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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
WEAR DIAMONDS As oTHERsi
A Newly Discovered Gem from
South America.
BRIGHT. SPARKLING, BEAUTIFUL.

The finest limitations in the world. For
brilliance they equal the genuine. /: Puzzle
. test. Set "A carat gold filled m6lntings
and warranted 10 years. VIII retain their
brtnianoy forever. Workmanship eeuld not
asked To introduce these -semfpreciOus
gems We will onter them n about the value OF
the mounting, They will more than treble
articles sent by Registered mail on receipt OF
TO-, II not as represented your money will
o. res SSTP & w SYs Ss size
7sa, 736 Splitter building, Toledo. Ohio.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
FRANKEL'S. pzs MONIES:

r. l.. Parrish and son Robert went to
Des Mofnes yesterday where Mr.. Parrish
is trying some cases before Federal Judge
Mcpherson, growing out of the Davidson
failure at Garden Grove.
Ed L. Gardner and wife, of Anna, ILL.,,
in this city at the home Of his father, Lew
Gardner, left Saturday for Charlton, where
they have decided to locate.
Mr.. j. A. Wheeler and Mrs. Lizzie In
gall, of near Indianola, were in Leon last
Thursday on their way to Decatur where
they were called by the serious illness of
their sister, Mrs. John Hill.
Ira Newcomer, Of Kansas, who has been
visiting relatives and friends in this vicin-
ity for couple Of weeks, departed Mon
day for Winfield. Kas., to assume the
duties of ticket agent on the Santa Fe r.
R.. which has strike of the operators on
Its line, and they ordered every employe
to report for duty at once.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred WaiRht, of Leon,
Iowa, arrived Tuesday of this week and
we're entertained as visiting guests ut j. e.
Blackaller's home. Mr.. Waight Is q tray
cling ng :a lsia reprssentine 2 big ohina
him this trip and 90 will enjoy the hospi-
tally of these friends while in our city,
Shenandoah World.
been the popular and efficient mailing
clerk in the Leon postof1ice, left yesterday
for BEDDING, Kas.. where he joins his
fathers brother, and will accompany him
to Los Angeles, California, where he has
the promise of good situation. "Trip"
Is one of the most popular young men of
Leon, and has many friends who are sorry
to see him leave here, but there are very
few opportunities open for bright young
man and he decided to seek new home
In the far west. His legion of friends wish
him unbounded success.
Headache and dizziness are quickly
cured by Morley's Little Liver Pills for
Bilious People, They arouse the Torpid
Liver, work of tho BILE and cure
Oon,tipation. One dosa. Sold by
L. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Most in Quantity, Best>ln Quality.
Morley's sarsaparilla and Iron is a
tonic, a blood purifier and blood
maker. 1t does not stop with merely
curing certain diseases, like scrofula,
sores, abcesses, ETC., but cleanses and
builds up the whole system. All who
have tried it say there is more cure in
one bottle of Morley's sarsaparilla and
Iron than in six of any other kind.
Sold by agent liz every town and by L.
Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Public Sale.

will sell at public sale in Decatur
City, on Saturday, Dec. %, ali of my
household and kitchen furniture, con.
slsting Of stoves, cupboards, safe, chairs
tables, lounge, pictures and many othel
things too numerous to mention. Terms
made known on day of sale. Sale te
commence at O'Clock.
8. Y. Harger, CHARLES TUCKER.
Auctioneer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
g MA,a~

This signature is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative Bronco uinine Tablet.
the remedy that cures = Geld h enc day
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

If you are going to use any Angora
yarn better buy it now. We are selling
for short time at 123 cents ball for
white or gray.
THOMPSON & WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

In cases of catarrh Hoods Sarsap.
arilla heals the tissues, builds up the
system, expels impurities from the
blood and cures.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

To Break mp Cold In one Night
Or to quickly cure La Grippe take q Weeks
fund he pnrcli Sc price II 1t fails to cure
Price - !, .3is 3. Myers u Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

You take no chances when you buy
Russ Bleaching Blue. This famous
article makes clothes whittier than snow.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Lady Correspondent Wanted.

