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stajjo I PUI1MC IIUSINKSS CAI.KNUAK. CIRCUIT COURT will meet JAR. 8. SCHOOL BOARD will meet JAN. 9.

ORPHANS' COURJ icitt meet JAN. 0. meet JAN. 2. THE LOCAL DEPARTMENT, y- DASUES HERK ANll THERE.

The grip and a "green" Christmas keep tho doctors busy. James S. Shepherd, Cambridge, has invented a chart board. JOURXAL calendar for tho coming year accompanies this edition. On all taxes not paid to-day interest from last September will be charged.

Tho young men of Seaford gave their annual hop on Wednesday evening last. Christmas festivities were accompanied Jjy pleasant days and beautiful moonlight nights. A man never realizes how much poverty there is in the world until he tries to borrow a dollar. Some handsome and substantial monuments have recently been erected in Denton cemetery. Prof.

S. T. Ford, tho well-known elocutionist, gave an entertainment at Formington, December 2Gth. Dr. Smith and Dr.

Nichols, of MANY PRETTY The Children of Various Churches Celebrate the Christmas Festlial. Grace M. P. Church, at Choptank, gave a very pretty Christmas entertainment on Wednesday evening. The church was tastefully decorated, festoons of evergreen adorniug tho walls.

In the rear of tho stage was a full-rigged ship, fourteen feet long and with every snil sot, eargoed with good things of every description for the children. Tho vessel was built and presented to tho school by Mr. A. L. Dunham, Jr.

Tho entertainment was under tho direction of Mr. John F. Spence, superintendent. Tho music was furnished by Miss Addio L. Buckley, organist, Prof.

John T. Moore, violinist, and Mr. Alva F. Blades, cornetist. Tho program was from "Golden Bolls," and tho following persons took part: Miss Elsie Blades, Roy Baker, Luther Blades, Miss Huttie Buckley, Miss Helen Bowdle, Miss Lulu Collison, Miss Myrtie Baker, Miss Phojbo Dunham, Miss Aimh Blades, Miss Flora Matthews, Miss Bertha Perry, Miss Ruth Rumbold, Miss Cora Morgan, Miss Bertha Blades, Mrs.

Lizzie Wright, Miss Laura Morgan, and others. Various presents wore distributed. Mr. John Rumbold made appropriate remarks, and one of tho most pleasant entertainments over given at Choptank was over. Tho entertainment of Denton M.

E. Sunday School, Mr. Henry R. Lewis, superintendent, given on Monday evening last, was very enjoyable, notwithstanding the fact that tho choruses in tho oratorio, given at tho hall a few evenings later, had drawn heavily upon their ranks. Tho "medley," as tho superintendent termed it in his apologies to the audience, was of the children --child-like, and was all tho more Marjrilel.

Jamc? Brown, colored, was arraigned before Justice Rickards on Wednesday, charged by Mr. Thomas B. Johns with cutting timber on his land. Brown claimed that Road Supervisor Henry Chirk gave him permission to cut tho timber, which was along tho main road. This Mr.

Johns objected to henco tho suit. It cost Brown $36 for what fire-wood ho got, and ho didn't got enough to last him all winter, cither. Mr. James E. Boyer and Mrs.

Angelina quietly wont to Greensborough on last Wednesday afternoon, and wore as quietly married by tho Rov. E. R. Rich in tho Church of tho Holy Trinity. As both parties reside in town, this was a surprise to quite a number of their friends.

A largo number of our young people attended tho Templovillo Christmas-tree entertainment on Monday night. Tho entertainment was an entire success from beginning to end. The church was crowded and 1 Dorchester, are candidates for chief clerk of the House of Delegates. The double mail service on the branch railroads greatly facilitates business in the towns along the lines. In notifying us of change of postoflace address, please office from which the subscriber removes.

The Northern Convocation of the Diocese of Easton will meet in Emmanuel Church, Chestertown, on January 2d. Various accounts of holiday celebrations appear in the JOURNAL today. They will bo read with interest by many readers. "If Christmas Day on Monday be, A great winter that year you'll see," is an old saying the truth of which "we -will ascertain later. George T.

Kemblc, Oxford, a lineman, fell off a telegraph pole and interesting on this account. The largo house was crowded. Among the children who took part wero: Mary Garoy, Lizzie Hynson, Danny DoLong, Ida Downes, Bessie Thaw loy, Anna Lowis, Willie Bowor, Ida Ewing, Rosa Phillips, Bertie Fields, Madge Beauchamp, Ralph Thawley, Lizzie Townsond, Carrow Reddou, broke his leg. He has sued the Western Union for $10,000. In this week's JOURNAL wo begin of another short but interesting serial, entitled "Twenty- Nine." See first page.

