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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-06
Order Of Publication.

In the Circuit Court of Iron county. No., in
vacation, February 9th. 1884:
Mary L. Hopkins, flaintiff,
versus
William ID. Hopkins, Defendant.
Petition Tor Divorce.
Now at this day comes the plaintiff, by at
torney, and files her petition and affidavit,
acting forth, am opg other things. that the
defendant has absented himself from his usu-
n place of abode in this st tie, is a non-resi
dent of the State of Missouri and cannot be
summoned in this action ny the ordinary ro'
cess of law. 1t is, therefore, ordered, b' the
Clerk of the Circuit Court OF Iron county
No., in vacation, that publication be made.
notifying said defendant, William d. Hop
kins, that an action has heen commenced
against him in the Circuit Court OF said coun.
ty of Iron, State Of Missouri. the object and
general nature OF which is to obtain u decree
tracted and existing between said plaintiff
and defendant. on the grounds OF abandon
ment, and for the custody aud care OF their
infant child, born of the marriage Aforesaid;
And, unless he be and appear at the next
term Of said court, to be holden for the coun-
ty of Iron. State OF Missouri, at the court
house In said county, on the fourth Monday
in April, next (1SS4) and on or before the
sixth day thereof, az the term shall so long
continue, and, II not, then before the end OF
the term), and plead, answer or demur to
plaintiffs petition, the same will he taken
against said defendant as confessed. and
Judgment by default entered accordingly.
1t fs further ordered that a cooy hereof be
published. according to law. tn the IRON
COUNTY REGISTER. q weekly newspaper pub
hshed in said county of Iron. State or Mis-
souri,. Jos. HUFF, Clerk.
A true copy:
Attest. with seal; . tn oh b day day. of
JOS 'HUFF. Clerk
Iron County Circuit Court.
Emerson & Edgar, atty's for plaintiff.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-06

In the Circuit Court OF Iron county. No., i
vacation, February 9th, 1884:
Mary L. Hopkins, flaintiff,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
From Ransom.

RANSOM, March 13, 1SS4.-Messrs. NJ
Garvin, w, Baker and 5. Folk, the three
chosen by the stock company to purchase
a horse, left on Monday to secure one.
Mr.. and Mrs p B. Nelson, of Morris,
were visiting at Mr.. Thomas Sullivan's this
week
On Monday Doc Ives sent Waxy to Pom
tiac for his electric battery, but not being
back in time, Doc procured buggy and
drove to Pontiac, where he learned that
WaXy went on drunk and was put in the
cooler. Doc got the team and battery, but
Waxy has not showed up yet
Miss Annie Lafferty will teach the sum-
mer term of school in District No. |, Miss
BERTHE Carson in No g, and Miss Addie
Matthews in No. I.
Mr.. Frank Schoenleber has closed his
school and gone to Ames, Iowa, where he
will continue his studies.
The McVean family, of Streator, was
visiting at Mr. Wagoner's last week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15

