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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-10-08

Proceedings Board of Supervisors.
Monday, Oct 3. 1898.
A regular session was held, all the
members present, also clerk and sheriff.
The following reports were received
and filed:
W. Fl. Stewart, Supt. poor house.
Cnas' Hardin report of prisoners.
S, M. Thomas, Supt. Education.
Downer and McCaskill, report of
bridge.
W. N. Taylor, report of convicts.
The resignation OF F. H. Dantzler as
justice of the peace in district one was
accepted.
On petition of sheriff corrections were
made in personal roll of 1897, and he
was ordered to be charged with SIS and
to be crediteh with 81.
The official bonds of s NJ Bowen and
I Ferris were approved.
ALLOWANCES
state VS. Bill Cunningham ... 10 az
state VS. NJ Blythe. .....,...... a 40
AT Dorsoh, copies of personal roll for
lS9S, postage and express. ........... lG 90
w Z Minor, postage .......... m
Med McilwaIn, attachment of j C
boykln ..,........ . ..,,........ 10 90
} + shelton, coffin and mattress. 7 90
w ! Barnhill, lumber ............. 3 60
w W Gaines ~ Co, nails. ......, AZ
W II Stewart, poor house allowance. 81 50
Memories & Hopkins, malls ........ 2S5
Lunacy of Travis Brewer ....,... ls IL
Z Hardin, jail acct, etc. ........... II oO
Hunter, repairing Crawford bridge 50 o.
j Jones, drugs for poor hse ,......... O5
s w e. Il NJ Adams, lumber $3.50. ..... 2S rs
j. 4 re Hauenstein. sundries ~forjail - 80
S NJ Thomas, salary and postage. .,... 81 9S
John Divine, wire cot ,.,,....... .... 2 90
w f Ferris, sundries for Supt Cd. 25
Chapman, Turner 4 Co, sundries ..... "a 90
w B Patty. blankets and jens for con-
Nicts '''''.''.'' ''t't'''',,,' ,,',..,.. 10 30
Macon Mer Co. lumber and nails ... 81 So
| T Smith, oil, soap and candles ...... 80
S M lrion, 100 cords wood ... ,....,... III 90
D c Ferris, blanks ,,., .......... so
w J Walthall, repairing river bye ,,.. s co
W N Haynes, bal on assessment '9S. 3l2 30
f Chairman, building bridge ..,...... % 81
Genie Prince, work on road .,.,...,., 10 40
w. N Taylor, salary as Co contractor. SO 90
Same, feeding convicts for Sept 80 A
A i Neville, timber NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2 66
The following were continued:
w Dotherow, nails, wire, staples.
VIM Walker, timber
The following were rejected;
w H Smith, ct al, petition for re-
pair of road.
IF Ames, ct al, petition for change
Of road
J 7 Hrown, acct for lumber.
w G Morgan. petition for road.
The Board-were allowed their per
diem.
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 1898.
The road directed to be opened from
southeast corner of section 80, town
ship II, range 10. along the section line
to southeast corner section II, town
ship Is, range 10, was declared vacated
and abandoned because legal notice was
not served on w S Ferris, who owns in
terest in the lands.
d.. H. Minor, chief health officer of
Noxubee comfy, was clothed and en-
powered with the same authority as was
given him in an ordinance passed by!this
Board Sept. 81, 1897, in suppressing the
yellow fever epidemic within Noxubee
county,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-10-08
Don't Walk, Ride.

We have on hand 100 different kinds of
Carriages, Hacks, Surveys, Phaetons,
Buggies aud Carts to select from, and
an immense stock Of Harness, whips
and Strap goods to go with them. These
goods all bought in ca, lots and for spot
cash and we can knock anybody out OIL
them. Call and see.
Macon Mer. Co.
p, Slow is this? Surrey $50, 90
Phaeton SO, Hack $50, Buggy $50, toy
Buggy $37, 80, Harness S. to $40, so.
Macon Mer. Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-10-08

Another lot of the popular Fan bus
ties, ptice 20 cents, just received by
d. PATTY,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-10-08
NAIL SCHEDULE.

v.Go TO D. Patty's to buy goods for
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-10-08
Registration Notice.

I you want the best school shoes call
D. Patty's.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-10-08

larry your cotton seed to Stokes
PANS seed house at depot.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-10-08

You can sell your cotton seed for casl
Stokes Evans hardware store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-10-08

Ftokes Evans Hardware Company
y cotton seed. Scales at seed house
|uth Of station house.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-10-08

have Just returned from the markets
with all the latest styles and novelties.
9. 17-4t DURANT OWENS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-10-08
Clocks Clocks !

all styles and prices can be found a
|assell s Jewelry store.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-10-08

The Board and officers were allowed theil
per diem. G. NJ. ROBERTSON, Pres.
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Valuable to Women.

The Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-10-08
BLACK DIAMONDS.

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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-10-08

Try our Full Quart Belize OF Nelson 10 81.
Special Attention to Shipping Trade. No Charge for Jugs or Boxing.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-28
"a CuIl,y Conscience, Ete.r

The fruits of the new Office recently
created by council--spcclal license de.
tective--were Illustrated at the Second
ward market Saturday morning. a
man who has sold fruit irregularly 70,
me past two years at market, and ped.
ding 1t through the streets. saw License
officer lahncanproaching him, and his
Guilty conscience gave. the snap away
"ilhaVen't any money to-day" he plead.
ed TO Mr.. Hahnc, but Ill take oul
license on Monday, sure The officer
wasn't aware that the man was witliou,
a license. but he took him ut his word
ma tho city treasury will be enriched
one more license fec to-day. y $i5
2 0 cents day pavs for NJ tslonhon, 4,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-28
GAS EXPLOSION,


a South Side Boy struck a Match, and
There was Gas In the Air.
A natural gas explosion occurred last
night about . o'clock in alley c, at the
rear OF 26o2 Market street. The only
sufferer was John spyle. boy who lives
at the above number. He had gone out
10 the stable in the alley, carrying a
lantern, which he lit, or attempted TO
light in the stable. for in striking the
match he caused the gas explosion.
Adjoining the stable In the alley Is
the natural gas company's little shed.
containing the gauge of the South Side
meters. Gas must have been escaping
from the shed at a lively rate. and PEN
etrated the stable alongside 1t, FOR
when young Spyle struck the match,
there was q flash and Il report. He was
hurled several feet away, ard the report
created great excitement in that vicn-
ity. Young Spyle was carried into his
home and DR.. Rau summoned to dress
his injuries His head, face and alr eX-
posed parts of his body were burned.
but although his injuries are painful.
no serious results are anticipated.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-28
LAST TAN NOTICE.

Call Mt sherif-s oiIIco and pay your taxes
save Interest. costs and trouble. Taxes
for 1897 nrc long past due, and further
time cannot bc given. 3
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-28

II the differences existing between
the United States and Spain eliminate
IN declaration of war by either ma
ton or the beginning OF hostllI.lcs
without the Formally OF o declaration,
Wheeling people will learn OF the reach
ing OF the state OF actual war through
q novel bulletln that the Intelligcncer
made arrangements for last night.
Through the Kindness OF Manager c.
n. Tracy, OF the Western Union Tcle.
graph Company, the facilities OF the
company he represents will be at tho
command OF the 1ntelllsencer in add.
ton to the excellent and very promp.
bulletin service which the Associated
Press furnishes this paper. Through
either or both, the 1ntelligencer Will
learn ut the earliest possible moment OF
n declaration OF war by Spain or the
United States, or tho beginning OF hos
tilities, IL such Is the elimination OF the
present strained relations between the
two countries.
The bulletin conveying this Informal
ton will be telephoned to the Intelli-
Senccr during hours between p. m. and
4 a. M, Ia, the Atlantic engine house
between a. m. and Z p. m. AS spon
MS the news reaches the Atlantic eA-
CINE house, Chief Klieves or Assistant
Chief Kurner will turn the key that will
sound ten blows OF the capital bell.
twice repeated after pauses. This means
that state of war has been reached,
and viii give the information TO the en-
tire population OF Wheeling sooner than
can be learned in any other way.
The news from Washington last
night would indicate that the acute
stage will not be reached to-day, and
hope IS expressed that war, can be
avoided. However. II war does come
Wheeling will know 1t as soon as tho
next fellow. Through the efforts OF the,
Intelligencec and Messrs. Tracy and
Klieves this novel war bulletin is made
possible.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-28
DEATH OF MIR. G. N. coEN
On Saturday Evening LaIt-Nvas Ono OF
the Oldest Citizens or Wheeling.