Hon. John F. Dawson has been appointed school commissioner of Caroline county, vice Senator-Elect Tho'mas A. Smith, resigned. L.

Gadd, mortgagee, on Tnes day last sold the Smith Good farm, situate in the Third district. Col. Gadd purchased the property, subject to prior liens. Mrs. Ellwood Morgan, of Bridgeville, was killed while walking over Seaford railroad bridge.

She had nearly reached tho end when the locomotive struck her. "Watch your $100 notes," warns an exchange. "Dangerous counterfeits are reported to be in circula- tion." This fact will not create general alarm in this community. The property of Tilghman Brown, of Brownsville, who mysteriously left bis home several weeks ago, as noted in the JOURNAL, is advertised to be sold by Sheriff Dunn, of Dover. There are scores of cases of grip in various parts of tho county.

Only a few of the patients are seriously ill, but all the afflicted ones are greatly annoyed by tho malady. Mr. Wm. J. Blackiston, by Mr.

Wm. H. Doweese, attorney, advertises to-day the' Anstott form, containing something over 3G acres. will take place on Tuesday, January 23. 1 A.

Stephens, of sold his personal property one 'day last week, and will remove to Crisfield: on Monday next. Mr. George Blades, will occupy Mr. Stephens' farm next year. A band of gypsies passed through town on Tuesday.

There have been many of these rovers in the county this fall. The Centreville Observer suggests that they be required to take Jessie Pnssapue, Dora Smith, Nellie Jones, and others. A bountiful treat was given the children. Tho Christmas entertainment was held in Nichols M. E.

Church Christmas evening at seven o'clock, and was a very enjoyable affair. Tho church was decorated with evergreen, and a large cedar tree stood in one corner, loaded with presents for tho school and friends. No child was allowed to leave without a present, whether member of tho school or not, and a lot of confectionery and small presents wore sent to the children of tho 'neighborhood who were unable to attend. Miss Eva Wright presided at tho organ, and did her part with great credit. The singing and recitations were to suit the occasion, and wore a credit to tho school.

The superintendent, Mr. J. M. Wright, deserves a great deal of credit for his never-tiring efforts to make the school and church a standing room was at a premium. Misses Sallio and Lucy Hayden returned homo last Saturday evening, after a two-weeks' visit among friends in Baltimore and Wilmington.

Virgil P. Pippin, a student at Goldey's Commercial College, Wilmington, is spending his vacation with friends near town. Mr. Robert P. Haydon, a student of pharmacy in the city of Baltimore, ii spending a week with his family.

Miss Susie Harrison, our popular teacher, is spending tho holidays with her, parents at Preston. Mr. S. H. Pippin entertained his bible class at his residence on Christmas evening.

Miss Dora Powell, of Millington, is spending her vacation among Caroline friends. Mr. Thomas Heather, of a Baltimore school of pharmacy, is visiting his parents. mcn'aflt inonial list on Monday last--Edward Stcelo, son of Nathan Steelo, of near Marydcl, and Miss Mary A. Recs, daughter of David Recs, prominent and woll-known citizen of near Clayton, were married at tho home of tho bride's parents, on Monday, December at noon.

Rev. Albert Chandler, of Marydol, assisted by Rov. H. C. Turner, of Clayton, performed tho ceremony.

The march from Mcndelsshon was porfoimcd by Miss Mabel Thompson, of Smyrna. The bride was handsomely attired in white l.aiiMlowno trimmed in satin and Duchess lace, while tho groom wore black. Miss Jennie Roes, sis- of tho bride, was bridesmaid, and B. E. Cubbage, of Marydcl, was best man.

Tho ushers were Nolan Stcele and Harry W. Jones of Clayton. Many friends and guests were pies- ent to witness tho event. The Miss Sallio Edgoll is spending her vacation with her parents at Greenspring, Del. Thomas F.

Green, a student at the Conference Academy, Dover, is at home. Miss Clara Powell, of Norristown, is visiting friends in this vicinity. La Grippe has taken hold of a number of persons in town. Miss Fannie West is spending a few days in Philadelphia. Mr.

C. E. Boyer has removed his family to Wyoming, Del. Miss Winnie Price, of Seaford, is visiting friends in town. Mrs.

Chandler and family spent Christmas in Crumpton. Mr. Howard Heather is home on a visit to his parents. Mumps are in town. happy couple wero tho recipiojits of many handsome and useful I presents.