Since the date Of our last report tFcb !9th)
on real estate, us taken from the Recorders
entry book, an unusual amount of business
has been transacted, principally in farm lands
although considerable city and village proper.
ty has changed hands. Among the transfers
were the following:
T Wade to Thos McDcrmott, sh lot I blk
II, Ottawa original, $1,000
James Ramsey and wife to Elijah w Dcifen-
bduEh, Sc sw -, 3d. Usage. 5000.
Ole Canutson to Canut johnson, 40 u in nh
swG, -, &, Miller, and ell SC Sc and eh ne Sc 9,
"a, 4, Rutland $4,000.
Elz Hoer to Mary Claus ct al, ch and pit ne
ID and pit Sc 10, 33, 3, Ottawa. 81 POO
Fred Schnakc " " TO Matt Maicrhofer, 80
ac pit M II and II l0a eli Sc NV Is, So, ,, Man.
iius. s3,775.
Rial Strickland Sw TO Jas Donoghuc, NV Is,
"a, 3, Wallace. $500.
Conrad OFT ~ W to John Davis, VIII Sc q,
81 =, Grand Rapids. 5000
Jane Horne II h to Ira B Horne, l25l,a in
nv 2. -, 2, Walthum. $4,000.
y. Fullerton and wife TO John Harris, ne 10,
81, /, Waltham. $1,000.
II Helm u W II Ewing to A J Rcddick, nh
&c -, ~, 3, Farm Ridge. $500.
Francis Warner IL " TO Rial Strickland, ne
& nh NV and nk Sc %, -, 3, Wallace and
Dayton. Sl4,7S3
Harvey Bowen Wv TO VIM II Robertson,
2loOa sub lot 3, l4.47a sub lot T. and blks Is,
10 and n: also VIII blk 30, Rowe's Sd add. and
lots !, 2, 3, 4, 8, o 81, bl Is and lots ., 3, So
z, 81 ~, Rowe's add TO Sheridan 5000 so.
Jas Mccormick & W to Patk Shelby, ne %,
SIS. $500.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
Vicinity Items.

The Park church, Streator, will be dedi
Gated on the 23d
ID, Heenan IL Co., Streator, have put in
the cast railway system.
The Joliet rolling mills are rushing with
preparations for start on the 18th inst
J. II. Harvey & Co., of Seneca, have
opened branch clothing house in Gard
ner, III.
The vote at the last Aurora city election
shows that the city must have over $4,000
population.
The Sueator NJ. f. church has added 125
members this year There are $50 children
in the Sunday school.
An excursion train of five cars will leave
Streator on the Goth to see the Battle OF
Gettysburg panorama,
Mr.. NJ. Gouchenour, of Otter Creek, is 60
ing to replace his residence, lately burned,
with a handsome and commodious house.
Winnebago county has made Il list of
parties in the county holding mortgages.
The mortgages run all the way from 800
to 100000
The latest Rockford enterprises incorpor-
ated are Creamery Company, and Knife
and Shears Company, with capital stock of
$4,000 each.
The Western Union Telegraph Company
have reduced the rates of telegraphing be
tween states very materially in most cases
aS much as 30 per cent.
The dry goods house of c, J. Hanck,
Peru, was closed by the sheriff on Tues
day The total Indebtedness is estimated
at $4,000; assets uncertain
Aurora is now working for ii new sewing
machine factory. The company, which
is already an established one at some point,
want the citizens to subscribe 100000 to
the capital stock,
n. Rulison, Seneca, shipped six cars
of oats last Saturday, five of them going to
Philadelphia via the X. d 5. This is their
first shipment since last fall and their ele-
vators are full of grain.
A special train has been chartered on the
Rock Island road to take the delegations of
Hibernians from Streator, Ottawa and Utica
to La Sale on st. Fatricks Day Over 5000
people from other places will be there on
that occasion. Representative Vaughey, of
Seneca, will be grand marshal of the prom
enade.
La Sale Times: After the redemption
of the town bonds of La Sale, due this
year, there will be $4,000 in bonds still
due Six thousand dollars at ten per cent
falling due each successive year till 1899,
and six thousand at seven per cent. due in
1S90-9l, and seven thousand at the same
rate in 1892. These bonds with the inter
est, will amount in the aggregate to the
sum of S67,3S0 TO be paid by this town.
ship in eight years. When the seven per
cent. bonds were refunded, if instead
of refunding the money had been
then raised by taxation and the bonds paid,
il would have saved the township about
$4,000 in the form of interest"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
From Deer Park.

