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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
ABBREVIATED TElEGRAMS.

Gladstone was s. years old Saturday
last, and received congratulations from
everybody who is anybody in England, in
cluding royalty. He emphasized his vigor
by giving the ''unspcakable" Turk very
; vigorous raking over for the recent doings
in Armenia.
Because the stenographer who took down
the McCoull Powers interview at Chicago
sat in dark room and did not see Pow
ers at any time, and because Powers was
invited to the McCoull interview and no
money was passed or accepted, the Cook
county rand jury has declined 10 find n
bill against Powers-the chief reason be-
ing that with the evidence a conviction
would be impossible.
| The citizens of Minneapolis will present
to the cruiser of that name a handsome
| silver dinner service.
| Augustus c. Paul, postmaster of the
national soldiers home of Virginia, has
been arrested by postoflice inspectors for
embezzling money order funds
| Ninety employees of the census bureau
will receive their dismissal when they
quit work this evening their branch OF
the work being completed.
| Because the initials of the wife Of L. l..
Clarke appeared by mistake on the ballot
instead of those of Mr.. Clarke that lady
has been deciaed elected and installed as
Iowas first feminine justice of the peace.
One of the cases against DR. Pickin Mt
Eau Claire in the famous hypnotism af-
fair alleged by the two girls Mabel
Briggs and Alma Leonard, has been dis
missed on a legal technicalitv for which
the doctor is in nowise responsible. as he
declares his desire for trial and deiics his
accusers. The case was for abduction.
| The kentucky treasury, like that of
Texas, is empty and the state officers can
not get their pay.
| Denver is yearning for a national con-
vention-more or less-and will build a
big convention hall rs an inducement.
Mr. and Mrs. William McLachlan,
while crossing the Burlington, Cedar
Rapids and Northern bridge across Cedar
river, south of Cedar Rapids, Ia, Were
run down by passenger trgin and both
We're killed.
The boxes for the Chicago charity ball
sold at auction for $40 900.
| 1t is said that the recent cold snap cost
the orange growers of florida SO, 100, 900 in
| frost killed fruit. From al over the
south it is reported that the temperature
reached nearer zero than for twenty-five
years past.
A Cincinnati constable is to sue Repre-
sentative w. G. z. Brcckinridgc for sac,-
900 because when the constable seized the
box office receipts of the coloncls lecture
at the Queen City the coloBel called him
a thief.
Rev. 4. Il. Duckworth, Il Oconomowoc.
Wis, Methodist, has Withdrawn from
that communion and is pFfparing to take
orders in the Episcopal church.
The matron and nurses Of the Cleveland
Hospital for Women and Children have
STRUCK because one OF thcimedical staff is
very un-Chcstcriicldian IN his talk and
manners tn those with whSrn bc comes in
lcoatact IN the hospitai-so thcv ALLEGED
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
MuHDER AND SUICIDE.
Michigan Boy Witnesses Horrible uoub,s
Tragedy.

WILMINGTON, Mich, Dec S1.-Matthew
faimer, well-to-do farmer living n
mile and half east of here struck his
vile with piece of stovewood, crushing
her skull, and then took a jachknife and
cut Tour gashes in her throat. All this
was done in sight of one of his sons. who
had followed his father from the barn
where they had been milking cows. The
boy ran for his elder brother, and when
they got back they found Palmer drag
ging the body of his wife into the kitchen
from an adjoining room. Both BOYS tried
TO Interfere, but were unsuccessful.
Ihe father went into the pantry and got
razor. AS he entered his son George
asked II he were going to kill himself
too. He nodded his head and then drew
the weapon twice across his throat. sever
ing arteries and windpipc The boys ran
Tor help, leaving their sister as watch.
During their absence she had a fit, and a
truly t'itablc spectacle was witnessed by
the neighbors who rushed to the scene
Palmer was IS years old and his wife 40.
Ihey had seven children The father
acted strangely i'll the morning. The
cause OF the deed is known to the family.
but they viii not diyulge it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
FATAL FIRE.
Loss of Life at Albany,
N. Y.
DELAvAN HOUSE BURNED.
Eight Persons at Least
Thought to be Dead.
Many SO far Unaccounted
for.
LEAPS FROM WINDOWS.
High Old Time on Change
in Chicago.
Miscellaneous News of the
Last Day of the Year.

