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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
Advertised Letters.

Listo letters remaining in the
Post Office at Charles Town. jefferson
county, w. Va, October {. 1898:
A. Carvey. George Currie. Dan Davis. Miss
Molly FUR. Alex. Foster Thomas Jackson
60 Miss Berthn Martin. Mr.. Charles Martin
Mr.. q. g. Moore, Mr.. James Martin. Airs,
Mrs. Geo. WEIGH and W. w. Waller.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will he sent to
the dead letter office. Persons call
ing for them will please say that they
are advertised
S. II. HIGINBOrIIAaI, p. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
NOTICE TO LIENmOLpERs.

To all persons holding liens. by Judgment or
otherwise, "m the. real estate. or any part
Eddy:
In pursuance of decree of the Circui
Court of Jefferson County. ". Va. made IN :,
cause therein pending To subject Tie real -
tate OF thr said Cora VI. Ken dricIi aud T. F.
Eddy I" the satisfaction of the liens thereon.
you are hereby required To prcscnt all claims
held by you and each at yuii against the said
Corn NJ Kendrick and 7. F. Eddy which are
liens on their real estate, or amy part of 1t,
for adjudication Ia me Al NV nfiict. In CharI :
Town, w Va. on or before the 9th day of
October. 1895.
Given under my hand this 9th day of Sep
tember, 1893. CLEON MOORE.
COMMISSIONER.
October 3, 1sn3-4t. Esprit Fee. SIS 81
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
Daily Excursions to the Worlds
Fair.

The Baltimore K Ohio Railroad
Co. will sell Excursion tickets to
Chicago from all lick ct stations on
the Valley Division for all trains du-
ing the month of October, 1898. at
Que fare for the round trip. The
tickets vii! be valid for going pas
sage IN the day coaches of through
Express trains, connecting at Har-
per's Ferry, and will he honored for
the return journey in the day coaches
OF all trains within fifteen days from
day OF sale. This is your last oD-
portunity 10 see the Greatest Show
on Earth"
The following rates apply from
stations in this vicinity;
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

Mrs. Danske cambridge met with
a painful accident few days ago.
just as she had gotten into car
riage to take drive the horse started
OF and the lines became entangled
SO that she could not stop him. The
carriage was Knocked against post
and Mrs. cambridge was thrown out.
sustaining painful injuries about her
face and head. Her nervous system
was severely shocked, and she was
quite sick for some days. She is
now much better.-Shep. Reg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
Poisoned by ScrofuIa

Is the sad story of many lives made miserable
through no fault of their own. Scrofnla il
more especially than any other hereditary
aIseaSe, ana Tor this simple reason: Arising
from impure and insufficient blood tie dis,
ease locates Itself in the Iymphatics. which
are composed of white tissues: there is n ucriod
OF toetal life when the whole body consists of
Is especially susceptible to this dreadful dis.
case. but there lie a remedy for scrOfuia
whether hereditary or acquired 1t is Hoods
Sarsaparilla. which by It's powerful effect on
the blood, ezpcls all trace of the disease and
gives to lie vital fluid the quality and color of
health If you decide to take Hoods Sarsn-
parilIa do not accept any substitute.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

The Barnum Democratic Club at
Huntington last Tuesday evening
adopted resolutions denouncing IRE
publican protection as fraud and a
robbery of the people of the United
States" and the Mckinley tariff law
was declared TO be 1.-THE eliminating
atrocity of class legislation" The
club went still further and adopted a
resolution declaring that any depar-
ture from the Democratic national
platform of 1892, upon which a Dem
ocratic President and Vice-Presi-
dent, Democratic Congress and
Democratic Governors and LcgisIa-
lures were elected, sis unworthy of
the name OF the Democratic party,
and any such departure, misrepre-
sentation or misappIication is hut an
acknowledgement that the Democrat
ic party secured control of the gen
eral and State governments under
false pretenses and is not deserving
of the confidence and respect of the
American people" To make the
matter even more emphatic, the club
declared that West Virginia needs
no protection to her coal industries,
nor does she ask it,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

Unless you write or have printed
on your envelope the length of time
you wish letters held, the postmaster
will hereafter, by new ruling, hold
them thirty instead of ten days.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

