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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-15

Mrs. Ben iamin l.. Walace with her
daughter, Miss Janet Wallace, who
have been Whiting Mrs. j. Wallace
Hooff, on Prince Street. have returned
to their home al Dohh's Ferry, \. Y.
Hoo. William Redfeld aud his son.
Mr.. Humphrey Redtield. who have
also hrcn visiting Mr.. Hootf have re-
turned to Washington aud Brooklyn
respectively.
Mr.. Theodore Gill who has bee'
visiting Mr.. Edward Fawrctt bias ~.
turned to Washington.
Lieut.. aud Mira. Robert Dawes. y
Annapolis. who have been visiting Mrs
Dawes mother, Mrs. George I. Ander
ton, returned 70 Annapolis Yesterday
Their snail son Robert Dawes, jr.
WAS christeued Yesterday morning a
Christ Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-15
TO THE VOTERS OF THE FIRST
WARD:

/ hereby announce my candidacy for
Council from the First Ward and ask
your support and pledging my best CT
forts, Tin the future as in the past,
in the interest of the entire city. As
a member of the council for a number
Of years, l have ever striven to pro-
mote the best interest of Alexandria
and am willing to be judged by my
record.
Thanking you in advance for any
assistance rendered, remain,
Yours truly,
adv. /. &. SPlNkS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-15
POLICE COURT

tJus,icc Il. f. CATION. Fresiding
The following cases were disposed
Of this morning:
Mary Allen, colored, charged With
assauItiug James Brown, colored, With
u bottle, was fined $50.
Joseph Timbers, colored, charged
charged with essaulting Ellen Barbour
with bottle, was iued $40.
Rueben Gottleib, NJ. Green, Harry
Multi and Dietz Iiverman. charged
with disorderly conduct on the streets,
had their case continued until Wsdnes-
day.
Charles aud Oscar Reedsr. charged
with disorderly conduct. were dismissed
with IN anmonition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-15
A CARD.

| respectfully announce myself a
candidate fer Mayor of Alexandria,
subject to the decision of the demo-
cratic primary to be held on .April
%, and promise, if elected, to use my
every endeavor to advance the city's
welfare. My lifelong interest in
the city anr my thirty years service
in the Common Council is my record
upon which | stand.
HUBERT SNOWDEN.
Adv.
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The Gazette will be glad to
receive and publish commGhl-
cations oil Il general nature
without charge. when signed
by the writer or when accom-
panied by the name Of the
author. Articles OF Il politi-
cal nature will only be pnh-
liShcd as advertising at our
regular rate Of fifty Genus per
inch and all such cOiumuuica-
lions must be paid for in adj
vance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-15

mon occurrence In 1869 when All ell
cotton for governor, congressman, anu
senator and delegates TO the legiSla-
lurc was held federal soldiers were
employed ut tho election polls in all
ticipation of disorder.
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adv.
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". A. Johnson & Co.,

y. T.. Cor. Cameron and Royal StfceLs
WHOLESALE Gl,OCEltS
General Commission Merchants
and Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS.
Have on hand Gibson's Xxx. xxx
xxx and Pure Old Rye, Old Cabinet
and Monogram Whistles; also Bakers
and Thompson's Pure Rye Whiskies to
which they invite the attention OF the
trade.
Orders from the country for rlerchan'
disc shall receive prompt attention.
Consignments of Flour Grain and
Country Produce solicited, for which
they guarantee the highest market price,
aud plonpt returns.
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
PITRIJSUED DAILY

ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED DAILY.
The Alexandria Gazette Corporation.
Gazette BLDG, King Street.
ROBERT S. BARRETT. President
and General Manager.
HOWARD w. SMlIH, Secretary and
Treasurer.
Entered at tho PostOfflco OF Alex
andria, Virginia, as second class mat
ter.
MS:-Daily, 1 year, $500.
Six months, $3.50. Three months,
$1.25. One month, d3 cents. Ono
week, 10 cents.
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MEET US AT THE GRAND APRIL
BAZAAR-ODD FELLOWS
HALL.