Mr. C. Dupont Cleaver, a young merchant of Marydel, and Mibs Lottie Bickling, of tho same town, wero married at tho residence of the bride's parents on Wednesday evening last, about 7.30. Miss Unity Williams acted as bridesmaid, while Mr. Ambrose Marvel was tho groom's best man.

Tho happy couple received numerous and handsome presents. Rov. Mr. Chandler was tho ofliciat- ing minister. A largo gathering of tho immediate friends of tho contracting parties witnessed tho ceremony, after which they wore all invited to partake of tho supper which had been bountifully prepared.

Mr. James Cannon, of Cordova, and Miss Linda Cummings, of Starr, Queen Anne's county, were united in tho holy bonds of matrimony on Wednesday ovening'of last week at the M. E. Church, Cordova. Mrs.

J. F. Sisk played tho wedding march, und tho ushers wore Messrs. J. II.

Rose and William T. Callahan. Rov. J. M.

Lindalo performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Roe have issued cards of invitation to tho marriage of their daughter, Miss Lillio, to Mr. William H.

Smith, who for several years has been tho obliging clerk of tho Brick Hotel. Tho ceremony will take place at Thawley's M. P. Church next Tuesday evening at half-past seven. Mr.

Arthur Rich Beavon, a well known Baltimore commission merchant, and Miss Mollio Anderson, wore united in nmrriago in tho Mon- propoestohold T. Tableiflt Williston M. 'in all-day meeting Day. Sor- 1. in.

iT 10 a. in. and 2 p. in. ifevrval meetings will bo held during the week.

Rev. G. W. Townsend will preach Tuesday night. Mr.

and Mrs. William Crosby and their son, Willio, left for New York on Sunday last, whore they will make their future home, having removed from El Paso, Tex. James E. Spence, who has been engaged in business in Greensbor- ough during tho past year, has moved back hero and taken tho Rivor- viow House. Miss Agnes W.

Cooper, who has been visiting friends in Baltimore city and Cecil county for several wooks, reached Homo last Tuesday. Mr. John Jones, of Queen Anne's county, has removed to this place and will, it is understood, open a livery btable in tho near future. Tho usual Christmas entertain- Tnent givon to tho children of the M. E.

Church at this place was omitted this season. Captain James T. Kemp has removed to tho farm ho recently purchased of Crittoudcn and Mary Harper, near Concord. Miss Grace Gollotly, of tho State Normal School, is spending tho Christmas holidays with her parents, near this place. The shipment of corn by the Wheeler Transportation Lino has been unusually largo tho present season.

Miss Mary Weaver, principal of Williamson's Free School, spent tho holidays with her mother, in Baltimore. There is a probability of tho erection of a large fruit and vegetable cannery here in the near future. Charles Galloway, tho youth who accidentally shot himself somo weeks ago, is now convalescent. Tho opening of tho new public road from this place to Pen Liquor is nearly completed. Sportsmen declare that game of all kinds is unusually scarce.

Tho holiday season was very quietly observed by our citizens. Albert Rciclimnn is seriously ill with typhoid fever. There are several cases of la grippe in this vicinity. Miss Mnggio Stevens is home from school. DECEMBER DEEDS AND MARRIAGES.

Somo of the Court ICeconU for tho 1'rescut Month. The following property transfers have been recorded this month: Edward T. Moore, trustee, to Amanda B. Moore, 7t acres in tho Fourth district, $370. Harry S.

Manoha and wife to Albert G. Saulsbury and Irwiu T. Saulsbury, 1 aero near Ridgely, $300. Martha F. Thomas and husband to J.

W. Stevens, property in Sixth district, $100. Elizabeth M. Howard and husband to Henry M. Pritchott, one-half acre in Second district, $30.

Joseph L. Patterson and others to Wilhclmina Morris, 84 acres in Sixth district, $2,250. Edward Stevens and wife to Mary E. Furness, 70 acres in Fourth district, $900. Jesse A.

Wright and wife to Thos. B. Price, Choptank town property, $100. Franklin P. Herr, assignee, and John R.

Lynch to Rt. Rev. Alfred A. Curtis, church site at Ridgoly. Orlando J.

Redden and wife to William W. Thomas, Denton town property, $180. John W. Stevens, late sheriff, to William H. Meredith, 40 acres, $128.

Simeon L. West and wife to Francis II. Hoffockor, 140 acres in the First district, $1,000. B. Gooteo Stevens, trustee, to Joseph F.

