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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
MINNESOTA SAVINGS BANK.
Receivers Submit Schedule of Assets and
Liabilities,

st. Paul, Mimi. March Receivers
Dickson and Sheehan of the Minnesota
Savings bank today filed their schedule
of assets and liabilities in the district
court. The document includes the follow
ing items:
Bank and other stocks, $685.; bills re-
ceivable, $166, 26; judgments, $12416.9G;
real estate $40. 449 50; foreclosures, $9965.C9;
auxiliary banks $685.; furniture and fix
lures, $2772.O accrued interest on notes
and mortgages, $500; cash and cash items,
$40, 0.95; expense account, S6222.63 over
drafts. S170S. 54; total, $2S7, 612.39.
iabilities-Allemania (oyerdrafD. $500
So; Allemania bank $4,000; savings deposit
ors, $1S5, $50. IS: Charles 81. Horst, city
treasurer, $4,000; T. e. Edmund. county
treasurer, $26S8. IA; time certificates, $:2-
1899; individual depositors, $3.50. IS
total 500, eS1. %
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
Chief ConIin May Resign

New York. Feb. superintendent of
Police Conlin contemplates resigning his
position on the force. probably within a
couple of weeks, and embarking in the
theatrical business. The announcement
is made that the chief has under consid-
GRAFTON q proposition to assume, in CON
junction with a well-known theatrical
manager, the management of the Har-
lem Opera house.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
JUDGE M'KENNA ON THE WAY.
California's Representative in the Cab
met Leaves for His Post.

San Francisco Cal. Feb. 27.-Judge
Joseph McKenna, CALIFORNIA; represent
tative in the cabinet, is en- route for
Washington. He went to Sacramels).
where he proceeded to the state capitol.
and from to 8 o'clock last evening held
a reception rendered him by the legisla-
tors and state officials. The reception
was cut short to permit Judge McKenna
to proceed eastward on the Overland
train.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
OPPOSE MONETARY CONFERENCE.
Silver Senators Say the Commission Would
Not be Sincere

Not be Sincere.
Chicago Ill. March 1.-The POSTS
Washington special says: The free sill
YER Republican contingent had caucus
at noon today, at which it was resolved
to assail the international monetary con-
ference bill when il comes up for final
approval. Senators Teller, Dubois, Can
non, Pettigrew and their associates
agreed to attack the bill on the ground
that it is an absolutely useless piece Of
legislation, conceived in folly and to be
carried out in bad faith. The position
which they take is that the commission,
i appointed, will make no advancement
to the advantage of silver and that it
will not be intended that the body shall
make progress III that direction "
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
MILWAUKEE LIVESTOCK MARKET

HOGS-Receipts, s cars; market strong
Heavy, 3.4OG13. 90; mixed, 3.45636O; light,
100 to 100 lbs. 3.506J3.6 90; rough, 3.15@3.3
CATTLE-Steady; receipts, 0 cars. Butch
lbs, 3.SO04. %; fair to medium. $50 to 1850
lbs. 3.5OG3 80; heifers. fair to choice, 2.75Gi
$40: COWS, fair to good, 225@2.I 10; Gamers
feeders. 800 to $50 lbs. 3.2563. rs; stockers
500 to 700 lbs, 2.7jGE3. %; veaIs, 4.25Q5 80;
mixers ana springers, %. OO(d36. co.
SHEEP-Reccipts, 0 cars; market steadr;
275M3. 80; lambs, 323CI4 80.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
BIG MILL IN ASHES s.
Eau Gale FIGURING Plant at Durand De-
strOYed.

strOyeU.
Durand, Wis, Feb. 27-[Speciall--
The Eau Gale roller Touring mill,
owned by Carson & Rand, was burned
early this morning. The origin of the fire
is unknown. the mill having been shut
down at 10 O'clock last evening.
The mill was one of the best in this
section, containing six double rolls with
Il daily capacity of 125 barrels of flour.
with additional feed rollers and stones.
The loss on the mill is $21 900 and on
grain and flour $4,000 to $4,000 more; in
surance unknown.
McCoffrey Bros grocery store at La
Crescent, Mimi, just across the river,
burned this morning. Most of the con-
tents were gotten out. The total loss
is about $500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
ELECTRIC PLANT BURNS.
Fire Destroys One of the Big Buildings
at Gladstone.

