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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
Boys Summer Wear.

Boys Brownie Overalls-made of
'est blue denim, ages 4 to IS years,
CSC.
AT toc Boys 2-piccc Suits. in plain
Crash i..nene ana Fancy Stripe Ell
iccis-sohd color sailor collars-3
splendid stylcs-Joc. suit.
Az ''c.-Prettily BRAIDED Crash Linen
2-piece Substantially made
also of fancy stripe Dich--75c. a
sut "
AT Si-3 handsome styles OF 2-piece
suils-plain linen and fancy cffects
cXce!lcntly made beautifully
trmmed-$l a suit.
the III. & w" White Cambria Tn
Gcrwat SITS for hoYs and girls-ages
10 II yeaIs-tnr buttons are flsj-
front ana hack-e5c each. Finished
with embroidery, SIC. each.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

Mems Fast Black Sox-vtth sink sn-
ished pink. light blue and red toes
ana hocls-l2i2c. n pair.
Mems Regular 25c. Hermsdorf Dvc
SLACK SoN. with white soles. spliced
heels and toes, pair for ST.
The famous Double wear Collars I'm
every new shape-2 for &c
Tho we!l-known "F.twell" Fine Mad-
ras NeEi!gce Shirts-separate cuirs
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
New Jew,Iry.

Beautiful novelties are shown here
at very winsome prices.
Roll Plate Skirt Sets pins to each
settle.
Beauty Pins. for Shirt Waist-rall
plate. 10 set for Ice
Pearl Waist Sets complete with sui
ana link cum buttons. loo. set.
New Brooch Pms. % and 5Oc.
Lorgnei.e or Fan Chains. Silt and 81.
yer. 2lc.
Dull Jet Cyrano Chains, 25c.
Link Cum Buttons. sc. up to ST.
. and 5Oc. ~
Sterling Silver Skirt Sets. e5c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

Sill nT WAISTS
The hes: made Pcrcalc Shirt Waists
ESht ana dark colorings-checks
and figures. pointed yoke, French
back. full front round corner cuffs
aud detachable high standing turn.
Gown collar Can't be duplicated
elsewhere under 75c.. here now AT
FIFTY CENTS EACH
Printed =. X Shirt Waists-all colors
white ground with neat colored
ngures and stripes. Full front.
pointed yoHe. round corner cuffs. de-
tachable Standing round-corncr col
lar. Regular 81 WAISTS. at 500. each
l'aCndcrcd Eercdic Waists check.
stripes and figures. fun front. yoke
back. with detachable collars 25c
each
We show an excellent assortment OF
,oiorcd Waists at SOC. 75c.. Sc and
Unusually good White India L.non
Waists. pouch front. pointed yoke.
Tlea'cd back. with detachable high
standing round corner collar. at
n beautiful showing of White Lawn.
Mhli and l. *. Waists at all prices
Oh up to $50 each
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

WHITE SKIRrS:-
AT S9c.-rull 7-gorc white Duck Skirts,
deep hem.
AT 500 Full 7-gore White p X.
Skirts. deep hem.
> AT sl.25.-Rcgilar Sc White p. X.
skirts. tailored seams. full gore
deep heni-speclal sl.25 each
AT sl.5o-2-p.cce habit back demi-
train. heavy cord white Z. X. Skirt
AT S2.75.-Corded Circular White p. X.
Skirts-lS rows of cording forming
IL iunc effect.
AT s3oo-Whitc p. X. Skirts. with row
OF open insertion down tho front
and around tho bottom.
AT N,6o.-fIoavy White p. X. Skirts
richly appiqucd with white braid
Another style has deep bias folds
OF light blue j. *. running ali
around the bottom.
AT s5.-Magnihcont White p. X. Skirts
heavily appliqUed with black
braid. has three rows OF open IN
sert.on and rows OF cordlng run
ming all around
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
Printed Dimity Lawns, &c.
That Sell Regu arIy at SC. Yard.

tomorrow we intend selling Lawns
mere WIDE range of PterSpnk, blue green navy and black
pnngs penddy ty ground Admirably adan
for wrappers and chldrenS wear ' "peN
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

Mems BalbrigSan Shirts and Drawers
good quality. 25c. each. An eN-
ceptionaly good quality at 3ryc.
each. for 81.
Mems Excellent Quality jeans Draw
ers-douhle seat-stocSinct or tupe
ankles. soc pair.
Fine Check Na!nsoole Drawers-50c1 4
pair. Shirts to match
Cool and comfortable Open-work Pur
front White Shirts, with cambria
bodies. yoke back-5oc. each.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
HoIeproof Sox.
They Never Need Tending.