Roop, acres in Fourth district, $000. Mary A. Noble and others fo Robert S. Logan, Fifth district property, $150. Annie Massoy and husband to Ed- wnrd E.

Inslcy, Greensborough town property. Annie S. Hollis and others to Jas P. Cook, 40J acres in Fourth dis trict, $150. Henry Porter, and wife to Frederick Stafford, 52 acres in Third district, $000.

Eliza A. Butterworth to John Tho Oratorio Large Audiences. When tho "Persians" in costumes of oriental splendor, began tho oratorio of Esther at Masonic Hall, Wednesday evening, with tho stirring chorus "Hainan, Haman, long livo Hainan," there was little more than standing room among the spectators. There were many visitors from neighboring towns. It was one of tho best audiences ever seen in tho room, and tho program rendered hold their closest attention until tho performance closed about ten o'clock.

Tho whole assemblage was delighted with tho entertainment. Most of our readers are familiar with tho story of Queen Esther, a synopsis of which was given in tho JOURNAL somo time ago. Prof. James Swann was musical director. In view of the fact that he had never witnessed a similar production the tact in placing such an elaborate cantata on the stage was quite remarkable.

Success in this particular line usually comes only with years of special effort in this direction. Tho instrumental part of the opera was rendered by Misses May Fisher and Jessie Kerr, and was well rendered, too. Miss Fisher was organist during all the rehearsals, and deserves special praise for her indefatigable efforts to make it a success, as do several others who persistently and successfully drilled the juvenile choruses. The leading personations were noted VARIOUSITEMS OF PERSONAL IMP Social Matters of the Holiday Week' Horn. At the recent examination at Washington College, Chestertown, Mr.

Richard Merriken led tho junior class, while Mr. E. M. Noble took tho honors from tho sophomores. Both of these young gentlemen are from Caroline county.

Rev. C. H. Day, pastor of Caroline charge, M. P.

Church, has been made a member of tho Society Philosophy, of Now York. Tins society is composed of somo of the leading talent of tho various fes- sions. Harvey L. Cooper, of St. John's Ormond Downes, of Shortlidgo's; "VE.

M. Noble, and Richard Merriken, of Washington, are somo of the Car olino county students who are homo for tho holidays. Mr. and Mrs. John Stump, of Judge Frederick Stump, celebraf ed the fifty-ninth anniversary d.

their wedding a few days ago at I out license to toll fortunes and steal an that county. The Preston Farmers' Alliance at its last meeting decided 'to call a meeting for all farmers and fruit- growers in thisjsection to meet them Preston -on Saturday afternoon, January at 2 o'clock, to discuss matters pertaining to their interest. Mr. H. T.

Nuttlo, of Andersontown, recently slaughtered a hog weighed 4C2 pounds. Mr. George Portor killed one about the same time which tipped tho beam at even 400. Mr. Tilghman Andrew killed two which woigbed'respectivo- 132 and 300, and were only eight -t old.

blessing to the community. Monday evening was the time for the celebration at Thawloy's Ghapol, Tuckahoo Neck. Among those who were most energetic in promoting 'the success of the entertainment were Mrs. "Wilbur Ponnington and Miss Annie Clark, Messrs. I.

D. Anderson and Pennol Cooper. The progra.ni used was one of Sanders', and was elaborate and beautiful. There wore some beautiful Christmas hymns and speeches. The tree reached very nearly to the ceiling.

Many gifts were distributed, the pastor and the organist, Miss Sallio Allaband, being especialy remembered. The Ridgely Methodist Episcopal Sunday School gave their annual Christmas celebration on Wednesday evening last. "Stars" was the principal theme of the recitations and songs. Over the the altar a great star, eighteen feet in diameter, was erected, and on each side was a Christmas tree, and there were other pretty decorations. Gifts were tendered to the pastor, Rev.

Mr. Sharp, and his wife, the superintendent, Mr. T. W. Smith, Sexton Martin, and many others.

The church was crowded to itsutmost capacity. Mrs. J. H. Smith presided at the organ.

The "King and Zion" was the program given by the Preston M. E. Sunday School and Epworth League on Monday night last. The exorcises were opened by the reading of the scriptures referring to the nativity of Christ. Judge Trovers made a short address.

Very pretty features were a solo by Master Walter Carmine and a duet by two little girls, Mary and Clara Noble. Old Santa Claus was represented by Mr. Feileralalinrc. Mr. Elon S.