.rN TIC Oluent SIlzcht OF NhocllnSs
In the death OF NJ. c. NJ. Coen on
Saturday evening last, at his residence,
corner of South Penn and Ohio streets,
In the seventy-ninth year of his age,
Wheeling loses one of its Oldest citizens.
His father, the late Edward Coen, was
one OF the most prominent contractors
in the Wheeling of early days. and one
OF the most prominent works he engag-
ed in was the construction OF the old
court house. The deceased, his son,
married Elizabeth Robb, the daughter
OF James W. Robb. who was proni-
nent business man In his time, and one
who. BIZ his industry and frugality, ac-
cumulated considerable property.
Shortly after their marriage Mr.. and
Mrs. Coen removed to Texas, where
they lived until the outbreak of the
civil war Mr.. Coen's sympathies were
with the south In that struggle. and he
enlisted and held 4 very responsible po-
sition in the Confederate service. 8
After the close OF the war the family
returned'to Wheeling and Mr.. Coen be-
came engaged in oil operations at
Smiths Ferry; Pa. during tho great ex-
citement In that section. Later he re-
turned TO Wheeling TO accept the posi-
ton Of secretary OF the Franklin Insur-
ance Company, which he held for a
number Of years. For 4 number Of years
he was not actively engaged in business
on account OF failing health.
Some months ago he left, in company
with his wife. for 4 visit to his son. Mr..
j. Ed. Coen. in the hope OF benefitting
his condition. On his return about ten
days ago. ne took to his bed and passed
away peacefully, surrounded by his
family. He leaves a. widow and four
children. Mr.. ]. Z. and Mr.. C. L., and
Mrs. ]. T. Stone and Mrs. Captain Sha-
han
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-28

MRS. KATE G. HANDLAS. +
Fine millinery, City bank Building
Rooms and 3, Market Street,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-28

Saturday IN Clerk Robertson's. office.
the following transfers of real estate
were recorded:
Decd made March l., 1893. by Eliza
beth NJ. Willis TO Charles w. Work, for
part OF lot No. 80, on the west side of
Lind street. Consideration. 1906.
Deed made March II, 1858. by Gather
Inc Heimbergcr, of Philadelphia. to Hen
rs Foster. for iotfNo. 3, In the Stone
church cemetery. Consideration, $50.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-28

Yesterday morning about 500 o'clock
4 telephone message to police headQuar-
tiers, notified the police that one of the
windows of Wenzcl 6 Eon's picture
store near the Market street bridge, was
broken. 1t was later discovered that
two Eighth ward boys had been jostling
each other, and one boy accidentally
pushed the other through the window.
The boys will be. held responsible.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-28
Cathedral High Mass.

At the high mass at the Cathedral
yesterday. Rossin!'s beautiful "Inilam-
atus" from the "stabat Mater" was ad-
mirably rendered by Messrs. Yahn and
Paul and Misses Gertrude Riester, Ea-
tie Gather and Emma Yahn. who sang
the difficult solos In an excellent man
ner.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-28
Qhe.Snte!llipe1,eer
ONCE: Nos. rs and q Fourteenth Street.



Dislnfectants-R. II. List.
For Sale-Howard Hazlett.
For Sale-Theo. W. Fink.
For Sale-Rolf & Zane. .ii5
Grand Opera House-rhe White Slave. !.
Opera House-The Geezcr. 5Fs
For Sale-Saloon and Billiard Room Con-
nected. 80 Es5,
For Sale on Easy'Terms-Theo. ". Fink.
Proposals for Paving Brick.
Proposals for Sewer Pipe.
: Proposals for Curblng., 6,5.t55g
Proposals for Hauling Brick and Sewer
Pipe. IN
High Water 5Mud-H. T. Behrens Co.
Canaries-Hcnry llembright.t
George Misunderstanding Agent.
No Stove or Range Equal 10 the Valley
Star-B. Fisher. 49,, f'5a5is,}
! New 1895 Carpets. Rugs, Etc.-Stono S:
Thomas-EiEhth Page.
The Shirt Waist Question--Geo. E. stifel
& Co.-Thlrd Page. g IN g s
To Make Sure-Kraus Bros.-Flfth Page.
There May Be Hundred Pretendcrs-
The iiub-Eighth Page.
Stylish Clothing-D. GundlinE & CO.
speeIalilcs This Week-Geo. R. Taylor
Co.-Flfth Page.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-28
THREE TENS
Are the Signal That Will Tell
y Wheeling People OF
TIIEIBESlNNINGIOF HOSTILITlES.

Ora rorma, Declaration OF war on the
Part OF spain or the United statse-Ths
Arrangement, for this Novel .iiaiistln;
blade BY ths lntslilrsneer last Night
Through tho kindness OF Sir. C. ~
Tracy and Fire Chiof ISlisve.. t.3
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-28

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo QuinInc Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if It fails
to cure &c. The genuine has L. B. @.
on each tablet.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-28

10 cents day pays for nj tslopho on IN
your srssiduncr. lake ono and got rour
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-28
Office, Public Huilding. TlsE

10 cents - day pays fol, n telephone In
your residence. Take ono and got your
name In the new telephone book. e
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-28
Spring Opening. P 11,,i n'i s2;ies.