l want to hear from any lady who has
stomach trouble. / will recommend DR..
Caldwells Syrup Pepsin and guarantee
it to cure. Yours Truly,
L. VAN WERDEN.S
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Do your clothes look yellow? If SO,
use Maple City Soap. 1t will make
them white again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

here because every dollar they spend with us
GETS more quantity. gets more quality, and does
more to make merry and delightful Christmas
than money you spend elsewhere. That's what
makes this store
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Jell-O, The New Desert.
MATRIMONIAL,

pleases all the family. Four flavors:-Lemon
Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. Al your
grocers. 10 cts. Try it today.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

For SALE-A good second hand hard
coal stove for sale cheap.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Blood Humors

ltdoesn'tmake any difference wheth-
er you believe in the modern theory
and speak of the causes Of diseases as
referable to germs. microbes or bacilli
or whether you use the older and better
understood terms Of humors" and
"blood diseases" - Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla cures them all.
It cures scrofula, salt rheum or
eczema. catarrh. rheumatism, malaria
and all other blood poisons; nervous
troubles. debility and that tired feeling.
This is not merely modern theory; 1t
Is solid up-to- date fact.
Salt rheum on my hands SO severe l had to
shut my thumb and finger together, was
cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla" MES. A. d.
sPAULDNa. North Searsport. Me.
MY three months old boy was cured Of a
very bad case Of scrofula By Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla." WIN. II. GARNER. West Earl. Pa
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Promises to cure and keeps the prom
ise. No substitute for Hoods acts like
Hoods 1be sure to get Hoods.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

W. E. Hill and wife, of Milo, we're In
Leon Monday on their way home from a
few days visit with Henry Hill and family
at Decatur.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

A. Swearingen, of Indianola, passed
through Leon last Saturday, going to
GAINESVILLE, Mo-, to look after some bust.
ness matters.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Dr.. and Mrs. Il. R. Layton return ed
Friday from a flying visit at the home Of
Mrs. Lsyton's brother, Judge Post, at Col
umbus, Neb.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Mrs. Roy Buchanan, of Beaconsfield.
was expected last evening to spend the
holidays at the home of her aunt, Mrs. p.
F. Bradley,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Mrs. j. L. Parrish and children, Of ,Des
Moines. came Saturday for q visit at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. N.
Clark In this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Miss Kate James went to Lamont last
Saturday and on Monday commenced
teaching teach term of school ov er Ia
RiDggoId county.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05

from those previously seen here.
though that did net detract from the
merit Of his rendition. Ii the scene
with Dane Martha, he introduces con-
siderable comedy, which is greatly
appreciated. He is ably supported by
Mary Labadis, whose Interpretation
Of Marguerite is all that ssn be de-
sired. Her work shows that she has
given the character a great deal OF
conscientious study, which, added to
the sarnestness with which she enters
into her arduous task, rounds out .
very satisfactory interpretation of this
e1ssting part. The Brockea scene in
the concluding act forms magnificent
ending to the successful production.
The Labadies are to be congratulated
for their attention to every detail in
producing this sxacting play. It isn's
often Wilkesbsrre shoN-gsers have an
opportunity of seeing 50 neritorfous
production, and 1t il hoped the sttrae-
ton will do large business"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05
His Life Was Saved.

Mr.. j. E. Lilly. a prominent citizen
Of Hannibal, Mo-, lately had a won.
derful deliverance from frightful
death. In telling of it he Gays: 81
was taken with TYPHOID Fever, that
ran into Pneumonia. My lungs be-
came hardened. I was so weak I
couldn't even sit up in bed. Nothing
helped me. I expected to soon die of
Consumption. when I heard of DR..
Kings New Discovery. One bottle
gave great relief. I continued to use
It, and now am well and strong, /
can't say too much in its praise" This
marvellous medicine is the surest and
quickest cure in the world for all
Throat and Lung Trouble. Regular
sizes so cents and S1.00. Trial bottles
free at McMaster Co.'s drug store !;
every bottle guaranteed.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05
cA@ToREAs
,., aTha Kind You Have alHsys Bought
''s.s'''' e Oz42gzzs1
FUNERAL SERVICES OF MES. JANE
LAUDERDALE.

The funeral services Of Mrs.. Jane
Lsadsrdale were held in the A. S. Z.
Church on Tuesday afternoon st
4 O'Clock Of which church the de-
ceased was an active and Jealous
rnsmbsr. It was one Of the largest
funerals ever seen in Winnsboro. The
deceased was one OF tbs landmarks OF
the town, having been successfully
engaged in the mercantile oa'laess
here for about half = century, and she
and her family were closely Identified
with the business iaterests Of 'he ccm'
munity. In honor Of her memory, Ill
the stores in town were closed during
the funeral houts.
The following seatlemen acted "a
pail bearers:
Actlve-T. II. Ketchin, T. q. Elliott
J. E. Mcdonald, q. G. DssPorte'
J.J. Neil, r. c. Gooding.
aonorary-Jas. A. Brice and 4. .
Douglass.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05
e0MINa AHD GOING.

