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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-01-13
Bargains I! Bargains

l2-inch all-wool boucles, 55c per yard.
81 Dlaids. bIic ner war;
Wonderful values In all kinds OF
dress goods
NV iheh's SUITS s''',,.,,,.,,,.nO now IS 90
Boys suits ali reduced al "a n a. ~ y
suit.
Ladies' 80 mackintOshes ,..,,n now 81
Cheaper ones all reduced.
Mems and boys mackintOshes and
ofefc0ats al bargain prices.
Cut prices on all heavy underwear
NllOES-All solid shoes, fine and
coarse, sl.50 pair and up for ladies
aud gentlemen. Children's all sOlld
shoes, Al pair and mp. Elegant
values for $500 and AZ a pair
WILLIS BROS. 4 co.
Court aud Liberty street.
The Cash Dry Goods. Clothing aud
ktoe Honse.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-01-13
J H. Haas,

WATCtlMAKER AND JEwELER,
-, Makes specially Of 6ne repair work. Sci
Thomas clocks, etc., aus Commercial S,rss, "
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-01-13
Gard.

On retiring from practice OF dem
tistry In Salem | wish TO express many
thanks to my friends and clientele for
the very liberal patronage enjoyed.
For future dental operations | am
pleased TO refer them TO my worthy
friend, DIR. G. II. Mack, who will con-
tinue practice at the same Office
(Old White Corner, Dr. Mack hav-
Ing been associated with me, | know
him TO be extremely well skilled In
any and every branch OF dental prac-
tice and very nice and worthy gen.
tleman. | bespeak for him a very
liberal patronage.
j. NJ. KEENE. ID. ID. s.
SALEM, Dec. %, 1895. l3IOt
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-01-13
FAMILY REuNIor.

Mr.. and Mrs. John MintO enter
tained their four sons and families at
dinner Sunday: Mr.. and Mrs. John
W. Mimic and daughter, Mrs. Ben
Iawin, and son Clifton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jap Minto and Frank and Buenna,
Mr., and Mrs. II. r. Minto, Douglas
Mimic, Mrs. Carnaham, Of Astoria,
sister Of Mrs. Mimic. 1t was the first
time the four Mimic brothers were to-
gether in many years. \ very enjoy
able time was had.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Cook came down
from Independence yesterday and
spent the day with their daughter,
Mrs. o. ID. Rennle, Of South Salem.
They left today for their new home at
Needy, Clackamas county, where Mr..
Cook will engage In the grocery busi-
ness.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-01-13

mhen Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
when she was Child, she cried for castoria.
when she became Miss, she clung to CastOrIa
"hen she had Children, she gave them castori.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-01-13

The Utah Republican senatorial
caucus Will be held Tuesday evening.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-01-13
NO MEETING TONIGHT.

There will be no meeting Of the G.
A. X. post this evening. They have
changed the time Of meeting from
once week TO twice a month, on the
first and third Monday evenings. The
next meeting will be Monday evening
January Goth. There will be two
comrades mustered that evening.
PROBATE. The guardianship case
OF ID. b. Pickens, before County Judge
Hubbard was today continued for
hearing January l6, at 10 n. m.
Miss Addie Davenport spent Sun
day In Silverton.
Mrs. G. II. Park, daughter Of j. NJ,
Wallace, left today for Sau Francisco.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-01-13

TrAaIrEks'IPortland, Sacramento, Seattle.
! !, uae9ma and San Francisco papers on sale AZ
HoPfs Postofice block. PN'' y" '"'e At
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
The Church Recention.

The social entertainment at the Metho-
dist church was participated in Thurs
day evening by a large number of the
membership. Immediately after the reg
ular prayer meeting those present re.
paired to the churchyard, where an hour
was pleasantly spent in social inter.
course. Benches and tables had been
placed about the yard and delicious re.
freshments were served free during the
evening. The entertainment was some
thing new in Dawson, and will long be
remembered by the good people who
participated.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
The Gnards, Reeentinn

The Guards held open doors Thurs
day evening at the knights of Pythias
hall, the occasion being reception by
the company to their friends. <
large crowd was present and the hours
sped swiftly to the happy throng.
During the evening ice cream. lemon
ade, cake and other refreshments were
served. After the refreshments some
OF the young people INDUCED in the
waltz to music rendered by the D. D..
G.. The reception was delightful af-
fair throughout, and the hospitality of
the gallant Guards will be long remem-
bered by their guests,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
TOWN TOPICS.