DEER PARK, March l2.-Snow nearl,
all gone, and roads drying fast. If thu
weather continues as it is farmers will sOoI
be at work
Eaton Il McOmber have sawed twent,
piles of wood, and have several jobs OF
hand yet Their clover attachment doe,
not work to suit them They have hulleC
some, and Me. says as soon AS there i,
enough clover raised to pay they will get /
huller that will thresh
Miss Amelia Abbey, of Cleveland, o., i,
here on a visit to her many friends.
Dave Studebaker is stopping with his
brothers fortnight
Nelson Wiley and family started Mon
day for Beloit, Kan.
James Holeman and sister (Nlrs. Arthur
have gone to Ohio to visit their father who
is not expected to live.
Deer Park Lodge |. o. O. f., attended
the funeral of DIR. Clugston at Utica, last
week.
Who would make better road commits
sioner than William Shute?
Mrs L. $. Ellsworth is quite sick, but
her friends hope for "A speedy recovery.
Dr. Provins still has scarlet fever to con-
tend with Noah Locks family are down.
-Four have passed and are up. The doctor
has not lost patient yet
Chas Merlet received a bad cut while
wood away from wood saw a
few days ago.
John Gardner has been treating his corn
crib to coat of paint which improves its
looks very much.
H. f. Bennett is in Mendoza visiting his
brother Edgar.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
In the Offices.
MARRIAGES

NARRlN AGES.
Since lastrcport marriage licenses have becl
granted as follows:
Philip II Corkn and Susie VI Crawford.
Martin Clanson and Lille Johnson.
Valentine Stoch aad Cathrnc Hachcrlie.
August KOhrt and Alice Carpenter.
William Messed and Lena llagedou,
Sivcn W. IIodncy and Sarah K. Pearson.
John Fosdick and Catharinc johnson,
Arson &. Taylor and Ellen B, Foreman.
Gustayc John Gicsc and Lizzie s. Brum
bach.
Lewis J. Fcttcrotf and Alice NJ. Eiibbard
Charles A Brown and Julia X Mckcd.
William Berg and Ecreka Bergman.
Charles Wradgc and Minnie Saunders.
Walter Bone and Elizabeth Pierce
Christian W Christensen and Jorana l. Watt
land.
Milton NJ. Banc and Florence Clegg.
Levi Meyer and Mary A. Gartsdc.
Thos q Terry and Carrie Dix,
William Allen and Jennie Mardock.
Tho- l.. Langan and Mary Mallany
Joseph RenX aud Mary j. Quinn.
VIM, W Lord and Mrs Oracle + Childs
Hiram W Austin and Lucy NJ Palmer.
VIM X Crumrinc and Frank o Gardner.
VIM II Soysher and Rachael Newbern
Frank j Sharkcy and Katie A. Larkin.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
What 1t did for an Old Lady.

CosHoCToN STATION, \. Y, Dec. ~, 1873.
GENTs-A number of people had been using
your Biters here, and with marked effect
In one case, lady Of over seventy years, had
been sick for years, aud for the past ten years
has not been able to be around half the time
About six months ago she got So feeble she
was helpless. Her old remedies, or physicians,
being of no avail, sent to Deposit, forty five
miles away, and got bottle Of Hop Bittcrs
II improved her so she was able To dress her.
self and walk about the house. When she
had taken the second bottle she was able to
take care of her own room and walk out to
her neighbours, and has improved all the time
since My wife and children also have de.
rived great benefit from their use
W. Il. HATHAWAY,
ACT. U. 5. EX. Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
DEATHS

Since March list, certificates of deaths ha,
been filed IA follows:
Arthur Cankey, aged IL years, Mendoza.
Myrtle Howard, aged q, Merdcn.
Theresa Iusta, aged ~ years, Fall River.
Arthur Chalus, aged II, Waltham
Mrs Mary l. Carter, aged SO, Grand Ridge.
I. ID. Mahoncy, aged -, Ottawa.
Edna Ferguson, infant, Marscilles.
Jennie Moore, aged 81, Ophir.
Mary Sthalter, aged -, Worthwhile
Elizabeth Wormley, aged 81, Allen.
a, I, Armstrong, aged a, Serena.
Albert Bernard, aged p, Serena.
Kate Iolger, aged II, Mendoza
Cucclia F Mueller aged 3, Peru
Elizabeth Nisley, aged ~, Peru.
VIM. kehlenbach, infant, Peru.
Andrew Kettwig, infant, Peru.
John j. Bradley, aged ~, Earlvillc
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
BIRTHS