Hobbs, Now York; Miss Robie Hobbs, from Now Jersey; Misses Blanche Noble and Blanche Davis, from Westminster; Miss Minnie Noble, from Upper Caroline; Miss Nellie Gullett, from Dorchester; Miss Lulu Gullott, from Nichols; Misses Minnie and Mary Morse, from Pennsylvania, and Mr. Idlet Collins, wore among those who gladdened home friends by their presence. Miss Nellie Davis, Mrs. John Elliott and daughers, Bessie and Annie, Mr. and Mrs.

W. M. Caulk and son, wore among those who spent the week away. Christmas was ushered in by a serenade by the Moonlight Brigade about three o'clock in the morning. At daybreak the M.

E. Church boll was rung, ami the exercises of one of the most beautiful Christmas days that ever dawued commenced. Hard times had not visited the Santa Glaus country, judging by the many gifts bestowed. Mr. H.

N. Patterson and Miss Clara Stowell wore married in the Presbyterian Church on Thursday, the 21st inst. They are spending their honeymoon with friends and relatives in the north. A Christinas treat was given the pupils of the M. E.

Sunday School on Tuesday evening. Mr. George Qnidort, who has been uinental City on Thursday, December 21st. Rev. George F.

Boaven, of Hillsborough, father of the groom, was the ofliciating minister. Mr. Ernest L. Hiibbard and Miss Fannie L. Anthony were united in marriage at the residence of Captain A.

T. Towers, Donton Bridge, on Wednesday evening last. Rov. George W. Townsend performed the ceroniony.

May Martindalo, daughter of Dr. Martindalc, and Mr. James Edmund Bryan, son of Rev. T. E.

Bryan, were married at Now Castle on Thursday last. A Cnnl of Tliiiiilcx. Permit me through your columns to give expression to my appreciation of the very generous remembrance of their pastor and wife, during the recent Christmas festivities, on the part of the various congregations that compose the Denton M. Concord. Miss Clara Dale Bcachamp gave a very pleasant Christmas party to her many friends on Christmas night.

The time was spent in vocal and instrumental music. -Tllosc present were Misses Annie E. Beachump, Minnie L. Evcrngam, Emma Evern- tfam, Ida Carroll, Mary Carroll, Lillio Carroll, Lillio Nichols, E. Wright (of Clioptank), Myrtie Gootee, Mary Horsey, Olive Horsey, Jennie Kef- ley, Jennio Smith, Maud Smith, Ella Beachnmp, Messrs.

C. E. Todd, H. Horsey, E. Johnson, Morris Marks, D.

Nichols, Orn Carroll, Will Carroll, Fred Ricards, Ed. Roe, Fred Roe, C. Murphy, Edgar Welch, and Frank Jones. Mr. Edward Roe, of near Dentou, and Miss Lillio Nichols, daughter of Mr.

J. E. Nichols, of this place, will bo married at the M. E. Church hero on Wednesday next, January ad, at Howard, 100 acres in Fourth district, $800.

Joseph H. Bernard and wife to tho vestry of tho Holy Trinity Church, Grccnsboroiigh town property, $330. Mary E. Fishor, administratrix, to Charlotte Pollard, Sixth district property, $77.50. Charlotte Pollard and husband to the board of County School Commissioners, lot in Sixth district, $50.

James N. Todd to Lydin V. Nichols, 12 acres in Fourth district, $75. Jesse A. Wright and wife to Etta C.

Noble, Choptank town property, $100. The following marriage licenses havo been issued: Joseph T. Turner and Roxnnria Todd. James E. Boyor and Angelina Camper.

Garoy H. Hubbard and Carrie S. Chafllnch. Willis S. Wright and Rhoda E.

Trice. Lcnndor and Georgia France. Herbert N. Clark and Sadie F. Eaton.

George S. White and Sarah E. Evans. Charles E. Cannon and Lotta Clino.

W. Marshall Wiley and A. DoLan- in tho papers last week, and in tho choruses wero the following singers: Misses Lora Downes, Emma Redden, Bessie Rochester, Maud Fisher, Iva Whitby, Lizzie Wilkinson, Nettie Miller, Rebecca Keets, Sallie Field, and Messrs. W. Henri Smith, Arthur Fisher F.

Barnhart, N. Rickards, Boono Beauchamp, Regie Beau- elm mp, Randolph Barnhart, Ralph Thawley, Carroll Dunning, Enoch Garoy, James Rochester, Charley Wilson, Leo Davis, Alda these Persian maidens Mary Garoy, Nannie Edson, Mary Smith, Bessie Thawley, Lola Wright, Bertie Fields, Genie Redden, Bertha Stewart, Pearle Meredith, Mabel Clark. Queen Esther was given again on Thursday evening, to an even larger than on Wednesday evening. No production "by homo E. appointment, parsonage after As wo entered the tho exorcises of very sick with gastritis, is rapidly improving.

