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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-21
Burned to Death.
MRS. JAMES ELRoD, OF THIS CITY, IA.
TALLY BURNED ny FLAMES FROM A
GASOLINE STOVE.


Last Friday afternoon the residents
Of Audubon were shocked by the de-
tails of the most horrifying accident
that has occurred In the history of the
town. II occurred soon after four
o'clock 80 that not only adults but
children homeward bound from school
received mental impressions that will
last through life.
On the afternoon Of the day mention.
ed Mrs. James Elrod went to the home
of her sister Mrs. Mary IIuntsberger, to
assist In work about the house. About
four o'clock she was standing upon u
highchair for the purpose Of reaching
the ceiling so that her neither garments
were about even with the gasoline stove,
near which she was working. In reach
ing over and beyond the stove her
dress brushed through the fame
and caught fire, and when she
turned around the back of her dress
caught also, so that 1t was OH fire on
both sides. She jumped from the chair
and ran to the adjoining room where
her sister was at work, rolled upon the
floor, but was unable to extinguish the
flames. Crazed with fright and pain
she ran into the street where brisk
breeze famed the flames until her
whole person was enyeloped. In her
frenzy she lifted her arms above her
head and the flames leaped up for sew.
eral feet beyond. 1t was fearful
spectacle to witness by those who were
rushing TO her aid. Parties arrived In
time to put out the fire before the cloth
es were entirely consumed, but not un.
til the burns were such as would prove
fatal. Drs. Brooks and Holmes were
called and did all that was possible to
alleviate her sufferings, Her limbs and
back were burned very badly, and her
injuries complicated by heart trouble,
resulted In death at about 4 o'clock Sat
urday morning. The sufferer, though
In intense pain was conscious to the
last, and realizing the hopelessness of
her condition, seemed only solioitOus
for those she must leave behind.
Susan Francis Young was born in
Ohio, February 18th, 1854, and with her
family was among the early settlers of
Audubon county, She was married to
James Elrod about nine years ago, and
TO them three children have been born.
Mrs. Elrod was true christian woman,
whose life was unselfshly devoted to
her home and family-a true wife and
kind mother. Her loss Is indeed IRE.
parable, and in their sad afiiictian the
husband and children, brothers and sis
tiers, have tho profound sympathy of
many friends.
The funeral was held at the Meth.
odist church, Sunday at 2;a0 p, IN,
Rev. Ilgenfritz preaching an appropri
ate sermon from the text: "What /
do thou knowest not now, but thou
shalt know hereafter" A very large
concourse of sympathizing friends were
in attendance and attended the remains
to their last resting place in Maple
Grove.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-21
MONEYl

MONEY on real estate per cent and
lowest rates on personal or chattel Sc
curity at Nash, Phelps & Green's, south
side squire ever Commercial Bank.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
NEW LACE CURTAINS.

Nottinghams at Toe, s5c, 81, 81 25, 81 so
to S. pair; extra length, width and quail
ity at prices. Lace Curtains, Real Brus-
sells effects, at 50 a pair down. Swiss Ia
boured Curtains at S.. Sc, 81 80, SS. SO to
S25 pair; Real Brussels, S15 up. Irish
Pointe Renaissance Curtains, Portieres and
Heavy Curtains; two special numbers at
Sc and 81 so pair, in all the colors and
shades, Old Gold, Old Red, Blue, Grim
son, Olive, Mahogany, Terra Gotta, Sc and
81 50-compare them with So and $40 Cur
tains, Drapery Silks, Persian Drapery,
Plain Scrims, Figured Scrims, Madras, Cream
and Colored, 25c to Soc per yard. Plain and
Figured Chenilles for Curtains, 81 to 50 80
per yard. Titan Velores, so inches wide,
in all the rich dark and neutral colors,
double faced, no lining required. Satin
Derby Brocade effects, so inches wide, all
telIes, Mohair Plushes, Crushed Plushes,
Silk Plushes, Rameys, Raw Silks, all these
in our large Upholstery Department,
Fringes, Gimps, Cords, Tassels, Poles, Rings
and all the necessary fixtures for interior
decorations and no fancy prices.
CLOAKS, WRAPS AND SUITS
Spring styles now ready. Newmarkets,
Raglans, Peasant and Connemara, in Cork
screws, Stripes and Plaids, SIS to S25; New
Jackets, S. to $40; Plain Jackets, Vest Front
Jackets, Directoire and Empire STYLES.
More styles of Jackets than you'll see in
any two stores. Wraps, Shoulder Capes,
Embroidered Cashmere Fichus.
Bead Shoulder Wraps at 81. Solid Bead
Passementerie Shoulder Wraps Sc 80 and
81 30, usually So 30 and $40. Suits at $40
to $35; Braided Cloth Suits at $40, S12 30,
SIS and $40.
Misses Garments-Gretchens, Long Gar
ments and Jackets, newest and best quality;
best made and lowest prices for these.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
Branching Out for Himself.

