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dhargmadgiemortat WEEKLY. nmert sursae FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1996. BICYCLE FETE. CHB - PROYVEDEXNT - WOOD YALL MISSION WILL (GIVE A NOVEL ON MEMO IAL DAY, 'The onterpristng | managers of . the Provident Wood Yard Mission ,which ding done stich a vast ftmount of good fu this ctty nre irrenglog Tor a novel «enforte{nmeant on Memoriti{ day, They propose to glvo a bleycle fety on the dats Grounds in: which every cycior of tho city will be invited to participate, The old fud young, men and women, boys and | girls, all who ride whools, swill bo asked to take part In this cyele to help: the enuse of the Provi- wlont Wood Yiuit Misston, 'The ladies In »cliarge propose to ask a moderate ad- anfsston fee to the grounds for alt who 'do not prvticplate In the parade and bleyele drill, . The TUnioniuin makes bold to sug- gost that the cyclers also would be wil« ling to pay a small fee tn the assistance of charity If not for the privilege of ex- hibltlog their | grace aud recomplish- mofitse - A clinrming feature of \tho fete will be a bloycle drill given by the little girls, In charge of Dr, A. I. Ailes, drill 'Che ontertatument 4s bound to be vory popular and henee avccosstul f every songe. unico a SKIPPED THE TOWN. + MELVIN HAC WHO CLAIMS IHE WAH IN A WRANCEH WHEN MARLLGD:, Lockport was startled Suiday by the mows thr Melvin Hart and Miss Bertha Kaynor hud been amarrled ' Saturday «evening mud tho groom clatmed that he wis In a trance whon the ceremony was performed,mid refused to live with Aig bride of a day. 'The Intost developments came this moon when he gathered up lfs belong- Angs nid loft the Commerciat Elotel, where ho wits employed nud flew the Mis. HMurt's relatives are- vory «winthy at Elurt's actions and were throatenlig to mitko thlugs warm for ashlq yottng man unless ho supported his avifo, we sie rtvounns.us AND STILL THEY COME. ROWE AND READY HOSE COM PAXNXY OF GREENWICIL, X., Y. . WTT 8Q MBX. _. 8. MMoer aud J. W. Criwlin of N. Y,, were tn the city to- «lry looking up for 80 nen, members of Rough and Ready En- gine Cormpany of that place. \The Rough ind Ready Company will «onfor the hand engine contest and will anitke their competitors get a hustle on thom as tho Greenwich boys got away with flrst prize at Troy last your, 'The coninittoo thought that Lock- port was a fino clty and was more thin glad thit theit company wore coming Amore noxt August. « cou Memorial Day. Memortat Day Is at hand arid Sprout Post of the (4. A. It. ure tiking steps to havo It sultably observed and we trust they will have the hearty co-operation «Of itll public spirited eltizens. Not only the soldier dead will be call- «od biick to memory but alt our dead avho. steop In our sweet \God's neres\ by this day and It will be eminently aight andproper to mitke the last rest- ing plfices of our departed friends with fowers and other guft- «Able decorations. \Wo trust that the vetorang will have the necessary funds froin patriotic hofrts rnd hinds to make this day all that Lockport would bo proud to have tk TNO. A, COPELAND. Low Rates, Ottawa, Kansas, Dunk» - ards.f , A good opportunity to go west. The populir Nickel Plate Road always to the front, 'This time for the Dunkard's «onvention at Ottowa, Kausis. One ive for the round trip, good going May A7th, #ist, nnd 22d, good to return for B0 days. (Co tlm the Nickel Plate Road aind seeute the lowest rates and the «nost soryice, All . modern improve- amonts. Dining (Car Service unsurpass- «id. Dod bed poertect. If youw cannot procuro tlekets nud all information froin your nodvoest tleket agont, write &. J, Moore, CGon't Agont, 23 Exchange Bt. Bulfato, N. Y, - Lockport Artist in Chicago. \Bho manny friends of Miss Florence A. Brailey will bo pelused to lean that seoms to appreciate our Lock- port nrtist, Judging from its welcome %o horimnd sgceogs In cliss work mnd in Allsposing of allt the work which huve doen placed upon exhibition. In most «Bsos hor patrons have been the best known Chicago fittalfles. Having closed how studto for the gersoun she is mow at hot home in nnd expects , sto roturn to Lockport for a few weeks about the middle of May. # George Cook Dead. From tho Union-Sun of May 6. (Goorge Cook, the Superintendent of «old Springs Cemetery, died last oven- dug. He had been sulforiIng for several «loys with in attack of