MMr. AT. Raf looked in en- us
Tuesday
Rsv. James Russell waR in tswn
Wednesday.
Hon. Jno. 6. Nsblsy spsnt We'd.
nesday ir town.
Rev. James Douglass spent Wednes-
day in Winnnbero.
Mr.. ". a. Beatty spent part Of
Tuesday in Rlsekstock.
Mrs. Nose Aoblsy spends q few
days in Columbia this week.
Mr.. Scott NcCarley came up from
Colunbia Tueaday evening.
Mr.. John T. NeKeown went 10 Co.
iunbia Wednesday Oh business.
xr. W. e. Flenniken has rstarnsd
home after several weeks absence.
Mr.. James Q. Davis is in Charles"
ton attending the United States Court.
MIR. s. Z. Mcdowell went to Ridge.
way Tuesday to attend the funeral.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. 3. Cauthep, OF
Yorkville, are stopping at the Hotel
Duval.
Mrs. T. s. Bryan, Of Columbia, il
visiting her parents, Dr.. and Mrs
D. E. Jordan.
Mrs. Maggie Roche and her daush
ter, Miss Mary, came up from Colun'
bis Tuesday evening.
Mr.. J. II. Cummings returned to
Co!unbis Monday He reports hi'
Mexican trip enjoyable.
Messra. j. W. Haaahan, J. J. Obear
Or. D. Aiken and Samuel Simp.on st.
tended the funeral of Ar. P. II
Spence At lidgeway.
Miss Nsttie sitsresves has returned
from the Northern markets, where sh'
has been for the past ten days pur
chasing spring millinery for Ars
A. L. AcCarlsy.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05
THE LsBADIE COMPANY.

"Hsvs YOU seen the deVil3' is
queei expression, but nevertheless ne
will DO reen at the Thespi.H Hall to-
night in Faust. Nj. Hubert Labadie
will appear AS Mephisto, and Mary
Won rromp as Nsrgaerits. Don't
miss it. Admission 25, 50 and -
cests.
Read what the WilkeabaErs (Pa.)
Morning Daily has TO say about them ::
"a large sudisnce witnessed the
perforusrce Of Faust, ss given by the
Labadie company, At Music Hall last
evening, and every person present
went home we'll satisfied with it. The
company Is an exceptionally good one.
Nr. Lsbadie's conception of the part
of Nephis!o is in msssure different
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05
WANTS A EILL.
10 Can Get Plenty Of Them.

70 Can Get Plenty Of Them. !
Mr.. Preston Rion has received tne
following letter:
s-e,rsF' 'o,tesyilis, Va, April 2. 1900.
Ny Dear Sir: I am hoping to @
serve the eclipse Of the az ssss55 sSgJSs
and an th1Rsing Of selecting site Tor
observing either near Winnsboro or
Nevberry, 8. C. I expect to us'
20 foot Gamers and would be glad TO
Esd 3 hill where can obtain slope
ofehirsy degrees more Or )ssS. .wAi
YOU be kind enough to write me IN re-
gard to :hs topography around "lnn'-
boro. Auy other information that
You think may be of value will also De
gratefully received.
Very truly yours,
Osmond HoHe.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05
Mr.. W. T. Bardden, of Richmond,
spent Wednesday in town.
No Right to Ugliness.

No Right to Ugliness.
The woman who is lovely in face,
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attrac-
tive must keep her health. If she is
weak, sickly and all run down, she
will be nervous and irritable. II she
had constipation or kidney trouble,
her impure blood will cause pimples,
bIotches, skin eruptions and a wretch
ed complexion. Electric Bitters is the
best medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and to
purify the olocd. It gives strong
nerves, bsigb! eyes, smooth, velvety
skin, rich complexion. 1t will make q
good-looking, charming woman OF q
rundown invalid. Only 90 cents at
McMaster Co.'s drug store.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05
Thursday. April 5, 1SoO
NATTEES.

