Otis Moore, a well known B & O reman is off duty with a bad cold.

Fireman C. Hall of the B & O had his back severely injured on Tuesday while out on his run, and is off duty in consequence.

Conductor Coyle of the B & O division is off duty on leave of absence.

Brakeman G. M. Caricoff of the L. E. division is confined to his home with sickness.

Engineer William Duffy is off duty on account of sickness.

Brakeman H. F. Chilcote of the B & O division, after having been off for some days, has been marked up for work.

C. L. Tanner an employee of the B & O is off on account of sickness.

Engineer Perry Athey, who had one of his ankles dislocated some days ago is still unable for duty.

J. E. Kirkendall, a helper in the shops, is off on account of sickness.

After having been off for several days, Brakeman B. Williams has been marked up for duty.

Clyde Clark, an apprentice in the machinery department, is off duty with an attack of acute bronchitis.

Brakeman A. S. Hickerson is off on short leave of absence.

Brakeman R. H. Willey who had one of his ankles badly sprained some days ago, is rapidly improving and will soon be able to return to work.

Brakeman J. A. Porter of the B & O Division. after having been off for some days, has returned to work.

A party was given at the home of Edna Smith, 226 North Fifth street, Thursday afternoon. Many of her friends were there and all had a happy time. The party was given in honor of Miss Edna's bithday anniversary.

Mrs. W. J. Orr entertained in a charming way at her home on Holiday street on Thursday evening in honor of her daughter Tina's ninth birthday. The evening was spent in a social way by games, singing and taffy pulling. Those present were Misses Isabel Stasel, Jessie and Grace Daily, Olive Smith, Hetric Steinkemper, Bessie Everts, Frances McDermott, Bessie Shuckhart, Goldie Paxton, Maud Orr, Nina Saunders, Messrs Virl Good, Eugene Knauber, Amos Burton, Emerson Miller, Paul Collins, Fred Wolverton, Ben Swan, George Good and Clyde Orr.

Henry Hickman, an employee in the machinery department of the B & O who has been off duty for sometime on account of sickness, has recovered and returned to work.

E. S. Croswley of the B & O has been sick for sometime.

Brakeman C. B. Clements of the B & O division, is working again, after having taken off for a short time.

Brakeman A. T. Mcandree, who has been unable to work for a short time on account of sickness is now rapidly improving, and hopes to go back to work soon.

A surprise party in honor of Miss Cassie Hillier occurred at her West Church street home on Thursday evening. The affair was carried out as a sheet party and the full amount of fun which young folks might be expected to have.

M. K. Sclott of Coshoeton, was in the city on Tuesday on business.

Alex Roberto of Coshoeton, was in the city on Tuesday evening.

C. W. Fuller went to Columbus this morning.

Mrs. Addison Miller and children are visiting friends in Columbus.

Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Davis are in Columbus today.

John F. Dean made a business trip to Toledo today.

Mrs. Gus Kern was called to Nelsonville by the serious illness of her father.

Mrs. Dobbyn Sylvester Leamon, Mr. and Mrs. Wells and John Hall O'Croton were in the city today.

J. W. Hansberger, and his head trimmer, Miss Saylon, have just returned from New York City.

Charles Walton, who has been quite sick for some weeks is able to be out again.

Mrs. Sidney Brown of Newark, and Miss Leila Barrick of Granville, were guests of Mrs. Allie Barrick, 21 King avenue Sunday.

Peter Brubaker made a business trip to Pataskala Wednesday.

A. Coad of St. Louisville, was in the city Wednesday.

Dr. J. W. Alexander made a business trip to Columbus Wednesday.

James Wilson who has been confined to his home on East Church street with sickness for some days,is reported as being considerably better at his writing.

Harry Hughes, a sorter at the Everett glass works, who had one of his hands mashed in some machinery a few days ago, is rapidly recovering from his injury.

George Linn, a B & O brakeman if confined to his home, 512 East Main street with grip.

Miss Henrietta Wilkin, teacher in the Central building, is confined to her home on Buckingham street with sickness.

John Mort, son of Mr. James Mort of 153 Valandigham street, who has had a very painful abscess on his back for some days, was able to be up street today on his wheel.

Miss Naomi Belt of Granville is with her uncle, E. A. King and family.

Mr. Prior spent Sunday with Frank Hillbrant and family.

Mr. Ira Stoltz has accepted the position of assisting L. Turner in farming.

Misses Lida White and Mary Johnson visited Mr. Prior's school at District No. 1 Tuesday.

Mr. Frank Hammond is spending a few days with his father and other relatives here.

Mrs. Ella Kinney spent Tuesday in Granville.

Miss Delia Williams who is attending Denison spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents.

Mrs. James Black who met with a serious misfortune in West Newark on Tuesday, is resting as comfortably as could be expected.