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Ctotwdtemlle Intelligencer. TWENTY-SEVENTH. VOLUME 27. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER til, 1888. WHOLE ISTo.

1,301. BREVITIES, In Nowny. nnl Oltn-rwlpio Morn or l.t**N --Kjsgs arc scarce. --Wheat to-day cents. lion killing Is near nt hand, --Holiday goods are appearing.

--Plum pudding at Long Flyun's. --Asparagus tips at Long Flynn's. --Diphtheria has become epidemic Alton. --Seven clays and Thanksgiving i be with us. --A considerable quantity ot corn is being husked.

Ilrst snow of the season fell Thursday night. --Kdwnrdsvlllc promises to bo miy Ihls winter, --Thanksgiving supplies, of all kinds, tit Long t'lj uu's. --A six room dwelling house for rent. Apply at liutidle's (ialtrry. Reserved seats for tho Jollites, Nov.

"2nd, ut KlrkpatrieU Bros. --Buy Cotton Flout Soap, every a ut Long l-'lynu's. --The' campaign has ceased, now let us do something for IMwurdsvllle, t'or sliver ware, jewelry and wedding presents to J. P. Haorlg C'o.

--Garland cooking and hentinu stoves art; the best, At Tuxhorn --Two popular soloists, i B. Vo- unit Dexter Stocking, Nov. 22nd. --The elected county olliciuls go i ollk-e the Ilrst Monday in December. A.

K. Post, No, I I will have an flection of olllcers rid ay evening, Due, --Tlie county clerk lias tome at work on tin; tax book-). They "ill be ready In i --our merchants are uratllled over the of funnel's that come lo town Saturday, A o'Doiuii'l and Ml-s Pauline Miller In llielr celebrated 22nd, --Do you want ot nny i The IM Ki.i.it.r.M'iU! can supply you. --Keating Stoves, $1.00 upwards. T'le assortment in the city.

At lixliorn P. iV C'o. have received line lot of silver ware appropriate for wedding --r'olllnsvllle had inn i enrolled In her schools lust month. There 21 eases ol tardiness. --f'onrait's amongst the Indians, or "I'etlc lilow the Horn," ut the opera House, Nov.

22nd. --The Iron and other material for the IJroekmoyur and llohm bridges have arrived, Work is In progress. --Tht; Narrow (lunge steam shovel mid apparatus will probably be removed this week from Peters to the south of the Wolf mines. --A new directory of Alton will soon be published. The houses are being numbered and the froe mall delivery system will be Inaugurated.

--The months old daughter of Mr. nnil Mrs. William Long, on Kansas street, died Wednesday It was Interred hi Woodtiiwn, Thursday morning. --Chamberlain's Kyo and Sklu Dint- mi-ill is for old chronic sores. Many wises have been permanently cured by It.

For sale ut Trnres' drug store. --TiiNliorn the House lurnlsh- rrs, are making the llnest display of stoves--Purnlttiro and House furnishing uood.s. All at prices that defv competition. -The (illM-'ormiui breach of promise In tho clrcull court, Wednesday, at- iraclcd considerable allcnlion. Tho plalnlllt was awarded damages.

Holh parties are from Bethallo. --Lltchlleld Is to have I I I Henry's celebrated minstrels about tho middle of December. Why wouldn't It be a good movi) for tho management of the St, Opera House to secure them for an entertainment. --The contract for i i the brick for St, Mary's new church has been awarded to lien F.pplng. About 400,000 brick will be needed and the price paid will bo $5.25 per thousand.

Work will begin In the spring, --dipt, It. F. Weldey has appointed the following non-commissioned officers for I' 1 Company; It. K. Desmond, James T.

Keller, A. Hrendle, F. 8. Klrkputrick nud C. K.

Chapman; Corporals, Hobort Holliday, F. White, Ben. Silllwoll and P. P. Lusk.