LOCAL xATTEEs.
See citation elsewhere.
Horse end buggy saolen. See ad'
7estissmsnt.
Tho mai. will be collsctsd hsre'
alter 8, .. N. insssad Of $50 p. a.
Easter opening April 10th, eon'
tiauius through the week, at
Mrs. A. L. NeCarley's.
Miss Pattis Elliott's friends were
slsd to see her out yestsrday afse'
having the grip.
To sssure the original witch 1azei
salye, ask for DeWitt's m!ten hazel
Salye, we'll known - certain cure iof
piles spd skin diseases. Beware OF
worthless seunterfeits. IheY art
dangerous. AcAaster Co.
Mr.. J. Il. Skinner was reported
better yesterday. This will 30 graft
tyins news to his many friends.
Mr.. Joe Cummings brought two
beautiful parrots from Mexico with
hir. One he presented to Mrs. Henry
Elliott, the other to some one IN Char
iotte.
Lewis Acksrnan, Goshen, Ind,
saws. "DsWitt's Little Early k1ser'
always bring certain relief, care my
hesdache and never sripe." They
gently cleanse and invigorates the
5owsls and liver. XcIaster Co.
DIR. Tbeo. A. Quattlebaum, OF
Winnsborc, has located here for lAs
practice Of medicine aad surgery. He
is 3 graduate of Fur,aan sRd Wander
bilt, and is well equipped for his chosen
profession. He is grandson Of the
late Gen. Paul Quattlebaum, who rep
resented Lexington countyin the State
senate in the ante.bellan days.-
Batesburg cor. The State.
The matter Of the escape OF coz
yicts from the county chsingspg was
ID before the county board Of eon'
raissioners on Monday. The board
snea Superintendent Joe Richardson
$40 and Nr. Tom Frye, the guard
was also fined 91o and discharged.
This action Of the board was induced
by the escape ssms two wesks since Of
Eve convicts from the gang at the same
tine. Itis to be hoped that ths rules
and regulations formulated by the
board for the control Of the Changing
will be observed more strictly Ia
future, and thus iasurs the retention
OF prisoners until the expiration OF
their sentence.
SCI used Kodol Dyspepsis Csre n
nv family with wonderful results. 1t
gives Immediate relief, Is pleasant 's
take and is truly the dyspeptic's pest
frisnd," says e. Hartserink' OVerlsei'
Mick. Disests what ysu eat. Can
ret fail to cure. NcMaater Go.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF TA1RrnLD.
By6R. JOHNSTON, Esq., Jssags Probate.
WHEREAS, r. II. Jennings, Clerk
w Of Court, hsth made suit to me
10 grant him letters Of administration
Of the estate and effects Of B. F. Bou!-
ware, deceased:
These are Therefore to cite and ad.
monish all and singular the kindred ana
creditors of the said B. =. Boulwsre,
deceased, that they be and appear
before me, in the Court Of Pro-
Bate, to be held at Fairfield Court
House, South Carolina, on tie 4th
day Of May next, after publication
hereof, at IL O'Clock in the fore
noon, to show cause, if any they have,
why the said Administration should
not be granted. =,
Given under my hand this 4th day
Of April, Ammo Domini 1900.
S. R. JOHNSTON,
A.6-6 Judge Of Probate.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05
Volcanic Eruptiong

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob
life of ioy. Bucklen's Arpica Saive
cures them; also Old. Running aud
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons,
Corus, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns
Scalds, Chapped Hands, Chilblalns,
Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out
Pain, enu Aches. Only 25 cts. a box.
Cur guaranteed. Sold by McMaster
Co., druggists.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05

Rev. W. T. sitzsr, W. Cation, n. T.,
wri rs, Il had dyspepsia over twenty
yeals, and tried doctors and medicines
without bensat. I was persuaded to
use Kedol Dyspepsia Care and it
halpsd me fron the start. I believe It
to be a paRacea for all FERNS OF lndl-
sestion." It disssts what you eat.
EeNaater Co.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05
Mir. C. u. Puekett, Of Colunpia,
was in town Wednesday.

