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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-27
COURT Of o. MARION Il3l COUNTY, WEST

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40 iFHEE HONORABLE. THE. COUNTY
COURT OF MARION COUNTY, wEs1i
VIRGINIA:
We the undersigned who are legal vo-
lakstand lfreeholders within tho magister-
6lsdistrtct OF Grant. in the County OF Ma
Ron and State of West Virginia, believ-
ing that the public interest demands the
permanent Improvement of tho main pub
tosroadsa of said district hereinafter en-
lnmefated hereby request and petition
,hour{ Honorable Body to cause to be sub
suiitted to the legal voters Of said district
the proposition OF bonding said District
for the sum Of One Hundred and Ninety
I've Thousand and Tno-1o0 Dollars, at a
Special Election to be held for that, pur-
bose. and that the proceeds arising from
the sale OF said bonds be, by said Court.
'pseds for the permanent Improvement Of
itch roads. by the use Nof brick, concrete
and nRcadan, MS provided by law. and
h{suchS manner as prescribed by law. the
fnkdSb to be so improved by said proceeds
~ said bonds being as follows, to-wtt:
IN The Watson BoothsVille Road; Be-
ginning at the Falrmont District Line at
me- Hunsaker Bridge thence by the Fair
mont and Beverly Pike to the forks OF
ith6Ifoads near the residence; OF John Nix
nctt Pike to- the covered bridge over
Boothsg Creek In Boothsvlile, mt the Tay-
Il9fA County line al distance of I.e0 miles
This road is TO be fourteen 40 feet
|SEtde and constructed OF brick, concrete
Ahdsmacadam.
The Fairmont and Beverly Pike:
Nesinning at tho forks of the road near
h6Stesideneef of John Nixon. thence by
thS FaIrmonte and Beverly Pike TO the
41elsss AZ the road near the residence OF
knaoSS u Little, a distance OF 80 miles.
This road 10 to betconstructed OF Macad-
ninstWetVes (12ls feetiwide.
90 Tho Monongah Road: Beginning
ut the steel bird gea over Booths Creek
ttitMonongahs thence through tin corpor.
SttonI OF Nfopongah, the lands Of s. Il.
tshayerS and others, to the Fafrmont and
B6Y6fly8 Ptkes al distance Of "a miles.
This road EisgEto be constructed Of brick
:fouftS sni "a feet wide for distance OF
is9ot Thousand q, 0o0) feet through Mo-
nongali. the remaining portion to be ma
EeHdarn Twelve X % feet wide.
iklt The Coons Run; Road:s' BeginninE
III tho Bs go. n. R. tracks at Ererson
iEka9pnS thence by tho present road up
Cons RpTiatoF "a point t5or near the res
tdeneef at4 T.. %. .Mc1ntire. asdistance of
30 ites: This road Is 70 be'eonstructed
6fSmtGadan twelve (12) feet. wide.
CS)ESTheYw orthington Road: Begin
IstipeE at the Lincoln District. limo at the
ate6l bridge over the Fest z ork ) River
N ygorthinE tom thence by tthe present
foadft the Hutchinson school. distance
ct 9eYamiles.. This road Is to be con:
i tFuefed sIof maeadRmG twelve (is) feet
Theg advisory committee and the Coun-
lyScSlst may decd to uso concrete con-
atruetIon on all or a part of the road
ShSfeS IS specified provided the
eost 20 III 81 concrete S. substantially the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-27
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25
ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE.
Last Times Today, Marie Doro in
"DipIomacy" and Second Chapter Of
1.-THE Girl and the Came"

Miss Marie Doro the famous inter-
national stage star made her first APP
pearances before Augusta audiences
yesterday in her first great photoplay
success diplomacy" 1t is a Para
mount feature in five acts produced
by the Famous Players Film Company.
In the opinion Of many patrons who
saw it yesterday afternoon and last
night it ranks among the best photo
plays ever offered at the Opera House.
The second chapter of the serial,
'The Girl and the Game" in which
Helen Holmes appears as the heroine
proved to be even more exciting than
the first, the many thrilling situations
holding the audiences almost SPELL
bound at times.
Monday and Tuesday Mary Pickford
will be featured in her latest Offering,
Poor Little Peppina."-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25
CHURCH NOTICES