--Tho Immense sale ot Chamberlain's Cough Itomcdy has been produced to a grunt cxlunt, by people who havo been cured by It, Ullltitf their Irleuds and neigh- bow ot IW good qualities and urging JOTTINGS. of Mve Picked I'p During ilie Week. PERSONAL. BelaUnx to IndlvldnnU Who Gome and Go. --The transfers for the week ending Nov.

17th amounted to $9,884,20. --The city schools will have Thursday and Friday of next week to devour turkey, --Judge George Barraclaugh ot the police court has had a big docket this week. --The republicans failed to ratify last Saturday evening. The enthusiasm died suddenly. --Contractor James Bannon and his men are putting In a rock entrance to the Wolf burial lots in Woodlawn cemetery.

--Charles Lcxow, of the Lake Park Hotel, Long Lake, will have a grand Thanksgiving turkey shoot on the 27th Inst. --An overcoat was appropriated by some sneak thief at Hotel Berry, Friday evening. The proprietor pal.I for the loss. --The Mat Roa, the John Gaffncy residence and the public library look better for recent repairs made by Charles E. Tlndall.

--Cotton Flout is the best and cheapest laundry soap In the Jmarket. Try It, at Long Flyun's, --The annual inspection of the Wabash rotkil was made last week. As usual, the sections In this neighborhood were in llrst'Class condition. --The colored blood has been at a fever heat in various parts of the city the past week, Several family quarrels have oc- etired In colored society. --Mr.

Henry and Mrs. Kampwart, nee Bettman, both of Omph- glient, were married in this city by Justice C. Keown, yesterday. --Coroner-elect S. (.

Homier rtled his bond in the county court, Wednesday, for and had it approved. The sure' ties are W. and W. II. Cot ler.

--The lire company held regular monthly meeting last night, and approved SOCIAL. Wtont Homo People IW lo KntertBln nnil Amuse Themselves. the quarterly reports of tho secretary mid treasurer, and transacted routine business. --The new Castle Hall, of Caractacus Lodge, No 72 of will be ready for occupancy next week. It will be dedicated with appropriate ceremonies Wednesday Dec.

5th. Frank Duller, who has boon in jail on a charge of petit larceny was given a hearing In Judge Cook's court last week. He plead guilty and was sentenced to jail for one week. --The I.vi'Ki.i.UiKNUKR Indebted to A Oehlcr, principal of the Trenton schools, to Alex. Joseph, of Troy, and to Thos.

Suitings, of Stalllugs, for missing copies of the olllce files. --Hev. Meredith, of St. Louis, delivered a temperance lecture at the Presbyterian church Sunday night, and at the Baptist church, Monday evening. A fair audience greeted him upon each occasion.

--The Star Mills, nt Staunton, were tie. stroyed by lire, Wednesday night. The property was valued at on which there was insurance. The origin of the fire is unknown. Gust.

Gaiser, of this city, hail recently insured it In one of his companies for --Michael Ghent, a miner, while at work in his room In the Wolf mine, was seriously injured Wednesday. A large full of slate struck him, badly bruising his buck and legs. Drs. S. T.

Robinson and Bley were called and dressed his wounds. He Is in a precarious condition, and, In tho opinion of the doctors, it will be some time before he recovers. --The Grand Lodge I. O. O.

F. Is holding a session in Springfield this week. W. II. Hall Is representing the local lodge of this city, Mr, Hall has been secretary for a long number ol years, and, after solicitation ol his Iriends in Southern Illinois, has entered tho race for grand secretary.

Tho INTKIJ.IGKN- CKK trusts he may be winner. --Judge Win. II. Snycler, through attorney Wra, P. Bradshaw, has presented the Public Library with a copy ol the Mormon Bible and also SpanldlngV Manuscripts.

Both works are very rare and will be highly appreciated by the ladies of tho library as well as Its patrons. The ladles will meet Saturday evening to accept the gilts, Michael Mansfield Is back from Colorado. Dr. Robert Holliday left Sunday night lor his western trip, Gtts Kable, ol Venice, dropped In on the INTKI.I.IQKNCKR to-day. 'Squire C.