The grand jury of the city of Ro-
anoke has fonnd indictments against
seven persons for participating in
the recent riot there.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

st. Louis is already in the field for
the next Worlds Fair, in 1903, in
celebration of the centennial of the
acquisition of the territory of Louis.
lana by the United States. The
treaty was made in 1908, but the
transfer of the territory did not take
place until the following year. A
feature of tile celebration already de-
termined on is tile dedication of a
monument to Thomas jefferson.
The territory acquired by the treaty
with France embraced about 1,5OO,-
Geo square miles, or half the present
area of the United States, and twice
its area at that time. From it have
been made the States of Louisiana,
Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minneso.
ia, North and South Dakota, Mon.
tana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon,
Wyoming, Nebraska and Kansas.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

Slr. VOORHEES, will tomorrow ask
the Senate to continue in session I'M
til vote on the silver repeal bill is
reached.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

Mr.. Samuel C. Walker, of Bar
bour county, has been appointed a
Chinese inspector by Secretary Car
Isle, through the efforts of Repre-
sentative Wilson. His field of opera
ations has not yet been selected.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

The State Superintendent of
Schools, Hon. Virgil A. Lewis, has
designated Friday, November 10th,
as arbor day in West Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

Major Holmes Conrad, of Win
chester, in recent interview an
nounced that his name will be pre-
sented to the Legislature for the
United States Senatorship. The ma
jor says he will not resort to "strata-
gem to secure his election.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

1t is announced that Gen. Thomas
L. Rosser will take The stump for the
popuIist Slate ticket in Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

A letter from President Chancellor
announces that vandal hands have
been laid upon the beautiful exhibit
of our enterprising young townsman
Mr.. Chas. w. Brown, in the West
Virginia building at the Worlds Fair.
The exhibit consisted of two exuuis-
lite John Brown" and "St. Georges
Chapel" souvenir spoons, table size,
protected by glass. metalic-frame,
plush-lined case. Tue letter says:
WEST VIRGINIA STATE BUuDISs.l
jackson Park. Chicago. Oct s.
@. ". BrOtC1. Esq. Charles T0Icn. H. Va:
DEAR SIR:-I regret to inform you that af-
ter the souvenir spoons, sent by you for ex-
hibit here. had been seen and examined under
lock and key by over one million people some
thief on the night of the 3rd lust. broke open
the case and stole both spoons We did not
discover it until the next morning. a. It was
done Just about the time that we were closing
for the night He used some instrument per-
haPs knife, and pried the door open without
breaking the lock, We have given the mat
ter to tile detectives and hope that we may vet
he aUlc to find them. At the same time they
stole fine piano cover. Hoping that we
may yet get some clue to them. remain,
Yours. very truly.
w. ". CHANCELLOR.
President
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

To our lady friends.-Our fall
styles of wraps ore open to your in
spection. S. D. HIRscHMAN & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

Hard to find. The man whose wa
ges have been increased by the Nc
Kinley tariff law.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
Mayor's Notice.

All owners and occupants of property with.
in the corporate limits of Charles Town are
hereby notified that Hog Pers. Privies, etc.
must be thoroughly cleaned. and nos only
cleaned bat well lined or otherwise disinfectcd.
GUSTAV BROWN,
Oct. 10. 1898. Mayor
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

The next term of the United States
Court at Martinsburg will begin Oc-
tober 10.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

Mayor Trout, of Roanoke, has re-
sumed the duties of his Office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that will execute
tue above decree at my ufIic ~ Charles T.,,r.,.
w. Va. ON the 9Th day OF October. 1883.
Given under my hand this 2gth day OF Sep
TENDER, 1893.
CLEON MOORE.
Commissioner
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
Notice.

To the Stockholders of The Mutual Invest
ment, Mining and Manufacturing Company:
Notice Is hereby given that there will be a
general meeting of the Stockholders of The
Mutual Investment, Mining and Mannfactur-
ing Company" at the Office of CIeon Moore. in
Charles Town. Jefferson County, West Vir-
GINA, on the 18th day of October. 1893, for
the purpose of electipg u Board of Directors.
making bylaws und for tue transaction of any
other business which may lawfully be done by
the stockholders in general meeting
JAMES 6. SIMMONS.
T. F. BARKSDALE
GEORGE PORTEREIELD,
CLEON MOORE
WILLIAM NELL.
October 8, 1885, Corporators.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

About Catarrh. No matter whit you've
tried and found wanting, you can be cured
with DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. Tho prc-
Prietors Of this medicine agree to cure you,
or they'll pay you $500 in cash,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
me IoIIowIng rates apply from
tations in this Yicinity:

For more detailed information A.
ply to c. L. rudrow, Travelinp
Passenger Agent, Winchester, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
Conmissioner's Notice.