BAPTIST church, Winthrop street Eu-
gene s. Philbrooll minister, residence p
Weston street: Morning worship at 1873
with sermon by the pastor upon 'Magni-
flying Christi mems class and Sunday
school at 11.45; Christian Endeavor meet
ing led by Miss Annie Stiles at Gas; eve
ming service with illustrated lecture upon
Gospel Work in the Philippines" show
ing about 30 colored views from the ISL
ands. at 7.30; public cordially invited Mio-
week gospel meeting Wednesday evening
at 100; topic, "A Prayer Meeting and a
Girl mems class sociable with illus
trated lecture upon the Panama canal
Thursday evening, March 80
UNITARIAN church, corner Of State
and Oak streets. Paul S. Phalen minis
ter 1880, morning service with sermon
by the minister; 11.45, church school.
ST. BARNABAS church. Bangor street,
Rev. Victor 0. Anderson Ord Sunday in
Lent: Sunday school at 3 p. NJ; eve
ming prayer and sermon at 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25
DEXTER
Concert and Ball of the
Knights of Pythias

The annual concert and ball under
the auspices of Bedivere Lodge,
Knights Of Pythias. held this evening
in Town hall was the largest social af-
fair Of the winter season. About $50
couples were on the floor for the grand
march which was led by Erwin w.
Tate, chancellor commander Of Bedi-
we're Lodge, and Miss Florence Cove
of Waterville. Music was furnished by
eight pieces of Pullen's orchestra of
Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25
DOVER
Funeral of the Late Bernard ]
Warren

Funeral services for the late Ber-
nard ]. Warren. register of probate
for Piscataquis county and town clerk
Of Dover. were conducted this after
noon at the home on High street. Rev
John H. Wilkins, pastor Of the Fox
croft Congregational church, officiated
The bearers were Victor II, Warren Of
Dover. Fred G. Warren Of st. John,
N. B., brothers Of the deceased, Frank
W. Ball, a brother-in law, and Paul
Warren, a son.
The services were largely attended
and among those present were all of
the county officials. There was a pro-
fusion OF floral offerings, the casket
being banked in flowers. During the
hours Of the service all Of the Offices In
the court house were closed. also many
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

naniel Berran, Jr., aged II years q
pupil IN the Sixth Grade Of the In
cum school. has a record of Attend
ahce which cannot be surpassed and
IS doubtful if any other pupil in A.
susta public schools can equal it. In
.he years he has been in school ba
mas never missed Cay or been tardv
ne has a most gratifying collection Of
eertihcates OF attendance, his last one
oeing dated March "a, 1916, and signed
by his teacher, NJ. Carev Rarrows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

About 30 members Of Calanthe Lodge,
No. 50, K of p. included in which
were the members Of the degree team,
went Friday afternoon to Brunswick
where in the evening the degree team
exemplified the rank Of Page before
a meeting Of Fort George Lodge Of
that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

haa picture The Horses of Achilles,
mas oeen presented to the Y NJ
anu n, mas been hung in the readinr roo-,
me picture was the gift Of e w
NJ. e. Hawk. sn' OF Dr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25


