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Weather. LITTLESTOWN AND VICINITY. Adams County ADAMS COUNTY, FEBRUARY 26, 1898. OUR GETTYSBURG LETTER. LITTLESTOWN, ADAMS LITTLESTOWN PERSONALS.

Mrs. Wm. Sharretts Seriously Ill-Mr. Henry Gilbert Also Critically 111-Other Personal Notes of Current Interest. Mr.

Milton Feeser, of Lumber street, spent last Wednesday in Lancaster. Mrs. Samuel Basehoar, of Union township, is visiting relatives in Hanover. Mrs. Dr.

Seiss, of South Queen street, spent last Wednesday in Taneytown. Miss Katie Stine, of visiting Miss Ada Basehoar, of Union township. Mr. Nevin Yost, of Kansas, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs.

Jno. Mehring. Miss Mary Snively, of Hanover, is the guest of Miss Alma Klein, of West King street. Mr. John Blocher and wife, of Gettysburg, was the guests of Mr.

and Mrs. T. S. Blocher, on Tuesday. Mrs.

Wm. Sharretts, of West King street, is seriously ill. She is suffering from an attack of la grippe. Miss Maggie Bender, of Hanover, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles Blocher, of East King street.

Miss Mame Best, of Frederick City, is the guest of her brother. Mr. Geo. Z. Best, of Cemetery Avenue.

Mr. John H. Flemming proprietor of the Central Hotel, Hanover, was in town on Wednesday, visiting friends. Miss Mollie Brown, of Silver Run, spent the week with her aunt, Miss Belinda Feeser, of Lumber street. Ray Myers and brother Warren, and Harry Houck, of Hanover, were the guests of Neven and Homer Rebert.

Mrs. Cyrus Stegner, of Hanover, spent Wednesday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C.

Slagle, of North Queen street. Miss Kate Myers, of Baltimore, was visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Myers, of South Queen street, last week.

Mr. Samuel Welty, of Foundry avenue, is suffering from Bright's disease, and his condition is considered serious. Miss Erma Basehoar, of Gettysburg, is spending some time in this place, the guest of her friend, Miss Manola Hartman. Mr.and Mrs. George Spangler and Miss Sadie Sheely, of Gettysburg, visited the family of Mr.

R. A. Hartman during the week. Mr. John H.

Klein, of Hanover, spent a few days of this week in this place, the guest of Alonza Sanders, of West King street. Mr. A. J. Warfield and wife, of Wrightsville, formerly of this place, attended the funeral of Mr.

Samuel Comer on Wednesday. Mr. Minter and daughter Martha, of Kansas, spent Monday in this place the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R.

A. Hartman, of West King street. The condition of Mr. Harry Gilbert, of East King street, remains unchanged. At this writing little hopes are entertained for his recovery, Mrs.

Dora Stonesifer and daughter, Miss Pauline. spent a few days recently in York, the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ocker. Mr.

C. A. B. Howard, a prominent farmer of Cumberland township, was in this place last Thursday and paid our office an appreciated call before leaving. Miss Jennie S.

Harner, who had been spending the past five weeks with her sister, Mrs. Rev. U. C. Gutelius, of Cumberland, returned home Thursday evening.

Mr. John Little and sister, Miss Ophlia, of West King street, left last Wednesday for Altoona, where they will spend a few days as the guests of their sister, Mrs. Harry Eppleman. Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Miller, of Taneytown, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Miller, of Woodsboro, were called home this week account of the illness of their father, Mr. Henry Miller, of East King street.

Mrs. Laura Eppleman, who had been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Little, of West King street, returned to Altoona last Wednesday to settle affairs preparatory to moving back to this place. Mr.

Scott W. Harner, formerly of this place, but now with the Western Union Telegraph company, of New York, left last Wednesday evening with five men, for Jacksonville, to do press work for that company during the present Spanish contention. New Advertisements. Annual Clearing Sale -Geo. S.