Here is policeman's description of
the bicycle scorcher: ''The scorcher is
the straight haired, thin jawed, wild
eyed idiot with his back bumped like a
mad tomeat's tail who tears down the
path with no regard for the safety Of
others. He is nearly always long in the
legs and thin"
"A burglar visited the home of Mrs
jenkins, on Orange street, few nights
ago and appropriated several useful
articles that were on the back porch.
There were evidences that the thief at
tempted to gain entrance into the house,
Mr.. W. S. Dozier tells THE News
that he will soon begin the erection of a
residence on the corner of Fourth avenue
and Crawford street.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Emmermann
moved to Albany Monday. Their many
friends here regret their departure.
Mr.. |. P. Cooke will move, with his
family, to his farm in Lee county Sep
TENDER 1st
DR.. W. L. Billiard, Columbus. Ga.
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat diseases ex-
clusively.
Fresh Mackerel at MeNulty's.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
Marvellous Results

From letter written by Rev. j. Gun
derman, of Dimondale, Mich, we are
permitted to make this extract 81
have no hesitancy in recommending DR..
Kings New Discovery, as the results
were almost marvellous in the case of nv
wife. While was pastor of the Baptist
church at Rives Junction she was
brought down with pneumonia succeeding
Lagrippe. Terrible paroxysms of cough
ing would last for hours with little inter
ruptlon and seemed as if she could not sur
ylye them. A friend recommended DR..
Kings New Discovery; it was quick in
Its work and highly satisfactory in re-
suits" Trial bottles free at Sale-Davis
Drug Co.'S. Regular size SOC. and $1.00.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
QUARTER OF A MILLION INCREASE
The City Tax Assessors Have Completed
Their Work.

The City Tax Assessors Have Completed
Their Work.
The city assessors, Messrs. j. A. Hors-
ley, B. M. Wilson and B. F. Melton.
have completed the annual assessment
of property values in Dawson, and the
very handsome increase of nearly a
quarter of million dollars is shown.
In 1895 the total assessment was ST.
O4S.759. This year it is s., 2S8, 6O4, an
increase of $239,S45.
The increase is all represented by
property owned by whites. Last year
the assessed value of the property own
ed by whites was 81 ,O56,212, and this
year tits 81, 275, 1924, an increase of $780,
Up. Last year the property of ne
groes was assessed at 2,54S. This
year 1T is $12,6S0, an increase of only
$133 NY
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
GENERAL EVANS TO SPEAK.

He Will Talk Democracy to the People in
Dawson.
General Clement A. Evans has been
invited to speak for democracy in Daw-
son, and letter from Atlanta author
ICES the announcement that he will ad
dress the people of Terrell and surround
ing counties in this city early in Sep
TENDER. The date will be published la
ter.
General Evans is very popular as a
man and democrat throughout this
section, and he will doubtless be greeted
by large crowd.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
Blue AhOnt Cnttnn

Our farmers are decidedly blue over
the cotton prospects at present. Two
weeks ago they had promise of more
than they could gather, but today many
say that balf crop is the height of tn .ir
expectations. The excessively dry, hot
spell! we have had has caused nearly all
the July crop TO fall off, and it is now
100 late for an August crop to form and
mature. A big rise in the price is
the farmers only consolation,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
MIR. FLETCHER NoMINArED.

Chosen Without Opposition as the Popu.
list Candidate for the state Senate.
Judge NJ. G. Statham and Mr.. ]. W.
Gammage went down to Cuthbert Satur-
day to attend the populist state senate
riaI convention. Mr.. r. Fl. Fletcher, of
this county, was nominated without op-
position, and appeared before the con
vention and signified his acceptance.
hon Jno. A. Sibley, populist candi-
date for congress-, was present and ad-
dressed four or FIVE hundred people.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
BrOught to Dawson for Burial.

The remains of Mr.. Walter Blackshear
were brought to Dawson on Fridays
noon train from Randolph, Ala, and af-
ter services at the Methodist church.
conducted by Rev. c. T. Clark of Bron-
wood and Rey.ssJ. B. tombstone, were
laid to rest in the city cemetery. The
deceased was son of Mrs. B. F. Laney,
who once conducted the Farnum House.
He leaves wife and two children, and
these accompanied the remains to Daw.
son. The sorrOwing ones have the SYM
pathy of the entire community.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
A Former Dawson Teacher.