loclkfaw which avis brought on by having three fingers aut In t Iiwn mower as stated in the Thilon-Bun of yosterday, 'The funcral will bo hold from hls at the hotuse'of the cometery on Wednes- «lay at 10 o'clock In the morning. Hall's Vogetable Steitian flair le- nower is unqnestlonably, the best pro- «arvative of the hatr. It Is also cur- tlyo of dandruf®, tetter, and all scatp affections \The LL A. W. gained 18,000 members Inst yout. Ghild red cry for Pltcher's Castoria. EVIDENEE ALL 1, Jury Out E1556 5 O'clock Yesterday. WANTED INSTRUCTIONS. FMS BALANCH-NOQ ONE LOOKS FOR A YERDICE Or MURDER, FILSE CLOMLEYS POWERFUL PLEA- DISCERICF HOPKINS MADE THE CASE AS STRONG AS PORSRLB LIS, . From the Union-Sun of May 6. 'the Union-Sun wont to press yester- day just as the defense rested the case. Charies B. Cromley, the attorney for the \'The defense does not claim that a life wis not taken at the hand of the de- fondant, Smith repeatedly asked Jones not tike any heed of the remarks of Smith and insisted in using vile lang- uage,. - Jones was of powerful build. He was strong and muscular. He con- sidered himself to be equal to auy emer- geney,. \The evidence goes to show that the defendant even to the last moment en- tortained no bad feeling against the de- the {ntent of Smith, - Hewinted to hive the dance pass off smothly and was trying to get Jones to stop his swearing und behave himself,, Before the fatal beside the deceased with the knife in his limad, but he did not make any movenient to Inflict a blow. Smith did uot strike at Jones until he had been struck In the head by the fist of Jones, in which Joues grasped a stone. \'Then when the blood was running down hiis face and he was dazed from the effect of the blow and secing the tim raised for another blow; then and not until then, did he realize that in his hand he held i knife. He raised his nem ind by fright lie delt the fatal blow. When the deed had been committed did he seek to rim away? No. Ho was on hand when the officers arrived and of his own free will and ac- cord he surrendered himself, \You may wonder why it was that Smith took the knife with him from the room. 'The explanation is simple,. Enel oue of you men in the jury box hive done the same thing. You have been busily engaged in writing, for ex when some one called you away you have tiken your pen with you. So it was with Sinith when he was carving ham and he went to Joues to try and hive him keep still. B The first natural {ustinet is human preservation. Smith but acted upon this Instinct when he struck the blow Mt. Cromley addressed the jury for noarly 40 nidnutes. His remarks, when he alluded to the parents of the prison- er; his old father and nother, who wore walting down southon the barks 6t the Potomac for the decision of the eye In the jury box was moist. In closing he said: \(Gentlemen of the destiny of a Inman lio, oner is a poor black man, but each and every one of will give him the same consideration that you would bestow upon a white porsott who might be in the same place. I see no part of the evidence which will Justify you in finding this min gullty. \Romember that the light of day, the berutiful sunshine, and the pleasures of Hfe ave as dere to him, although he may be black, as they are to you.\ \The District Attorney, Almer Hopkins, said in sutuming up in sum- ming up in part as follows \IL have a duty to perform which L owe to you, to your families and myself, In inv on- luion the defendant is guilty of tae charge of murder in the first degree. 'The law gives him all of the chance in the world to defend himself, An able counsel has been procured who will be paid by the coufty. He has had a good fate triak There is no reasonable doubt but that he struck the blow at Jones with the deliberate and premeditated Intention of causing the death of Tones, \'The place where the dance occurred wis within 800 feet of a patrol box, and it police officer passed by the house at stated intervals all of the time the dance was in progress. of 10 couts was collected at the door. The testimouy shows that Jones paid the admission fee when he entered the dunce room,. After he had entered and pitd the fee he had as much right in the room ns iny person who was there, provided he behaved himself, \Oscnr Jones did not do anything which should crntse Smith to stab him. The evidence his brought forth only the fact that Jones came into