spring season, regular Csc values, 19c
A collection of skirts, avera eine from
50 to $3.50, has been reduced to &. 81
at Russell & Weston's Poplins. serges.
corouroys and black and white mix
lures comprise the assortment Bands
| run from % to So inches and around
the bottom measure 2 to 2E yards. A
sreat value in quality and low price
| 'oecond floor, coat and suit depart
mehp On the verge Of opening time
II Is highly interesting to take a little
peek behind the scenes to learn what
IS really to be. In a few weeks now
the garments now being shown will re-
| ceive the Endorsement of popular
| cholce The great variety now avail
| able Is the reason for prompt vista
| tions.
Nliiers Fruit store will concentrate
elorts on oranges The big deal is in
| haVels, 20 for rs. For candy take your
| cholce OF chocolate mixture, tic, cocoa.
! nut cream bars lie, and cream dates
II.
r. w. Wellman has an ad. in which
every one in the family will find an
item Of interest
Inc new suits and coats at NJ Rich
mond's now occupy the stage, The
large stocks and the newness of the
models reflect careful preparations
made for the spring trade. The ad. an
| nounces important savings to those
hi
IN the basement offers inducements in
an immense variety.
kodaks are again enjoying the popu-
lar favor as spring pastime John
Coughlin reports that these practical
picture machines show constant i'm
provement. A full line Of Eastman
cameras is kept in stock and a large
Inc OF accessory goods. Maxixe cher
rieS as usual, 39c box.
ANY one who sees Jehnson's satin
ribbon candy will boast Of its glistenins
brightness and any one who partakes
taereof needs no further argument to
become regular customer. Today,
1resh from the kitchen-17c Id. Ice
cream, college ices and banana splits
IN all popular fiavors.
"epher Il HeWett are abundantlv
supplied with dandelions, beet green's
spinach, radishes, parsley, fancy Cali
iornla caulifiower, ripe tomatoes. cell
cry, lettuce and green string beans
Two large cucumbers Csc; fancy fresh
mushrooms. Large fancy table APPLES
strawberries. Extra large oranges %
ana 33c dozen; large grape fruit 25c.
hlng oranges soc dozen. Bran bread is
the wholesome, nutritious loaf at Ice.
once IN great while Robbins, the
florist can afford to sell roses for 400
per dozen. This is one of the DAVIS If
is a beautiful collection in pink. red
white and yellow, but pink prevails
Medium stems. Delivered at the price
anywhere in the city.
T.. Locke was all smiles when the ad
man called as he is we'll supplied with
the things that make the Sunday din
ner elegant. Native pig pork. low price
on good cuts to fry or roast; home
mace sausage: veal and chickens. No
l cukes 1oc each; dandelion greens
lettuce, celery. radishes, etc. A new
crate Bermuda onions: jumbo Crane
1fult zoe; large grape fruit. &c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25
Local Matters

w. rank Hammond of Mt. Vernon
n " business caller Friday at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

an1oro Miller arrived in the citv
a, riuay afternoon from Hebron Acad.
y 10 pass the spring recess with bis
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Miller -.
Bangor street. ''e'' %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

MISS Eva Reynolds. teacher Of Ger
a aan ana French at the Cony high
sehooi. went Friday afternoon to W.
hn, sl.'e 70 pass the vacation at her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

frank Van Allen and Merrill R;g.
NV. students at Colby College. arc
passing the spring vacation At tha,r
respective homes in the citv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

Merton Delano returned Friday aft.
ernoon to North Vassalboro to resume
his duties as stenographer and book
keeper at the mill Of the American
Wooden Co., after making short stay
at his home in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

Frank Babbitt arrived in the city
Friday afternoon from Bowdoin Col
lege to pass the spring vacation Of 10
DAYS at his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

and brownbread today.
Hersom & Bonsalls grocery prices
are low enough tc convince that it
pays to pay cash. An order Of 81. so is
delivered free.
The wonderful line of Morse made"
garments now in H. G. Bankers store
is striking example Of the present
production of ready -for-wea clothes.
Through and through they are depend
able, fashionable and irreproachable.
At Folsom's today cocoanut caramels
unwrapped. They look good and are
as good as they look and only tic a
pound. Fresh, crisp and delicious pop
corn brittle at tic a pound. Popular
f1avors in ice cream, college ices. etc.
Four native pigs will be cut up today
at j. F. Turner's. Place your orders
early for choice cuts. Today fresh sup
plies Of lettuce, dandelions, large lem
ons, oranges. grape fruit. finnan had
die. parsnips, cranberries, fowl and
chickens.
Housekeepers will appreciate the new.
est style dish drainer at Swift & Tur.
ner's. 1t is a circular affair with q
center section or receptacle for knives,
forks and spoons made Of finer mesh
wire to prevent these articles from
falling into the sink. Ample room
around the sides for draining dishes.
soc value 3sc. A roll Of paper towels,
200 in number is only 19c.
Take trip to Chernowsky's second
floor today for demonstration of real
value in skirt at $1.9S. The goods
are new, brand new. Colors are black
and white checks. gray, and blue. Ma
terial. serges and poplins. A prominent
display of 81 waists also invites your
consideration. From here your atten-
ton will turn quite naturally to the
new coats and suits. They are worthy
Of your most careful attention and not
urged to buy. Ask to be shown some
of the newest things. They are sure
to give YOU new ideas on what Your
money can buy.
BY making announcement so far in
advance of the date scheduled for it's
appearance the d. w. Adams Co. gives
evidence that their $500 sale of linens
is an event of unusual Importance. 1t
gives you time to carefully prepare
for the day, Thursday March 80. and
make careful revision of your assort-
ment of pattern tablecloths and nap
kins Take the advertisement appear
ing today and carefully check up the
items. Do not be disturbed by the men,
ton Of seconds" There is nothing in
the goods themselves to indicate to the
ordinary user anything but quality
first. Special mercerzed satin waists,
becoming stripes, all sizes $3.50 value
81 as long as they last.
Sugar is higher. l.. s. Young sells
today for s1.75 fresh eggs &c doz;
cased eggs o2c: roast beef 14-.0c h.
corned beef slice b.; pork roast zoe
ID; cutting nice hogs, pork steak and
chops e2c h.; veal steak; hamburg
steak 15c ID; fresh shoulders 16c lb;
smoked shoulders lac h. liver Sc Id.
fowl dc h.: lamb: tripe sc and &C H.:
alewives 8 for CSC: haibut &c h.. cod
tongues Ice h.; scallops soc: oysters
SOC at: CLAIMS in shell 40c PIX: dandelion
greens G0c PIX; nice cabbage and tur-
nip Sc ID; celery zoe bunch; Baldwins
zoe PIX: sour pickles Sc ID; nice or
anges 2Sc and 35c doz. home baked
beans 15c at.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