Baor, of St. Jacobs, drove up Friday on legal business. Miss Made W. Prickett Is visiting Miss Grace Whltbcck, at Chicago. W.

Mndgo will leave lor Newton, Kansas to resume charge of the hotel, Attorney Chas. W. Thomas, of Belleville, attended court here yesterday, Mr. and Mrs, Win. Ira Gates, ol Staunton, are here to-day, guests ol relatives.

George Houston, G. digger and Fred Hawley, ol St. Lonis, were out Sunday. Hon. Gus.

A. Koerner, of Belleville, is in attendance upon the circuit court today. Prof. C. C.

Fitch, of Worden, was down Friday, a looker on in the circuit court. Mrs. A. Snpplger and Mrs. Robert Hagnaucr visited friends In Alhambra yesterday.

Mrs, John S. Traies was called to St. Louis Wednesday to the bedside ol a sick sister. Timothy Gruaz, ol Highland, and Joseph Long, ol New Douglas, are iu the city to-day. Snpt, McW.

Shepherd, chaperoned C. 10. Hall, ol St. Louis, one day lust week. G.

W. Boland, a prominent timber contractor of Chester, is In the city to-day attending court, Wm. Blume, a prosperous farmer near Colllnsvlllo, looked in on the INTHI.U- UKNCKH yesterday. Col. J.

C. Worden, Supervisor II, II. Lcukcr and James Bird, of Worden, were down Thursday. Mrs. II.

A. Littleton and daughter, Miss Mattle, of Chicago, are the guests of Mrs. Mary Littleton, Ed. II. Kookscy, the "dirt carpenter," has gone to De Solo, Mo.

to take charge of grading on a railroad. The Turners give, a Thanksgiving ball at Turner Hall, on the 23th inst. The Jollites in a refined musical and Vaudeville entertainment, Nov. 22ud. The lire company will give a Masquerade ball ixt the Opera House, Feb.

2lst. 1881). A number from here will attend the WEDDED. Tlie Dmlds-Wliceler and Gnlea-noIII- dny Nnpllnls. W.

PEARCF. ibom to try It. wilt noon yluld ot Transit' drug store. Tho most severe cold to Its Hoothlng effects. --H.

E. Taylor, 'the accommodating agent of tho Wabash, Informs us that there is now through train service twcen St. Louis and Denver and Cheyenne via the Wabash Western and Union Pacific railways. Passengers leaving Ed- wardsvlllo at r. M.

arrive Iq Denver at 7 o'clock the second morning, with no change ol cars alter leaving St. Louis. --David Gattncy and Henry Mueller, two lads about llltccn years old were arrested yesterday, on complaint of PI. K. Taylor, lor jumping on and off trains.

They were taken belore 'Squire Qco. Barraclaugh and tho trial set lor the 28th lust. This may be Instrumental In putting a stop to a dangerous practice in which about forty boys have been cn- gaged In during the past summer. Mrs, M. J.

Springer and Mrs. E. Knight spent part ol last week guests of Mrs. Lcvl Springer, at Godfrey. Henry Bernius, former manager of the National baseball club ol this city, was up from St.

Louis several days last week. Albert Faruer, of St. Louis, formerly ot Prairietown, came up yesterday morning and paid his respects to "Old 1802." The St. Charles, Mo. Cosiuos notes that Judge J.

G. Irwin was a guest ol S. W. Temple, of the Gait House, last week. Peter W.

Baker, the veteran journalist, and one ol the most versatile writers In this section, spent Monday night in this city. Squire F. Wllharm and Owen Graham, of Prairietown, are serving on the jury. The Is acknowledges a call, Mr. and Mrs.

J. McW. Shepherd were In Litchneld Sunday. Mrs. Shepherd remained several days, the guest of Mrs.

0. Wooster. Mrs. Major T. J.

Newsham and Miss Bessie Newsham returned Saturday from a fortnight's visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sanner, at Dccatur.