Regardless OF advance In wool ans, we
mr.. prepared to make to order Suits,
0verconts and Trousers at last ycar'-r--
duced md popular prices. Suits SEQ. 90
up. OvorcontS SIS 90 mp. Pants $500
up. Tho artistic cut and stylish appear
anco of our gar mnnts recommend theui-
selves. Inviting inspection.
G. HESS s. SONS,
Fashionable Tnilors and Fine Furmisherx,
1891 and 1898 Market Street.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-10-28
EDITORIAL COMMENT
THE PIONEER LIMITED.

"Nothing richer has ever been pro-
duced by any Railroads.&c.. Paul
Pioneer Press.
Its a world beater.'-St. Paul
Globe.
"The best thing the railroad
world eau produce.''-St. Paul
Dispatch.
"Prominent and discriminating
people marvel at the creation Of
elegance and comfort wrought by
modern car builders. .''-Minneapoli
Tribune.
"The PIONEER LIMITED stands to-
day perfect in construction. gor-
geous in finish and in acme of luxury
Observation-Disclosures j Journal.
1.-THE closest inspection bewilders
and take the breath away, for the
magniflcence AMI beauty 0f it all is
simply tremendous. .''-Minneapolis
Times.
The PIONEER LIMITED leaves Min
neapolis at 7:3O and st. Paul at $40
every evening in the year for MIL
waukee and Chicago. via Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. PaulRailwaY. mo
extra charge on this train.)
For tickets, herths or informa ation,
apply to any ticket. agent, or ad-
dress, J. T. GONLEY.
Asst GenI Pass. Agt.
st pau1 Mion
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-10-28

COLlC1TURs WANTED-LADIES OR
- GENTLEMEN, for our complete sets OF
four books graded for little ones to grown up
folks. Each book charming. deltghtful cap
tivating. Prices range from tec to $3.50. Larns
books. each overfowing with happy illustrations.
Tremendous sellers. Nothing ike them. Feur
months golden harvest for energetic workers,
Credit sjven. Freight paid: Biggest commits
stems, Outfit with sample OF al four books free
Send twelve cant stamps for paving part only
Of tho postage alone. Drop oil trash and clear
$500 month With our exclusive juveniles THE
NATIONAL BOOK CONCERN. JUVR NILE
DEPT CHICAGO.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-10-28

The long distance phone between
this place and Brainerd is about
complete and will he working In a
day or 80. The extra line Of wire
which is being strung to st. Cloud
will he for the use OF all places
north. The line in time will he ex-
tended to Fargo, touching Aitkin,
Wadena, Detroit. etc.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-10-28

AGENTS WANTED in every town to sell
two Of the latest and and best seilinF publica:
AND PuH1Ic SBRViCEs OF WILLIAM E.
GLADSTONE" the most celebrated orator
and statesman of modern times, and OUR
WAR WITH SPAIN." Both publications
are by celebrated and famour authors
Sample copies free, send Is cents for
either one, or so cents for both to prepay
the express charges. For full particulars
address North American Publishing Com
pany ,2lk&0 Clark Street, Chicago.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-10-28

A man by the name Of La Fond
was injured somewhat. Mon;:ay by
getting his leg caught between a
couple of cog wheels at the saw mill.
No bones were broken, although the
lex was pinched quite badly. DR..
Roberts, who dressed the limb, said it
would cause him to remain idle for a
week or ten days.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-10-28

:, Laurence Long. the father oi Frank
Long, died Wednesday ut the ripe
old age Of eighty-eight years. Mr.,
Long has been making his home
with his aon. in this city for the past
number OF years. He had q wide
circle of friends who will regret tn
learn of the sad demise Of the old
gentlemen. Hills remains were
shipped Thursday, to his old home
at C-esco, Iowa, ny Harting & Son,
the undertakers.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-10-28

Worthy of comparison with the BurlinR
toms "Minne apolis & st. Paul Chica 20
Limited" One in Europe, two east Of
Chicago; nofae west. -:
so beautiful, 80 luxurious, 30 costly q
train has never before been at the disposal
Electric lighted, steam heated, wide
vestibu1ed, Compartment sleepers, dinner
buffet library car. No extra fares.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-10-28