North Columbus Street, April 10th
to 10th, under the auspices of Canton
Alexandria, No. |, Patriarchs Mill
tant.-Advt. Apr.e-20
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
EAGLE

The public school closed Friday.
The program rendered by the children
under the direction of the teachers.
Rev. E. G. Page and Miss Ethel
Brown, was excellent. A large num-
Der from Montgomery attended. Mrs.
b. F. White and little daughter, of
Huntington, were in the audience.
Short addresses were made by Rev
d. c. Deans, Prof H. H. Railley and
S. B. Morgan.
Mrs. e. M. Hayden remains quite
Ill.
Miss Beatrice Holmes, of Montgom-
cry, was the guest Of Mrs. Emma
league Friday.
Mrs. Eva B. Russ was elected pres
ident Of the Improvement League of
Montgomery Thursday
A large number went to .Montgom-
cry Wednesday TO hear Colonel Roose-
vels speak
James Russ made a business trip
to Connection Saturday.
Rev. T. r. Robertson, Of London,
preached here Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. d. S. Saunders were
visiting relatives in Montgomery
Sunday.
Henry Lemons has returned home
from LaWton.
Master Charles Page, Of .Montgom-
cry, was visiting his grand mother,
Mrs Dora Lemons, Sunday.
, Charley Lemons, of Montgomery,
was visiting his parents Thursday.
Mrs. Annie Hollins and Mrs. Nan
ME Matterson were shopping in Mont
gomery Wednesday.
Jesse and Sam Lemons, Sandy and
Ira Saunders were calling in Mont
gomery Sunday afternoon.
Pree Burns, of Boomer, was call
ing on friends here last week.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
HUNTINGTON

Rev. Terry preached for Rev. Nc
Council, pastor of the A. M. F. church,
Sunday morning, and Rev. |. V. Bry-
ant, pastor of First Baptist church.
Sunday night.
The Indian Drill, given by the
young people Of the 10th Street Bap-
fist church, under the direction of Mrs.
Ella Winston, was a success.
Mrs. Bell Perkins and Mrs. Kate
Cooley are visiting friends In Charles
ton
Mrs. Jessup is able to be out again.
In the closing rally Sunday of the
10th Street Baptist church over $137. 90
was raised.
Rev. j. w. Watson, pastor Of the
NJ. E. church, gave very interesting
talk to the Y. NJ. c. A. Sunday after
noon.
The annual sermon Of the st.
Luke's order was preached at the
18th Street Baptist church at 3 o. m.
by Rev. S. A. Thurston, who gave a
very excellent talk from st. John,
18th chapter, and 10Th verse-"This is
my commandment, that We love one
another as | have loved you
1ne choir rendered especially good
music.
Mrs. Pima Jones, Marietta Ohio, IS
in the city the guest Of Mrs. Richard
Johnson.
The EDworth League, Of the Ebenc-
yer M. E. church rendered very
beautiful Easter program Sunday af-
ternOon.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
William Wright, OF Gloucester, O,

William Wright. OF Gloucester, O..
Ia here.
Mira. Ida Buster, was visiting in
Charleston last week.
Rev. f. d. Wallace, of Glen Ferris.
is here the guest of MIR. and Mrs. Ca
leb Ramey.
John Dingess and w. F. Martin
were in Charleston last week on bus
mess
j. H. King has moved his family
TO River Side for permanent resi-
dence.
Miss Kittie Strudrick, of Charleston,
was here Sunday the guest Of Mr.,
and Mrs. Henry Smith.
George DingesS and William New
man left for and Indefinite stay in
Glouster, Ohio
The Easter program rendered at the
A. NJ. T.. church, under the supervis-
ion Of MIR. and Mrs. j. W. Reed. was
Il pleasant affair
Bartly Dingess left for Logan Court
House last week to accept a position
as JanitOr OF the First National Bank
at that place.
Mrs. Martha FORMER, Of Mammoth,
was here last week
Mrs. Matte Grant, of Five Mile
was shopping here last week.
w. Fl. Lacey. who has been some
what indisposed, has recovered.
Levi, were here last week. guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Walker.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

