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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30
COMPANY .. o n. n.
They Are Now Regularly Organized
Company o( the state.

lheN Are Now Regularly OygaulHcd
Company ot the state,
Al the drill meeting NJ Company ., u,
y r., last night Lieutenant sherman an
uounccd the receipt ~ hts commission
from tho adjutant general ot the state,
and also those of the other officers ot the
company This places the company under
the military discipline and the rules gov-
erning all military companies or the state,
The uniforms ol the company are cX.
pcctcd 10 arrive any time from the Maro
Island navy yards, and arr supplied by
the state. Muskets. cutlasscs and other
arms necessary tor equipment are fur
nished by the navy department and will
not be ON hand for several days yet. as
the department refuses to grant the rcQui-
sition for these arms uutl the officers are
commissioned and the company uni-
formed.
At meeting held last night after drill
a constitution WIS presented and adopted.
and a meeting viii be held az the cOur, 70
house Monday night ~ 5 O'Clock AZ which
bylaws will be adopted aud civil officers
elected. The company now numbers ~
men and the full number ~ meE was pres
eut a, the drill meeting last night
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

Roth the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; il ispleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, clcanscS the Sys.
tenn etiectually, dispcls colds, head.
aches and tcyerS and cures hahiwal
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy OF it's Kind ever pro.
duccd, pleasing TO thc taste and ac.
ccptable 10 the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
20 all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists, Any reliable druggist who
may not have il on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes TO try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FiG syrup co.
SAY SsIsciSco. CT
LOUISVILLE. a. NEW l0RS M
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30
STOCKHOLDERS. MEETING.

The annual meeting Of the stockholders
OF the Astoria Building and Loan Asso-
citation. viii be held at their once. No.
III Eleventh street. Astoria. oregon, on
Tuesday, May 10. 1895, for the purpose o,
electlng directors for the ensuing year and
the transaction OF any business tha, may
come before the meeting, Tho election
viii be by ballot and will be held from
p. m. until p. m.
Ry order OF the board OF directors
Attest: FL. DUNBAR,
W. L. Robb. Secretary. President.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30
Astoria, Or. April %. 1893.
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

The regular quarterly teachers exam.
lnatlon for Clatsop county win be held
In Astoria beginning Wednesday, May
II, at o'clock, at the Mcclure school,
Applicants will present themselves
promptly at the beginning and remain
to the close Of the examination. Appll-
cants for state diplomas will present
themselves at o'clock, Saturday morn
ing, May "a.
II. s. LYMAN,
County Superintendent.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30
CHANGE OF FIRM.

Notice Is hereby given that the under
signed has this day purchased the interes
OF her co-partners in the Arm known al
the Star Grocery Company. The business
OF said firm will hereafter be conducted
under her sole ownership and manage
ment. under the same name and at IN,
stme stand. No. $40 Commercial street.
All bills due by the old Arm have beer
assumed by her and all outstanding nc
counts OF said Arm are payable only L
her.
HANNAH VI. GIBBS
Astoria. oregon, April s. 1898.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30
Q a . IT q n IA.
Bear. tho 1Ihs Kind You Have AlSays Bought
Signature of &1HAIzu
AGENTS WANTED.

Agents and canvassers to sell DR.
Kicks Pocket Nose Inhaler for catarrh
asthma, and lung and throat diseases
Sells easy for 81. Big profits. Write fol
sample and terms. DR.. Kick Medlca
Company, Cincinnati. o.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30
REAL EsrArE rRANsFERs.

Christopher Mccdrr to \. C. Anderson
SE y " section q, T MRS W; SNo
g, W ShlNcly and wife to Gus H,ldc.
brand, w l., Rohh. II, llamhlct trustees
y acres In the Shivcly Donation Land
claim, Ss5O.
T. s Phtlhrck to RchcccO Meyer. lot :,
block Y, Pine Grove: SSN.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30
TREAsuRER's NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that there are
funds In the city treasury to pay all war
rants drawn on the general fund and en-
dorsed prior to November ], 1891 Interest
will cease after this date.
f. j. CARNEY,
city Treasurer.
Astoria. Or. April 22. 1893
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30
PRIZES FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN
UNDER Il

We will distribute al our store free OF
charge TO school children under II years
OF age on Friday. April 22d. very hand.
some pictorial drawing books. and will
award a FIRST and second prize for the two
neatest drawing books flled ou, and re.
turned before May 18th.
ROSS. HIGGINS & co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30
BOARD AND ROOMS.

