Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 April 1885 — THE EAST. [ARTICLE]

THE EAST.

A New York dispatch of the Ist inst. reported Gen. Grant as much better. Ho enjoyed a good night’s rest, partook of nourishment with relish, and did not suffer from choking, except once early in the morning. The Bell Telephone Company held its annual meeting at Boston, re-elected the old board of directors, and chose William R. Driver as Treasurer. The year’s net earnings were $1,710,000, against $1,475,000 the previous year. The number of miles <jf wire Dec. 31 were 101,000, and the subscribers numbered 134,601. At Pittsburg, Pa., during the prevalence of a windstorm a large sign fell from its fastening to the pavement, striking in its fall two young ladies who were passing named Bella Consley and Agnes Johnson. Miss Cousley was instantly killed and Miss Johnson seriously injured.