Mrs. America Laws, the oldest cit
sizen OF Hinton, was claimed by deatl,
Friday Mt one o'clock y. m. Mrs.
Laws was close on the verge Of a
hundred years, and until few
months back kept up well. Every
body in Hinton knew Aunt Merkie'
and everybody liked her. Death was
caused by stroke of paralysis. Tne
funeral took place Sunday at t~o
o'clock p. IN. at the Second Baptist
Church: A large crowd was out 10
pay their farewell respects TO the one
who has been so long among them.
: She leaves one daughter, Mrs. David
Jones, Of this city and son WHO
lives in Pittsburg, Pa.
The annual sermon of the !. 0. st.
Lnke's was preached Sunday night by
Rev A. D. Lewis in the Second Bap-
tist church. The two councils Of
Hinton, with number of visiting st.
Lakes from Talcot and Allison par
ticipated In the services. The SER
mon was we'll prepared and forcefully
dalivored, A large congregations en-
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

Rev. j. c. Love returned from
Washington Saturday and occupied
mis- pulpit Sunday morning and night
He preached most interesting Eas-
ter sermon at the morning service.
Rev r. c. Carr, of Roanoke,
preached two able sermons at Mt. Ia
Dor Baptist church Sunday and lee
tured Monday night.
The many friends of Lawyer James
p. Gardner here are greatly pleased to
know that he has announced himself
candidate for the State Committee
He is a nptive of Lewisburg and COM
pleted rs studies in it's graded
school after which he entered Storer
College. After his graduation from
this institution he taught school for
several years in Greenbrer and Mer-
Ger counties. He has been a citizen
of the last named county for about
ten years, where he has taught and
placticed law for several years. He
is now located at Bluefeld
Mr.. Gardner has the esteem and res
pect of all his people here, for they
we'll know his character and worth
lie is staWlch Republican and has
rendered faithful service to his par
ty. He will get the entire colored
vote of Greenbrier.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11


tute, were visitors at Garnet school
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. G. Tyler we're the
dinner guests OF Mrs. Helen Farrar.
Tuesday evening. ....
Mrs. Anna Fulks-Davis entertaiu-
ed Mrs. Julia Jones, OF Paducah,
Ky. at dinner. Sunday.
Mrs. NJ. P. Burke was hostess to
the Fluer de Lis Whist club last
week.
I Miss Sadie Merriweathar, of Wash
ington, d. c.. Is the guest OF her
brother-in-law, DR.. B. p. Brownley,
Bradford street.
Mr., and Mrs. Chas Williams have
moved from lSeutz street to Elm
wood avenue.
~,-- DR.. ]. c, Ellis left Saturday for
Washington where he will spend ten
days visiting relatives and friends.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
CLAIEKSBURG

Mrs. Philip Steptoe, Of Cleveland,
OHIO, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Eliza Sehon, whose health is some
what improved
Miss Leila Powell, of BuckhanHOI.,
was the Easter guest of Miss Mel!
Peyton.
G. w. Florence, Of Grafton, an W.
o. Armstrong, Oliver Meade and Clar-
ence Lee, of Fairmont, were week
end visitors here last week
William Bailey, Of Buxton, Ia, wes
shaking hands with friends here ia..
week.
Union Easter services were held
Sunday afternoon at Pride A. NJ. y.
church. Rev. J. II. Jenkins had
charge of the program. Rev. w. r.
kcnney preached apd splendid mnsIc
was furnished by the choir of Ali
Zion Baptist church.
The song and dramatic recital CIV
en- by Edward Brigham Tuesday nigh
was well attended and the excellert
program rende' cd was thoroughly en-
joyeh
}. Leonard Jones' died Sunday ol
tuberculosis. The remains were
brought from Wellsville, Ohio. for
burial.
Mr.. Jones is survived by a wife
,hree sons and q brother.
Special Easter exercises were Oh,
served in all the churches Sunday.
An egg social was held at Mt. Zion
baptist church Monday night
J.. 0. Wilson, Of Weston, was bae.
jn"S$ visitor her" last week.
The entertainment given by the
Anti-C|nt Club Friday night at the
A. NJ, +. church. was largely attend.
ed.
David Page, after on absence Of
1orty-four years, is visiting his sister
Mrs. Anne Holloway.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