'Squire John Blattncr, Member State Board ol Equalization-elect Jos. C. Ammann, Adolph Clock, and Emil Marti, ol Highland, are here to-day. Ralph E. Sprigg, state's attorney of Randolph county, and one ol the brightest young lawyers in Southern Illinois, was in attendance ol court to-day.

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Hartmann returned Irom Switzerland Wednesday evening, and are guests ol Mrs. Hart- raann's parents, Judge and Mrs. II.

C. Miss Mary Gillcspie has had a slight attack of tonsalitks but will be able to attend to her duties as librarian Saturday. The report that she had diphtheria is unloundcd. Among court visitors last week were, Raymond Gregg, Godlrey; Z. B.

Job, Alton; II. Wood, St. Jacob; Ellas Burke anil W. C. Kelsey, Troy ami Wm.

Fairbanks, Colllnsville. Mrs. M. Schultice, Miss Lottie Schul- tlce, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Misses Lennle Hippie and Ilattlo Irwin, ol Clinton, Ontario, have been guests of Mrs. F.

S. Klrkpatrlck at the St. James. Attorneys John T. Dye, ol the I.

St. L. Indianapolis, I L. D. Latham, Dypr-Gregg nuptials, at St.

Louis, to. morrow. Mr. and Mis, II. C.

Lantcrmau will entertain the local Reading Circle Friday evening, The New Douglas Social Club will give a Thanksgiving party at Sharp's Hall, on the evening of the Cards have been issued. Little Cora Davis, the six-year-old grand-daughter ol liev. W. F. Davis, will give several selections at St.

John's M. E. church Sunday evening. The St. Louis Republic of Sunday gives an account of a very elegant euchre party, given by Miss Blanche Burnett, of St.

Lonis, on Wednesday evening. A very pleasant little party was given Wednesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Jule Vandenbroeck's. Rundle's orchestra discoursed the terpsichorean strains.

The Knights of Labor Assembly, VU'J, of this city, have out largo posteis, advertising a Xew Year's Eve ball, at the St, James Opera Monday, December 24th. The music for the occasion be furnished by Prof. Geo. Brcndlc's orchestra of tcu pieces. Tickets sell for one dollar; supper extra.

A cordial invitation is extended to all. The Castlcwood Club met Thursday evening and re-organized by electing the following oillcers: Wm. C. president; Wm. K.

Wheeler, vice president; C. W. Terry, secretary; W. P. Early, treasurer; F.

W. Tunnell, manager. The llrst party will piobablyTje given just following Thanksgiving. A meetingto determine will be held Thursday evening. A double wedding was celebrated Tuesday morning at St.

Boniface chinch. The couples were Ostenclorf, of St. Louis and Miss Mary Smola, of Edwardsville, and Paul Smola and Miss Rosa Shasheck, both of Edwarclsvillo. Rev. Father Aug.

Schlegel officiated. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends of the contracting parlies. Mrs. E. L.

Schwaiv, was hostess to St. Mary's Sewing Society last Thursday afternoon, at her home, in the third ward- Among the ladies present were Mes- clarnos J. S. Trurcs, C. E.

Tindult, Jacob Weber, James Burns, Mary Littleton, Julia Friday, C. Greenbusch, James Jndd, A. Gerber, John Hobsou, Dennis Hcntz, Thos. McCnnc, J. B.

Sutler, M. Sparks, Chas. and Misses E. Haul), Mary Schaffer, Jessie, Mamie and Lnlu Annie Trarcs, Lelia Hobson ami Mary Murphy, also Mis Libbie Monahan, of Stauuton. The next mecling will occur Thursday afternoon, and will be entertained by Mrs.

James Burns. A number of young people were treated to a very nice card party by Miss Jessie E. Prickett, at her homo, in St. Andrew's Row, Saturday evening. The evening was passed with cards, after which delicate refreshments were served.

The prizes were unique and handsome. The for tho greatest number of games was won by U. G. Dngger. Miss Lucia Whitbread secured the honors for having won the largest number of lone hands, while T.