TRUTH! ' ' o"' - . Inc
we eve guarantee ticket with each pair guarantee reads as fol-
lows we guarantee that four of oepoof Sox will need no darn
ing worn SIX months alternately they should Upon the surrender
aoepSof Sox come in black tan and gray pair for s2oo
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
New Wrappers.

Well made Lawn Wrappers, yoke,
cuffs and collar edged with lace-cut
full, waist lined-light and dark COL
ors, 75c. each.
Beautifully designed Lawn Wrapnors-
with a'cp iiounco-douhe pointed
s.Gn each
Very Grcssy Wrappers Of srlord.d
Quality lawn. IN pretty pattcrnsN
entire yoke front and back of tine
tucked white cambria. edged with
cufs. Sl.5) each
Bctter grades up to 81 each.
White lawn Wrappers. $50. 81 So and
500 each.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
Bathing Suits.

The bathing season is here. We're
ready for it.
We show exceptionally good values
in Mems and Women's Bathing Suits.
Mems Navy Blue Jersey Bathing Suits
Mems Fancy Stripe Jersey Bathing
Suits-Slc0
Women's Bathing Srts-attract,ye
styles-fiannel and mohair plain
and fancy-s2 S3.25 and $500.
New Innings.
We've a new silk-like Skirt Lining
-Rusil, it is called.
II more closely resembles silk than
anything yet produced.
All cOlOrS and black.
&c inches wide.
25c. yard.
We have another very pretty and ser
viceable lining which has the like
ness of Nearsilk, SIS inches wide All
coiors and black. zoe. Il yard
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

Corded Stripe TaTo,a Wnists-tur-
grounds with larmoniz.ng corded
stripes. fil fronts. French cut
stock collar with tie. pointed yoke
back. fare cuffs. and crystal but
Solid color 1ameta. Waists-all tho
newest colors-rull fronts with clus-
ter OF cords running up and down.
corded back. corded sleeves. French
cut stock collar with tie. crystal
buttons. flare cuffs-Si.50 each.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
Comfortable Corsets.

Day after day the american Lady"
CorsetS make new friends.
Never was there a Corset made that
gave such perfect satisfaction.
Four StyleS-Si pair.
Tho Famous Flexibone Moulded Cor
sets-wi!i not break at the hips. 81
a pair.
itf-..-tit.e etsile=-,t Summer
Corset made-4 hook-50c. a pair.
Wcmen's Regular zoe. Corsets. here at
SOC. a pair
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
WATT. RETTEw & CLAY.
WATT. RETTEw & CLAY.
u White P. X. Skirts at Sl.25
~ White Lawn Waists at $3.50

m ao quick perception Of really excellent values hurry you here
see 'n TT new summer things at less than regular prices
TIL! SKIRTS made twenty five cent QUALITY P K Are l seven
soe WIN aeep hem tailored seams We price them 1925 each
ne WAISTS are made of quality White awnin two
Styles The one style follows: ~ " -
nc oncachsle $500 N""''
The other sty1e
roy Gor9 running
81
either STYLE - - N 't''0 e"e'' 'o'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
WATT. RErrEw & CLAY.
WATT. Rnrrnw . CLAY.
Magnificent Black Crepons. New.
Half Dollar I

We told Of these Crepons few days ago. We tell of
ana because they priced dollar they are fairly worth
Big bubble and blister sngs figure stripe eecsstrkinglv
handsome tor separate skirts and 80
THE REGULAR $500 QUALITIES AT $50
THE REGULAR $3.50 QUALITIES AT $500
We show ten different patterns ST. 50. Four at S.
They full "A inches wide
Some Pretty Wool ChaIlies Have Just Arrived.
ne ordinary Wool Chales PLENTIFUL pretty ones are scarce
hess we show are of delightfully."- soft with woven satin stripes
with delicate light blue. pink navy turquoise and green pr
Inc patterns are hanngy pretty We would like you see them
TWENTY FIVE CENTS YARD
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