Kump. explains on page eight. Spring Overcoats-Leiberman, Gettysburg, speaks interestingly about them on page three. Shoes-G. D.

H. N. Gitt, Hanover, quote some exceedingly low prices. Executor's Notice Andrew Unger estate, see page five Notice to farmers-page eight. Normal School at East Berlin-page eight.

Nace Son, Hanover, offer some rare bargains in dress goods--pages four and five. Public Sales on page two, four, five, seven and eight. Public sale of W. Va. Horses--see Hafer's adv.

on page eight. Diphtheria Still Raging in Hanover, Loo Adams, the nine-months-old child of Edward Adams, cf Centennial Avenue, died last Tuesday night at 10 o'clock of diphtheria, 'The funeral took place Wednesday evening; interment at St. Joseph's cometary. THE THE sworn INDEFENDET circulation of is equal to the combined county circulation of any two papers published in Adams County VIRTUE AND DEATH OF SAMUEL COMER. Twenty-two Years on the Frederick Division-Highly Esteemed by all who Knew Him -Largely Attended Funeral.

Mr. Samuel Comer passed peacefully away Sunday morning at his residence on East King street, Littlestown, from general debility, aged 50 years, 9 months and 10 days. The deceased had been suffering for some time from a weakened constitution, but was only bedfast for several days prior to his death. Mr. Comer first came to this town about twenty years ago, where he has been residing ever since with but a short period at Frederick.

He has been on the Frederick Div. of the P. R. for twenty-two years. Prior to his coming on this Div.

he was a brakeman on the P. E. Div. of the P. R.

for ten years, and it can be truthfully said of the deceased that there was no more correct and conscientious official to be found anywhere on the road than he. Everybody on the Division, and who traveled on the line, knew Mr. Comer, and they always had a kind word of greeting for him. His friends in this place, and in other towns where he was known, were numerous and warm. He was a great friend of children, and their love for him was strong and true.

The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from the M. E. church, Rev. Grayham officiating. The interment was made in Mt.

Carmel cemetery. The active pall bearers were Messrs. E. M. Crouse, George Julius, S.

H. Rebert, Jno A. Shorb. Henry Marks and Geo. W.

Riffle. I The honorary pall bearers were his old crew-Messrs. Samuel M. Carter, Chas. McCartey, Chas.P.

Rutlidge, Geo.Z. Z.Best, Harry Place and Michael Donohue, The floral tributes were numerous and most appropriate and beautiful; they came from railroad men and others. These were carried by Jno T. McCall, Wm. Bittinger, P.

Patrick Max, Clem Smith, and Philip Fulmer. A special train, bearing fifty of the officers and employees of the Railroad Company, arrived at noon, and the representatives marched in a body to the house, thence to the church and afterwards to the cemetery. Among the old family friends noticed at the funeral were- Mrs. Jacob Zortman, of Lancaster; J. P.

Heindell and wife, of Oil City; Mrs. Loutz, of Frederick; Wilson Cocks and wife, of Harrisburg; and Amos McCullough, of Bellefonte. Mr. Comer carried on his life, for the benefit of his wife, $3,000 in an old line Company, which is fully paid up. The R.

R. Relief will also pay at least $1,000. The Widow and son return their sincere thanks for the kind expressions of sympathy tenaered by many warm friends, and also to those good neighbors and friends who ministered to their needs and wants at the funeral. Fairfield Items. FAIRFIELD, Feb.

Lutheran congregation of this place held a Foreign Missionary service last Sunday; the collections amounted to over $11. Miss Mattie Musselman is attending college at Harrisburg. Miss Erma Musselman, who has been spending some time with friends at Greencastle, has returned home. Daniel Eck, who moved to near Hanover sometime ago, has moved back to his old home in Freedom township. Pius Small, of Liberty township, has returned from the hospital at Baltimore.