ALBANY, y. Y, Dec. Sl.-A disas-
trous fire occurred in the Delavan
house last night. The house was de-
stroyed, and the police are unable to
account for eight persons, two maids
and six guests. 1t is probable that
their charred remains are in the
ruins of the building.
Among those unaccounted for are:
Mary and Nora Sullivan, maids:
Bridget Fitzsimmons. servant: an
Italian named Fernando, and two
vegetable cooks. None of the missing
are yet heard from and no bodies
have been recovered.
Mrs. II. S. Fookes, n guest. is
known to he dead and ten or q dozen
were injured. many fatally, it is
thought, by jumping from windows,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
Hundreds Arc Alter Irwin,

PITTsBUGG, Dec. IA petition was
presented in court from $40 ,lepositors Of
George NJ. Irwin, the discretionary pool
operator, asking permission to join in the
equity proceedings now pending against
Irwin to compel him 10 turn over his books
to the receiver appointed by the court.
The petition was granted. The attorneys
for Iswin have often stated that those
prosecuting him represented only small
proportion of his depositors. The 500
people who have now joined in the prose
cution had on deposit with Irwin over
500 Oo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
DOHERTY DIVORCE CASE.
Judge Gaynor Decided in Favor of the
Reverend Gentleman.

Judge Gaynor Decided in Favor of the
Reverend Gentleman.
CHEROKEE, Ia, Dec. 3l.--Judge Gaynor
mt Brimghar handed down his decision in
tho sensational Doherty divorce case,
granting Che Rev. Doherty divorce from
his wife, Elith, and the custody of the
minor child Mrs. Dohcr.y sued for di-
vorce on the grounds of cruel and inhu-
man troatmcn Her bill was dismissed
and divorce granted the dcfcndcnt on his
cross bill charging adultery with George
b. Gray as correspondent. Last summer
in Chicago the Rev. Doherty had his wife
and Gray arrested for this offense, but
concluded to Fl ght the matter out on Iowa
soil and dismissed the Chicago case. The
evidence was very sensational and indi-
Gated that Dohcrty was tho victim Of q
foul conspiracy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
Fun ON the Board.

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-The annual
New Years revel on the board of
trade was observed today with the
usual enthusiasm. The marke: was
neglected during the last hour, and
Mt the tap of the bell at noon every
trader on the floor was long on sacks
of flour and short on dignity. Hats
were battered. coats torn and men
upset, and for half an hour merry
war waged in the midst of flying
flour,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
Sir John Thompson Died Poor.

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. 81 The usual pa
pcrs for the administrati on of the estate
of the late premier, Sir j ohm Thompson.
werc filed on behalf of l. ady Thompson.
Sir john died intestate. His estate is
sworn To at 80, ~ of which 81, 1a6 is from
life insurance ana s., 4Gi is money in saw
ings banks, made up of sums which the
late premier saved while resident of
Nova Scotiu After pay ing the debts due
by the estate, chiefly hou schold accounts,
81 800 over and above the life insurance
available for the family will be left.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
No Pardons for Election Crooks.

ALBANY, \. Y, Dec. 3l--Governor
Flower set his foot down emphatically on
the granting of pardons to any person
convicted of election frauds Senator Z.
ID. Sullivan came in accompanied by a
Brooklyn man. 1t was intimated that
Sullivan wanted pardon for about fifteen
persons convicted of election crimes. His
friend wanted pardon for Kenneth
Sutherland and Mr.. Sullivan let his
friend have first say. The governor lis
tened attentIvely and then said: Il will
not even listen to an application for par
don for any election offenders. / will
certainly not pardon any" Senator Sui
livan did not present his opinion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31

Horrible dreams indicate bad condition oil
the digestive apparatus. and the sufferer should
Mt o,ce set about Helping .atnre to right it. Cor
rect all irregular personal habits OF diet and rest
cs ercIsc moderately, eat plain, nourishinz food
aud only when hungry, and use DIR. Pierce .
Pleasant Pellets to restore healthy actioa OF tn
l;ver. stomach and bowels. They are uneauaIsd
xs a bowel regulator ard contribute TO good sppc-
lite, neaitby digestion and pure blood. Tne'
never consfipatc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31

NEwAYGo, Mich, Dec. I.-Charies
White and Il 6-ycar-old son wero crematcd
by their dwelling burning. White was
awakened by his wife, and ran upstairs
where his four children Were sleeping.
Three made their escape, but before he
could find the fourth the staiaway was in
flames. He knocked Il board off the end
of the house, but could not get out before
he was overcome with heat and smoke.
His wife realized the danger and called
him repeatedly, but he would not sacrifice
his son to save his own life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
CHICAGO GANG ON A RAID.
They Mortally Wound . Bartender and
One Of Them Is Killed.