Record Of births filed since last report
Mrs Geo + Lewis, Ottawa, a girl
John Richardson, Utica, Il boy.
William Hickling, Ottawa, boy.
Jas. Foley, Ottawa, a boy.
Chas Coles, Ottawa, II boy.
VIM, sharp, Strcator, Il boy.
Henry Bragg, Strcator, II girl.
Ncls Theron, Rutland, boy
Richard c. Smith, Fail River, II boy.
Geo. w Ilinslcr, Ottawa. bay
Henry Peck, South Ottawa, girl.
Patrick Phclan, Rntland, Il girl
Michael j Callahan, Ottawa, Il girl,
Lewis j Partridge, Dayton, Il boy.
VIM Muller, Worthwhile, "A boy.
Jacob Studcbackcr, Farm Ridge, II gir
Fred Woodward, Ncrmillion, Il boy.
Mrs Andrew Schlbcrg, Strcator, girl
NJ. II. Foulk, Allen, II girl.
j II Brennan, Strcator, IA boy.
VIM II Thompson, Ransom, boy.
Jas lngals, Norway, n boy.
Andrew Sclby, Mission, II boy.
John Twuit, Mission, girl.
Dennis o Donncll, Seneca, boy.
IN IIoync, Earl, Il boy.
Jchn Burkcl, Earl, boy.
Daniel Moran, Strcator, boy,
John kenrns, Ophir, II boy.
VIM. Tullis, Streator, Il girl
Alex Sandcbllrg, Strcator, a boy.
Jas Miles, Streator, a girl.
John James, Strcator, a boy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15

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-. wa 90 q, p.oodom az soo
~ , -" 49,, a.. -, o. ~ poor.o, svn. y Of
,- 81 NI,or s.oao
rahn : wn-on -, nv f. chr K,tz sw SG 81
cr,,,d ponid. ~ MN
W., p,tor. me- Ia .I,. PETER. ocdto ch II,
- =, > o,hr s4ooo
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IA en A., N,r,tyiI,o - -oo
rpr;oo.otnvtoT Noorc. rh ~ Is. 3S. I
.up,,o. s-ooo.
tahanna ,Nh to Henry Weber. nh ~
~ and ch ser; "a / Dimmirk. $500
tpwIJ,,r ., uvtoNCCoourr. ssh NV 10
oo y Gro,.lond StOOO
u. Tou.rscrd %, ,,v ia Mary c Fox. ia nj
~, and ,vh my : RI 4 Rutland $1,000
phiIin phmniy q, nj trustees. DC, TO A q u
az smith u, - nj eh nwand 2on 5 ut VIII nv
- a. 1 serena Sl.7jO
La. uoor OF NIX 10 jeff Wi.bct. II 5Oa ut NV
>, and ne d % >. Groycland. 81 SO
ym W,vm,n Of INK to Otto Erhrp. III sw
oo oo > Groyclnnd $1,000
\ Erickson ct ux to 4 4 Klovc, wh ne aud
-, IA, .b 40 .ys OF l. Adams. sl7jO
no Jackson ct INK to Annie Wcu.t. lot o. bl
II Jockson's subd It., , ~ &, Streator $3.50.
Mark, Moriarty ct ux to Mary Ann Moony,
mo w. 3 "a I Dimmick. $1,000.
la. NoIonv Of nix to Adam Clear and j Lett.
NOR eO, in nh sw 33. 81. /, Dimmck. Il, $50.
lain stiI,wcIl Of uy to On, Adams, 33a fir Sc
IA ~ 2 Farm Ridge. LOO
=, -. ,.t, g., Conrad Kors,o,,or
p"'" ''"'' "',S ,,,.,a
nI VIII NV -, 80, !, Troy hroNc' s|ooo'
II Shomcr ct uX 10 Karl Adenhurg, NV 2S
,o , cr,,oIond s,n,o
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15