He had one of his eyes removed, and is now getting along all right. Miss Tony Dubs, of Highland township, an expert in crayon work. The lady is surrounded with fine specimens of her own skill. Miss Lottie Shulley, who is suffering from typhoid fever, is under obligations to Mrs. G.

E. Brown for a bouquet of fine flowers sent her to brighten up the weary hours of her sick room. Mrs. Brown is a lover of flowers and is not selfish in her admiration of them. Do not forget the Mite Society's supper this Friday evening, 25th inst.

We have chicken and waffles to eat. To-morrow turkey will be served for dinner and oysters for supper. Everybody come. Cornelius Shriner is suffering from sciatic rheumatism. Emmert Hartzell, manufacturer of the best butcher knives made, is rushing things.

Our friend would be better turning his knives into swords just now, as it looks as though we might need more swords than knives. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Sanders, of near Iron Springs, gave an enjoyable reception Wednesday of last week, in honor of the marriage of their daughter. Mary, to Mr.

James Peters, of near Waynesboro. The dinner was a fine one, the table being ladened with all the good things of the season. Those present were: James Peters and bride, John Peters, wife and two children, George Peters, Grace Sanders, Geo. Sanders and three children, James Sanders, Harvey Sanders, Chas. Wachter, Maggie Burns, John Dick, wife and two sons, Hill Sanders, Clarence Sanders, Oliver McCleaf, Maggie McCleaf, Henry Herring, David Finefrock and wife, Benj.

Cool, John Hoffman and wife, Regina Peters. Immersed at East Berlin, Monday afternoon, 11th, Rev. 0. V. Long immorsed fifteen persons, in Masomor's dam near East Berlin.

At least persons were present to witadministration of the rite of baptism. NO. 46 NOTES FROM TWO TAVERNS. Death of Mrs. I.

N. Durboraw on Friday of last Veek. CREAMERY TO BE ERECTED School Directors Failed in Having a Quorum and Adjourned to March 23rdChas. Straley Suffering from Blood Poisoning-Other Items. TWO TAVERNS, Feb.25.

-Reuben Fiscel was suffering with a severe cold on Saturday and Sunday. Preaching at Grace Lutheran church Sunday afternoon, Feb. 27, at 2 o'clock, Sunday school at 1 p. m. The school directors met at Two Taverns school house on Saturday a quorum not being present no business was transacted.

They agreed to meet on Wednesday, March 23, at 8 o'clock, a. m. Charles Straley is suffering with poison of his feet, and is in a critical condition, not being able to attend school. The roads are in a very bad condition, due to the immense damp and foggy weather. Some of the schools of Mt.

Joy district are preparing some of the pupils to enter the Central Examination which will be held at Gettysburg, March 12, Gettysburg, Mt. Joy and Cumberland townships constituting one district. Mrs. I. N.

Durboraw, of this Friday afternoon, Feb. 18, after a lingering illness of ten weeks, of heart failure. Deceased was a daughter of Peter Conover and wife, and was born near this place in the year, 1839. She was united in marriage to I. N.

Durboraw of Two Taverns. They went to housekeeping at this place on the old Durboraw farm where they remained until 6 years ago when they purchased the Peter Bercau property at Two Taverns. Har husband was Justice of the Peace and surveyor for a number of years. He died in the summer of 1896 from falling off the roof of a barn which he was building. She is survived by her children, William, Addison, Newton, Charles and Robert-five boys; and three daughters--Jennie, Martha and Lizzie.

Mrs. Durboraw was a highly respectable person. She belonged formerly St. Mark's Reformed church, but later to St. Luke's Reformed church until her death.

The funeral took place Monday morning at 9 o'clock at the house. After a short ervice the cortege proceeded to Grace church where the pastors, Revs. Lindaman and Stem, preached the funeral sermon. The remains were taken to Gettysburg, where interment was made. Deceased was 58 years 6 months 7 days old.