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-A gang Of four rob
bers started out to raid the saloons on the
north side. The net result is one bar
tender fatally wounded and ono dead rob
Der. When the robbers entered the saloon
of NJ. J. Melin, Bartender Ncls Beck WAS
alone. He showed fight and was shot
through the body. Later the gang en-
tered the saloon of Austin McGrail and
ordered him to throw up his hands. lie
remarked: "Oh, / guess not. You are
going to have drink with me-" The
gang apparently acquicsced and McGraii,
seizing n revolver, shot one OF them
through the heart and bombardcd the
others as they flew through the doorway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
Lig ht,,ouse Keeper Frozen to Death.

CLEVELAND. Dee. 81 Nicholas Backus.
keeper OF the light in the watcrworks
crib, was overcome by the cold in IA row
boat on Lake Erie. He was making the
trip from the harbor TO the crib with q
younger brother Il Is year-old lad. The
two lost their bearings, and finally the
elder was overcome and sank to the bot
tom OF the boat in /; fainting condition.
An hour later the young man managed to
pull the boat up to the crib. His brother
was frozen To death and the younger was
almost dead with cold and exposure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
Io,, of Life ON the Britisl, Coast.

LONDON, Dec. 31.-A heavy gale with
hail and snow is raging all over the United
Kingdom. The British bark Osseo was
wrecked on Hollyhead brcakwater, and
all on board, twcnty-four souls, lost before
the life .ayers could make any effort at
rescue. The Norwegian ship Frey was
also lost Her crew was taken off in the
lifeboat, which was capsized coming
ashore and one of the Frey's crew
drowned. No other fatal wrecks are re-
,orfpd Mt this writing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
is Butler ABOVE OR DEAD7
indianapolis Says He Is Alive, While H,
Brother Discretlits the Renort

indianapolis Says He Is Alive, While HIS
Brother Discrediis the Report.
OEILwEIN, Ia, Dee. 3l.-This CITY has
offered a reward of $500 for the recovery
of the murdered body" of Hon. Walt
II. Butler, who disappeared some weeks
ago, and the family offer reward of s75o
more. This in face of a telegram from
indianapolis saying that Walt. II. Butler
Is at this moment in that city alive and
sane; sthat he has called at the newspaper
offices there in the body and asked that
the fact that he is alive be made public,
and that he left home when his mind was
perfect blank TO wake to consciousness
IN this city. His brother in Oelwein says
he does not believe this report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
War in the whisky Trust.

OMAHA, Dec. 81 --Omaha stockholders
OF the whisky trust have received conf
Dental letter from Stcrnborger, Field q
Linn Of Now York, notifying them of the
formation OF the stockholders Protective
association for the purpose of resisting
the assessment recently made by the direc-
tors of the trust and urging them to join
the movement for II general Investigation
of the cDmpany's affairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
U.o,. sam rile. a Demurrer.

WASHINGTON, Dec 3i-Assistant At
torney General Whitney has filed in the
District supreme court a demurrer to the
complaint of John G. Moore against Com
missioner Miller, of the Internal revenue
bureau, in which he asks fer an injunction
restraining the latter from collecting the
income tax authorized by the newtarih.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
Domestic Tragedy Again.

PITrsBURG, Dec. 31.-After quar-
reiing with his wife all night, Will
liam McMullin early this morning
nearly severed her head from the
body, and then cut his own throat.
Both are dead. \ number of small
children are left orphans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31

BElDGEPoEr Conn, Dec. 31.-Tho
Ra;cliifc wollcn mills, situated on the
PcquonnOck river, about six miles from
here, were destroyed by fire. Although
the loss on buildings is not extensive,
now machinery recently put in, will bring
the loss up to nearly s;0,UO0. Insurance
$1,000. Oyerheatcd machinery is the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
I,iainc Property at Washington Leased.

WASHINGTON, Dec 3I.-An opera house
is to be erected upon the site of the Blaine
residence ON Lafayette square, in which
the statesman died, permit for the build
ing having been issued by the District
commissioners. The Blaine property has
been leased tor IA term of 100 years to
Wood < Lnvel!, Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
anarchist Mowbray Arrested.

ST. LOUIS Dec 3l.-A special to The
Rcpublic from Philadelphia says Charles
Mowbray, the anarchist, was arrested by
order of Superintendent of Police Lin
den while delivering an address ut Sker-
titt's hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
Same Ola story.