The new firm of w. II. Thompson & Co.,
305 Wood street, is another aspirant for a
share of the liberal patronage of the gen.
eral public. Mr.. W. II. Thompson is per-
haps one of the best-known young business
men of the two cities, and was for long
time identified with the Henry Auction
Co., and latterly with w. H. Keech. The
business of the new firm will be in the gen.
eral line of furniture, carpets and house
hold goods, and will be conducted upon
the installment plan, with liberal dis
counts for cash. The new firm will be a
ego" from the start without doubt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05

The attention of amateur decorators is
solicited to call and examine our line of fine
white china for decorating, which is now
complete. 1t embraces number of new
specialties which are to be had nowhere
else. Positively the handsomest line of ele-
CANT vases ever shown. CHARLES REIzEN-
STEIN, 152 and 154 Federal St, Allegheny.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05

THE statement of the Iron City National
Bank, appearing in this issue, shows very
creditable financial growth, based upon
shrewd judgment and good management,
looking to the very best interests of large
line of depositors.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
OUR VIOLET OPENING

And shall use our best endeavor to make
this sale a worthy companion to our
famous Forget Me-Not sale. Among the
many attractions for this occasion we
have arranged to present each lady pur-
chaser with small souvenir bunch of
artificial violets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
MARRTEn-

GRAVER-MARKER- evening,
March 2 1889. by the Rev. 8. w. Macurdy, at
the residence of the officiating minister, Graf
ton, Mr.. WIN. GRAvER and Miss KATIE MAR
KKR, both of Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05

The many months of preparation
for this event, in disposing of old
stock, and in a thorough canvassing
by experienced and skilled buyers,
seeking after the latest and best
productions of cabinet shop, loom
and designer, have eliminated in
the display to which we invite you,
as an interesting exposition of cor
rect and tasteful housefurnishing,
at a moderate range of prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
SWEET VlOLETS.

Everyone knows that sweet mod
est little flower, that timidly peeps
up through the ice and snow to see
if spring has come, as if half un-
decided whether to come out and
greet the spring or to retire again
into the bosom of mother earth
until warmer weather and clearer
skies give sure proof that spring
has really come at last. In an
nouncing our
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
Important to Ladies.

Albert e. Parsons, the ladies' tailor and
dressmsker, of Boston, is at the Mononga-
hela House with models and samples. Will
take orders and fit dresses and garments.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
fThe Cloak Room-spring Styles In

Also the halfprice garments that can be
worn all this month-never so cheap as
now. Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05

Our 5000 Yards India Silk Sale To-Day,
27-inch real China silk, black, white and
colors. 81 and 81 25 goods. all go at 75 cents
yard. Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05

Kid Glove Bargains-An New Goods
soc, 81 and 81 25 pair-the best values yet
offered. JOS HORNE & Co. S
Penn avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05