BY you" is meant every one who
lives in Norfolk, and every one who
shops in Norfolk.
We invite you to do your summer
shopping here, because stocks were
never quite so large before-prices
were never quite SO small before
dozens OF electric fans keep the store
comfortable-an abundance of day
light makes shopping a pleasure
our saleS-people are cautioned not to
urge you to buy-it affords us pleas
ure to have you visit the store and
look at the goods on display-tVe
candidlp belis1e 1t is toyolV interest 10
do your shopping here!
We have handled at least a dozen
big stocks of good summer merchan-
new summer has seen a betterment.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

MISS Nannie Stcgar who has been
visiting Miss May cannon. has return.
ed to her home, In Richmond.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

Miss Barton. OF Winchester. Is tn,
SueS, OF Mrs. Barton Myers, on Banl
street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
Umbrella Special.

Regular si.75 Taffeta Gloria UNI
prellaS, steel rod, lock ribs, roll tight
81 each.
we show an exceptionally rich line
of Parasols for ladies and children.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
For White Waists.

A beautiful display of new Pufings
used SO much for fronts, yokes and
entire waists delightfully."- cool-si,
SIPS, $50, So and $3.50 a yard.
Another lot of the regular S. 10 and
12i.o Machine made Torchon Lace
to inches wide. at &C Il yard.
Ladies' Summer Neck Dress.nCs-cvery
new and pretty cffect-25. 80, 50, Toe
and 81 each.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

Miss May Belle White will leave this
week TO visit friends in Delaware.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

Miss May Cannon Will leave next
week for Lexington to attend the V. NJ.
I. finals.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
Selling Good Mattings Cheap.

tngs cheap. r "s soo' NAL
M lar we good many than thousand yards through
they can spend their Mating money to the best advantage
SIS MATTlNGS AT sl2 SO MATrlNrc At
$40 MATTINGS AT S.
From 81 SIS roll guarantee to save Won money At
any price you choose 10 pay W " money ut
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

Miss Ellen Bosher. OF Richmond. (,
me guest OF Mrs. William c. Dickson
on Freemason street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

friends and sail for an extensive tour
through Europe.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

Miss Mary Whaley will leave on the
2sth for New York, where she will ioin
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
Handsome New Taffeta Waists.
Few Interesting Words Concerning Them

Some really handsome styles have lately unlocked and Silk Was
%aerS should take look at them They fresh makers an
show very clever adaptations OF stylish French models w
Here e few price hints and descriptions begin to portray
their real beauty. $50 " p0'"J
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

Mrs. Maury and little daughter Ellen
VINO are the guests of Miss Virginia
Jordan. on Charlotte street. will leave
.o,norrow for their home. IN Smith.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
A Summer
invitation
IS extended
to you.

has seen betermn
gathering OF Summer wearabes and usabes unequaed the
State OF Virginia, at the lowest possible prices
ever asked for goods of equal grades
Tomorrow start SERIES offering very newest and
prices generally prevailing qualities. ~ - FP' ~ W wy
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

Cooke: and among Mr.. Cookies guests
on this delightful party We're Miss
Josephine Cooke. Miss Mary Lou
Cooke. Misses Marguerite and Baynie
Taylor. Miss Eta Thorpe. Miss Mary
Duncan. Miss katherine Newbill, Miss
Louise Jones, Miss Carolyn Cohn,
Misses Fannie and Mary Royster. Miss
ELLEN Bell, Miss Charlotte Herbert,
Miss Alice Williams. Miss Belle Heath.
Miss Virginia Gordon, Miss Mary Will
cox. Miss Jean Cooke. Miss Annie
Weight. Miss Fannie Grandy. Miss Lee
In Ilobson. Miss Hattie Page. Miss
Kan Freeman. Miss Lucy Hardy: Mr.
Davis Jordan. Mr.. Herman Cohn. Mr.
l.ycurcus Smith. MIR. Robert Payne.
Mr. GEORGE PAYNE. Mr.. Frank Murden.
MI Charles Hardy Mr. William Bur
We'll. Mr.. Wickham Taylor. Mr.. Lane
Is ely. Mr.. Lloyd Freeman, Mr.. Allan
Fcrcbee. Mr.. Frank Mast. Mr.. Ralph
Jones. Mr.. Louis Sharpe, Mr.. Richard
Waldrop. Mr.. Baldwin Myers, Mr..
G,rii'ith Dodson and Mr. John b. Tay-
Mrs. Henry T Baker ana Miss Mar
garet Ward have returned after a de-
lightful visit to New York.
Miss Faulkes. OF Philadelphia, is the
guest Of Mrs. Carey Weston. on Free
mason street.
Miss Ellen Eosher OF Richmond. Is
me guest OF Mrs. William c. Dickson.
on Freemason street.
Miss Mamie stcsar who has been
visiting Miss May Cannon. has return.
ed to her home. In Richmond.
Miss Barton. OF Winchester Is the
guest OF Mrs. Barton Myers, on Bank
street
Miss May Belle White will leave this
week to visit friends in Delaware.
MISS Mary Whaley Will leave on the
%S'h LOT New YORK, where she Will join
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
Ladies' Stockings, 15c.