the room where the dance was «being held and put some chairs on the floor which wade it necessary for the dancing to be that the placing of chairs on the floor occurred but once,. Joues fiid not in- flict iuy bodily injuries upon any one present up to the time of the trouble, which occurred between he and Smith, \The defendant could have escaped the blow of Jones if he had seen fit to : do so. He lind no ressou to be afraid. Tle was in the midst of his friends. Ther: too the way in which hte held the ' kuite fit his hand in an important point. IIo did not hold it by his side point dowuwards, but it was grasped in the same posttion in which he held it when he strpck Jones.\ Mr. Hopkins then reviewed some of :the most important testimony and closed his summing up which took 30 , mirtutes, IUDGE LAMBERTS CHARGE. Judge Lambert then charged the jury. The judge said: \It is provided by law that no person can be convicted of the crime this man is charged with unless there Is direct evidence in the case. The defendant has been presented by a grand jury which charged him with murder in the first degree. It becomes essential for you to ascertain what con- SMUDIS FATE STILL HANGS IN® defense summed up in part as follows: | to leave the danceing room or else refrain | from the use of profanity. Jones did : ceased. 'There cun be no question as to ! blow was struck the defendant stood , arm of the great strong negro before! which caused the death of Jones, at jury, were very touching and many an ij the Jury, you now bave in your hands | The prig- ; you have sworn that you [ \The dance was public and a charge' suspended only for the time being and | FRM.iDAY, MaY 8 stitutes murder in the first degree and also wliat could be judged murder in the secomd degree. lt is also well for you to know what is considered in the eyes of the law to be manslaughter in the first or second degree.\ Judge Lambert quoted to the jury the definitions of the several crimes above mentioned and in his charge touched uport the most important points of the testimony. 'The jury retired at 5:28. THE PRISONER. The prisoner for the first time broke down yesterday afternoon when his at- torney Charles E. Gromley was sum- ming up the case. When the attorney spoke of the prisoner spending long years of his life within the narrow con- tines of a cell the colored man broke down and cried. During the afternoon yosterday he was very nervous and would look itt the jury with tears in his eyes as if he was begging them to have mercy. - He sat just withing the rail in the court room between two officers. le was not hand cuffed. JUROR WELTON ILL. While Judge Lambert was charging the jury, Juror Edgar EH. Welton, farmer of Pendleton Center, was taken sick and it was necessary for the judge to rest his charge for several minutes while the officers of the court dosed the sick juror, WILLAT THE TRIAL COST. 'The attorney for the defendant, Charles H. Cromley will receive from the County $500 for his services. The ' amount is at the descretion of the court. { been confined in the county jail since {last December were allowed $10 each { by Judge Lambert. 'The other expenses of the trial will make a total expense for Niagara County of nearly $850. WATCHING THI JURY. 'house late last evening and learned , from a reliable source that the jury ' stood5 to 7T for nequittal. 'Three officers . wore attending the jury and the discus- ' sions in the jury room were very i heated. JURY WANTED INFORMATION. At 9:20 this morning the jury asked for Information regarding the severity of the punishment which the prisoner would be subject to if he were found guilty of murder or manslaughter. 'The judge informed the jury that it was not their place to do with the exe- ecution of the Inws. 