C. Hiillman gained the laurels on the gentlemen's side. Miss Vertncr Giinler was awarded the prize for winning greatest number of games of the ladies. The boobys were al- loted to Miss Katie Pogue uud C. Wyllys Terry.

The guests were Mr, and Mrs. C. H. Burton, Mt. Vernon; Misses Vortner and Annie Grintcr, Louisville, Messrs.

Geo. Houston, Fred Havvley and U. G. Dugger, St. Louis; Mr.

and Mrs. A. D. Metcalfe, Mr. and Mrs.

Ed, 0. Crane, Misses Lucia and Bertha Whitbread, Bertha and Anna Trares, Briltunia Ground, Katie Pogue and Jessie B. Prickett, and Messrs. F. K.

Glllespie, G. F. Miner, T. C. Hullman.C.

W. Terrv, E. D. Gillespie, II. E.

Prickett and C. BocschenstciD. --Just received at J. S. Trarcs' Drug and Book Store, a large assortment of Thursday last was a dark, rainy and disagreeable day.

But, despite the unpleasantness of the weather, two weddings were celebrated. The marriage of Miss Margaret Wicklifle Wheeler, ol this city, to Mr. Charles H. Dodds, of Hutchinson, Kansas, took place at the elegant residence of the bride's parents, on Vandalia street, at 3:30 o'clock p. in the presence ol near relatives ol the contracting parties and a few of their friends.

The double parlors were profusely decorated. The bride, on the arm of the groom, preceded by tho attendants, Miss Brittania Ground, ol this city, and Mr. P. J. Leimbach, ol Hutchiuson, Kansas, descended the broad staircase and took position in the iront parlor, immediately in front of a bank of tastefully arranged flowers.

Miss Belle Wadsworth rendered the wedding march. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. F. Davis, pastor of St.

John's M. E. church, after which congratulations were extended. A wedding dinner was served to the guests at 5 o'clock. The bride is the third daughter ol Col.

and Mrs. Wm. E. Wheeler, and is a pure blonde. She looked lovely in a simple, but rich gown of white China silk, en traiue.

The corsage was cut decollete and sleeveless, and was met at the shoulders with long white gloves. The draperies were bouffant. She carried a point lace handkerchief and fan and a bouguet of roses, knotted with white ribbons. Puarl ornaments. Miss Britlanla Ground, Ihe allendant, was adorned in an elegant dress of white faille, with draperies of white Henrietta cloth, embroidered in silver.

Mrs. V. E. Wheeler, mother of the bride, wore a handsome dress of black nioire, trimmed in cut jets and point lace. Diamond ornaments.

Mrs. Anna Dodds, mother of the groom, wore an elegant semi-mourning costume and bouquet of white camelias. Mrs. II. N.

Hatcher, grand-mother of the bride, wore a black and white satin robe, with Duchesse lace trimmings. Mrs. C. H. Burton, of Mt.

Vernon, sister of bride, wore her wedding dress of white satin, with flowered silver front. Bouquet of Jacqnemot roses, Mrs. A. D. Metcalfe was atlircd in a robe of black satin, en trainc, with yellow satin draperies.

She carried a bou- ncnlli of One of Ibe I-nriceat Fnrmrra and OltvHt Itcslilenlx. Wriley W. Pearce, since 1813, a rcsi- dcnl ol Madison counly, and one of the largest land owners, died, on FrH'ay night, in his seventy-third year, at his home, near Alhambra. Mr. Pearce was born in Kentucky, on June 20, 1815, and a few months later came with his parents to this county, where they settled near Edwanlsviile.

As a boy be was of a rovi.sh dispositicn, and delighted in hunting and traveling. This passion continued with him in after years, and his first bargain by which he secured SO acres of land for a pair of match calves, were succeeded by speculations until he was one of the largest land owners in this county. He was married to Miss Barbary A Vincent, on January L'O, 1834. They had live children, two sons, Jos. and and three daughters, Mrs.