Harry Philbrick of the Sophomore
class Of the Cony High school went
Friday to Sidney to pass the spring
recess at his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

M account OF the drifted roads the
entertainment at the Stone school will
oe postponed until this Saturday eva
ming. March 25. eve
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

The new city dump on upper North
street has attracted large numbers OF
crows, which find much to eat among
the rubbish and waste which is depos-
tied there almost daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

rr,ao ano MRS. Ernest Lunt returned
10y from short trip to Portland
"here they visited friends. 0'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

Miss Nan Weston, teacher in the
Commercial department Of the Cony
High school, will leave this morning
for Calais to pass a week as the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25
TURNER'S
Public NJ drket

Call ooo or come in to see US and we
will help you in your selections. The
prices below are low for first quality
goods. This is good time to stock up
your pantry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

best navel oranges, %. 90. So and 4oc
per dozen. New things in the bakery
department almost every day. Beans
and brownbread today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

Hersom & Bonsall's grocery prices
are low enough tc convince that 1t
pays to pay cash. An order OF 81 so is
delivered free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25
SATURDAY SPECIAL SALES
Advertisements.)

BOYS caps, just in time to begin the
spring season, regular Csc values, 19c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

The wonderful line of "Morse-made'
garments now in H. G. Barker's store
is striking example Of the present
production of ready for wear clothes
Through and through they are depend
able. fashionable and irreproachable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

Nliier's Fruit store will concentrate
eHorts on oranges. The big deal is in
navels, 20 for Is. For candy take your
cholce of chocolate mixture, tic, cocoa
nut cream bars lie, and cream dates
II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

r. w. Wellman has an ad. in which
every one in the family will find an
item Of interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-25

At Folsom's today cocoanut caramels
unwrapped. They look good and are
as good as they look and only tic a
pound. Fresh. crisp and delicious pop
corn brittle at tic a pound Popular
f1avors in ice cream, college ices, etc.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1916-10-06

Wood Taylor

On Monday evening Mt eight
O'Clock, at her home of Mrs. V.
l.. Taylor, of New Albany, Miss,
Miss Jamie Taylor, of that city
and Mr.. Harry Wood, Of this place
were married, Rev. r. Ii. McDill,
pastor Of the Presbyterian church
officiating.
Mr.. Wood is one of Starkville' s
young business men, being the
publisher of the News, and his
many friends will take great plea
sure in extending their congratuIa~
tions to him upon winning one of
New Albany's most beautiful and
popular girls. Miss Taylor is a
young lady of culture and is u
favorite among her many friends
and her advent here will be an ac-
QUESTION to Slarhville society.
To this happy young couple we
offer best wishes for a long aud
prosperous life.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1916-10-06
Games Between Teams from Ste.s
Normal and A. & M College Is
Settled for College Day at
Fair.