VIVA. Orr, Newark, O., says, eve
never feel safe without One Minnie
Cough Ours in the house. 1t saved
my little boys life when he had the
pneumonia. We think it il the best
medicine made" 1t cares coughs ana
all lung diseases. Pleasant to take,
harmless and gives Immediate results
NcNaster Co.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05
Rismarck'S Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid b ealth
Indomitsble will and tremendous
energy are not found where stomach, J,
Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are out OF
order. If you want these qualities
and the success they bring, use Dr'
Kings New Life Pills. They develop
every power of brain and body. Only
Csc. at McMaster Co.'s drug store.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05

Mrs. Harriet Evans, Hinsdale, ILL.,,
writes, 81 never fail TO relieve my
children from Group at ones by using
One Minute Cough Cure. woa!d
not feel safe without it" Quickly
cures coughs, colds, grippe and all
throat and lung diseases. McAaste 20.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05

County Antrim, Ireland, in 1857
coming from that sturdy old Puritan
stock that has made itself famous for
virtue wherever it fousa home; and
Patrick d. Spence inherited fE
share Of their virtues.
He was Inferred with Masonic hoaors.
There we're present delegations from
neighboring lodges to pay tributes OF
respect to the memory Of this upright
man and Mason.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05

M. Henry Pressly, from Tsnpico:
Mexico, arrived in town Tue'da5'
Rsv. Neili E Pressly and Mrs. Preas'y
s:li arrive IL two weeks.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05
Stolen.

sOKREL WESTERN HORSE,
medium sizs, legs clipped below knee,
small scsr on right hip. Top Baggy,
{n,.1e ty A. Fl. Esrgls, Peak, s; C.D
wine colored running gear, SNAIL hole
torn in lining on top. Check on bride
broken and pieced with several copper
yiyets. Liberal reward.
S.W. YOUNG,
4-5.2t Box s, Columbia, 3. g.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05

and cheerfulneSS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
thatft is not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. fthe child urin-
ates too often, il the
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05

urine sca]ds the flesh or if. when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, It is yet afflicted with
bee yetting, depend upon it. the cause Of
the difficulty IS kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble Is due to diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not to habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble.
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
by BY. druggists; ugg s.. in ia1'y- tit'y- Eba
sizes. You may have
sample bottle by mail sss45se& aG&
free, also pamphlet tell Homo Of svaupRso.
ing all about it, including many of the
thousands OF testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. Y, be sure and
mention this paper.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05
PATRICK n. SPENCE.

On Tuesday, April srd, at AinWell
cemetery the remains Of Patrick N.
Spence was laid to rest. Mr.. Spence
had rot quite lived the three score and
ten, allotted to man, being IS years
old at tho time of his desth.
In the death Of this good and true
man Ridseway losss ore Of her beat
citizens and the county At large noble
MAE, whose place will rot soon be
Allied. He was in every asnse q just
and true man, ever seeking to do ais
dgty, TO his neighbor, himself sad 10
God. No cause could make him swerve
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05

". 3. Saith, Butternat, Mish., says,
"DsWitt's Little Early Risera are the
very best pills I ever used Tor eos,
tiyezess, liver and bowel trone!es."
McMaster Co.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05

Mrs. B. Qnsrtlsbaum and Miss
n. E. Quattlebaum went to Edgefeld
Wednesday. g..
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05

Er. Geo. ". Bishop was in town
Wednesday.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05

Mr.. Jones Noblsy Was here yester'
day.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-04-05
0A8ToR3As
n,.u.,. aThs gn6 Y0S Aars alNaH sas1t
s;:;::''' g.: :: =: Gx1z657s5 y Z;

Mr.. Felix D. Gee, Of Richmond,
spent Tuesday and "Wednesday ID
town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-10
R. C. DUN IS DEAD.
Mercantile Agency Owner Dies
at Age Of a.

New York. Nov. 1O.-R. G. Dun. head
Of the mercantile agency firm of r. G..
Dun & Co., died in this city today of
cirrhosis Of the liver.
Robert Graham Dun was born at Chill
Hcothe, Ohio. in 1926. He received his
education in the district schools and the
academy.
At the age of 16 years he became a
clerk in q. store, during which time his
rise was rapid, soon becoming a partner
in the business. In 1850 he removed to
New York city where he accepted a po-
sition as clerk for the Mercantile Agen-
cy then conducted by Tappin & Doug
lass. In 1854 he became a member Of
the firm by buying out Mr.. Tappin. The
firm was known as B. Douglas & Co. In
1859 Mr.. Douglas retired and the bust
ness has since been owned and conduct
ed by Mr. Dun, under the firm name of
R. G. Dun & Co.
Mr.. Dun was at the time of his death
"A years old.