In the Circuit Court of jefferson County,
West Virginia.
D. NJ. osBoURN IS CO., Plaintiff.
against
7. F EDDY. Gloon Moore, Trustee, T. c.
Green, Trustee. j. G. Hurst. Trustee. John
o. Aglionhy. Cora NJ. Kcndrick and w. $.
Keudrick Defendants
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
A1IfAA11

a LONG PROCESSION
OF diseases start from torpid liver and i'm
covery cures every one of them. It prerents
them, too. Take it, as you ought, when you
feel the first symptoms tlanguor, loss of APP
petite, dizziness, depression) and you'll save
yourself from something serious
In building up needed flesh and strength,
and to purify and enrich the blood, nothing
oan equal the Discovery" It invigorateS
the liver and kidneys, promotes all the bodily
functions, and brings back health and vigor
For Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint Bilious
ness, and all Scrofulous, Skin, and Scalp Dis
eases, 1t Is the only remedy that's guaranteed
Is refunded
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
Music Lessons.

MADAM and MISS BERTHA RUIZ. vii,
VI resume their class I'm Vocal and Instrn-
mental Music Sept 11tlI 1893. at their resi-
oence on Tie corner of Samuel and Liberty
mental Lessons will save time and Tnon-v he
taking from them. They Will teach Vocal in
class and special, and Instruments a. follow.
f ram Organ. Violin. Guitar and Banjo
Terms moderate :
August % 1898
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
Well Boring.

V'HE necessity of Artetian Wells and reli-
Il able supply Of good pure water has been
made strikingly apparent to farmers aud otIi-
ers the past season. The undersigned have
improved machinery for Well Boring. aud ex-
Pericneed employees. and viii guarantee first
class work. For further particulars. rates
&c, Inquire ht tile SPIHTT office or write to
PRATHRR IL NIRMYFR
sept 10. 1881 Green Spring Furnace. All
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
SING WO'S
CHINESE LAUNDRY,

West Washington street, Charles Town, W. Va.
DLEASE give me n call. as claim do any
Il Kind of Laundry work in a superior mum
nGr. both in cleanliness aud finish. ANY article
not done mp 10 your utmost satisfaction, may
be returned and will he done over aguin. After
have once served you, Rm sure you will
recommend me to- your friends aud acqualn-
tauces. Give me one trial.
Collars and cuffs done up in the New Style.
without Gloss on-plniu white, real stiff and
surface smooth, 9 cents each; with Gloss ON,
21s cents each.
turned the second or third day thereafter No
allowance for cloths said to be lost, unless re-
ported In n hours after delivery. Family
washing done from Is to 81 per dozen. Shirts,
Collars aud Cuffs always glossy aud very still.
Fancy Flutiug and Fulfilling done at tho
shortest notice. Satisfaction guaranteed. If
not satisfactory goods done over without
charge. Orders promptly attended to. All
goods G. o. ID. Not responsible for goods left
over 60 days.
Goods delivered all over town free of charge
Cheapest place for family washing.
NAV =. '93 6m. SING WO
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
Milk and Eggs Wanted

Having purchased aud put in operation the
West Virginia Creamery at Charles Town, 1
am prepared to buy Milk delivered daily at
the Creamery. Prices liberal and satisfactory.
Payments mnde monthly. weekly. or on de-
livery If demanded. Highest cash price paid
Tor Eggs. Mt Creamery e. Il. HALDEMAN.
October 10, 1S93-3t%
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
Fairs and Exhibitions.

observation-disclosures 1913.
Frederick-October 1913
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
transfer Wagon.

HE undersigned has resumed Charge Of his
Transfer Wagon aud is prepared To lrIir-
q goods transfer trunks aud do all light
nauIlnY- All orders given prompt attention :
april u, lS93-tl Z G. OT.T
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
House and Lot,
IN CHARLES TOWN.


pY virtue of deecd of Trust dated Janu-
ID airy 23rd. 1889, and recorded in the Clerks
Office of the County Court of Jefferson County,
in Deed Book S. page Sis. executed by
Tn omas Myers and wife 10 the undersigned
Trustee. will offer at Public Sale, TO pay the
balance due to jefferson Building Association
No. 8. amounting to S3l3. 81 with interest from
Oct. Goth. 1892, IN front of the Court House in
Charles Town, at 12 o'clock
On The 9th day of October, 1898,
that
DWELLING HOUSE AND LOT,
situated on the East side of Lawrence st. in
Charles Town. occupied by Thomas J. Myers.
This is Two Story Frame Dwelling House,
with good garden and conveniently located.
TERMS OF sALE--1-S cash. balance in /
and years, taking the bonds of the purchaser
foI deferred payments. bearing interest from
date and secured by u Deed of Trust upon the
premises, FORREST w. BROWN.
Feb. IA. 1898. Trustee
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Notice to Tax Payers.