SENAroRs-Conscious OF serious desire to de
serve your approval, and aware that that would
be secured only by constant devotion to your
service, the Chair assumed, with dif6dence, the
to-day, he relinquishes with the profoundest
gratitude for the honor of the resolution OF
commendation; and declares that the Senate
now stands adjourned sine die.
After the Inauguration ceremonies the
Senate was again called to order in special
session, and the following new members
sworn in: Barbour, of Virginia; Higgins,
OF Delaware; Mcmillan, of Michigan;
Marston, of New Hampshire, and Wolcott,
OF Colorado. Mr.. Morton addressed the
Senate as follows:
SENATORS Il will enter on the dis
cnarge of the delicate and lat umesl I'm
portant duties of the position to which have
been called by the people of the United States,
without experience as presiding officer; and,
therefore. bespeak in advance the indulgent
consideration which you have been always
ready to extend to the occupant of the chair.
As presiding officer of the Senate 1t will be my
effort to administer the rules OF procedure
with entire fairness, and to treat every Senator
with the courtesy and consideration due at all
times to the representatives of greaS States in
Legislative body. j hope that our official and
personal relations Will prove mutually agreea-
ble and that our duties will be discharged IN a
manner to sustain the dignity of the Senate,
and to add to the prosperity and happiness OF
this great Nation.
The Senate then adjourned until to-mor-
row.
EXTRA SESSION PROSPECTS.
In the closing moments of Congress. and
amid the turmoil of the Inauguration, there
is little heard of the extra session from
members caring to be responsible for pub
lie expression of opinion, now that the time
is almost here when the new President will
have to say whether there shall be a called
session or not, but it is safe to say there is
very little change of conviction among a
majority of the Republicans who have
been committed to the extra session project
for some time.
President Cleveland had a very busy
morning. He remained hard at work until
3 O'Clock, and was up and at work again at
s o'clock. The members of the Cabinet
were with him most of the time. A vast
amount of business was accomplished.
A large number of bills were approved,
the most important being the act amending
the interstate commerce bill, the sundry
civil appropriation, the Indian appropria-
ton bill, the deficiency APPROXIMATION bill,
the postofice appropriation bill. the army
appropriation bill, and the agricultural ap-
preparation bill.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
PRELIMINARY
SPRING :. OPENING
FOR
THURSDAY, MARCH J,

We are in doubt whether the day we
have selected will be cheerful spring
day or whether snow and ice will be on
the programme. In this doubt we recall
the violet and shall call this
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
INDIA SILKS.

J 27-inch wide at 65 and rs cents. New and
elegant STYLES.
Empire and Directoire Styles in India
Silks, 45c to 81 so.
Cashmere Printings in Indias, 75c, 81 25
and 81 so.
PARIS ROBES OR COSTUME PAT
Terms, the most elegant and exclusive
styles-over 200 to select from and no two
alike-prices $40 to $50 each. This impor-
tation of Paris Robes is entirely new and
distinctive, and radical departure in style.
Rich floral and Arabesque designs, Persian
Cashmere effects, and Solid Silk Side Bor-
ders, etc., and the most important to you is
the marvelously low prices tor such elegant
rich goods,
Imported Side Band suitings, SOC, e5c.
75c, 81, 81 25.
Several cases Imported Stripes and Plaids,
all-wool goods, at Soc, 75c and 81 per yard,
that are the handsomest and most effective
combinations and the greatest bargains we
have ever shown. All our own direct i'm
portations.
ALL-WOOL CASHMERES, 36-inch, at
35c; 40-inch, at 4Oc; 46-inch, at 65c, 75c, 90c,
81, 81 %.
46-inch Silk Warp Cashmeres at 81 %;
40-inch Ex. Elk. Fine Silk Warp Cashmeres
at 81; finer and better than any ever sold at
such low price.
Black and White Wool Dress Goods or
Suitings, 4Oc and 81 so per yard, and over
100 designs. The most stylish black and
white stripes or plaids, or the very neat and
superb quality, all are on sale here and at
prices that will pay you to consult.
Black and White Striped Armure Roy
ales, Surahs, also the most superb and etfec-
tive combinations in colors of the above, at
75c, 9Oc, 81 and 81 %.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
CLOSED WITH A KICK.
The Final Session of the Fiftieth
Congress Was Marked by
.OW BETWEEN THE TWO HOUSES.
Threats of Force We're Made to Clear the
Senate Corridors.
LEGISLATIVE WORK AT THE FINISH.
Short Speeches From Carlisle, Ingalls, and Vice
President Morton.