Keith, c.. G. Poindexter, M J, Hale,
w. H, Singleton representing the Ma
tional Association OF colored teachers
and BENJAMIN Carr. representing the
farming interests of the Tennessee
State Normal School. Mrs. s. v.
Winters and Miss Sophia A. Jackson.
were scheduled to speak at the even
ing meeting. Miss Sophia Jackson
pleased large audience at st. Paul
church, in an address ,on ""The Rela-
ton Of School to the Home" -,
The meeting closed today at the
State Normal School, now nearing
completion. 1t was an open air, meet
ing. The members were Conveyed. to
the school in special cars provided by
the Nashville Railway and Light Co:
The meeting was one grand love
feast The voice of every speaker was
| raised In behalf Of the welfare OF tho
school and resolutions were offered by
IT. l.. Keith, pledging the support Su1
cooperation Of the Middle Tennes sen
Association to the authorities Of The
State Normal School, and extending,
words Of appreciation to the State
city aud county authorities, who have
made possible the new institution for
the education Of Tennessee Negroes.
| Two very important committees
We're appointed by the association be-
| fore it's adjournment. committee
was appointed to make q detailed
study Of Tennessee Education and re-
! port its findings and recommendation
at the next annual meeting H. A.
Cameron, G. e. Washington Mrs. j.
II. Honesty, Mis-. e. NJ Dickerson and
| Miss l.. K. and n. l.. Keith compose
the committee
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
Spirit of Progression
Continued from page one =,

Continued from page 'onel
section Thos. w. Talley, of Fisk, and
F. G. Smith, Of Pearl High School,
were strong speakers In the general
discussion Of High School methods and
problems
The session of Friday afternoon and
evening afforded the members and Wis
1tors OF. the association meeting an
opportunity to hear some strong adj
dresses by some of the strongest and
most progressive colored leaders and
educators along special lines in the
South rs well as distinguished visi-
tors and members Of the Southern
Conference for education for the
South. Among these were TT. T.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
INSTITUTE

. The Glass of 1911 has installed a
beautiful clock in the tower of the
Academic building of the West Vir-
g1n1a Colored Institute. Under the
clock is placed a tablet bearing the
motto and the names of the members
of the class.
Rev. r. D. w. Meadows preached
the Easter sermon in Hazlewood AS
/sembly Hall, Sunday morning.
T. DR.. and Mrs. r. l.. Jones and Mrs
Cobb, Of Charleston, were guests Of
the school Easter.
Miss Kathrine Gamble has been
quite i'll this week.
Miss Ruth Meadows spent Sunday in
Huntington.
The Senior Academic Glass gave
President B. Prillerman a surprise
party Tuesday evening.
Miss Mary Penn is slightly i'll at
this writing.
Charles Page and Willie Shepherd
, of Montgomery, were guests Of Edward
/: Shepherd, Sunday.
Eyy Jones and Arthur Caul, Of
Wtnona and Charleston respectively
were here Monday morning.
w. j. Napier Is spending a few days
at Hill Top.
Mrs. E. r. Carter spent Tucsda,
in Charleston.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
COR ESP ON,DENCE