There was no school at Two Taverns school house on Monday morning on account of the teacher, Miss Schwartz, attending the funeral at Grace church. Wm. Orendorff and Harvey E. Collins were gone on a fishing trip on Tuesday near Harney. They succeeded in getting one bite and that was the one they took along.

Miss Emma Freed, of Cashtown, who was visiting friends in this community for some time, has returned to her home accompanied by her friend, Miss Minnie Hartman. Miss Lottie Hartman, of this place, who was visiting friends in Gettysburg, for several weeks, has returned home. Jacob A. Appler gave a lease to a tract of land near his buildings to Albert R. Nissly, of Hanoyer, for the erection of a creamery.

Mr. Albert Reese, while hauling milk last week had the misfortune of breaking his wagon. Additional Two Taverns Items. TWO TAVERNS, Feb. Lightner, who was on the sick list, is able to attend school again.

Holiday Newman, who has been sick, is reported much better. Ira Sentz, youngest son of N. P. Sentz, is on the sick list. S.

P. Miller took a load of fine live hogs to Hanover last Monday. C. L. Conover has completed a leveltread power.

The services of the dog is required to run it, and works very well. Every Republican you meet almost the first thing spoken about is the result of the election Tuesday of last week. The result was very unexpected, Ithink, to both parties. Last Wednesday a week the chimney of Mrs. Geo.

Hartman was discovered to be on fire. With help promptly at hand the fire was put out. Master Ray Gitt, who had hurt his knee so badly that the services of a physician was required. we are glad to say is getting along nicely. The following persons purchased cream separators: P.

M. Epley, Samuel Schwartz and J. Carna Smith. The following persons spent Thursday evening at D. B.

Snyder's coming on 8 wagon with four horses, with bells: Edward, Charles and Dora Classen, Wm. and Chas. Williams, Ed. Bair, Jacob Biddle, Thomas Lemon, of Kump, P. 0.

Mr. T. 0. Collins has sold a piece of ground to Mr. Henry Sachs, of this place, for the location of a creamery.

Mr. Sachs also intends erecting a store the and dwolling. buildings will be commenced about Narch lat. ABBOTTSTOWN LETTER. Death of Mr.

Andrew Groft from Drinking Diluted Carbolic Acid. ALPRA FIRE CO's. FAIR. The Watch Won by: Miss Emma Ocker-M. E.

Revival Services-Meeting of the Town Council-1 In Memory of Mr. H. Eppleman. The Fire Co. entertained the borough tathers at tea last Wednesday evening.

Messrs. B. F. Schriver Co. shipped a car load of corn to Arbuckle at Pittsburg, this week.

Rev. J. E. Wolf, the evangelist from Indian Territory, is expected to preach in the M. E.

Church of this place, next Sunday morning at 10:00 a. m. and 7:00 p. m. The meetings are to promote a revival and are increasing in interest.

All are invited to attend. Hanover is undergoing a thorough cleaning by the newly elected health officer to prevent the feriher spread (f diphtheria, which has been an epidemic in that place for the past six months. Recently he found and buried sixteen dead chickens in the third ward. Our authorities should take every precaution to keep the dreaded disease from this place. At the regular weekly meeting of council last Wednesday all members were present with the exception of Jno.

W. Eline. A letter from Miss Sue E. Alleman was read explaining definitely the meaning of a preyious letter, viz: that the demanded water privilege was for that one house and barn now standing on the "Gilead" property. A letter was also received from Mr.

B. G. Coon, contractor, with bill for work, and stating that he desired to make settlement on March 1st. The Secretary was instructed to reply that as the pump was still at the bottom of the well and not knowing condition of same, they were not in a position for settlement. Mr.

Chas. Duglass, Secretery of Altoona Lodge, No. 287 Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, writes a lengthy letter to Mr. Edw. C.