MOSROEvILLE, Ala, Dec. 81
Jealous of 4 former lover, Dass Metts
today killed the girl to whom he was
tn be married tomorrow, and then
himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31


Cuic.Go. Dec. II. = Wheat; = aey. Dec ,3t. :,
May 5.si :. Corn. casier. Dcc.-i5ssc. May isi,c
osis. easy, Dec. 2Ssic. PORK Dec. s.l In.
Lard. higher. Dec. s5.ssE. RIBS. higher, Dee
$3.50
Chicago Stock.
CnIcAco, Dec. 81. - nc-s, receipts iso0:
"a f0c higher Cattle receipts, II 600. best. 80 70;
higher; common, steady. Sheep. receipts Hoe;
tbet,er qualities. 5ai0c higher
New York Money Closing.
NEW YORK, Dec 81. - Money call. easy. ai
1HG2 per cent: prime mercantile Paper. ga a. !.
The Local Market.
wheas-sec.
CorD-ncw. 4odli2c.
Oats 2SI31c
Hay T,'norny. s11Gsi2; sn,-nd. sln1sii
Wild ss0se; slough S5l-$7; baled. 80.
FRUrr AND VEGETABLES.
Pofatces-!0c
Ocions-3Uc per bu.
PRODUCE
Bn Ter Fair 70 choice Isc3soc creamery ais.
Poeitry-Chickens, 5a6c; iurkcys.6xo.
LIVE srUuN.
Cattle Butchers nay for corn fed steers
| 3ls6ct1sc; cows and heifers, e&ass calves
3ttGdIsc
| HOGS 3ts04hc.
sGecp-3eGt4c
Spring lamb s40Sc poun,
g., CO FUEL,
| Wood-S3.50 rcr cord.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
Fine southern Mansion burned.

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 3l-The Alba place
on the Bay Shell road, one of the finest
mansions in the south, was destroyed by
fire. Loss, 5000; insurance, $500 In
addition number of cattle, hogs, otc.,
were roasted to death. Fire was OF incen-
diary origin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
Her Suspicion Confirmed.

Mary M. Seclcy and Jason Hodges of
Proyinoetown, Cape Cod, were engaged
TO he married for i3 years. The engage
ment was broken last Thursday because
Jason pulled corlsscrew out Of his
pocket along with his handkerchief.
Miss Soeley says she is glad the discov-
cry was made. because she had had her
suspicious for 50 ycars.-New York
Mail and Express.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
Cincinnati HIS Cheaper Bread.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 3l.-Thc crusade for
cheap bread here has resulted in twenty
five bakers of this city reducing the price
from cents to 3ccnts per loaf.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31

Dr. johnson said, mo man i'll his
senses, if hc could get young girl.
would marry widow" He himself
married widow many years his senior.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31

The ST. Croix river, in Maine, was
named from the cross made by two riy.
crs ut its mouth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31

WASHINGTON, Dee. 31.-The gold
reserve at the close of business today
was $50, 1i5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-31
q Per Cent Loans.
Government Bonds,

The following is a partial
list of completed gilt-cdged
first mortgage loans on hand.
which we offer for sale. sub
ject TO previous selections.
for their face and accrued
interest. These loans have
been carefully selected by
us. and are iirst-class in
every respect. They arc all
PER CENT net TO the inves-
tor. We have many other
loans to offer. IL these are
not in amounts TO suit the
investor:
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South Ryegate.
Deferred Items.l

Mrs. M. J. Bailey has been making some
repairs on her house. hood over the front
door, etc., which adds much TO the appear
ance. Mr.. VIM. Goochim has been doing
the work.-Mattie Park and Mrs. Dickey
are on the sick list.-Mrs. Jannet Nc Allis-
ter and Mary McAllister of Wells River
were in town Wednesday visiting at J. ID.
McA r's.-Last Tuesday while j. ID.
McAllister was waiting at the depot for the
freight train he drove his horse into p. Glib
sons shed near the depot without hitching.
The horse turned around, leaving the shed
ran through the village, down on Pleasant
street, past Mr.. Exley's and then down to
the Quint place, passing through the stone
yards, then taking the river road finally
called up at James Gardeners near Bolton
vile, leaving the wagon in pieces all along
the road. The horse was badly damaged
and was drawn home on a sled the next
day. The doctor dressed his wounds and
thinks perhaps there is a chance for him
to get better.--H. A. Perkins of White Riv-
er Junction was in town Wednesday on
business.-B. NJ. Fuller of TOpsham will
move on to the VIM. j. Nelson place in a
short time.-Sammy McAllister the Terry
boys and one of Mr.. Exley's BOYS have gone
to Newbury to attend school the coming
winter,-The schools began here this week
Monday with Miss Cragie and Miss Hall
for teachers and the usual number of
scholars.
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East HaVerhjlI.