Ladies' Stockings, 15c.
Here is the sort of value that makes
new Stocking customers for us.
We tell of Ladies' Imported Black
Stockings
HERMSDORF DYE
guaranteed absolutely fast and stain
leSs-made in the Fatherland, of fine
combed Egyptian cotton-have extra
elastic tops, spliced heels and toes
t5c. A PAIR.
Dressing Sacques.
Plain White Lawn Dressing Sacques,
ruffled cuffs and collar, S75lc. each.
Pink. Blue and White Lawn DRESSING
Sacques. collars and cuffs trimmed
with lace, pearl buttons, 81 each.
White Pink and Blue Fync Lawn
Dressing Sacques-4 rows of lace
insertion down tho fun front-lIce
edged rufile around the bottom
lace edge rufne collar and cuffs-so
each.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

Black SILK Waists-cordod 'front.'. pleat.
ed back-s2.5O each.
Magnificent Tucked White Taffet,,
WaiSts-mhde entirely OF fire tucils
tucked collar flare cuffs ST. %
Ere Black Tancta Wats:s-bea7it,rul,v
corded-s5.J0 each.
S and $40 each
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

MISS Faulkes, OF Philadelphia. Is the
quest or Mrs. Carey Weston. on Free
mason street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

Mrs. Henry T. Baker ana Miss Mar.
{aret Ward have returned after a de-
lightful visit to New York.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

Misses Nell and Guild SerpelI vii
dtlend the commencement exercises a
hampton Sidney next week.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
Dressing Sacques.

Plain White Lawn Dressing Sacques,
ruffled cuffs and collar, SIZE. each.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10

his mothers farm south of here this
summer is contemplating removing
back to; Oregon from. where he came
about year ago.
Charley Stevens, of Ottumwa, spent
few days the first of the week with
relatives near here.
Mrs. Wright, residing west of here,
was reported quite sick the first of the
week.
Eugene Arnold, of Ottumwa, is Wis
iting relatives near here this week.
Miss Selma Anderson came up from
Ottumwa on No. @ Wednesday to make
a short visit with her parents south of
here.
ABINGDON.
Abingdon, Aug. 1o.--Mrs. Emory
Gobble, Of Dawes, Okla, is visiting
with her father, r. d. Caldwell, and
other relatives.
The ice cream social, which was given
by the Willing Workers" Saturday ev-
ening, was well attended and was
quite success, considering the many
disappointments.
j. w. Flint and family left Monday
for few weeks visit with relatives at
Albert Lea, Mimi.
Misses Elma and Meta Fleener re-
turned to their home in Oskaloosa
Wednesday.
A. NJ. Davis is clerking in J. W.
Flint's store, during the absence of the
proprietor.
Mrs. Ed Best, Misses Gertie Ramey
Gertie Ramey, Gaylord Mowery and
Roll Peters are attending normal at
Fairfield this week.
Little Miss Helen Best is visiting her
grandparents at Brookville, this
week.
1. Hupp and son Harry are painting
the new church.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Hudson and Law.
renee Myers returned Saturday from
Denver. Mr.. and Mrs. Hudson went fol-
pleasure, while Lawrence went in
search of health. He thinks his health
very much improved.
Mrs. N. TAFT, who has been very ill
is improving slowly.
Bertha Gobble, Of Fairfield is visit
ing her grandparents here this week
FAC Sylvester, of Competine, attend
ed the ice cream social here Saturday
evening.
DIR. I. F. Jones, of Fairfield, was
called here by the serious illness of hi.
brother, Frank.
Wilson Reed, of Fairfield, was il
Abingdon on business Tuesday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
LEGAL