Mr. Robert Logan and moved into their now house day. family Thurs J. W. Bradley.

Many good things wore distributed among the children. Tho Burrsville Methodist Protestant Sunday School, which is one of the largest in tho county, rendered "Our Savior King" and "Santa Claus' Workshop," on Tuesday night last. Mr. Harry Porter took very HllUborousli. Rev.

Mr. Sharp was the recipient of a beautiful chair recently, tho gift of his congregation. Rev. Mr. Lambert's class of boys gave him a handsome bible last Sunday.

Mr. C. E. Jarroll, who has been Monday night wo wore followed bj a number of the congregation who wore in tho secret. It was hinted that somo one was waiting to be married, and tho lamps having been hurriedly lighted Prof.

James Swann was seen trying to got a couple of mammoth rocking chairs through tho parlor door, in which effort he finally succeeded, and made the statement that they were for tho pastor and his wife, as a token of tho good-will of the congregation. The other appointments, Central and Harris', nlsogave us substantial tokens of a similar kind feeling. My third third year is closing pleasantly and I believe with tho spirit seven o'clock p. m. Rov.

G. W. Townsend, of Denton, will bo tho ofliciating minister. Mr. and Mrs.

John Meredith re- ey.Griflln. Fernandcs Cook and Cora Nichols. Marshall E. Price and Mary Lucinda Brodcs. L.

Tribbett and Ircuia Co'- turned to their Pennsylvania homo on Thursday last, after a visit to Mr. Meredith's father, Dr. William H. Meredith. Mr.

and Mrs. Carl Pusoy, of Laurel, are visiting Mrs. Pusey's parents, in this neighborhood. Miss Elnui Draper, of Brownsville, is tho guest of Miss Lena Williamson this week. P.

Conloy and Augusta effectively tho part of Santa Claus. The speeches and recitations wero very good, and Superintendent Bradley deserves special credit for the very delightful entertainment. Miss Lelia Stafford, organist, and Mr. M. B.

Smith, chorister, also deserve especial mention. Christ Church Sunday School, Mr. John S. Barnhart, superintendent, gave its annual Christmas festival at tho court house on Monday evening last. Christmas hymns wero sung and generous gifts wore distributed.

A very pretty tree was displayed. Tho M. E. Sunday School at Choptank gave its entertainment Sunday night, and it was a very creditable affair. Mr.

W. M. Wright is tho superintendent of tho school. suffering from a stroke of paralysis, is much better, and was able to ride to town last week. Miss Stella Powell, from Wilmington, and Mr.

Isaac Sparklin, from Baltimore, are homo for tho holidays. Miss Maggie Williams, who has been in Newport, for tho past three months, has returned home. A number of our town people wore in Baltimore last week to witness tho Beaven-Anderson nuptials. Mr. and Mrs.

James Thompson and Miss Annie Collins have been visiting in Smyrna. Mr. Ira Williams and sister spent Sunday and Monday with friends on Kent Island. Mr. and Mrs.

Eugene Bon well, of have been visiting friends here. Miss Bortio Fisher is at homo from tho Conference Academy. A few of our residents are suffering from grip, of mutual good-will more firmly cemented than at any time during my pastorate. Whoever may bo tho coming man for another year, ho may congratulate himself on the fact that his linos have fallen to him in pleasant places and that ho 1ms a goodly heritage. GEO.

W. TOWNSKN-I). Chrlfltumg Gift Free. Oohm's Acme Hall, Baltimore's largest clothiers, hatters and furnishers, refund with each purchase of $20 or over, the full price paid for your boat ticket. The great men's suit and overcoat sale is attracting lots of shrewd buyers.

Prices wore never so low for first-class reliable clothing. $14.50 buys regular $18 and $20 men's suits; for $12 and $lo values. $19.00 for llifost suits and overcoats) wero $22 and $23; and $7.90 for serviceable suits and overcoats that wore cheap at $10 and $12. Don't fail to take advantage of this unprecedented offyr, as you may never have tho clianco again to buy fine clothing so cheap. Bring your return tickets with you and receive the full amount of your faro for round trip, for purchase of $20 or more.