Sauerbammer, of Taneytown, in attestation of the high character and worth of the late C. Eppleman. We take a paragraph from his letter which reads: "He was a man; and when I say man, I that the word implies-brave, kindhearted, generous to a fault, and ever ready to champion the cause of the downtrodden and oppressed. No one who called him 'friend' in the true sence of the word will ever forget him, and there was not a man on the Division who was not a friend of his." His remains were accompanied to this place by his entire crew, Engineer F. P.

Allen, Conductor Kessler Davis, Flagman J. F. Walls, Brakemen G. W. Kochenour, D.

Weight and J. M. Bollinger. A committee of ten of his order were also present. The Alpha Fire Company Fair and Festival, which has been in progress since Monday evening, has so far the expectations of the most sanguine.

The donations have been numerous and handsome, and the attendance large. Very many of the donated articles were disposed of as soon as a price was put on, while the raffled articles have been going fast. The light-weight overcoat was won by No. 16 held by Edw. LeFevre; the jardiniere and pedestal was won by ticket No.

100 held by Mr. Chas. Trostle, of Gettysburg; Harry Kohler won a rocking chair, and Mrs. Albert Sherman the gold breast pin. The gold watch contest between Misses Emma Ocker and Effie Riffle resulted in the watch and chain being presented to Emma Ocker, that lady having collected $67.

Effie Riffle having collected $52 a duplicate watch was given that lady. The combination dinner and tea china set and the range will be chanced off this Saturday evening. The firemen deserve hearty commendation for their zeal, and the ladies the warmest praise for their untiring interest in the work, and the public for their liberal patronage. Andrew Groft, the well known well driller of this place, died Wednesday from the effects of drinking carbolic acid mixed with whiskey. It seems that three weeks ago Groft came down town and bought a pint of whiskey.

On his return home he poured halt of the whiskey in a bottle which Mrs. Groft had partly filled with carbolic acid which bad been used as a disinfectant. He then filled both bottles with cherry wine. He then started to drink from the bottle containing the carbolic acid. After taking several drinks from the bottle he commenced to feel badly and consulted a physician.

Instead of quit drinking Groft poured the contents of the carbolic acid bottle into the jug of cherry wine and kept on drinking. His condition became gradually worse, but he still kept up the drinking until Saturday when internal spasms set in and continued until relieved in death last Wednesday. The deceased declared before his death that he drank unconscious of the knowledge that he was drinking: a mixture of carbolic acid with the whiskey and wine. fie thought he was only drinking the latter two. The deceased leaves a wife and eight children.

'The funeral taken place this Saturday morning at 8:30 the house and 9 o'elock at 8t, Alovsius' church, V. Rev. T. J. Grotty officiating.

The interment will nilavo the Catholle burrying HURT town. la was aged 53 10 days. Rev. Freeman Answers "Third Warder" and Says he is a Freeman. COLLEGE BOYS' OUTING.

They Celebrated Washington's Birthday -Market and Opera House Talked of-Special Cumberland Township -Other Items of Current Interest. GETTYSBURG, Feb. 25. A large delegation from the 30th Annual State Convention, of the Y. M.

C. convened at York this week, visited the battlefield on Monday and were guests of the Central hotel. They were shown the field by liyeryman Hoke and upon their return, heartily enjoyed the menu prepared by Mine Host McCavitt. The college boys made town lively on Washington's birthday and held their annual fantastic parade in the morning. Jerry Fite was chief marshal, and in his becoming colonial costume sat on his horse like a veteran.

He was followed by the G. A. R. band, which played popular airs along the route. Many catchy and amusing costumes were worn, and several floats were in the line.

One represented a Klondike expedition, another a Jew store selling cheap clothing, cavaliers, jockeys, clowns, devils, negroes, coachmen and other characters were represented. The parade was great success and elicited much applause along the route. Miss Anna McPherson gaye a delightful reception last week in honor of her guests Miss Crawtord, of Hagerstown, and Miss McLanahan, of Chambersburg. Mr. and Mrs.