HIGHWAY NOTICE.-To Lizzie Fielder,
II Horace Hillary, Julia Hillary, c. ]. Mich
olson, Alfred NJ. Haydock, Gordon Allen,
A. c. Chapman, Daniel 7. Foster, j. C. Vass,
Phoebe Hendrickson, ]. ]. Acton, Andrew
Acton, ]. w. Mil1isach, Rebecca j.
Dreamer, Mary c. Creamer, Chas. L. Crearier,
A. w: Roberts, Nancy B. Mingus, HANNAH
ben Myers, William +. Foster, Scott R. Foster,
d. Newell, John H. Wilson, Edward jones'
George E. Warner, j. G.. Hankins, Florence ".
Williams, Johnathan c. Jones. ]. Beach, Anth-
ony Verdow, Mrs. p. McNulty:
The commissioners appointed to view and il
commencing at a point near the center of the
north line of the southwest quarter of the south
west quarter of section ten, where the highway
crosses said line in township II, range II, in
Wapel1o county, running thence north of east
where the highway strikes the north and south
quarter section line: thence south along tho
quarter section line to the east and west quarter
section line of said southwest quarter section
ten, be vacated. And that a forty foot highway
extending from the last named point to the first
named point, be established; also that the high
way extending from the first point above NAM
ed on west to the half section line of section
nine, and also the highway extending from the
of 10. and thence north to the north fine of
township; and also beginning at the half Sec,
ton line of section 9, township II, range H. and
running to intersect the Agency and Batavia
highway, be reduced to forty feet in width, has
reported in favor of the establishment and va
cation thereof, and all objections thereto or
claims for damages must be filed in the audi
tors Office on or before noon of the second day
of October, A. ID. 1890, or such highways will be
vacated and established without reference
thereto. MORGAN sGRISWOLD, n
Auditor of Wapello County, Iowa.
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BLOOMFIELH,

Bloomfield, Aug. 1o.-Nirs. C. D. For
tune received about thirty guests Tues
day afternoon from 2 till S o'clock, in
honor of Mrs. Ralph Lozier, of Carroll
ton, Mo-, and Mrs. w. K. Carruthers,
of Kansas City. A literary contest
was held in which Mrs. e. L. Mathews
won the prize. Refreshments were
served.
The Ladies' Aid society of the NJ. Ne.
church served supper Tuesday at the
home of Attorney and Mrs. g. L. Sow
ers. The sum of Sis was cleared and
applied to the new church fund. The
building committee of the NJ E. church
closed the contract with j. j. Upton,
of Cameron, on Tuesday, the sum of
$4,000 to cover his part of the work
as contractor. Work was begun on
Wednesday.
Miss Musa Rawlings left Monday for
Des Moines, to attend school at High
land Park, and will make her home
with her cousin, Prof. S. r. Macy.
John Grinsted, of Washington, ID. G.,
is visiting old friends in this, his form
er home.
Mrs. Name Caraway returned Mon
day from a weeks visit with friends in
Troy.
DIR. Lunsford arrived the first of the
week from Missouri and is spending a
short time here on business connected
with The Lunsford coal mine, near Sa-
wanna.
S. S. Smith, OF Ogden. Utah, arrived
Tuesday to visit friends and relatives
at this place and West Grove.
MISS Alma 1Iowenberg, after a two
weeks visit at the home of Miss Clara
Lowenberg, left Tuesday for her home
in Ottumwa.
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Dunn and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Leach left Mon
day night for Davenport to attend the
Knights of Pythias and Rathbons con-
ventions held at that place. In the alb
sence of both Mr.. Leach and Miss Pen
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
HEDRIck RACES.
On Account of the Heavy Track Only
Ono Event YeaferdaY.