Lnclnda Waterman, Mrs. Louisa Mathews and Mrs. Martha Stepp, the last two of whom arc deceased. He held a number of positions of honor and trust in his community, and iu 1S84 was nominated by the democrats and elected a member of the state legislature. He was energetic in his younger days to a marked degree, systematic in his business transactions, independent and outspoken in his views.

His personal identity was peculiarly his own. The funeral took place on Sunday, under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity, of which he had been many years member. He was laid to rest at the family burying grounds, four miles north ot Alhambra. The large concourse ot friends and relatives who followed his remains to their last resting place were a Iribute to his worth and cbtoem. people iu the eastern end ol the county did not know "Uncle are many who will miss him.

and there Kalamazoo, W. S. Coy, Chicago; E. Bhoads, East St. Louis, A.

N. Yancy, Bunker Hill, and Col. J. J. Brenholt, J.

H. Judge Jas. E. Dunnegan, II. S.

Baker, A. Hope, C. P. Wise and G. F.

McNulty, ol Alton, were in attendance upon the circuit court last week. POBCHASK a box of Cotton Float Soap and get a handsome wagon tor your boy. Every box ol Cotton Float when emptied, can be made into a lour-wheei toy wagon, at Long Flynn's. new pattcins of wall paper, at lowest prices. --The Kansas City Times of Friday, in its list of bniltliug permits says: "The largest permit Issued was that taken out by A.

W. Brewerton, for the erection of four two story brick resiliences at the northeast corner of Perry and Bellefontaine avenue, to cost 824,000." Mr. Brewerton will be remembered as a former resident ol Madison county. --H. M.

Meadors, ctrcnit clerk ol Chambers county, Alabama, was burned to death in his room at Lafayette, on the evening of Nov. 15th. Ho was in ths habit of taking opiates, and it is supposed he fell In the lire while under the influence ol one, and burned before assistance arrived. Mr. Meadors is quite well know in this county, having visited here several times.

It will be remembered that he is the party whom Maurice Marcoot found wounded in the late war and aided so lalthlully. He was a pleasant gentleman, and untimely demise will be sad news to his friends. quet of yellow chrisantheums, tied -with yellow ribbons. Litllc Daisy Wheeler wore blue silk slip. Overdress of Valenciennes lace.

Mrs. C. A. While, of St. Louis, cousin of bride, wore black faille, Francais chantilly lace overdress.

Corsage bouquet ol white chrysanthcums. Misses Vcrlaer and Anna Giiuler, of Louisville, cousins of bride, were costumed in charming dirtctoire gowns of pink and blue India silk. Draperies of embroidered tulle. Bouquets ol Cornelia Cook roses. Miss Belle Wadsworth, of Collinsville, wore dark green silk, with cut steel trimmings.

Corsage bouquet of Carnation pinks. Pearl ornaments. Mrs. N. C.

Skinner, ol Ridgely, wore dark red satin, combined with black velvet. Mrs. C. C. Hatcher, of Kidgcly, wore Ehcurial lace over black satin.

MibS Bertha Trares was arrayed in a handsome costume of black lace over gold satin. Diamond ornaments. Among those present from abroad weie: Mr. and Mrs. C.

II. Burton, Mrs. Anna Dodds and George Dodds, Mt. Vernon; Mrs. II.

N. Hatcher, Mrs. N. C. Skinner and Mrs.

C. C. Hatcher, Ridgely; Mrs. C. A.

White, St. Louis; Misses Vertner and Annie Grinler, Louisville, Ky. 1 Miss Belle Wadsworth, Collinsville, and P. J. Leimbach, Hutchinson, Kansas.

The bridal parly left on the evening train for llutchmson, Kansas, their future home. The groom is one of the leading merchants ol Ilutchinson. Their host of Iriends in this city unite with the INTUI.UGHNCKU iu wishing them abundant prosperity. GAT1SS-HOLL1DAY. The marriage of Miss Susan Jennie Holliday, of this city, to Mr.

William Ira Gates, of Staunton, was celebrated at St. John's M. E. church, at 8 o'clock, Thursday afternoon. The church was decorated for this occasion, and, notwith- slandina the inclement weather, was At a called communication of Marine Lodge, No.