'The business was to determine whether or not the pris- oner was guilty of a crime. Jesse O.. Lockwood,. the chairman of the jury, said to the court that if a de- cision was not reached soon it would be impossible for the jury to agree. Judge Lambert gave the jury to under- stund that he would not discharge them for some time yet and that they | would lave plenty of time: to arrive at j a (lecision. R APPOINTED. When the jury asked for information i Charles BE. Cromley, the attorney for + the defendant, was not present . Judge Lambert appointed Joseph Don- relly, counsel for the defense in the ab- snce of Mr. Cromley. ; COURT BUSINESS. While the court was waiting for the . decision of the jury George EB. White, colored, of Niagara Falls, was brought before Judge Lambert and discharged i from jail during good behavior. He liad pleaded guilty to illegal voting. xor conor. The jury came in at 3:30 this after- | noon with a verdict of not guilty. ' Smith was over joyed and walked out of the court room a free man with his wife on his arm. He was congratu- luted by a Inrge crowd of people. GEORGE McCARTHY OF EASE LOCKPOR'T IS IN THE TOILS- THE WOMEN OF BAST LOCEK- PORT PLANNING TO TAR AND FEATHER HIM IT IS SAID. From the Union-Sun of May 6. George McCarthy, a saloon-keeper of East Lockport was arrested this morn- ing on the charge of outraging public decency at the home of Mrs. Frawley on Bowery Street Mrs. Mary Conk- ling, who wis this morning sent to jail for 90 days on the charge of assault in the third degree, is the step-daughter of Mrs. Frawley, and lives with her. Mrs. to her house and that he and Mrs. Conkling drink tqgether and have im- proper relations with each other. It has been reported that the women who live in the neighborhood have plan- ned to tar and feather MeCarthy. He waved examination in Police court to hive his case presented to the Grand Jury and was held in $200, bail. J. Byron Lovell qualified as bondsman. Built Right Up By Hoods. Dysinger, N. %., April 11, 1896-The rainy day puzzle which was sent for three trade-marks from Hood's Sarsa- parilla and eight cents in stamps is a great mnusement to all who see it. When I began taking Hood's Sarsapa- rilla my system was rundown and my blood was out of order, and the first bottle built me right up, R. H. Law- renee. Hood's Pills cure biliousness, indi- gestion, MOoLYNEUX CORNERS. 'The people of this vicinity were ing of Miss Nellie Wolf near Lockport, where she was keeping house for her brother, but her home is at this place, sho is at the hospital at Buffalo, where , they have hopes of her recovery. Our school has been closed the past week on account of the illness of the teacher. A Little Floyd Rockwood who was kick- ed by a horse is improving. Dr. Wolla- ber is attending the case. - The C. L. S. C. met at the hom cof Mr. Charles Town Saturday evening. Mrs. Mary Hull and Miss Marie Ronan, come from Buffalo on their wheels Friday, aud spent a few days with their parents. Shildren Cry for Pitcher's Castoria: A UTnion-Sun reporter visited the court j and | Frawley claimed that McCarthy comes: shocked to hear of the aecidental shoot-' t hours of 5 and 6 p. m. Live at Formosa and You Wont Have Catarrh. Among the few spots on the surface of the earth where catarrh is not, is the I&land of Formosa. Here . camphor trees from which is obtained the champhor of commerce. The pun- gent odor which is exhaled from the leaves of these trees so impregnates the atmosphere that catirrh is unknown. The wonderful beéaling proprieties of camphor have been the cause of the great snceess of Pretzinger's Catarth Balm, which carries in the form of saive lage quantities of not only the camphor that comes from the Island of Formosa but also the more rare and delicate cam- phors, among which is that obtained from the Australian Blue Gum Tree, and the Japanese Camphor known as Menthol. When this salve is applied to the inflamed and diseased membrane 'decay is arrested at once and healing commences. 'There is no case of catarrh | or catarhal deafness that Pretzingel's Catarrh Balm will not heal. A small sample, may be obtained by sending a two-cent stamp to Pretzingér Bros., Chemists, Dayton, Ohio, Austin Geb- hart, Whitefield, Ohio, says-\It gives me great pleasure to inform you that your Catarrh Balm has cured my Ca- tarrh and deafness.\ THE STATE OFFICERS. j; The witnesses, ten in number, who had | Expected Here Wednesday Next. THB FIREMEN'S GENERAL COM- MAKING PREPARA- TIOXS FOR THEIR RECEPPIOX- WHL BB ENTERTAINED AT THE NIAGARA. - 'The Firemen's General Committee met at the Hooks parlors last evening and transacted considerable business for the good of the coming State Fire- men's Convention. President Peterson called the meeting to order and on motion the names of Charles W. Hatch and Charles A Kandt were added otthe soliciting commit- tee which was instructed to get to- gether by Saturday and lay out a plan .of action. 