Hedrick, Aug. Especial 1.-The
rain yesterday morning made it i'm
possible to get the mile track in shape
for racing before o'clock yesterday
afternoon, and but one race, the 235
trot. was pulled off. Good time was
made considering the heavy track.
Frasketta was an easy winner, taking
three straight Jheate in s:25k, s:s51.
and s:25h. Tomorrow will be the big
day of the meeting. The free-for-ail
pace will be the attraction. Directly,
2:031I; Sally Toler, 2:Os1a; Tom Og-
den, 2:o7, and others of this class, will
make big race. Experienced Judges
claim the track record of 2:05 will be
lowered.
The SUMMARY
2:s5 trotting; purse $1,000:
Frasketta, g. M, by Conduc-
tor (Marble) ............... 1 1 1
Phrase, b. M, by Onward (De
Ryder) ......... ........... g 2 S
Jean, b. M, by Ellerslie
Wilkes (Frye) ............. 3 3 2
John L., b. g., by Oh So
(Hansen) 1889. ........... S 8
MYRTLE B., b. M, by Gamaleon
(Osborne) $500. ........... 5 a a
Nellie B., b. m. (Utterback) :. 6 6 DIR
Time, 2:251, 2:251, 2:25A.
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nington, Harry McFadden is acting as
bookkeeper and assistant cashier in the
bank.
KIRKyILLE,

Kirkville, Aug. 10.-Another rain
yesterday morning. This is all right
for corn and potatoes but makes it
bad for grain out in the fields yet in
the shock.
The city council held its regular
monthly business meetirm Monday
night last at which important steps
were taken towards fixing up. The
sidewalks need much repairing and
the streets need working and grad
ing. This is move in the right di-
rection.
There will be an entertainment and
social given by the Degree of Honor
Mt the town hall Tuesday night, Aug.
%. A literary program is being pre-
pared.
Uncle Ed. Johnston, who has been
quite sick for some time with bron-
chitis, is much better.
Miss Lottie Thompson went to
Bloomfield Wednesday to visit with
her sister, Mrs. May DiclSerson and
family, who reside near that city. She
will be absent about week.
Mrs. w. S. Pelham left Wednesday
for Croton. where she goes to visit
with her parents.
Mrs. Mike Fuhs went to Ottumwa
"Wednesday where she will visit few
days with her father and other rela-
tives. She also expects to meet her
sister, Mrs. Merton, who recently came
from the west.
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SIGOUkNEY.

sigourney, Aug. 1O.-Miss Jean Hor-
ner was elected by our board of school
directors to the position resigned by
Miss Margaret Hamilton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Seydel are con-
templating renting their farm and
taking trip TO Colorado, where they
will remain during the winter and
probably longer.
The graduating exercises of the Keo-
fknk County Normal Institute occurred
last evening. The following program
was given: Music by the Mandolin
club; invocation by Rev. Phelps; solo,
"Because Love Yon, Dear" by Miss
Edna Needbam; address, 'Afother
Study" by Mrs. Menza r. Burke;
benediction. Rev. Higbtshoe. The adj
dress by Mrs. Burke, of Oskaloosa, was
just the thing for the teachers. She
put in terse terms what the mothers
expect of teachers. It is needless to
say that it was highly appreciated by
all. A class of thirteen graduated.
They are as follows: Brayton Sweet,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
BONAPARTE.

Bonaparte, Aug. 1O.-Mrs. S. Alum
can is visiting in Ottumwa this week.
Harry Boyer is home from trip
on the road.
A. Mcdonald, who has been confined
to his bed for two weeks, is GONZALES
cling.
A. G. Roberts, of Keosauqua, has
been appointed principal of the Bona
parte schools, w. T. Dick having re-
signed on account of poor health.
Carroll Jackson left this morning to
accept position in Keokuk.
Miss Emma Vale and Bruce are Wis
iting in Keosauqua.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Kneemeyer are the
happy parents of son born Thursday
night.
Mrs. J. Il. Haynes and daughter re-
turned Wednesday from months Wis
it in Chicago. $50
Mrs. Dan Macklin is very i'll at her
home in this city.
Mrs. Doc Israel, of Keosauqua, was
the guest of Mrs. J. L. B. Cresap sew
eral days last week.
Mrs. j. G. Whitley gave dancing
party Monday evening at the opera
house in honor of Miss jamie Tozier,
of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Miss Regina Vale is in Monmouth
visiting friends.
Miss Evans, of Bloomfield, spent sew
eral days last week visiting Bonaparte