ACTIVE SOLICITORS WANTED
AEVERYWHERE for "The Story of the
Philippines by Murat Halstead, comrnis
stoned by the government as Official
Historian to the War Department. The
book was written in army camps at San
Francisco. on the Pacific with General
Merritt, in the hospitals at Honolulu, in
Hong Kong, in the American trenches at
Manila, in the insurgent: camps with
ARuinaldo, on the deck of the Olympia
with Dewey, and in the roar of battle at
the fall of Manila Bonanza for agents
Brimful of original pictures taken by
government photographers on the spot
Large book. Low prices. Big profits
Freight paid. Credit given. Drop. all
trashy unofficial war books. Outfit free
Address, F. T. Barker, Sec'y., Star In
SUI ance Bldg, Chicago
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-10-28
FINEST TRAIN ON WHEELS

That IL what Mr.. Pullman Gays O1
tho BurliugtOn's new train between
Minneapolis, st. Paul and Chicago.
Fiuished throughout In royal
iaahi0n. com oartment and standard
sleeuee. buffet library car, chair earn
ana dining car. 1t 10 without a1
equal In this country or abroad. NJ
extra iareo.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-10-28

The Ladies' Sewing society Of the
Swedish Lutheran church will have
an auction Of fancy and useful arti-
cles in the churrh, on the West side,
next Saturday evening. There will
he music by the new. Scandinavian
band, and refreshm ments will he
served. EveryOOdy welcome.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-10-28
A United states Map

A United states Map
Mounted on rollers, forty by forty
eight inches, suitable for homo OF
ofFice. win be sent by mail to any
address, ON receipt Of fifteen cents
~ Geo. p. Lyman.
Gen. Passenger Agt. G: B L n: r. r.,
: st. Paul, Hinn
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-10-28
Annual Meeting.

Members Of the Congregational
church, and friends Of tha denOmina-
tion, held n very pleasant annual
meeting at the church Wednesday
evening. A few appropriate intro
ductry remarks were made hy the
pastor, Mr. Sumner. after whicn the
folio wing program wa~ rendered:
Cornet Ernest Boyce.
Tenor Solo.............. Ethan Brown.
Ladies' Misses Shorey and
Anderson; and Mesdames. Staples and
Sumner.
BASS ...............H H. N. Harding
Recitation. /. Is. Staples
After the above program these cffi-
GERS were elected:
Clerk-Mrs. &. r. Anderson.
Treasurer-E. J. Richie.
Trustee for three years-H. A. Con.
ner.
Chorister-A. W. NacRae.
The officers elected last y ear who
will continue to hold office for an
other wear, are trustees, I. L. War
rem, G.. w. Wood worth, 1. E. Staples,
r. N. Nichols; Deacons, H. N. Hard
Ing. and E. ID. Boycc.
The reports for the last year OF
the church clerk, treasurer. board OF
trustees, pastor, Ladies' Club. Y. P.
s. G.. E., Missionary union and other
auxiliaries Of the church were read
and accepted. These reports were very
gratifying, showing the church to be
In a most prosperous condition,
financially and otherwise. The
cle, ks records show the resident
membership to be over a 13O. A
vote OF thanks was extended to l. E.
Staples for his generosity In meeting
all expenses covering the extensive
repairs on the interior Of the church
last spring. A resolution expressing
tue appreciation OF the church of the
faithful services OF H. N. Hard
ing. retiring chorister. was
also passed. An adjournment
was taken to the church parlor
where the ladies served refreshments,
which satisfied the wants OF the
inner man.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-10-28

Dry Goods, Groceries,
Hats, Caps, Gloves.
Mitts. Shoes, Rubbers. Etc.
They carry the best line
Of goods in the northwest,
and it is wonderful how
cheap they sell. .-@
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-10-28

THE annual state convention OF
Christian Endeavor socisties meets
at New Ulm Oct. q to 80.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-10-28
DEWEY1
SCHlEY z
SAMPSON o z
so YOU U02
GO TO-
ALLEN Bros,
FOR.

FLENSBuRG, MINN..
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-10-28

The poems In this -
ries will be admirably
illustrated, and, wher.
ever possible, there will
be given a sketch Of the
life of the poet, with .
portrait, and the story
of how each poem came
to be written. The
poems will be selected.
not from the standpoint
of the ultra-literary
man or woman, but for
their appeal to lovers OF
sentiment. They will
be poems Of the emo.
tions-those that ap-
peal to the heart; poems
that tell a story-those
that are filled with hu-
man interest. They BE-
long to what may be
called the " "pocketbook
school Of poetry -
those poems that one
cuts from a newspaper
and carries in the
pocketbook till they
are worn through q
the creases. :. {. =