Joyed the services and a good colleG-
ton was given. Mrs. Sarah Anderson
had charge of the orders part Of the
meeting. and presided with credit.
The second Sunday School gave a
very pretty Easter entertainment Mon
day evening at eight o'clock. The
recitation and drills were very good
and the music was beautiful. Miss
Brooks Smithers presided at the Or
gan and Miss Dorthula Pack and Mrs.
Clara Wells led the singing. Re-
Treatments were served afterwards.
Mrs. Mildred Brown, of Allison,
spent Easter here with her daughter.
Mrs. l. e. Smithers.
Mrs. Penicks. of Allison. also spent
Easter in Hinton with her daughter.
Mrs. Muse.
Mrs. Jessie Adams Jackson and son
are spending the Easter holidays in
'Staunton Va, with her husband S
parents.
The Progressi YES" were beautiful
~ SlllCI tdlHSu Eds leI -NlOnuuN ny MIS-.
Leanna Wells on Main street
The Missionary Circle met at the
home OF Mrs. Reuben Mickens on
Pleasant street Tuesday eneving. A
delightful meeting was enjoyed.
Miss Blanch Christian came home
Friday from Lawton where she taught
school this term
Miss Hattie Jones is home from
Harper's Ferry, on account Of her
grandmother death, Friday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Bailey,
Of Second avenue, Sunday, son. Mrs.
Bailey was Miss Sallie Haynes of this
city, and a graduate Of Engelside
Seminary, Va.
Mrs. A. p. Straughter is able to be
out again after a severe illness.
Easter Day being rainy was a great
disappointment to many ladies' here.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
~ $
iting relatives.

itinv ral.tf>,a. >i'r W. s'F7G'1
Henry Williams. OF Plymouth. Is
visiting Gloucester. OhiS.% "
Sandy Stevens. Of Plymouth, has
moved his family to Bidwell, Ohio
where they will make their home.
H, A. Jones. of Plymouth, was q
shopper in Charleston Saturday.
Mrs. j. w. Sawyers and Mrs. Geo
Barrett, Of Betsey, were callers II
Bancroft Monday. .-
Roy Stevens, of Plymouth, is speaa-
ing a, few days in Bidwell visiting
home folks.
DR.. Nj. T. Sinclair made profess
sional call in Raymond City. Monday.
Rev. j. II. Presley left Monday even
ing for Raymond City, where he will
preach Monday.
The following Easter program was
rendered at the Mt. Zion Baptist
church Sunday night by the Sunday
School:
Chorus, "Risen''--by School.
Recitation, Songs OF the Bells
Francis Harris
Resurrection.
Class Song and Dialogue, "Lillies Sc
White"-Elmer Reed and others.
Dialogue, Only a Bird"
Quartet, Beautiful Spring"
Recitation. Our Best for the Mas
ter'-Margaret Williams.
Dialogue, Rehearsal for Easter
Margaret Williams and others.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
BANCROFT
ter1lOOn.

Rev. J. II. Presley preached here
sunday morning at eleven o'clock or
the Resurrection of Christ to Il
large congregation. His sermon was
very Interesting and instructive.
II. II. Jones, Of Plymouth, is con-
fin"d to his home ca account Of i'll
ness.
Walter Pearson was in town Mon
day.
Mrs. Joe Brown, Of Plymouth, and
little son, George, and Master Edward
clark visited st. Adams Monday.
A. J. Pearson wOr5hipped here Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Stevens spent
jhe past week in Bidwell, Ohio, WIS.,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
FAIRNrONT