Three or four rooms, with board, at
reasonable rates. Table boarders can be
Accommodated. Mrs. e. c. Holden, corner
Ninth and Duane streets.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

We guarantee our Headache Tablets to
cure any case Of headache in ten min
utes or return the money. Rogers, Drug
glst.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

Fuslonists will meet In convention this
morning. Conference committees OF the
free silver republicans. democrats and
populists met yesterday and practically
AS reported +. Q. Lewis is down for
county clerk. J. ". Williams for sheriff
Gus Grunnel for commissioner. Wade
Hampton Smith for representative. sllas
B. Smith for county judge, and ]. II.
Smith or Captain Campbell for senator.
1t is also understood that John Gratke
may be a dark horse for sheriff j. n.
Smith mas stated repeatedly that he r.
not a candidate and will not run for
state senator.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

The democratic county convention met
yesterday morning at the court house
FOR the purpose of appointing confer
ence committee TO confer with the popu-
list and silver republican parties relative
% the apportiormeut of m. county
Offices The followiu were on the com.
mlttee: DR.. Henderson. chairman: JEFF
Crandall, Fred Wright. John Reed. Isaac
Bergman, W. T. Scheibe and g. G.. Ut
ginger The committee went 10 the con-
ference uninstructed and meeting Of the
three parties was held in the afternoon
and apportiOncd the county ticket as fol-
lows: Senator, sheriff clerk treasurer.
surveyor and justice Of The peace 20 the
democrats; one representative Judge re-
corder. assessor, superintendent Of
schools and constable TO the populyts:
one representative. coroner and county
commissioner TO the silver republicans.
A convention Is called 10 meet az 10
O'Clock this morning at the court house
Five-year-old Harry Upshur yesterday
afternoon exhibited a nerve possessed by
few men. While riding on one Of the
large four-wheel trucks with several
other small boys near the Occdent hotel
ana the driver not stopping soon enough
TO let him off, he jumped He fell short
and the large hind wheel Of the truck ran
lengthwise over one leg and across his
breast. Mr.. Frank Patton happened to
be standing near grabbed the child from
under the wagon and carried him to a
nearby store. The little fellow did moi
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30
The Power

Of SehiIiiMg's Best baking
powder is wonderful.
62s
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

Recorder williams went up to Knappa
yesterday TO attend the funeral OF 10
Daugherty.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

BARGAINS
AT THE
Star Grocery Co.
Monday
Best Lard, 5 pound Pail
IS Cents
Eastern Hams, per pound
I2I-2 Cents.
Bacon, 10 Cents per pound
Breakfast Bacon, per Id.
IS Cents.
clatsop County Eggs, per
dozen, IS Cents.
TopAY's WEATHER.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

Call at the Parlor candy store and
see Professor Steele's Giant Pansies.
Best ever seen IN Astoria.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

The most enjoyable event in the career
Of the Epworth League u th. w. T..
church occurred last evening at the par
sonage The Rev Mr. Ho.lngsnead and
family entertained the young people roy
ally. New and interesting game fol-
lowed in rapid succession There was
not a minute that did not have rs pleas
ure. In the autograph game tho prize. a
handsome china plate. Wa awarded 70
Miss De 70. After Refreshments were
served a number Of the guests favored the
company with musical selections and at
a late hour the young people reluctantly
took their departure
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

his reported that the Cooperative can
merry will commence packing Monday
morning.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

You can get box OF soap Of three cakes
for S cents; a cake Of CASTLE and wash
rag for cents: Rogers drugs tore: look
in our window.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

Up to a late hour last night the oregon
which was due from San Francisco yes
terday morning, had not been reported
In sight
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

The funeral OF the late Ed Daugherty'
who was recently killed in a logging camp
near Knappa. was held there yesterday
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30
AROUND TOWN.
SATURDAY

The spring comes slowly up this way
In kirtle all OF green and gray,
Katherine lyman.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

New crop dried fruits. new crop raisins'
ags and assorted nuts-al extra nne quail
ity, at Ross, Higgins & Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

A number Of dump cars for use in the
construction OF the Gray's Harbor jetty
were brought down from Portland yes
terday morning on the tug Traveller.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

An appeal to the circuit court was filed
yesterday in the case Of Alice Smith, who
was fined so and costs in the police
court for abusive language.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

Good table board and nicely furnished
rooms may be had at the Rucker house,
corner Fourteenth and Commercial SITS.
New management.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

1t is anticipated that the seaside bust
ness this season will be something phe-
nomenal on the Clatsop beaches The
railroad will be running through trains
from Portland. and those who don't 70 20
the war will have 10 find some means 20
ease up the tension on their minds
Bathing In the Pacific and bike riding on
the beach will be the antdotes tor the
nervous stay-at-hOmes,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

ry schming's Best tea and baking
powder.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

n. ]. Kinney's cannery viii commence
Monday morning to manufacture cans
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30
WE MUST SELL

The whole stock immediately. To do this have
marked the whole stock down to such ridculousy low
prices that you can't help buying whether you need
them now or later.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

Mr.. Will Heckard Of the Lewis and
Clarke is visiting in the city.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