J. Emory Bair gave a party Monday evening in honor of their niece, Miss Kohler, of Hagerstown. Amos Newman, the wide-a-wake proprietor of the Washington hotel, is enlarging and refitting this well known hostelry. A new back building two stories high will be added and the entire property renovated and all modern improvements put in. A B.

Plank Bro. have the contract for the steam heating plant and Edward L. Tawney the mason work. Mr. Newman has already improved and enlarged his bar room and expects to have the house fully completed by April 1st next.

It is reported that Robert Gilmore, the owner of Hotel Gettysburg, will erect an opera house and market place on lot in rear of hotel, on Carlisle The horse sale held here on Monday by Joe Kindig drew a large crowd and 25 horses and mules were sold. The average price was $97.50. A special election for Justice of the Peace in Cumberland township will be held March 15. This is the result of a tie vote between Wm. Wible and J.

M. Bushman. From present outlooks the contest will be a spirited one. A special election for Justice of the Peace will also be held in Menallen township March 29. This was a tie vote between James B.

McBeth and E. E. Eppleman. of the amusing and unusual sights at the 3rd ward polls was the very active part by Rev. Freeman.

Many of the colored people promised to vote for Weaver, and how this divine can justify his conduct cannot be 3D WARDER. The above is an extract from a communication published in the Compiler this week and Rev. Freeman has requested us to state in reply to same "that while he thinks this ridiculous statement is unworthy of his notice, he feels like informing this disgruntled politician, that he is a Republican and entitled to exercise the same rights as any other freeman." Mr. Charles the First National Bank, has purchased a handsome Kentucky bred troting horse of a party from Berkley Springs, Va. John E.

Hughes, of the City Hotel, has its pedigree, and informs us that he can show 8 2:35 gait. The case of Com. vs. G. W.

Warren, charged with larceny as bailee, on information of Karl Katz, was dismissed for want of sufficient evidence by Justice Hill. Mr. J. M. Rowe has purchased the grocery store of S.

A. Taughinbaugh. Mr. Howe will be remembered as the proprietor of the old Baltimore Hill stand during the battle here, and for many years after. Mrs.

Liebe Rowe will erect a new house at the corner of Washington and Stratton Streets this Spring. Washington's birthday was appropriately observed by exercises in the G. A. R. Post Room Tuesday evening.

Hon. Wm. T. Ziegler was Master of Ceremonies, and excellent addresses were made by Hon. D.

McConaughy, Rev. Dr. Billheimer, Hon. Theo. McAllister and 1 W.

C. Sheely, Esq. Recitations and music, both instrumental and vocal, were interspersed, and proved an enjoyable part of the program. Postmaster R. M.

Elliott's term of office will expire next month, and our people are doing a great deal of guessing as to who the lucky opponent will be. Commissioners Dine. The County Commissioners of Adams county and those of York county dined at the Franklin Honse, Hanover, last Wednesday, and spent short. time An Entertainment for This Saturday Evening -Poor Atteneance at the Fox Chase -An a Enjoyable Surprise Party-Personal Notes. ABBOTTSTOWN, Feb.

entertainment will be given this Saturday evening in the lecture room of the Lutheran church by the Gettysburg College Glee Club No. 2. The program is composed of vocal and instrumental music and recitations. The entertainment is for the benefit of the church. Mrs.

C. Shue, who has been sick for sometime is convalescing. The fox chase given in this place last Friday was poorly attended owing to the bad weather. Only eight dogs were present and the fox is still at large. Miss Lizzie Trone, of Hanover, was the guest of Miss Laura Hoke, a few days last week.

Miss Minnie Dellone, of this place, is visiting Gettysburg friends. Miss Mary Haverstock and grandmother, of Hanover, were the guests of Jacob Berkheimer and wife a few days last week. Painters are now at work on the new barn of Mr. W. W.