AT noon yesterday the Fiftieth Congress
ceased to exist. The closing hours in the
House were largely devoted to vigorous
condemnation of the Senate because of the
Inauguration arrangements. All of the
important appropriation measures were dis
posed of before the adjournment and signed
by the President. The usua formality of
turning back the clock was gone through
with. Nothing definite is known as to the
prospect of an extra session.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
Our 5000 Yards India Silk Sale To-Day,

Our 0,UUU 1nrds India SIX sale To-day,
27-inch, real China Silk, black, white and
colors, 81 and 81 25 goods, all go at 70 cents
yard. Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn AYenue Stores
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05

Our CARPET DEPARTMENT is
almost in despair for space to show
the new patterns and colorings of
all grades of Carpets, and at the
right prices, too, as demonstrated
by the fact that our sales since
January I have largely exceeded
the same period in any former year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
VIOLET OPENING.

"The daughters of the year
One after one, thro' that still gar
den passed,
Each garlanded with her peculiar
flower,
Danced into light and died into the
shade"
The success of our Forget-Me-
Not sale tempts us to prepare each
month a special sale to be known by
the name of the flower character
istic of that month. We begin
March with
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15
The Sunbeam of Existence.

Cheerfulness is the sunbeam of ex-
istence. It penetrates into the small
est crevices. 1t drives away the dark
est m.sts. If ever a man came into
the world with a destiny, the cheerful
man is that one. 1t is his mission to
preach unconsciously the doctrine OF
happiness. He is a true apostle.
Cheerfulness is the active principle of
sphysical as well a moral life. This
active principle lies dormant within
every man unless he is spiritually and
physically defective. 1t requires Gull
tivation to make it bear fruit. It is
better than money because it can not
ibe lost. It is better than learning,
because learning opens the book of
life and convinces US that we never
san see but an ininitesimal segment
u all that is to be known. The phi
losopher Goethe. with all his inspira-
ton and erudition, on his death bed
cried for more light" more light"
But cheerfulness satisfies. Cheerful
less irradiates the deepest gloom and
alone makes life worth living.-De-
troit Free Press.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15
A MISTAKE RECTlElEp.
a Delaware Groom Who Had Faith /
His Minister'S Honesty,

A Delaware Groom Who Had Faith i'm
His Minister'S Honesty.
Ministers marriage fees add much to
their incomes during the year in many
localities. We are told of a case that
occurred in Sussex a short time ago.
The minister was about entering the
church to preach where a revival meet
ing was being carried on when a man
stepped up and asked him if he could
marry him after the preaching.
Yes, | guess so," replied the minis
ter.
"What will you charger"
whatever you think right" said
the minister.
"Well, what are you in the habit OF
r~eceiving?n
"Oh, WELL" said the minister, that
depends upon the liberality of the per-
son married; and this means some pay
large fees and others small ones"
"Well, how would 81. so suit?"
II am satisfied" said the minister,
"if it is for you"
"All right" said the prospective
groom, ''Tll be on hand after the
preaching"
And he was, with his bride, and they
were married. When he handed the
minister a note and a silver half dollar
the minister placed the money in his
vest pocket without looking at the
amount. When he got home he took
the money out, and found that instead
of a one-dollar note it was a two-dol,,or
note. A week afterward he saw the
groom, who asked him if his fee was
all right.
"You gave me two and a half" said
the preacher.
EYES," said the groom. 81 made a
mistake and handed you the t%wo-dollar
note instead of one, but l knew you
would make it all right"
And the minister did, handing him
back one dollar. dover Oel.) Sem
tinel.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15
The Head of the Army.

General Schofield's salary is $13, 600.
Although he is the successor of Sher-
dan, who followed a line of soldiers in
the office who were National heroes,
and although he is rightfully the in
cumbent by reason of his services to
the country, his career has not been
such as to make his name over familiar
to people generally. His military life
has been long and the duties faithfully
performed, but in few events he has
been very conspicuous. General Scho-
field was born on the Doth of Septem-
Der, 1881. He graduated from the
United States Military Academy in
1853, in the same class with Sheridan,
Mcpherson and Hood. Before the war
he left the service to become a profess
sor of natural science in a university,
but at the breaking out of hostilities
he entered the army as a volunteer.
A Majors commission was rendered
to him at once and on November q,
1861, he had reached the grade of
Bridadier-General. He served all
through the war, notably in the At
lantic campaign, and for a time was
Secretary of War in Grants first Cab
met. AT present his duties are r"an-
tically nominal, for there are plenty oi
subordinates to look after details. He
has an Office in the department. build
ing which is principally intefecahippg for
the relics which it contains of his serv-
ice. Sheridan filed up his office in
a similar way, and it was a favorite
spot for sightseers. The remark is
frequently heard here that Sheridan
died as a result of idleness. He was
accustomed to a typical soldiers life
and a sinecure worried him more than
a campaign.-Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
some of the Stylish Novelties NOTICED 7
a Gotham Fashion Writer. ~