355, A. F. A. held Sim- day, Nov. 18, 1888, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, It has pleased the Great Architect of the Universe lo remove from our midst our late brother, W.

W. Pearce, and Whereas, It is but just that a litliu-j reiognilion of his many virtues should be had, Iherefore, be it Resolved, By Marine Lodge, No. working under the jurisdiction ot tin- Grand Lodge of the state of Illinois, of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, that, while we bow with humble submission to the will of the Most High, we do uot the less mourn for our brother, who has been taken Irom us. Resolved, That in the death of W. W.

Pearce this lodge laments the loss of a brother who was ever ready to proffer the baud of aid and the voice of sympathy to the needy and distressed of the fraternity; an active member of this society, whose utmost eudeavors were exerted for its welfare and prosperity; a friend and companion who was dear to us all; a citizen, whose uprizht and noble life was a slaudard of emulation to his fellows. Resolved, That the hcarlfolt sympathy ol this lodge be extended to his family ih their allliction. Resolved, That these be spread upon Ihe records of the lodge, and a copy thereof be transmitted to tin- family of our deceased brother, anil ouc copy each to the Edwardsville Republican and I I I JOHN SruvEssox, E. if. II.

II. Er.itRtxa. Commiltee. School Beucllt. Little Cora Davis will appear at the St.

James Opera House, Monday, Nov. 2Glh, in her wonderful recitals and er- souations. The exhibition will be for Hie benelll of the M. E. Sunday school.

Tho prices arc 35 cents reserved seats and 25 cents for general admission Thu JIc- Leansboro Times in speaking of her says: Miss Cora Davis, the child elocutionist, gave one of her unique entertainments at Shoemaker's hall last Monday night, to a large and appreciative audience. She is certainly a little child wonder and, though only five years old, her recita- lions are seldom equaled by any of the professional elocutionists many times her age. Miss Cora entertained and de- fKKSH OYS'fEBS, by tlus ease or in Imlli, at Keaermann's, west I of rite Court Honw. COTTON I'loat Soap can't bo beat. It not only floats but also goes on -wheels.

Try It, at Long crowded with friends and relatives ol the bride. The bride entered en the arm ol the groom, the wedding march being rendered by Miss Jessie McCorkell. They took position on the chancel, where Rev. W. F.

Davis, pastor ol the church, performed the ceremony. After the ceremony the bridal party died out ol the church, and were driven to the home ol Mr. and Mrs. H. C.

Barnsback, where an informal receptioln was tendered them. Messrs. II. K. Prickett and F.

W. Tunnell officiated as ushers. The bride wore a perlectly plain robe ol white moire silk, court train. It was cut decollete and sleeveless. She wore long white gloves and carried a bouquet of roses.

An illusion veil completely enveloped her. The groom wore the conventional black suit, and is a merchant at Staunton. The twain left on the evening train for that place, their future home. The presents were numerous and costlyi The INTBLLIOKNCEB, extends well wishes. COTTON Float It floats and is packed 100 bars in a lour-wheel toy wagon.

"It's all right," and-you can get it at Long Flw-" 1 lighted an audience for nearly three hours, more than can be said of any olher person lhal ever appeared in the hall here. --My residence in Edwardsville and farm in the American Bottom for sale at a very low figure, if taken soon. Call on or address II. S. Pettingill, Edwardsville, Illinois.

octlOU Many persons contract severe colds during the early winter months and permit them to hang on persistently all winter; weakening the lungs and paving the way for catarrh, chronic brouchites, or consumption. No one can afford to neglect a cold. A single bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Kemcdyl will cure the most severe cold and costs but 50 cents. For sale at Trares' drug store. All kinds of Poultry, for whirh will pay the hifflns'.

market price in cush or trade. Long A. Booth Celebrated FRESH Sifnon Kellei'inann's, Second Street, opposite Court House. If For Choice Walnut and all other kinds of Furniture call at M. Ron's.

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