Hafer, which was completed last Saturday. S. E. Trimmer and family, of this place, spent last week visiting friends and relatives in York. Mrs.

E. P. Miller, who has been confined to her bed, is improving. An enjoyable surprise party was tendered Miss Minnie Miller, of this place, last Friday evening. The evening was spent in games and social conversation after which refreshments in abundance were served.

Those present were: Misses Laura Hoke, Lydia Jacobs, Annie E. Miller, Carrie Thoman, Annie M. Miller, Grace Hollinger, Annie Eisenhart, of this place, Lizzie Trone and Mary Hoverstock, of Hanover; Messrs. H. F.

Heilman, Charles Nagle, J. N. Hoke, F. L. Yeager, Clayton Miller, Harvey Miller, Charles Miller, Harry E.

Miller, Stephen Wolf, P. M. Trostle and Edward Alwine, all of this place. Mrs. J.

A. Kinneman, who has been quite sick, is convalescing. Mr. Boyer, one of our farmers near town, has secured the services of H. E.

Miller of this place. Services in St. John's Lutheran church this Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. C. W.

Moul and family will not move to York as was intended but will take up his residence in the house of Henry Wolf near town. H. A. Walter, of this place, will move to the vicinity of Hendrix Station, where he intends starting a general store in the near future. John Klunk, a farmer of Paradise township, York county, formerly of Virginia, will move back to that place in the near future.

Mountain City Notes. BENDERSVILLE, Feb. Hon. Henry Houck, Deputy State Superintendent of Public Instruction, will leeture in Odd Fellows' Temple on Tuesday evening, March 8th. Washington's birthday was observed in the borough schools with appropriate exercises.

Music was furnished by the Fis Capi orchestra. Everything passed off satisfactory. Miss Arie M. Howard and Master Howard Brown, of Harrisburg, visited the former's parents, Dr. and Mrs.

W. Howard, recently. Harry Raffensperger has returned home from Tennessee, where he has been engaged in bridge building. Miss Mae Gardner, of New Oxford, accompanied by Master Joseph Himes, spent severa! days with friends in the city. The Christian Endeavorers gave a delightful entertainment, entitled "An Evening with the Poet, Longfellow." The following program was rendered: Opening Prelude; Scripture Reading and Prayer; Duet, Ira and Daisy Weigle; Essay, "Two Sides of Lite," by J.

Harry Joyce; Duet, Miss Flora Webb and Mrs. Sue Yeatts; Recitation, "'The Bridge," Miss Marion Hankey; "A Psalm of of Life," Daisy Weigle; Solo, Miss Ada Becker; Reading, "The Two Angles." Miss Lillian Baugher Life Experiences from the Poet-(1st) The Children's Hour," Miss Mary Porter; (2nd) "The Rainy Day," Miss Alberta Rice; (3rd) "God's Acre," Arthur Sheely; (4th) "The Open Window," Naomi Rice; Duet, Mrs. Sue Yeatts and Ida Becker; Recitation, "The Old Clock on the Stairs," Miss Laura Kline; Recitation, "Resignation," Miss Flora Webb; Recitation, "Footsteps of the Angels," Rosie Goulden Duet, Miss Mamie Eppleman and Hattie Fohl; Recitation, "The Builders," Clara Garretson; Recitation, "The Wreck of the Hesperus," Mary K. Baker; "Beautiful Gems from the conducted by Miss Ella Wickersham; Music, "Blest be the Tie that Benediction. Sheely's School Report.

The following is a report of Sheely's School, Franklin township, for the fifth month, ending Feb. 18. Number en rolled during month, 30 ayerage attendance during month, 25; percent of attendance during month, 88. Those present every day were: Mary Stover, Minnie Powell, Annie Bowmaster, Roy Deardorff, Clarence Cullison, Clarence Shayler. Number of visitors during term till date 66, Clarence A.

Heiges, Teacher. social.