TIME undersigned or one Of his deputies will
1 lie mt Uie following places in tie County
OF Jefferson, to receive Taxes due for the wear
1888. nj which; time Discount of ~ per cent
will he made ON all Taxes fur said ' ear 1885.
if paid III full
Charles Town. Mnrday ard Tuesday. Oct. 90
Shcn.Junct'n: Wednesday Il Thursday Oct. IS
Dailey's. Friday K SATURDAY,, Oct. 81
Leetnwn. Friday IL Saturday Oct 81
kearneysyillc. Monday & Tuesday. Oct. 9-in
MiddIc'say. "Wednesday & Thursday. Oct )
Shcphcrdetn. Wednesday Is Thursday. Oct "a
Moirr's Y Road. Monday K Tuesday Oct e1O
Duffields. Friday < SATURDAY.. Oct Is IL
Summit Point Monday Il Tuesday. OFT. $40
Rippon. Monday X Tuesday Oct 1917
kahlctown: Wednesday & Thursday .Ocr. 1919
lIalltown. "wednesday IS Thursday, Oct. 4-5
IarPer's Ferry. Friday II Saturday. Oct 1914
BakcrtOn. Wednesday, tS ThurSdnv. Ger. li-l3
Aug. 90. IssS-It sheriff.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
IN onANeERY.
IN OIIANNENI.
Extract from Decree Of Nay 90, 1898.

1T is adjudgcd ordered and dccreed that
this cause be referred to Commissioner CleoH
Moore, with instructions to ascertain and
report the real estate of which the said Cora
VI. kendrick is seized and possrsscd-soid to
her by the said I. Eddy-its value and am
uual rental value. to convene the creditors OF
the said Cora VI. Kendrck and T. F. Eddy
holding liens by Judgments or otherwise on
said property. ascertain their amounts and
prioriit"s. aud report npOr any Other matters
requested y The larlics or d, rnicd lcrtiEuut
by himself
T. W. I.ATIMER, Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

r WILL sell Stock Steers any size. Can
Il order them for you.
Sept. 20, 1898. c. F, WALL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

IF FOUR RACK ICHEs
Or you are all worn out really good for nothing
1t is general debility. Try
BROUE'S ERON R:TTTERS.
1t viii cure you and give good npi.stite. Sold
by all dealers in ntlicime.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
you WILL FIND AT
=. r. BIRIxITTsS
srATIoNERY AND FRu1r sroRE-

an FhOll SlOkE.
large lot of Canned Fruit at Lowest Prices.
large lot of Picture Frames. 500 5-cent Wis
It.ing Iablets ut cents, 500 2-cent Lead PEN
S9-cent Novels at 10 cents. 200 5O-ccnt al .
cents, 30 bushels nice Peaches at Lowest
friccs. Going To give away a Lady's Hand
some Gold Watch and large lot Of Grapes
w l5-cent Tablets at 10 cents a large lot of
Sailtornla Fruits at s. z. BIKKTTTS
Sept &C. 93. Stationery and Fruit store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
For Rent.

a NEW Room House, with Cellar and
-. - ater In house, for rent on reasonable
terms. Apply to RASTRRDAY & co
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10
SO RewardI

A REWARD of $40 will he given for evil
IA dcnce that will lead to the conviction OF
the party or parties who deprecated upon the
Stephenson Seminary pfoperty-rcmoyed
gates, &c--rccently. GUSTAV BROWN.
October 3. IS93-St. Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-10-10

The SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON will be
furnished to new subscribers from
now until January l, 1895, for $50
cash in advance.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-26
4 uuSeunPnt~.