at Gladstone.
Gladstone, Mich, Feb. 27-[Special.l
Fire broke out in the Electric Lights
ing companys plant at 1920 this Morn
ing, and the entire plant was toyal
loss inside of twenty minutes The plant
was nearly destroyed by fire Il short time
ago, but was rebuilt and has only been
in operation for about two months. As
the loss is total, this time, it is not be-
lieved that it will be rebuilt. 1t is owned
by General Manager Kendrick of the
Great Northern railway of st. Paul and
John Woods of Minneapolis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
WIPED OUT a TOWN.
Indian Town in Northern Michigan En-
tirelY DESTROYED.

Marinette, Wis, Feb. 27.-[Speciall-
Indian Town, near Wilson, Mich, was
destroyed by fire last night. The princi-
pal building and industry there was a
Single mill, operated by John Lafond
of this city, and owned by the Andrew
Bros A large boarding house was also
destroyed. The loss is about $1,000
with no Insurance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
CHICAGO POTATO MARKET.

Potatoes steady. Demand fair. Burbanks,
good to choice, 21024c; rose, Wisconsin, i u
21c; Minnesota. 10M21c; peerless, common to
choice, 19020c; Hebrons, Wisconsin, 100
zoe: Minnesota. 19Gl21c. Sweet potatoes,
J0c0Q1. % per bbl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

H. l.. Van Sickle, a prominent Hi
nois railroad man. was adjudged insane
at Pana, H., and was sent to Jackson
vile asylum. For fifteen years Van
Sickle held the position of train dis
patcher for the Illinois Central. being
stationed at Pana and Clinton He had
within the past two years become ad-
dicted to kleptomania, terminating IN in
sanity
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
TWO THOUSAND KILLED.

Awful Slaughter of Insurgents in the
Philippines.
Madrid, March Gable dispatches re-
ceived here from Manila say that over
1000 insurgents We're killed in the recent
battles fought with the government
troops at Slang and Las Marimas.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
MICHIGAMME ON FIRE.
Town on the Marquette Iron Range
tnDanger of Being Wiped
Out.

Ishpeming, Mich, Feb. 27.-[ Special. ]
-Michigamme is threatened with de-
struction by fire. A blaze started this
morning at 10 o'clock in the upper story
of 9. F. Sundstrom's store. Main street.
This building and the adjoining business
block, formerly occunied by II. ]. Atkin-
son, and Peterson's hall are now in
ashes. Seven or eight business places
Immediately adjoining Peterson's will
surely be consumed, as strong wind is
blowing towards them.
The fire department has nothing but a
hand engine and 4 few hundred feet OF
hose to fight the fire. A steamer and
2OGO feet Of hose is now on the way by
special train to Michigamme. A message
from the president of the village says:
Come quick with apparatus or the whole
town may go up" Assistance will also
be sent from other towns near here, II
such is thought necessary after the lsh-
peming fremen arrive on the ground.
The big mill Of f. W. Read & Co. is
not in danger, as the wind is from an OPP
posite direction
Michigamme, Mich, Feb. 27.-lSpe-
cial. AT o'clock the fire was under
control, the Ishpeming fire department
arriving in time to save the town from
destruction. G. f. Sundstrom's general
store, John Anderson's saloon, II. j. At
kinson's block and Charles Kregg' 8
boarding house were destroyed. Loss,
$50, 900; insurance, $4,000.
Michigamme is a mining town in Mar
quette county, Mich, thirty-eight miles
west of Marquette, on the Duluth, South
Shore 81 Atlantic railway. 1t is III the
center of the Michigamme iron range
and has q population of about 1000 In
years gone by it was busy little village,
but in common with other mining towns
it has suffered severely.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-10-29
Uncle Dana In Paradise.