1t will interest the many Dawson
friends of Professor =. E. Britton to
know that he will be at the head of the
Monroe High School, one of the most
prominent educational institutions of
North Carolina, the ensuing year. We get
this news from the Monroe Gazette, which
speaks in very high praise of Professor
Britton. While in Georgia Profes or
Britton proved himself very able edu-
atOr and an affable gentleman.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
WANTS TO GET RID OF KEA ron.
The Calhoun County Prisoner Troublesome
to the Jail Officials.

Sheriff Christie has notified the Cal
houn county officials that thev must
either remove Thomas Keaton, the
slayer OF William Lingo, or increase
the price OF his board from thirty to
fifty cents per day.
Keaton has been in bad health for
some time, and besides requiring sever
al visits daily from Jailor Slade rebels
against prison fare and demands SCUM,
chicken and other delicacies. Sheriff
Christie says he cannot give him this
attention and fare at the price he is
now receiving from Calhoun county.
keaton is an incessant cigarette
smoker, using as many as three boxes
some days, and this, in measure.
probably accounts for his present con
dition.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
A Quorum Was Not Present.

The jury commissioners met Monday
morning to revise the box, but, quorum
not being present, adjourned until
next Monday morning. Messrs. A. j.
Baldwin and G. M. Harris, who were
appointed to succeed Messrs. A. j.
Carver and r. L. Melton, who
did not desire reappointment, de-
cline to serve. These vacancies will be
filled by Judge Sheffield some time dur
ing the week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
The Sick.

Mr.. 81. T. Palmer is out again after a
sickness of several days with fever.
Bob Lee Arthur has been sick for sew
eral days. His friends will be glad to
know that he is now up agaiE.
Miss Jim Mae Seay, who has been sick
for several days, is on the road to re-
corery.
Hamp Hoylis out again after wrest-
ling with fever for several days.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
In Business Circles.

Crockett Gammage has succeeded Mr..
George Crowell as book-keeper at Dayis
& Dozier's, and that gentleman has sue
ceeded Mr.. j, M. Marlin at Jennings
Bros. Mr.. Marlin will take /. rest
Mr.. Drew Dismuke. one of the papu-
lar young men of near Graves, is with
R. L. Melton.
Ike Hill, the genial, is with the Mus Q
& Cox Co. for the fall.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
The Corn King

THE News had a pleasant call Friday
from its old friend, Mr.. John Bus OF
Randolph county, the corn king of south
west Georgia. Mr. Bus had just re-
turned from visit to Marion, Meriweth-
er and other counties, and reported crops
up there as exceedingly poor. His own
crops, he said, were short, but he win
make plenty of everything for his own
use and have, as usual, some to spare.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
A Household Remedy.

And it never fails to cure Rheumatism,
Catarrh, Pimples, Blotches and all dis
eases arising from impure blood, is Bo-
tanic Blood Balm, (B. B. b. Thous-
ands endorse it as tho best medicine ever
offered to mankind. The thousands of
cures performed bY this remedy is al
most miraculous. Try it. Only SLIGO
per large bottle. For sale by druggists.
See advertisement elsewhere.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
heath aft a G00d Man.

Mr., g. w. Coram, one of Randolph
county's good citizens. died at BeneVo-
lence few days ago. The deceased was
an uncle of Mr.. D. R. Kitchener, of near
Sardis. The funeral exercises were con-
Quoted by Rev. M. B. L. Binion.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
Barbecue Meeting Td.nar.

Our citizens should not overlook the
meeting chat is to be held at the court
house at 10 o'clock this morning for the
purpose Of discussing barbecue and
public speaking for Dawson early in Sep
TENDER. Our merchants should feel
specially interested, as it is proposed to
run excursions over all the roads and
bring thousands of people here.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19

Mr.. Walter Mccall, brother-in-law of
Mrs. j. F. Bussey, has been in Dawson
several days prospecting. He is think
ing of merchandising here. Dawson
would welcome him as citizen.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
Gold Is Sent.