~ Miss sAlice E. Jordan, attendant at
Weston, Hospital. was the guest of
her eotlsins. Mrs. Chas, Hamilton and
Mrs. 81 l. Morton last week.
sa- Miss Ethel Burkhead, closed her
school fat Thornton, Friday, and is
the guest Of Miss Florence Cobb be-
Tore leaving for her home in Column
l bus, Ohio.
/ WIN. Bailey, OF Buxton, Ia. is visit
ling his mother, Mrs Fanny Frac-
|, tion. r .E.
- Chas. Fraction, Of Berryburg. spent
!. Saturday and Sunday here with his
wife. !.
q, Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. Fortune enter
takned ut dinner Easter Sunday Mr..
and Mrs. f. L. Morton.
II VIM. o. Armstrong was visitor
at Clafksburg last week.
%- Rev, C. C. Gill and wife left Sat
I urday for, Parkersburg where he was
recently sent by the Conference.
" Rev. Gin was pastor of Trinity NJ.
8E. Church three years and in that
time did more than any other pastor
/ During his charge the new church
WAS built, new parsonage purchased
and numerous improvements made. |,
\ was With deepest regret his congrega-
n ton and friends saw them leave, but
= the best wishes of the community will
e always be for Rev. Gill and wife.
ss42 Rev. G. G., Taylor, the new pastor
OF Trinity M. E. church, preached two
/ instructive sermons Sunday morning
\ and night.
Prof. l.. o. Wilson, Of Weston, spent
!. a few hours here Sunday ell route
], home from Wheeling. While here he
4 was the guest of e. l.. Morton.
~ Mrs. Chas. Fraction entertained 1T
dinner Sunday Misses Florence Cobb
I and Ethel Burkhead, VIM. O. Arm
!, strong, VIM. Bailey and Chas. Frac-
tion.
& Little Oracle Meade ais i'll with
chickenpox.
Z VIM. Washington was sick last
Z week
Mrs. H. W. Meade was quite i'll last
week, but is now much Improved.
: Miss Mary Shelton spent Easter in
Clarksburg with friends.
+, Fire destroyed the houses occupied
by Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Brown Mon
day morning, on Chestnut street.
DarktOwn Troubadours, local
colored troupe, played at the opera
house Monday night.
Appropriate exercises were held at
Mt. Zion Baptist church Easter Sun
day night.
The chicken supper held at Trinity
: M. f. church was success financial
ly.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
State Summer School for
COlOred Teachers.

Third Session. June 17th July Goth 1912 Institute W. Va
Two Distinct departments will be mantained The
demc which will be devoted thorough
the school for which credit be had
tos Also in this connection thorough drill persons
expecting to the examinations will be
PROFESSIONAL which designed for principals high Teachers
and other advanced students. Some of the
country has been securd for this school, Three of
tngshed educators this country accepted
Summer School Faculty, KELLY MILLER, A. NJ. W.
Is. Du BOlS, Phi d., BOOKER WASHINGTON, LID.
This is to be the Biggest and Best School Prepare
enroll For particulars address: Byrd Prlerman Institute
Va, r. P Sims, Bluefld w. Va; H. r. Mcdonald Harper
Ferry, w Va; or NJ ?: Shawkey, Charleston, w Va
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
CEDAR GROVE

Inc Easter program rendered hc,c
sunday, under the supervision of w.
H. Lacey, was a grand ana1r, eclinsiny
all former records foG such enter
tainments.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Hairs
ton, fine baby girl.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-03-28
East Lone Oak.

We had one of the largest SHOWS
of the season last Saturday and Sat.
urday night.
H. H. Evilsizer has rented the
Greenlee place for another year. He
has subrented part of it to Sam We'd
eington and others.
On account of the storm last Sum
day there were only five present at
Sunday school and no preaching, but
we are hoping the weather will be
nice next Sunday so Rev. Whitsett
can get here.
c. M. Thomas returned from the
M. E. conference in Kansas City last
Saturday night. Rev. McGlumphrey
was not returned to Butler circuit for
another year.
We hear that Claude Wood is suf-
fering from a carbuncle on his neck.
Well, we think Aunt Sally had bet.
ter wait until old March is gone be-
fore she calls us down for saying it
isn't going out like a lamb. Last Sat-
urday folks had to pull on their hats
and pull them way down to keep the
snow out of their eyes, and then ever
since they have had to wear rubber
boots with sideboards on 'em to keep
the snow and mud out. From the
way it looks this Tuesday morning
we wouldn't be surprised if we have
four or five more SHOWS before it
quits. PUSSY WILLOW.