st Peter was looking meditadvely out ofthe golden gates towards the earth
snama stole sweet and plaintive mndc that would have wooed a soul in mrga
!! n golden sunshine played upon stately edifces and mansions Of delicate
~ eaaancingl loneliness built in the siniitude Of a dream SC fral and beauti
- uaeeo that they passed the power Of words to describe. Outside the golden
s"' nescene as not unlovely Just below him he could SCI the spires of Brook
! lana to- sky scrapers Of New York, with the Statue Of Liberty listening to
y eat men from Ohio and Navads who had come to save New York city from
j people. Further on . spot Of smut designated Pittsburg. Beyond sat Gin
~. TX a stein Of beer upon the landscape Boston reposed in beautiful
nnanshteousness on the hay. Philadelphia lay fast asleep in the sun. The in
IN, .Oond by the Seven Lamps indicated the site Of the Union Depot of Nash.
w ~. M flaming sword Of CAPT Gibson was hung up over Knoxville. A star
j = = goddess with uplltsd glass pointed out the location Of Louisville A crown
~ sna a clouds hung over Memphis and illuminated the bust Of Andrew Jack
= !" .oarts Square The nine muses. with outstreatched wings surrounded the
chicago platform.
n ~ inc eyeof st. Peter wandered dresmiy over the earthly scene, he observ-
= . od man climbing the cIoudpsved way that leads from earth to Paradise
4" out his register accordingly and prepared to receive the new conner. The
= men ne arrived 1.-THE sats, and st. Peter kindly waited for him to recover
Is this Pandsey" he asked.
us said St Peter what Is your name,'
Uharls A. Dana
Your occupatioaf'
y am an editor.
Then walk right il. II Il not necessary 70 ask any more questions All
sn look alike q =
Wen I'm sorry tohsar that Iii thought ! looked like Larry Godkin, Or
~ y, lhnstcin ItMnk I wonld put up At the other place If they were here
4spoke unexpectedly" midSt Peter with . smile What meant o
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-10-29

say was that Heaven is always open to journalists So come right in, Mr. Dana
and make yourself at home"
BY the way" said uncle Dana heiahngly, rs there a party here by the
name of Cleveland, Grover Ceveland?'
Not yet" said st. Peter but we expect him some day. A great and good
man, Mr. Dana"
Great and good enough Quickly responded Uncle Dana. ut lis evident
that you do not know him. Thank heaven got here first shall make it my
business to start a campaign of education here n the evils of Ceyelandhm. In
fact shall make it the mission of my life to keep that man out of Paradise
But, Mr.. Dana, mildly intercepted st. Peter, don't you think you had bet
ter leave all those thoughts behind you? Remember that Paradise is conducted
entirely on non partisan lines Free trade and protection play no part in our
life. The silver question is never discussed here. Government by injunction is
all Greek to us"
the Chicago proclamation of anarchy and socialism, fercely demanded Uncle
Dana.
alas, we have no platform. We have no need of it." said 81. Peter with a
mile.
Then the poison of Organism has reached eve here" said Uncle Dana
friends of disorder and the foes of society Heaven must be saved, and ito "a IN.
1y be done through the Republican party. How wish Tom Plat was here; But
perhaps can find my old friend Ben Butler I know he would help me to
strange Organism and keep out Grover Cleveland"
Let me break the news to you gently Mr. Dana. There's ne Use in you
looking for MI. Butler here He is not with us In fact he prefers the tropics
which are more conducive to his health
Uncle Dana looked dironsohte at this but soon plucked up heart and asked
if he might use the little desk that stood just inside the gate, and on receiving
permission, he at once began to write furiousy ST. Peter glancing over his
shoulder behed a mad dance of words among which he distinguished stuffed
prophet Abe Slupsky" "Tihnanism," 'Grovernauia' Cleveland the Shan
glen" and so on ad infnitunl
When the purple shades of evening fell he was still writing. st. Peter
looked at him quizIcaly and said to himself; Poor old chap! He doesnt zee
that no sooner aret the words dry upon the paper than they fade out forever =
Commercial Appeal
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-10-29
I'd absurd in the extreme.