Investors in the Dean safe System OF
speculation receive semi-mopthly divl-
dends in gold. Over 300 per cent. per
annum made on investments by E. S.
Dean & Co., Bankers, So Broadway, N.
Y. Investors of this firm distributed all
over the United States and Canada.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
To Cleanse the System

Effectually yet gently, when costiye or
bilious, or when the blood is impure or
sluggish, to permanently cure habitual
constipation, to awaken the kidneys and
liver to healthy activity without irri
tating or weakening them, to dispel
headaches, colds or fevers use Syrup OF
Figs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
Death Of Mr.. NJ. C. Minis.

Mr. M. G. Minis died in Smithville or
Monday and was brought to Daw-
son for burial yesterday. He had long
suffered with cancer, which gradually
sapped his life away, He was for long
number of years engaged in business in
Dawson, and has many friends here who
will regret to learn of his death. He
leaves wife and several children.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
PLANTERS
WAREHOUSE.
%.
DAWSON, GA, June 18th, 1896.

DAWSON, GA, June 18th, 1896.
To THE PLANTERS OF TERRELL AND
SURROUNDING COUNTIES: I haYe asso-
plated W. D. Bigelow, an experienced
cotton handler, with me in the warehouse
business, and will be pleased to receive a
liberal share of your cott)n. Connected
with with the warehouse is good well
pf water and good stalls for stock. Your
interests shall have strict attention. We
Will sell your cotton free of commissi
lhe style of firm is Simmons & Bigelow.
j. M. SIMMONS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19

Don't trifle away time when you have
cholera morbus or diarrhoea. Fight
them in the beginning with DeWitt's
Collie and Cholera Cure. You don't
have to wait for results they are instan-
taneous, and it leaves the bowels in
healthy condition.
SALE-DAyIs DRUG Co,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
A Hoe and HominY Farmer.

Mr.. Fl. T. Lynch, a prosperous
young farmer of near Sasser, was in
the city Saturday. Mr.. Lynch is one of
the many hog and hominy farmers of
Terrell and always makes enough for
home use and some to sell. He tells
THE News that he has so fine, fat pork.
ers for this years slaughter,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
Where to Buy.

Buy shoes at a shoe store;
buy dry goods at a dry goods
store; buy groceries at a gro
Gerry store; buy hardware at a
hardware store, for by SO
doing each merchant is ena-
bIed to keep a irst-class stock
Of frst-class goods for first
class people, and the town
will naturally build up. Think
of it a minute and see if that
is not correct.
We cannot sell you dry
goods; we cannot sell you gro
ceries; we cam OF sell you
hardware, but we can sell you
shoes if you want them, and
we will do it if you will exam
inc our stock before you pur-
chase.
Remember that "satisfac-
tion" is our motto.
MUSE & COX CO.,
The Cash Shoe People.
P. Sour fall goods will
be coming in continually now
sand you should see them.
NJ, & C. Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
Personal,

FREE-64-page medical reference book
to any person afa' cted with any special,
chronic or delicate disease peculiar to
their sex. Address the leading physi-
clans and surgeons of the United States,
DR.. Hathaway & Co., 224 South Broad
Street, Atlanta, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
A NEW STORE.
Mr.. W. H. Brown to Open One by septem.
Der LIST.

Mr.. W. II. Brown will open a new
STOCK OF go9ds in the building on Main
street now occupied by Hart & Co., who
Will move to the Blue store.
Mr.. Brown, who is one of our best
known young men, has large experience
IN the dry goods business. He was with
paws d Dozier for 1--we years and for
the past several years has been with Nc
Lain Bros. & Co., and has ACQUIRED a
knowledge of the business that will
prove valuable to him in meeting the
requirements OF the trading public.
ms stook, which will be entirely new,
has oeen bought in the eastern markets
win the greatest care, and will be sold
az prices that will command your pat
ronage.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19

Almost the entire population of Att
lanta Chinese were arrested and locked
in the station house Sunday night on
the charge of gar ,ing.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19

Poison ivy, insect bites, bruises, burns,
scalds, are quickly cured by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, the great pile cure.
SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
it's Interesting.

Mr.. r. L. Melton has an advertisement
in THE NEWS will be of interest to those
who like bargains He quotes prices
that will at once appeal to the buyer if
money is an object. Read the advertise
ment and then call on NJ Melt n.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19

Visitors to Dawson this fall will find
Hickey's saloon and restaurant conven-
lent, supplied with the best there is in
the city, and served neatly and politely,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
Protracted Meeting at Parrott.