Miss Bertha Smith is teaching at North
Haverhiil this fall.
II. c. Gale and family of WOodsville have
been spending few days at s. T. MerrilPs
The w. G. T. U. are to have a lecture
course here this winter.
Miss Della Swain is teaching the village
school instead of Miss Julia Cutting who is
kept at home by her mothers serious illness
Miss Winnie Winslow of Woodsville
spent few days at G. w. Richardson's last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard of Lincoln and
Mrs Rollins of Wentworth have been in
town this week on account of the dan
gerous illness of their mother, Mrs. Lucln-
da Cutting.
The funeral of John LETTERS, one of the
Oldest residents, was held at his home Mon
day at one o'clock p. m. There was large
attendance of friends and relatives. The
service was conducted by Rev. NJ. Howard
assisted by Rev. Perkins of North Hayer.
hill. Mr.. Jeffers has been a worthy mem
Der of the M. E. church for about sixty
years, and will be greatly missed. He
leaves two daughters, Mrs. S. Howard and
Mrs. n. c. Wright, who mourn the loss of a
most tender, devoted father. also two BROTH
ers, George and James LETTERS.
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PROBABLY FATAL.
Italian and His Wife Stabbed by
a Fellow-C ountryman.

The Result of Quarrel Over Game of
Cards-Assailant Made a Great Effort to
Escape, but Was Soon Captured.
Boston, Dec 10.-A stabbing ARRAY
among some Italians at the South End
shortly before z o'clock last night will
probably result fatally in the cases of
giuseppe Olivier and his wife Therese of
IS Genesee street, two of the participants
Their injuries were received from a knife
in the hands of Antonio Constantine, a
lodger at their house.
The quarrel started over a game of
cards, in which number of Italians were
engaged at Olivier's house. Constantine
accused Olivier of cheating, and Olivier
finally ordered Constantine to leave the
house. The latter picked up his belong
ings and started to go, but was met at the
door by Olivier and his wife, who, Con-
stantino says, assaulted him The man
was armed with club, and the woman
slrried heavy wagon spoke for a
weapon. a - -4
Several boys who were on the street and
saw the fight say that it was general row
until Constantine drew a knife and
stabbed Olivier in the abdomen. Olivier
fell, and his wife Immediately rushed upon
his assailant with her clubs Constantine
completed his work by stabbing her in the
breast, and then running down Harrison
avenue.
Quickly Captured.
He was chased and CAPTURED after
long run. during which the pursuing Off
Ger was obliged to use his pistol to compel
the man to surrender. Constantine at
tempted to hide his knife In a doorway,
but the weapon was quickly found by
some boys VINO were in the chase. IL Is
pocket knife with a single blade, about
81 inches long.
The prisoner was bleeding badly from a
long cut in the scalp, caused by contact
with one of the clubs welded by the
Oliviers. After being arrested he &C
that he stabbed both the par
ties.
Olivier and his wife were removed to
the city hospital, where it was found that
both were seriously wounded, though the
mans condition is most critical "
The Oliviers have been four years in this
country, and are about 20 years old. Con-
stantino has lodged with them but short |
time. He is 23
Constantine was taken to the hospital |
last night to be identified by his victims, |
but their condition was too critical to per.
NIT of that.
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West Corinth.
Deferred Items. |


This community was shocked when the
news of the sudden death of Lila NJ,
daughter of Z. j. Speare, former resi-
day night 1t was known that she had
been in poor health for months and which
recently had resulted in insanity. She was
taken to Worcester, Mass, asylum about
three weeks ago. Last Friday meningitis
developed from which she died Sunday af-
terno0n. Her remains were brought to this
place Wednesday and funeral SERVICES were
held in the church Thursday Her age
was 10 years and s months.
Sceva Speare from Plymouth, N. H.,
with his sisters, Inez and Cora from Fall
River, Mass, accompanied the remains Of
their sister to this place. Their father and
mother being unable to come on account of
the illness of the former.
Alonzo Hanson was in the place Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Newman and daughter are spending
the week with friends in Topsham and
Barre.
Mr.. Hicks is in very poor health and I'M
der DR.. Locke'S care.
Bert Blake and family have been visiting
in the place this week.
Mrs. Mahala Hanson; an old time resident
of this town, died at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Gates Blake in South Washington,
last Tuesday, Dec. 4th. at the advanced age
of 81 years. She had been great sufferer
for years but her last hours were clear, and
as her son remarked, her dying testimony
was more precious than gold or silver to
her children. Her remains were brought
to this place for burial Thursday.