Mr.. B. A. seaborg arrived in the CITY
N,aofardar
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

When going east travel on the North
ern Pacific railway. quick time and the
only line running dining cars. Train
leaves Portland daily at Il O'Clock a. m.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

Now Is the time for spring cleaning.
After that comes new llnoleums wall
paper and oil cloths. Have you seen our
stock? c. V. Porter, old Central Hotel
building, Commercial street
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

Patrick Mullen. who is reported as haN-
ing fired the first shot OF the war IN
capturing the Spanish vessel Rucna Ven
jura had brother. Mike Mullen llyinS
in this city Tor some time. He worN'd
on the Columhinc as oiler about two years
ago, and was well-Snowu among the
members OF her crew.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

Ed Murray. Louis Martinetti. Miss Lille
Sutherland. Gilbert Learock. The Boy
Wanted company; Peter Vale, Portland; {;
Mrs. W E. Barrett Seaside, are guest at
the Parker house.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

ToDAY's WEATHER.
Probable rain.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

There Is an industry In Astoria that
deserves the patronage OF everyone who
has the welfare OF the city at heart. C.
". Cutblrth is manufacturing an excel
lent dust exterminator, known as "Dus-
tine" and those who have used It thus
far. pronounce Il a superior article
"Dustlne" on a floor not only gives Il a
clean, fresh appearance, but makes It
possible to sweep without raising a cloud
Of dust. Cutbirth's "Dustlne" is manu-
factured in Astoria and excels anything
OF a similar kind on the maket. Patron
lie home industry.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

w H. Patterson, SIX wertheimer l.
Anedoff, Clark Evans, 4 l.. RrNtion,
Portland: J /. We're, Boise, Idaho; X.
r. Radehaugh. Tacoma; John f, Crowley,
81. Louis: William Lleper, Ne wNorS:
George f, Gnl and Miss Lizzie Melrose,
manager BOY Wanted company; p, II.
ShultE. nwaeo. are guests at the occi-
dent
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

Best ice cream parlOrs in the city at the
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

There Is no abatement In the war eN-
citement amongst Astorians The bulle-
tin boards are eagerly scanned II every
hour OF the day and comments freely in
dulged In as to the meaning OF every
step taken by the government Much anN-
iety was felt yesterday as 10 the City Of
Paris. which was due in New York The
whereabouts OF the oregon was another
fruitful source OF discussion.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

A little girl. perhaps fifteen years Old,
with careworn but sweet face. was yes
teriay leading her blind father about the
streets. The child sang TO the accom-
panlment OF an accordion for the nickles
that could be gathered from the crowds
assembled. Her voice was an especially
strong one. though not unpleasant in
tone. She apparently was making bread
for the two.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

The Louvre is doing a land-ofice busi-
ness. Between Shaw's Malt and two new
musical artists. large crowds are at
tracted nightly. The concerts are above
the average.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

County Superintendent
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

While coming down the upper harbor
yesterday the steamer Elder, It was re-
ported came in contact with the pilot
schooner Jessie. slightly damaging the
latter's bow spirit.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

Pat" was accused yesterday ot putting
on the market the first ol the seasons
springs and bones, the product ot CacS-
leherries As proof OF the statement. a
hystander in front OF the store pointed 20
large tubful Of the berries, A prominent
canneryman Immediately ordered a half
dozen OF the spring bones. while the other
fellow took salmon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

The total road tax for 1898 amounts 20
S3400; 1920 yet remains uncollerted At a
meeting OF the county reviewers next
Monday 5000 will be apportioned between
the seventeen road districts
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

The Committee OF Twenty-one will
meet at the Chamber Of Commerce rooms
at 10 o'clock this morning for the trans
action OF important business. A full at
tendance is desired.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

Captain c. R. Higgins Of the 4. ?. c.
bowling team. which will bowl against
all the Portland clubs yesterday decided
TO postpone the trip until May z. Il was
the intention 10 leave here the night OF
May ., but, as the Portland clubs would
be unable to bowl then, a postponement
was deemed advisable. Mr.. Mallory Of
the Multnomah club, has arranged Tor a
ladies match also. and an A. F. =. team
will accompany the men
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

We use nothing but the best cream
nnrinr
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

Northern Pacific railroad trains leave
Portland daily at II o'clock a, m Tor Ia
coma, Spokane, and the east. Close con-
nectlon made at Spokane for Rcssand,
Nelson, sandow and British Columbia
mining camps For maps and information
call on or address {. W Stone, Astoria,
Oregon
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

There is an Astoria boy on the oregon
now on her way to join the flying squad
ron at Havana. William Corbett, son OF
Tim Corbett Of Olney Joined the big bat
tleship at Mare Island before the vessel
received orders,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