A Cnnl ofThniikg. Wo wish to extend our sincere thanks to our many friends for their tokens of kind remembrance to our departed loved one, and kindness in our aflliotion. Mit. AND MRS. T.

II. FLUHAIITV. Preston, Dec. 27, '93. IlurritvlUc.

While Mr. Edward Burke, was driving from Harrington on Tuesday, his horses ran away, throwing him from the wagon, fracturing his leg near tho knee, and otherwise bruising him. Dr. B. L.

Lowis, of Harrington, rendered surgical aid, and Mr. Burke was sent to his homo in this village, where ho is resting quietly at this time. Henry Breeding, near Hickman, while shooting squirrels had his left arm severely lacerated by a bursting gun on Christmas Day. Miss Idu Cannon, of Milford, was tho guest of her cousin, Mrs. Joanna Valliant, from Saturday until Wednesday last.

Mrs. Day, wife of tho Methodist Protestant pastor, is visiting hoi- father, near Bqlair, Hat ford county. Mr. and Mrs. Pedric, of Wilmington, are guests of Mr.

R. II. Dill, a brother of Mrs. Pedric. Mrs.

Tamsa Popper is visiting friends in Chester and Philadelphia. a Cake Nathaniel Bonson, colored, who was recently role ised from tho House of Correction, to which institution ho was committed by Justice Unison, attended a negro cake walk Tuesday night over in Delaware at Roboit Iloxter's und in a fight which followed gashed Banks Coursey, another colored man, very severely with a razor. Coursoy was cut from top of the head to tho neck, tho wound extending back of the ear. voy. Samuel Walls.

Ernest L. Hiibbard and Fannie L. Anthony. Colored--Thomas Carrey and Mary Brown. Arthur Russon and Alice Dixon.

Howard Bell and Mary Elizabeth Fountain. A CARD OF THANKS. To my many kind friends in Caroline county (as I cannot see each one personally) I desire to extend to each one through tho columns of the JOURNAL my heartfelt gratitude for for their sympathy anil kindness to nio and my family in our trouble, and in my visit now I have received money, kindness and good-will. To make the money matter more plain I must thank tho gentlemen who wore indebted to mo for their kindness and prompt payment of my sale notes, most all of which were paid before duo, and all have boon paid, without exception, for which they havo my well wishes for their future prosperity. And I will keep them in kindly remembrance in my northern home.

If I should come to take ui my residence in Caroline county again I shall try, as in tho past, to 'bo a good, honest, faithful citizen. Yours respectfully, CAPT. WM. SHAW. lliiltlinore Markets.

Wheat is worth from fil to (54 cents a bushel. Good corn is worth from 40 to 41 cents. The demand for alent has over deserved or received so large a measure of approval. It vas a little unfortunate for quite a number of the singers that the "grip" almost destroyed their voices for the time being. Tho receipts for both evenings wero about $190.

Obituary. Mrs. Caroline Prentice, who lived near Greensborough, died Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, aged about seventy-four years. She had been in feeble health for several months and finally died of grip. She was born in England, where she spent the greater part of her life, having resided in this county only about twelve years.

Mrs. Prentice leaves nine children, among whom are Mr. Oliver Prentice, of this county, and Dr. Frederick Prentice, of Washington State. Ex-Governor Benjamin Thomas Biggs died at his home in Middletown on Monday last.

He was born Perry Point, Cecil county. Mr. B. W. Parker, of Corner, was in Virginia last weekjt where he purchased a saw-mill, which ho will remove to tho village in which he lives.

Miss Mary Emerson, who is attending school at Nowtown, is spending tho holidays with her mother, Mrs. R. A. Emerson. Elon S.

Hobbs, of Now York, and Miss Roberta Hobbs, of Riverton, N. visited relatives in Caroline this week. Mr. J. Hubert Dunning, of tho Ansonia (Conn.) Sentinel, is in tho" county, visiting his mother, Mrs.

M. E. Dunning. Mr. J.

W. Field and family have removed to Philadelphia, where Field has been in business for scv- eral years. Mr. James N. Todd was the guest of his father, Rov.

Robert W. Todd, at Princess Anne, on Christmas Day. Prof. M. J.

Woodfbrd, of Centrc- ville, and Dr. B. of Harrington, w- -i Mr of Denton Mr. W. H.

Anderson is a tho grip, having been con fin tf his room for several days. Misses Moore and Stafford, of Burrsville, visited jss Nellie Johnson this week. i Mr. Howard Wilkinson, of City, this week visited his i 3frs. Mollio Wilkinson.