'mHaHoUN NUS De COhsHeTed
nom the standpWhV4 n8 PfesenSW Nd absurd in the extreme.
Man does not live for himself alone, but for others as well, His proper bust
nes in life Isl to be a useful member Of society. In this country he is a citizen,
sd 10 must be fitted by education and training for his duties as one The ami
nAst that are left to grow up in the desert, or in the forest, according to their
own Wills are wild beasts In order to be made useful for carrying burdens or
HN toe other purposes Of civilized man they must be tanned and trained. The
men who grow mp away from the restraints of organized civilized society are
@mges No man is fit to be q citzen until he is brought under the restrictions
u law, and no human mind is worth anything for the good of enlightened so
uey until has been disciplined and trained. A human mind left TO its own
VIII md devices becomes the mind # o savage.
SINCE civilization and progress In ahs science and philosophy have not yet
Hcned the limits Of their potentiahtes and since they must maintain their
inward march, because no savagery or naturalization that opposes them can
prevent their advance, it follows that the sort of education that has brought
sWnt mch great results will be persisted in, and the schools of the twentieth
0a'uryw will not be essentially different from those of the nineteenth. only more
progressive on the same lines #& I'D &@-# e@&
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-10-29

USES OF BORAX.

BoraX has become almost as indispensable III article in
every household as salt and pepper. Nothing will 50
successfully soften hard water as Borax. Use it in the
proportion of large Gndful to ten gallons Of water. The
texture of the finest iiuyn OF cotton will not be injured hy
its use, Stains upon ,tblecloths and napkins can be read.
lily washed out if Box is put in the water. A little 30.
raX water boiled in tie coffee pot twite a week for fifteen
minutes s"eetens and plrifes it. TO cleanse window glass
simply Use warm water and Borax; no soap. Wipe dry
and polish with crumpel newspapers. For the shampoo
use one teasIoonful to two quarts of warm water. 1t acts
directly Oh the scalp, keeping it in a healthy condition.
AS q dentifrce and mouths wash Borax is uneuelled. 1t
cleanses the mouth, hardens the gums and relieves cankers.
In using it for the teeth, make a powder of one ounce each
OF powdered BoaX and pulvarized Casteel soap and two
ounces of precpiated chalk. Bags made of cheesecloth,
about eight inches square, filled with oatmeal, some DOW.
dered Borax and a little Owis Root and used it the bath
are delightfully."- refreshing. A box Of powdered Borax is
indispensable at the toilet table and Is a disinfectant, and
will prove a valuable aid in procuring cleanliness at the
Kitchen sink, and fit were more frequently used, a great
amount of waste might be prevented in the lar1er.
For further information about the valuable drug, in.
quire of
CROCKETT, The Druggist.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-10-29

higher de-
dof language by
le care Of deaf and
He was never able
than a century ago,
4 to see to what ex-
h left to itself.
lutte liberty and I'M
must be considered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11
COALvALLEY CULLfNGs.

Coal Valley, Feb. 10.-Willian
Paul is able to be out on our streets
once more.
The town seems to be overrur
with tramps.
Lagrippe has been epidemic here.
Few families have escaped.
D. L. Edwards, who has been quite
i'll for over a week, is recovering.
Michael Curry is improving after
a very serious attack of pneumonia.
There are at present 139 inmates
at the county poor farm, and fresh
arrivals about every week.
Mrs. John Higgiuson and daugh.
tiers. of Sherrard, were here to attend
the funeral of William Linn Tues.
day.
Mrs. Lois d. Gilpin spent from
Saturday until Monday with her par.
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Dunbar, oil
Joslin.
The Kings Daughters meet with
Miss E. Barton Friday. The next
meeting will be held at Mrs. W. j.
Gilpin's.
The Kings Daughters will sell
their quilt, which they have jus,
completed, at the Presbyterian
church festival Saturday evening.
Rev. Ira w. Allen, Jr., pastor oil
the Central Presbyterian church OF
Rock Island, will exchange pulpits
with Rev. c. Fl. Brown, of this place.
The Coal Valley Y. P. S. c. f. will
be represented at the district con.
vention at the First Congregational
church of Moline, held Wednesday
and Thursday of this week.
William Linn died at the county
infirmary Sunday evening. He
had been an insane patient for the
past 10 months. Mr.. Linn had lived
in and around this section for a mum.
Der OF years. The funeral took place
from the Presbyterian church Tues
day at 2 O'Clock. Rev. Clark, of the
United Presbyterian church. ofliciat.
ing.
Patrick Mckee was ordained elder
OF the Presbyterian church Sunday
last. Mr.. Mckee aud Frank Naylol
were chosen the week previous, but
owing to illness Mr.. Naylor was moi
able to be present. John S. Corns
was elected trustee to fill the remain
ing portion Of the three years. tern
left vacant. $50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11
MUSINGS ABOUT MILAN.