Some of the Stylish Novelties NOTICED by
a Gotham Fashion Writer. u
French cashmere is a fabric that
holds its place in fashionable favor
year after year, and season after sea-
son, with unvarying monotony. New
patterns are just received, which are
more than ever tempting and deslra-
ble-irst, from their most beautiful
and varied coloring and wonderfully
delicate finish, and again from the TACT
that they are everlasting wear, ana
neither wrinkle nor crease ike many
of the grades in Henrietta cloth ana
other fne wool fabrics. The fresh in
voices have some charming features,
among others the dainty qualities OF
figured patterns on pale-hued grounds
with fine foulard designs in delicate
colors. These fancy casRmeres are
specially adapted for watefing-place
wear, and their various colors and de-
SIGNS give a wide choice for both young
women and their elders.
Turkish batiste is the name OF a new
cotton material that is finer than CAM
brio and more opaque than lawn,
There are plain and gaily-figurAd
goods in this material. New p
muslin in exquisite qualities repe'1i
the beautiful patterns and tapestry d 3
signs of Persian and French foularl
silks. Shifting cambrics fer negllgt
waists are shown in pretty new checks,
stripes and Pompadour devices.
French cotton cheviots in Oxford
Goods with plain surfaces, and in Cam
bridge fabrics with iinely-twilled lace
are also used for fancy morning
waists.
Some of the stylish gowns noted
among the fair promenaders on the
avenues are marvels of fit n finish.
hraiding still being a favorite decofa-
Fon. Many in Directors fashion are
simply wrought, but the smartest are
a~laborately decorated with a new sors
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15
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Jacob F. Sponcler, Newman, Ga, writes
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Chas. Reinhardt, No. 2026 Fountain
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j. Hardy, Toccoa, Ga, writes: "B. B.
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W. A. Pepper, Fredonia, Ala, writes
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The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

OF silk soutaehe or gimp, which gives
the pattern the effect of heavy rich
applique work. Next to the braided
and Observation-Disclosures gowns,
large plaids and stripes are popular.
Most OF these this season have a redin-
cote OF the same, or a bodice every
where bias, opening over a stylish vest
OF some description, with deep Crom-
wellian cuffs to match. Upon other
gowns at the importing-houses. how
ever, and also in the display-rooms of
leading modistes, are deity draped
plalded skirts with very elegant jer-
seys above in monochrome-these va
riously decorated and quite often very
oddly trimmed with some of the plaid
ed goods. Jerseys are popular still,
In spite of their want of novelty. OF
course these are never seen on dress
occasions, If those are excepted which
are made of marvelous1y fine and
flexible silks aud are open-work tex
tiles studded with gems, superbly m
broldered or lace finished and sleeve.
less. But the jersey pure and simple,
yet elegant in effect, 10 a good invest
ment, as a perfect fit is always assured
In advance, and SO far as economy goes
it can be bought for less than the max.
ing OF an equally well-appearing bod
Ice often costs, with, in a sense, the
material fornothing. The jersey real
ly gives the appearance of a tailor
made gown at little cost. A well-ft-
ting silk or satin u~nderwaist should al
was be worn beneath a jersey. 1t fa-
c~ilitates the drawing on of the latter
and greatly aids in keeping it in posi-
ton, innocent as it is of either bones
or braces. N. Y. Evening Post.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-06-15

A GOOD average Of character is better
than a lower level of character; but a good
average of character is never reached by a
man who is satisfied with a good average.
Only the man who persistently strives to be
at a high level of conduct will reach the
plane of the average well-doer. An av rage
is made by the balance between heislips
and the successes. The slips will come Of
themlelIas. The successes are a result Of
efortnHe who aims NO higher than an aver
age, will be sure to fall below it's. 8
Times,