DIED,-Frankic K. Trumbo, at eight O'Clock
on Saturday morning, of maarial fever. Age
Z years, 3 months and days,
frankie was the light and joy of her home,
aud by her death place il left vacant that
cannot be filled until that joyful meeting of
iamlie, on the other shore.
Having attended school but little over II
year She had reached grade seldom attained
by a child Of her age, and won the warmcst
love from teachers and schoolmutcs
The floral offerings were beautiful, an
anchor of white flowers from her little school
mates being among the most beautiful and
touching tributes
After Il sickness of seven weeks her life
went out On earth to bloom the brighter in
heaven. c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
Junior Vice commander.

Mr.. 4. Il. Afford Junior Vice Department
Commander of Maryland, &. A. r., Baltimore,
writes: IL have kept ST. Jacobs Oil by me
and always found it ready remedy for pains,
aches and bruises. When suffering terribly a
few weeks since with an liberated tooth,
could not get any rest, and applied it. Twas
Instantly relieved, and my suffering ceased
from that time"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
ATLANTA.

The well known strengthening properties
of iron, combined with other tOnics and a
most perfect ncryine, are found in Carter's
Iron Pills, which strengthen the nerves and
body, and improve the blood and complexion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15

What is heavens best gift to man." she
asked, swectly smiling on him. "Dr, Bulls
Cough Syrup" he replied, with prudence
He mad just been cured by it of u bad cold,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
Horses Bought and Sold

Al the ROrdan Feed Yard. west OF Gay u Sons Car.
rage Shops, Ottawa. The undersigned wishes to buy
few m ore Horses. Also has q few good Mares, with
foa. which he wishes TO sell exchange for Gedlngs
Janua ~ %, lSSI.-tf Y. H. SEELI.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15

The only - cent bttcra in the market, that
have attained any reputation, are BaXters
Mandrake. Lutz Il Briggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
EPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
First National Bank Of Ottawa, ILL.,
AT OTTAWA, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS MARCH TN, 1881.

AT OTTAWA, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS MARCH TN 1881.
| RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts ~ u
Overdrats ...... .... ..........,........ 1909 81.
q. s. Bonds 10 secure circulation ......... 10000 NJ
Other Stocks, Bonds and Mortgages ........ 69iaO ~
Due from approved Reserve Agents. IgS IS
Real Estate, Furniture and Fixtures. 1000 ~
Current Ex penses and Taxes Paid ........ ~ u
Checks and other Cash Items. ....,........ l59 81
Bills of other Banks .......... ........... l30i2 ~
fractional paper currency, nckes pennies, M 2!
Specie ..,..... ........... 50S5N
Legal Tender Notes Observation-Disclosures. 100000
Redemption Fund with o. S. Treasurer, Give
per cent of Circulation, j. .,.,.,.,.,'....., 45Uu
Total $3.50 %, 81
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 100
Surplus Fund 6OWDJ
Undivided Profits 81. $50 -
National Bank Notes Outstanding. ........... SSl0W
Dividends unpaid 2i5W
Individual deposits subject to check, 1872, a
- 2SS Il8 %
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ..,,.,.. ,..... 1863 81, ~
IJoHN F. NASH, Cashier of "The First National Bank
OF Ottawa, His" do soemny swear that the above
statement Is true, to the best OF my knowledge and
belief. j. r. NASH. Cashier.
STATE OF ILLINOIS ss
Sworn to and subscribed before me- this 18th day of
March 1884. W. BUSHNELL.
tsKAL.l Notary Public.
f. l. GRIGGS, Directors.
j. +, NASH
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15

ATOFTAwA, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. AT
THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS MARCH !, 1884.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
Now HALLWAY system.