The Next FsrmerS' -Iastitats-OeAsr
Milan, FEB. 1.-The Rock Island
County Farmers institute will be
held in Milan Thursday. Feb. 18.
There will be three sessions during
the day. The program includes:
Morning Session-Music; player.
Rev. j. Is. Rutter. of Milan; ad
dress of welcome, Rev. D. T. Robert
son, of Milan; response, Hon. w.
F. Crawford; Farm Dairy
a. A. Buffum; discussion.
Afternoon Session.-1:3O, music;
Farm Implements. B. F. Fountain,
discussion; Depression in Price OF
Farm Products, Its Cause and Rem
edy," w. F. Hamilton, of Galesburg,
discussion; Literary Privileges, "
Rev. D. L. Robertson, discussion;
Evening Session-"Woman's Abil-
ity to Conduct a Farm" Miss Hen
rietta Sherrard, of Reynolds; dis
cussion; why Do SO Man Farm
ers Fail?" G. w. McCaskrin; dis
cussion; practical Ed ucation, W.
q. Buckle; discussion. The insti-
tute will be held in the town hall and
it is expected that large crowd will
be in attendance.
Levi Rogers is colored man who
lives in Milan. He is noted as a
story teller. He came here from
Baron county, kentucky; he was in
the war and took part in the battle.
of Vicksburg, Corinth and Columbus,
and was at the Rock Island arsenal
for nine months. He enlisted 1, I
Bowling Green and organized with
the One Hundred and Eighth Ken
lucky in Louisville, under the COM
msnd of Col. Churchill. Mr.. Rogers
was born Jan. Is, 1886, and despite
the fact he is over 60 years of age, he
is yet very active.
The furnace lately placed in the
NJ. E. church has been accepted, anG
other improvements are being made
The basement will be fitted up as 6
kitchen and dining room, and here
after all suppers will be served there
The place will be used for the frs
time on the occasion of the entertain
ment Feb. ~, under the auspices o
the Epworth league of the NJ. E
church.
Invitations are out for the mar
rage of Miss Nellie Kehoe, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Miles Kehoe, o
Milan, to John Mack. of Viola. at tn,
home of the BRIDES parents Monday
Feb. Is, at 10 q. m.
Union services and o Y. M. &. A
meeting were held in the M. Z
church Sunday afternoon and even
ing.
Mrs. Andrew Crambeck, of Ell
bridge. Iowa, was calling on rela
tives and Milan frieLds Saturday.
White & White are buying corn
They have been paying IA cents ant
expect to buy 900 bushels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11
SHERRARD SHOTS.