'The reception committee will meet at Hydrant Hose House next Monday evening and organize and prepare for the reception of the state officers who are coming here May 13th, and will be aken about the city and entertained at the Niagara House. It was moved and carried that the Mayor and Common Council meet the state officers on their visit to this city with a view of becoming better ac- quainted with the good to be derived by derived by holding the convention in this city. The Secretary was instructed to ask permission of the Council for the use of the Council Chambers for the evening of May 13th, that the state officers, the firemen's committee, and council may have a proper place to meet. The meeting then adjourned to Tues- day evening which is the regular monthly meeting and all committees are expected to make a report as to the work they are doing. A. communication was received from Hathaway & Gordon of Rochester, stating that they would gladly contrib- ute to the fund to make the coming convention a success. OVERSEER BIRD - Talksfof the Condition of the Poor People. HE IS MUCH IX FAYOR OP THE POTATO PATCH SCHEME-THE CALLS ON THE POOR FUXD ARE xoP GREAT DURING THB WARM WEATHER. Overseer of the Poor G. W. Bird said to a reporter this morning, when ask- ed how the poor of the city were gett- ing along: \There is a general falling off of the business of the office this fine weather, 'The men who have been re- ceiving aid from me during the win- ter have nearly all found work and the poor women of the city have been able to do a good deal of house cleaning. 'This is the harvest time of the year for the poor women. Everyone is cleaning house and they may find plenty of em- ployment. f \I am going very light on the poor fund as there is another long cold win- ter coming when there will be plenty of calls for assistance.> I still have a good many applications for help. They come at the rate of two or three a day. There are a few old people who are unable to earn anything and whom I- shave to look after all of the year, but their requirements ave meager fand the expense of keeping them through the summer is not great. \I am very much in favor of the potato patch scheme. If it is put into operation, when men come to me and say they can not get work I can put them to work on the patch and when winter comes. if they are indstrious, they will have enough potatoes. beans, cabbagés and other vegetables to keep them. and they will not suffer for the { want of food. Some of the moer indus- I trious poor will be glad to work on the potato patch after they have done what other work they can get. I know of no reagon why it will not be a success.\ L HYMENEAL. MOONXNEY-BURKE, The marriage of Daniel R. Mooney of Chicago to Miss Francis Alice Burke of this city, took place at St. Patrick's Church Tuesday at 9 a. m. Very Rev. Dean Cannon officiated. A reception will be held at the home of the bride on North Transit Street this evening. Good Girls. Four or five good situations are wait- ing for the right kind of girls and can be had by applying to Mis. Sarah Woodruff, Investigator for the Charity Organization Society. at their office in the Y. M. C. A. Building between the <. grow the | | ITS THIRTY SECOND. The Saengerbund Appropria- tely Celebrates Last Night. BOUTNTIFUL SPREAD AND DANCING TO YOUR HEARTS - CONTENT-PRESIDENT SMITH REMEMBERED. From the Union-Sun of May 5. I Thirty-two years ago the Saenger bund was organized and each reem- ring year the event is celebrated by the gathering of the members of the so- ciety, their families, and the represen- tatives of the press. « President George F. Smith who was who has been the head of it practically ever since, opened the meeting with a speech in German and then for the American members and the press made the following remarks in English:; |, \'To our American members and the press:\ It is needless to say that also .to our American members and the press. we extend our heartiest thanks for aiding us so materially in our en- terprise, the promotion of art and so- cial friendship. \To our American members because they though of a different entionality have always been zealous for the wel- fare of our dear society, and have al- ways kept up our spirit of sociability and friendship. 