The ladies of the Finnish Evangelical
Lutheran congregation will hold a fair AT
suomi hall in uniontown tonight com-
mencing at o'clock. Many nice pieces
~ ladies' fancy work will be sold. Vocal
music by two different choirs Conec, c'r.
for refreshments, An welcome
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

Local politicians are getting the reins
In hand for the coming June election.
There will be a lively time Throughout the
state and Clatsop county and Astoria
will come in for their share
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-30

The following certificates Of nomination
were filed in the county clerks Office yes
terday: William Chance, justice Of the
peace; George Noland, prosecuting at
torney and William A. Smith. member
fthe board Of equalization.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-19

One bottle will convince the most
skeptical OF the real merits OF DR..
Simmons Sarsaparilla, concentrated
ard scientifically combined, pleas
ant and effective. Fifty doses for 80
rPnfl
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-19
Storm In Iowa.

Clinton. Ia. May 18.-Over a
score of lives were lost and
thousands of dollars worth of
property was destroyed by a
tornado which swept Clinton
and Jackson counties this after
noon. The storm jumped into
western Illinois near Savannah
and it was at that point that
the loss of human life was
greatest.
Telegraphic and telephone
facilities are paralyzed tonight
and the full extent of the storm
is yet to be learned.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-19
SULPHUR SPRINGS.
News Items OF Interest From the Indian
TerritOry's Famous Health and
Pleasure Resort.

To the Ardmoreite.
Sulphur Springs, May IF. w.
Stookey and family of Ardmore are
here. nrs. Stookey will spend the
season here.
We learn that an Ardmore gentle
man is seriously contemplating erect
ing a mill and gin here. No better
location for such an enterprise could
be secured than at Sulphur.
While we have q very large hotel
here and q number of boarding
houses, we would advise some
man to erect a comfortable dollar a
day house here which would prove a
paying investment. Investigation
will back up our assertion.
Sulphur is connected by telephone
with the Western Union Telegraph
Co., at Davis, thereby giving us wire
communication with the outside
world. Visitors viii please remem-
Der this.
Bob Gillenwater was here Satur-
day from Ardmore doing our mer-
chants.
Serenading parties are in vogue
here now, and 1t will not be but few
days until there will be balls, pic
mics, parties and socials galore. A
good season is in store for Sulphur.
Sunday was a lovely day and there
were many visitors to the springs
from our neighboring towns especial
ly Pauls Valley, Wynnewood, Pur
cell. Hickory and Davis, which goes
to show that the people know where
to spend the Sabbath and where to
get good water.
Sulphur has been surveyed and
plated and our citizens are taking
decisive steps to incorporate. Mr.
J. w. Harper has just returned from
Ardmore where he placed the plot
on file and attended to other neces
sary matters pertaining to Sulphur
Beginning with the fifth Sunday il
July the NJ. E. church south viii
hold a series of revival meeting
here and will be conducted by th'
best ministers OF the country. :
large arbor will be erected for tn
occasion. Other denominations vii
follow with pIotracted meetings.
The ladies of sulphur will give al
ice cream supper here Friday nigh
for the benefit of the Methods
church.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-19
Tornado I'm Minnesota.

Duluth. Mimi. May 18.-A
tornado struck the village of
Pennington, on the 500 line,
this afternoon, practically wip-
ing out the place. Three Sec
ton men are known to have
been killed and probably fifty
people are injured.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-19

II would not be without Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for its weight
in gold" writes ID. J. Jones, Hoi-
lane, Va. my wife was troubled
with a cough for nearly two years.
l tried various patent remedies, be-
sides numerous prescriptions from
physicians, all of which did no good
/ was at last persuaded to try bot
tie of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
which promptly relieved the cough
The second bottle effected n com
plete cure" The % and so cent bot
ties are for sale by T. n. Coleman
and w. b. Frame
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-19
FIattering Crop Reports.

Frank Byrd. national collec-
tor for the Chickasaw Nation,
is in the city today. accompa-
MED by his wife. Our crops
are looking fine, and the Indian
country is prospering like u
green bay tree" said Mr.. Byrd
in reply TO a question as to how
things are moving up his way
John Shannon is back from
Tishomingo. where he has been
looking after work OH the
Chickasaw capitol building
THE Indian Territory is grow
ing her crops III great shape"
said Mr.. Shannon. The couu
try is green and fiouriShing, the
farmers are well up with then
work and wheat and oats are as
good as made right now.-Den
ison Herald.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-19
Young Lady Drowned.

Denison. Tex. May 1S.-A
young lady was drowned at Ca
toosa, l T., Friday afternoon
o last week. Lottie and Vina
West, twin sisters. aged IL
years. and Maud Reynolds,
aged 13 years, we're driving to
town from the West home near
Catoosa and while attempting
to cross a branch near town the
wagon body fioated off and the
wagon became uncoupled and
Lottie was drowned, while Vina
was saved by holding on to the
wagon body.