Crazy Patch" 4 comedy true to
its name. i to be presented at Har-
per's theatre tonight Says the Kan
sas CITY journal: Crazy Patch
disarms criticism at the start. be-
cause it is built for the purpose of
creating laugh. and for that alone
Notwithstanding. however. that only
this title is claimed the play has
more plot and sequence than is us
ual in such eases.
Secure seats early. The manage
ment of Harper's theatre will put the
seats for "Oh What Night" to be
seen Saturday night, on sale in time
to admit of every person desiring a
good one to be accommodated with
out the annoyance of waiting in n
crowd at the door. This is one of
the best attractions that will appear
here this season. and will undoubt-
edly draw n full house. as they do
everywhere Charles A. Loder is
conceded to be the funniest German
character on the stage. and he is sup
ported by a strong company of IS
people, among whom are Harry c.
Skunk and G. f. Edwards, negro and
Irish comedians; Miss Nina Gennell,
the great dancing soubrette, and sew
eral other pretty girls and funny
men, making splendid entertain
ment.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-26
COUNTY BUILDING.


23-Mathilda Airline to c. l.. Lund.
quist, part 81 lots and 8. Hitchcock
Place, Moline, $1,000.
2f@Monroe Swank to John c.
Swank, sci WI mel Il. IS. 2e, S7I2.-
25
l.. F. Baker and Henry Clark to
John Belavske, 81 nw4 nwi 5. Il, lie,
$3.50.
24-Guardianship of the minor
heirs of George f. Chopper. Guar
dams report filed.
Estate of Lucrctia Bailey Peti-
ton by Mary Bailey for letters of ad-
ministration d. b. n. Bond filed and
letters issued to her
Guardianship of minor heirs of j.
l.. Wolstencroft. Petition by minor
over II years filed. Petition for let
tiers of guardianship by Sarah A.
Wolstencroft filed
25-Estate of John Williamson.
Proof of death. viii admitted to
probate. Bond filed and approved
and letters testamentary issued to
Augustus Q. Benway.
Estate of c. p. Ryder. Rufus
Walker, j. d. Edwards and Levi
Cralle appointed appraisers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-26
Rock Islands Headquarters.

The Continental hotel at Chicago
has become to be recognized as the
headquarters of Rock Island people
visiting the World fair. or otherwise
attracted to the great city. There
has not been a day since the opening
of the great exposition that !, Rock
Island man need feel lonesome about
the Continental. for not only is the
genial Bloom, who is chief clerk of
the hostelry, always on hand. but in
more recent times Ben Hall has like
wise had a warm reception for Rock
Islanders stopping there. The Con-
tinental is the popular place for Rock
Islanders visiting Chicago at any
time
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-26
CORDONA

CoRDovA, OcJ. &c. lverson and
Ched Miller are giving concerts in
Princeton tri-weekly now.
C. b. Fisk is thinking of going to
the fair again about the closing
days.
Charles Rington, of Clinton, Iowa,
was in the village on Monday of this
week.
Hunters are quite numerous on the
'Docia bottoms, and are meeting with
fair success.
r. S. Armstrong. of Muscatine,
was visitor in our village on
Wedne Sday.
o. W. Cladies. of Raven Rock,
Wis. was visitor near our village
over Sunday.
j. G. Marshall and wife and neph-
ew. Roy Marshall. spent last week
at the Worlds fair.
The farmers are very busy husking
corn. They report a fair yield.
Wages are 81 and 1925 per day,
Harry Smythe. of Rock Island,
with Capt. Hugenin. were hunting on
the 'Docia few days the latter part
of last week.
ID. Zimmerman enjoyed himself
for period of about 10 days at the
fair and comes home very much re-
freshed and a veritable encyclopedia
of information.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Ormstaer's
granddaughter from Alleghaney City,
Pa. is visiting her grandparents
here. Mrs. OrmStaer is again con-
fined to her bed.
On Tuesday evening. Oct. 81, the
young people will give a free enter
tainment at the NJ. f. church at Z
O'Clock p. m, and at the same time
dime social at the NJ. W of A. hall.
A general invitation is extended.
On Friday last Joseph Sexton, son
of Jared Sexton, while feeding a
threshing machine on the farm of
Capt. John Hugenin, had the misfor-
tune to have his left hand and wrist
caught in the cylinder and lacerated
and crushed so badly that amputa-
ton was found necessary. Drs. Freek
and Dimond, of Albany, performing
the operation. The patient is get
ting along as well as could be ex-
Dected
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-26
Rates Near One Cent Per Mile.

For the closing days of the Column
bian exposition the Burlington,
Cedar Rapids & Northern railway
will sell excursion tickets to Chicago
from its line at rates near one cent
per mile for round trip. Tickets on
sale Oct 10 to 81 inclusive, good to
return until and including Nov. 10,
1898. For tickets, time of trains,
etc. call on or address agents.
j. L. HANNEGAN.
G.. L. & p. A.