'To the press because. it has in the course of the year conferred so many untold favors upon our society and has endeared itself to every member and now be we Americans or Germans let us regardless of nationality gather around our dear Saengerbund banner and enjoy this our 82d anniversary, and it is our heartfelt wish that all present to-night may be present at our next May feast the 834 anniversary in 1897. « Hon. L. P. Gordon then on behalf of the Saengerbund presented to Presi- dent Smith a handsome book stand in token of the high esteem in which he was held by the members. Friend Gordon has lost mone of the old time lature of the State during his services there and his speech last evening was a fine effort. . ' President Smith surprise answered in an able manner the kind words spoken in his behalf. The nmembers of. the society then ren- dered the following fine program with Mrs. L. P. Gordon as accampanist: ° Overture, (C. G. V.) Streeters orches- tra. - Mixed Chorus, (Auffordererunz Zum Tang. Duett. (A. B. C.) Miss Mamie Reinke, Frank Jenss. ‘ Male Chorus, (Solatenhid, Cintura.) , PART TWO. Selection, Orchestra. Male Chorus, Mixed Chours, (Froh- sinn-F. Gumbert Op. 102. Solo-(Vergissmernnicht-F. Suppe), Migs Kurtz. bs 3 Male Chorus-(Der Blan Donan.) After this supper was announced and all adjourned to the banquet hall, where full justice was done to the ele- gant spread prepared. The rest of the evening was devoted to dancing and music of Streeter's or- chestra and all enjoyed thmeselves un til an-early hour. IF YUO TRAVEL READ THIS. You Want {the ;Best {Accomodiations 'and Lowest Rates. There. is not a railroad reaching the principal cities in- Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Arkansas, Indian Territory, Texas, Old or New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Oregon or California, that affords the traveler better accom- ouations, more direct routes through Union Stations, than the Great South- west Railway System, comprising the Missouri Pacific. Railway, uae . Iron Mountain Route, the Texas.and Pacific and International & Great Northern Railways. * Ask your nearest ticket agent for rates, time tables and descriptive mat- ter, or write J. P. McCann, Traveling Passenger Agent, No. 519 Railroad ¥ve., Elmira, N. Y., or W. B. Hoyt, General Eastern Passenger Agent, No. 391 Broadway, New York City. . Epilepsy 20 Years. Cured by br. Miles' Nervine A few years ago, Mr. L. W. Galisher, was an extensive, successful expert manu {acturer of lumber products. Attacked with epilepsy, he was obliged to give up his busi mess. The attacks came upon him mostin opportunely. One time falling from a carri 'age, at another down stairs, and often in the street. Once he fell down a shaft in th- mill, hisinjuries nearly proving fatal Mi Gallaher writes from Milwaukee,; Feb. 16, '9 \Thero are none more miserable than epi- lepfics. For 20 years I suffered with epilep tic fits. having as high as five in one night. 1 tried ury uomtor of physicians, paying to ane clone, a fce of £500.00 and have done itle for years but search for something to me, and have taken all the leading lies, but received no benefit. A yearago 'son, Chas. S. Gallaher, druggist at 191 ml St., Milwaukeg, gave me Dr. Miles zcrative Nerviné, and I tried it with ifying results. Have had but two fits since I began taking it.. I am better now in cvery way than L have been in 20 years.\ Dr. Miles' Remedies are sold by druggists ona positive guarantee that the first bottle will benefit or price refunded. Book on the Heart and Nerves, free. \Address u rca A WINE MUSICAL PROGRAM, A | one of the organizers of the society and - humor or pathos of speech which made ; so good a record for him in the Legis-] zflthoEg‘h taken by. bo. 'Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elithart, Ind. _ Dr. Miles' Remedies Restore _Mealth - With a better understanding of th V Y transient nature of the many phy ical ills, which vanish before proper ef- forts-gentle efforts-pleasantefforts- rightly directed. 