Mr. William H. Bowor, of fta- delphia, spent a part of the hojiys with friends in Donton. Misses Fannie and Carrie of Sudlorsville, were tho gue. in 1821, and his was a long and useful career.

He owned much valuable real estate and was one of tho pioneer fruit-growers of the peninsula. In the business of fruit-growing he was very successful, and he leaves a large estate. Mrs. Biggs and three children survive the do- ceased. Mr.

John M. Collison, who resided between Greenwood and Farmington, died on Friday of last week, aged 77 years. He was a brother of Mr. George W. Collison, of Tucka- hoo Neck.

Interment took place on Sunday at Bridgeville. Tho funeral of Mr. James Bryan, whose death, at his son's residence, ivas noted in tho JOURNAL of last, week, took place last Sunday afternoon, Rev. G. W.

Townsond officiating. Interment took place in Denton cemetery. Mrs. Robert M. Todd, nee Miss Mollio Fountain, daughter of the lato Alexander Fountain, died at her home in Now York on Tuesday.

Interment took place in Easton on Wednesday. Ex-State Treasurer John M. Houston died at his home in Georgetown, on Tuesday last, aged sixty- two years. Ho was a brother of Speaker of tho Charles B. Houston.

Robert L. Spilman, one of Dorchester's most distinguished citizens, died at his residence on Taylor's Island Monday last. W. J. Roo this week.

Miss Virginia Hitch, of- Philadelphia, has been the guest of friends in Denton this week. --Mrs. Sarah A. Collins, of Preston, was the guest of Mrs. James T.

Cooper this week. Miss Bertie phia, was Mrs. T. guest on Sunday. Miss Irene Straughn, of ville, was Miss Lizzie.

Johnson's' guest this week. Mr. Frederick F. Lydcn, of more, was. in town Tuesday and Fisher's Wednesday.

Miss Sue H. Kurtz, of Grecnsboiy ough, has spent the week with ton friends. MrrRr-Waldo, FT sonia, ha this week. 4 Miss Murtio ough, visited Do. week.

Mr. George T. this week from a trip to Virginia, Dr. H. F.

Nichols, of Dorchestcf; was in Donton on Wednesday. Mr. Purnell Johnson and famifa have removed to Lowe street. jtf Mrs. Samuel Griffin has been dan: gerously ill for several days.

Mr. B. F. Field, of Philadclpliir was in town this week. Mr.

T. L. Frainpton ImsJi sick for scvorfll Miss Lora Dowues is visiti tives in Baltimore. No. 1 sap shingles, No.

1 heart, No. 2 sap, $(i; No. 2 heart, $8. Call at H. A.

Roo's lumber Deuton Bridge. yard at poultry is reported brisk. Tho quotations arc as follows: Turkeys, 10 to II fonts por pound. Geese 30 to 80 cents apiece. Dressed--Young chickens, 8 to 10 cents por pound; fowls, 8 cents per pound; ducks, JO to 11 cents por pound; turkeys 11 to 13 cents por pound; gceso 8 to 10 cents per pound.

-m Orphans' Court rroceeillngg. Ill tho Orphans' court on Tuesday last tho first and final account of administration of the estate of the lato Henry Bon die was presented by Lucy E. and Daniel G. Bowdlo. The last will and testament of Edward J.

Tuff, deceased, was ordered to bo recorded. Tho last will and testament of Nataniel C. Rittonhouso, deceased, was admitted to probate. Mluor The Postofiico Department, upon the petition of oighty-sovon patrons and of tho postmaster at Barren Creek Springs, Wicomico county, has changed tho name of the DIED. his late resid 23d after a long illuTTJ consumption, Harry Paying about 20 years.

Interim place at Grove on Sunday MARRIED. Dover Bridge on December 25th, 1S93, by Revi Isaiah Christopher, Richard A. Lester and Miss Sallio Trice. postofilco to Mardela Springs. The now name is a combination of the first three letters of Maryland anil tho first four letters of Delaware.

The postofllco is near the Delaware lino. This is tho second time its name has boon changed. On one occasion it was changed to Russum, and then changed back to Barren Creek Springs. Tho Now York World, an excellent and able Democratic newspaper, and the JOURNAL, will bo sent during the coming year for $1.05. Now is tho time to subscribe.

Special revival services nro to be opened in tho old brick church at Inglcsido on Sunday, January 0. Rov. Father Ferdinand read moss at tho Catholic Church on Christmas Day. Baking- Powaer Jlhsolatdy Pure A cream of baking; powder. Highest leavening United States Government FQM Report.

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