Sherrard. Feb. 1O.-Samuel Spar
go, of Michigan, who has been Wis
iting relatives here the last few
days, returned home Monday.
Milton Biers, of Cable, was here
on business Monday.
John Adams and wife, of Wanlock,
visited friends here Sunday.
Christopher Bell has been laid ND
with the grip the last few days.
ID. NJ. Bradley. of Davenport, and
Joseph D. Lawson, of Cable, were
here Friday.
Mrs John Haddick, Sr., of Cable,
was caili"g on friends and relatives
here Tuesday.
Quite number from this place at.
tended the funeral of John Stevens
at Cable Sunday.
Mr.. Miller, who has been living in
the country two miles west of Sher.
rard, moved to town Monday.
Robert Dawson, of Sherrari, and
Thomas Glendening, of Wisconsin.
visited friends and relatives in Cable
Thursday.
Quite number from this vicinity
attended the dance at Cable last Fri.
day evening. which was given by the
ladies of Cable.
George Jones was called from the
mines Friday on account OF the death
of his half brother, John Stevens,
who expired suddenly at Cable.
The, was a stereopticon enter.
tainment here Tuesday night given
by Robert b. Abbott, Bert c. Rice
and Charles F. Beck. A large crowd
attended.
Andy Mangerson, of this place,
moved back to his old home at Swe.
dona, as his father could not attend
to his blaeksmithing on account oi
his ill health and age.
Thomas Glendening, of Wisconsin
who has been visiting his sister, Mrs
Robert Dawson, of this place. started
for Iowa, where he will visit rela
tives before he returns to Wisconsin
Joseph Lees and wife and daugh
ter, Of Coal Valley, passed through
here Monday on their way hom,
from Cable. where they attended tn.
funeral Of John Stevens, Mrs. Lees
brother
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11
CURDOvA cULLINas.

Cordova, Feb. 9.-Mrs. James Tea
visited at Thomson Thursday.
Miss Jennie Stafford returned
from Marion, lows, Saturday.
Messrs. l. L. Cool and &. G. Cool,
Of Rock Island, called at Cordovs
Tuesday.
Benjamin Case. Of Albany. visited
friends at Cordova this week.
Born, Feb 5, to Mr.. and Mrs. BEN.
jamin Hummel. . boy.
Miss Ella Norcross returned Tues
dav from Upper Alton.
w. +. lew spent Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week at Lanark.
Princeton court 20. c. of H., Wis.
tied Cordova court So Tuesday even.
ing.
G. W. Black has moved his family
and household effects from the coun.
try into his residence in town.
Mrs. w. S. Pidcock and Mrs. vii.
liam Cool. Of Chicago, were called q
|tAlS place on account Of the severe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11
SOUTH akIonrs uApPrxuuos


South Heights, Feb. ll.-Mrs.
Henry Pardon visited over Sunday
with Mr.. Weeda and family in Bowl
ing.
Prayer meeting was held Tuesday
evening Ut the home Of B. H. Rede-
ker.
Miss Della Lawhead vieited Mon
day and Tuesday with relatives
here. 80 :
B. H. Redeker and daughter, Mrs.
Emig. who have been having . touch
OF the grip. are reported better.
Misses Ella Gresham and Alice Ir.
vim came from their respective
schools to spend Sunday at home.
The cinch club which met with
Dan Smith last week will meet this
week at the home Of Mr.. Mannheim.
Mrs. Julia Bollman 10 sick with
the grip. 40 are also Mrs.. c. C..
Kirch, Mrs. Henry Boggess and Mis-.
Ida Bowen.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wood and
daughter, Miss Jennie. have all been
sick with Ia grippe. but are some
better ut present.
The aid society will meet Feb. %
instead Of Feb. IL, rs previously an.
nounced, owing to 80 much sickness
in the community.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-11
RgYNOLOs' IslLLs.

Reynolds. Feb. 9.-The family OF
MIR. and Mrs. John A. johnson arc
very sick with the grip.
Mrs. Godfrey Schneider and daugh-
ter. Cora. of Taylor Ridge. were over
to do some shopping last Wednes-
day.
The Press changed hands last Sat.
urday. and the new editor expects to
run the paper rs nearly as possible
on the old plan.
A great deal Of corn is being
hauled into our little burg just now.
Thirteen cents per 20 pounds or IA
cents per IS pounds.
Mrs. Emma Goodner. nee Moflit.
Of Nebraska is home on q 2-weeks
visit with friends and relatives. She
returned with her brother, Sammy
Moffit. who had been visiting her.
She is very well pleased with her
western home.