'There is comfort in the knowledge, that so many forms of sickness are not due to any actual di ease, but simply to a constipated cond tion of the system, which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup of Figs, promp ly removes. That is why it is the onl remedy with millions of families, and is everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value good health. Its beneficial effects are due to the fact, that itis the one remedy which promotes internal cleanliness without debilitating 'the organs on which it acts. It is therefor all important, in order to get its bene- ficial effects, to note when you'pu chase, that you have the genuine art cle, which is manufactured by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold b: all reputable druggists. elles of good health If in the enjoyment and the system is regular, laxatives.or other remedies are then not needed.. If afflicted with any actual disease, on may be commended to the most skillful physicians, but if in need of a laxative, one should have the best, and with the well-informed everywhere, Syrup Figs stands highest and is most largely used and gives most general satisfaction 1 WEST SOMERSET. The fine shower of rain we had Sa urday evening was a great blessing for the grass and wheat were showing the need of arin very much. | . ® > We were glad to meet Mr. Adams of : Lockport the other day. He said it was - the first time he had been out this wa since his long spell of sickness. -. Miss Katie Shean,awho has. been: spending «° couple of- weeks.. with friends here returned to Lockport la | week. * Mr. Richard Egelston of Medina, | Y., made us a call last Thursday. He was taking orders for enlarging pic tures. Weare well acquainted 'with him having been neighbors.when: we lived at Medina. He is a fine artist, and we wish him success: > f Miss., Mary Hoffman is teaching school at Olcott. _.. wile Last Friday C. L. Swan put up tw very fine swings at the Home, for the Friendless. .These swings are made by Mr. Swan at West Somerset, N. Y. -: Last Sabbath Elder Marrow preach ed here in exchange with Elder Gross,. and in the evening Elder Linsley of Johnson's Creek preached. <to Semer Shaffer is daid up with :a sprained ankle having been thrown from a wagon last Thursday. he Mrs. Shurtleff of Schenectady, is visit ing with her old neighbors. 2 'William Hoffman is moving & part. his old house to the rear of his barn for a hen house. * © Now of the Raines bill think, 29 mo Just call for a sandwich and get your - drink. ’ . at T'll say what; WEST SOMERSET. The church covenant meetings is held. next Saturday at 2 p. m. a Rey. A. Lindsay 'and wife of John-. son's Creek, were the guests of Rev. L. J. Gross, last Sunday. solr The West Somerset schools will ob- serve Arbor Day.:in a fitting manner. -> Beymour Shafer is suffering from a sprained ankle, , hace Grace Macleloy and Mable L. Gross'® attended the Arbor Day excursion at - the Falls to-day. l Potatoes are coming ground. + up. out of the COOMER. , coud Afr. Charles McKnight dost .a. valu- :; able young cow last week. Uw </ Mr., W. J. Goodman of Buffalo, spent: 3 few days at home, returned last Mon- ay. ' i Miss Burnace Bye, the successful .. school teacher will have exerciges Ar- bor Day.. > . 20m ped Mr. John Lindsay's horses that.ran away two weeks ago are improving. . , Our,last Saturday's rain did a great' deal of good. : nel fs Farmers are. all through with their spring seeding. he N The Dublin Review, which is about to celebrate its' sixtieth anniversary,< - was founded in 1836 by Cardinal Wise;- is man and Daniel O'Connell. < Logat Norices. Always in season, Hopkins' Steanicd Hominy (Hulled Corn). Elegant lunch in Milk.. Qt. can 10c. 2+ bh Goughirg Leads to Consamptiou,. Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at once, Go to your druggist to-day and get a sample bot- fle free. Large bottles, 25 and 50 cents and $1.00, Go at once ; delays are dangerous, ® A Baby's Life Savea. Woe dee Trica, N. Y., Dec. 14, '95.-\ Dr. Hand-We have used Dr. Hand's Colic Cure and Dr. Hand's Teething Lotion and testify that they saved our '] baby's life We earnestly recommend Dr. Hand's Remedies.for Children to every one and know from experience that they are what they claim - to be.\-Mrs. Harwood, 69. Wetmore St. Dr. Hand's Colic Cure and Dr. Hand's Teething Lo- - tion sold by all druggists, 25¢} Allen's Discovery for Plies. . .\ I have tried a score 'of so-called pile reme © dies. Allen's Discovery is the only cure Lrece- ommend to all who suffer as Idid.\-G. A.Griffin , Brushton, N. Y. Sold by all druggists, 50c. «With Pleasure and Gratitude I recommend. Mother Gray's Sweet Worm Pow- - ders for feverish and fretful children.\. Mrs. J.. > Elsie Butler, Dunkirk, N. Y. All draggists, 256, -.. Samplessent rrce. Address, Allen S. Olmsted Le Koy, N. Y. - . Are Your Hands Ohapped. - If so, go to any drug store and ask for a fré‘e sample of Liquid Franconia,..a new preparatio for chapped hands -Large bottles. 25¢ - : _