State Senator Thos. T.. Bailey
last night received a letter from
Couch W. ID. Chadwick, accepting
the proposition Of the Mississippi.
Alabama Fair for game of foot
bali between the Agricultural Col.
lege Reserves and the Normal of
Hattiesburg. Coach A. D. Glle
Of the Normal bad already agreed
to bring his team here, and this
means that practically every stu,
dent of the Normal College and Of
the Woman's College at uatties.
burg and most of the students OF
The "A. & N. College will be at the
Mississippi.Alabama Fair on Col
lege Day Friday, October 20.
IL is thought that the !. |. aud
Z. students will come in large
numbers as President Wbiteheld
has already announced that while
he could not suspend school for
the day that permission would be
granted for every student to at
tend who desire to do so, and il
arrangements are made so that
they AN connect with the special
fair trains at Artesia, several hum
dred will come, as will also many
Columbus people.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1916-10-06
Editorial on Civic Pride

During one of our daily dust
storms on Main Street the other
day we butted into Il sir1nger in
our town, WHO asked Ms if this
town was incorporated, aud had a
head. TO escape the emharras>
snent We told him we were q
stxanger too, and did not know
Winston County journal.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1916-10-06
Colored Community Fair.

The negroes OF Starkville held
last week what they called a Com
munity Fair" at the Colored Bap-
tist Church grounds. A very
ereditable exhibit of livestock, pro-
duce, etc, was shown. This en-
terprise on the part of the negroes
of Starkville and vicinity should
be encouraged.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1916-10-06
The Best Country on Earth.

Those who are moping around,
wearing long faces about
conditions caused by the boil we
evil should cheer up. We are a
hundred thousand times better off
tnan those Europeans who are at
war and whose country is being
devastated. Besides the losses of
these people in kith and kin on
the battlefields, their rulers are
piling up war debts that a thou
sand people cannot count, dollar
at the time and working ten hours
ps day, in 100 years. We repeat
that we are so many, many times
better situated than they are that
we should be happy just by com.
parison. We should thank the
Lord that We live in such a great
country. and that we have a man
at the head of our nation wlo has
kept us cut of war. Our farmers
have corn, they have more stock
than for half century past, and
best of all most of US have health.
There is plenty here to do and the
fact that the boil wee,il is doing
such great financial damage is due
to our own folly. We were warn
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1916-10-06

Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Cobb, who
reside on East Main, are the proud
parents of o fine SOU. born on tile
third Of this month.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1916-10-06

Mrs. Elmer Lewis and little
daughter, Elizabeth. are spending
the week end with Mr.. and Mrs.
Melbourne Edwards at Sturges.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1916-10-06
STURGIS LOCALS
COUNTRY JAKE

COUNTRY JAKE
Mrs. Ed. McMinn was shopping
here Saturday.
Mr.. Ryles. of Ackerman. visit
ed our school Monday.
Miss Bessie Nations is visiting
her parents near Morgan Chapel
this week.
Mr.. Herbert Weeks, of Winston
was in town Monday mingling
with his friends.
Mrs. Leila Carroll, of Walthall,
a visiting in the home of Mrs. FL.
Y. McCaleb this week.
Mr.. Kinch McKinzy left Thurs
day to accept position in Chic-
ago, with the |. G. Railroad.
Miss Lillian Daniel made busi-
ness trip to Longview Friday and
and returned Saturday A, M.
Mr.. Earl Ralney, a substantial
farmer of Winston county, was q
business visitor in our town Mon.
day.
Quite number of Baptist
preachers and delegates have ar.
rived here to attend the Aasocia.
tion.
Messrs. Will Huffstickler and
Charley Black left here Friday
morning to fill positions iu the
Delta.
Messrs. Emmett aud jim Bar.
ron, Donald McCaleb and Dan
Thomas went to New Orleans on
the excursion Saturday.
Mr.. Earl Kolb is up from Weir
to spend few days with his par
ents aud friends. We welcome
Earl in our midst again.
Miss Rachel Hannah. after sew.
eral weeks absence from our
midst, is the cherished guest of
her brother, G. b. and nephew, II.
G. Hannah.
Mr.. William Ward, Editor of
the East Mississippi Times was a
pleasant visitor for short while
Monday morning.
Mr.. James Hutchinson, who is
assistant cashier of the Alderman
branch of the Grenada bank, spent
a while in our town last Sunday,
enroute to visit his parents.
Miss Katie Prince Ward, Of
Starkville, arrived Tuesday morn.
ing and began her work as teacher
in our school. We welcome Miss
Ward in our midst and wish for
her great success in her work and
a very pleasant | 70 here.
Rev. Mr.. McElroy filled his re-
gular appointed at the Methodist
church Sunday morning, and for
the evening hour, Rev Willie
Hunt, one of our home boys" a
young preacher and school stu.
dent, preached to a very attentive