An invention of a Southern man, Capt.
Meigs, is now attracting great attention
in Boston, and it is claimed for it that it
will entirely revolutiOnize railr0ading,
especially for rapid transit in cities and
for short lines in the country. A full de-
scription of the Meigs system has not yet
been given to the public, although a
working model has been in operation for
some time in the loft of a store in Court
street.
1t is claimed that this railroad can be
run over lawn and disfgure it but little,
that farmers can pillow under it, and that
there is no expensive cutting through
hills or filling in of valleys, while grades
are overcome without difficulty.
From the brief outline of points given,
the new railroad appears to be on plan
similar to one proposed some years ago,
in which the cars were supported by
means of double Hanged wheels on a sin
gle rail. In this the rail was laid
on beam which was we'll braeed or
trussed and rested on pillars or posts set
into the ground. The cars were Sc con-
structed as to be balanced on, or rather
suspended from the track in such a man.
ner as to render derailment almost
impossible.
1t is stated that Capt. Meigs' model
consists of a real miniature steam engine
and one car. The model road is built
with very sharp curves and steep gradi-
ents. On a recent trial the engine was
fred up by means of a spirit lamp in the
fire box, and with the train was run
around the track at an recoverable
speed, making what was &C asidered the
sever It test known in railrOa ing.
Cap. Meigs proposes, with the aid of
Boston capitalists, to build short line in
or near hat city to demonstrate the ad-
vantage of his system, and he expects
eventually to form an immense syndicate
to extend his lines to all parts of the
country.
1t is gratifying to notice the genius and
enterprise of Southern men, but Capt.
Meigs' railway system appears to be
somewhat overestimated. 1t is not i'm
possible that it may prove useful in some
localities for light traffic or the exclusive
carrying OF passengers, but it is not like
Iy soon to revolutionize railroading in the
world. The further trials of the new
system will be looked for with interest.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
Country Roads.

The Importance of good roads to a
country cannot be over-estimated. Roads
are the arteries through which the cur
rent of trade and social intercourse flow.
and no country can be permanently pros
porous where good roads are not main
tanned. In wealthy and thickly populated
sections the solution of the road question
is comparatively easy one. There the
| construction and maintaining of good
roads is only question of dollars and
cents.
Hardin county, Ohio, few years
ago, spent 81 800, 900 in matchmaking 200
/ miles Of public road, and the investment
was approved by the people as a good
one. In some sections near the coast the
best roads are made Of shells, in other
places it is found best to cover the roads
with clay, while in others sand is re-
quired. In some Of the rich prairie cOun-
ties of Illinois it has been found ecOnOm-
zeal 10 cover the roads for miles with
sheds so as to keep them dry and free OF
mud.
In some parts of Georgia there are
roads that are almost, and in some in
stances quite, impossible in wet
weather, While near by can almost in
variably be found immense sand-beds,
which could be utilized in the construc-
ton Of excellent road-beds.
The country demands good road laws,
but road laws amount to little unless en-
forced, and unless the work done under
them is directed with skill and intelli-
gence. The highway commissioners OF
| Illinois hold an annual convention to dis
cuss the results of experiments and to
exchange views on road making. Iowa
proposes to adopt the same method. A
large proportion of the roads in the latter
State are impossible TOR loaded wagons
for nearly half the year, and improve
ment is imperatively demanded.
In no country, perhaps, can good roads
be more cheaply constructed and more
easily kept ii repair than in Georgia, yet
in four-ffths of the counties of the State
the complaint about miserable roads is
made by the grand juries year after year
with but little&efect. Owing to mis-
directed efforts probably one-fOurth
of the work actually done on
the public roads is worse than
wasted 1t would be a good idea for
the Road Commissioners Of each county
in the State to have a meeting at least
once a year to discuss the state of the
roads under their supervision and the
best methods of improving them. A
little time spent in the study of road
making and in the interchange of views
would be most profitably employed.