Rev. J. Howard Carpenter, assisted BY
Rev, NJ. B. L. Binion, Is conducting a
meeting at Parrot this week. Great
interest is manifested, and mucL good is
promised.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19

Disease attacks the weak and debili-
tated. Keep yourself healthy and strong
by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
$4,000 the Price.

Hon. S. R. Christie has bought the
VIM. WOoten residence on Main street.
The price paid was $4,000.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19

"Boys will be boys" but you can't aft
ford to lose any of them. Be ready for
the green apple season by having De-
Wits Collie and Cholera Care in the
house. SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19

The farmers can get good meal at
Hickey restaurant at any hour.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19

Motive, the prohi biJion organ of
Georgia, has declared r Seab Wright
for governor.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19
Potash.

A trial of this plan costs but
little and is sure to lead to
profitable culture.
Our pamphlets are not advertising circulars boom.
ing special fertilizers but practical works contain
ing latest researches the subject Of fertilization ana
are really helpful to farmers They are sent free for
GERMAN KALI WORKS.
90 Nassau ST.. New York.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19

The strangest thing on earth to me
Is why some folks endure
The aches and pain and miserie
Our ''Korrec!" shoes will cure.
MUSE & Cox Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-08-19

is vigorous feeder and re-
spends well to liberal fertiliza-
ton. On corn lands the yield
increases and the soil improves
if properly treated with fer
tilizers containing not under
10 actual
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23

The Journal says Trustee Peterson
has completed the census Of Enter
prise and finds that in Center town
ship including Detroit and not in
Guiding Enterprise there are Col
souls. In Enterprise there are 93l
people, making total in the town
ship Of 1856. In 1895 Detroit and the
country population was 1888, or 81
more than this year. The population
Of Enterprise in 1895 was 933 having
2 persons more than this year. The
greatest decrease in population is in
Detroit where there are now Ii empty
houses. The greatest population En-
terprise has ever bad was in 1898
when there were 1913.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
A Thriving Company.

As our Topeka news suggested sew
eral Abilene businessmen including
Gish, Troxel & Co. have reorganized
that institution and incorporated The
Gish Family Medicine Co. with cap
ital stock of $4,000. Edward C. Little
is president and general attorney.
John S. Troxel is general agent. The
business is now on substantial foot
ing and will become one Of the larg-
est enterprises Of the city. The COM
pany has four wagons on the road, 0.
c. Troxel starting out this morning.
They will extend the business into
other states, charging their force at
once. 1t will doubtless be a big
success.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, Of junction
City, III. was told by her doctors she
had consumption and that there was
no hope for her, but two bottles DR..
Kings New Discovery completely
cured her and she says it saved her
life. Mr.. Thos. Eggers, 1879 Florida
st. San Francisco, suffered from a
dreadful cold, approaching consum-
ption, tried without resulteverything
else then bought one bottle Of DR..
Kings New Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. Ee is naturally
thankful. 1t is such results,of which
these are samples, that prove the
wonderful efficacy Of this medicine in
coughs and colds. Free trial bottles
at J. M. Gleissner's drug store. Reg
ular size Doc. and $l.00.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
LIRg OLD Times,
RAIN THAT FILLS THE CREEKS
AND THE RAvINEs.
Mud Creek Goes on Z Boom and the
Gulliss Got q Washing Fall is
LA Inches Bridges Washed Out.

Just as everybody had supposed
that Kansas was not going to get any
more old-fashioned gully-washing
storms one came upon Dickinson
county. The roar and crackle Of the
thunder and lightning commenced
early Thursday evening and continued
nearly all night. The rain was the
heaviest in more than year, being
one and seventy-four hundredths
inches. The ravines were filled, side
walks were washed away and Mud
creek went on tear. By 6 O'Clock
Friday morning the stream was up to
the wall which guards the Shipe house
lawn.
Reports from Hayes and Buckeye
townships are that the rain was the
heaviest in decade. Scores Of
bridges and fences were washed out.
One mans farm wagon and hay rack
were taken many rods down ravine.
In some Of the ravines the water was
ID feet deep.
No rain fell at Beloit or Harrington.
The railway tracks between Solomon
and Abilene were covered with water
Friday morning. The bridge north Of
town on Toms creek and the one over
Mud creek near Galatians were
washed out.
Rainfall Friday night was 47.lOO CT
an inch.