettysburg
haf got a weak heart efer sence. /
can prove it."
Yes. but you can't enter this hos.
pital: it's "a"
Cant. huh? Why not? vas a,
solcher. | can prove it,
But this is veterinary hospital"
Il know dot. Ain'd I choost tellin''
you dot I'm n n?''-Lippincott's
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-25
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

Senator Owen has introduced a Dill
to promote Brig. Gen. Frank ID. BAD.
win of Boulder, Colo, and make him
major general on the retired list.
Rev. U. G. Pierce, d. d., pastor oil
All Souls Unitarian Church, WASH
ington. has been designated By n sen
ate resolution to act as chaplain un
iii otherwise ordered. Mr.. Pierce Is
pastor of the church which the Pres
ident attends, and succeeds Rev. Ed
ward Everett Hale, deceased.
Secretary Ballinger has reprimanaed
officers of several western ihuiin
agencies for permitting Indian ch'i.
dren to be sent to work on sugar beet
farms at Rocky Ford while IN III,
paired health and improper physical
condition. In future Indian children
sent to work on the beet farms mus,
be properly clothed and In goou
health.
The Senate voted down Senator
Browns amendment placing print pa
per on the free list of the tarlft Dill,
20 to So. Senator Lorimer Vo'ea
against the amendment.
On Flag Day while the guns OF Fort
Myer, on the Virginia side OF the 70
tomac doomed forth a salute of twenty
one guns, a fac simile OF the Fort NC
Henry flag was raised over the mousse
in Washington in which Francis Scout
Key. author OF the Star Spangled Ban
ner." lived for many years. Four nun
draa .chooI children sang the patriotic
.onr a. the nag was being raised.