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cs.adi.s Otter Coast. ssA saisss Devs
HnI Sass fsr Hsn-

Co0Ao1oo OStor CooSm oo0 3A1oo8 AoOe
Hn Sass fsr Hsn-
l, seems strange to think that any
full grown. four-footed animal should
indulge in play like child. and yet
this Is what the otter does His
amusement is tobagganing. and his
playground is slope. covered with Ice
or snow. that goes down grade into
pool Of water No little boy. with .
new sled. ever enjoyed coast down
an ice-bound bill more than this beau
tiful creature from the frozen north.
The otter is quite large. sometimes
weighing as much as % pounds He
resembles the seal and the mink. be-
ing, however. of heavier build. and is
both supple and strong Living for
the most part in water. he preys on
fish. which his swimming and diving
ability enables him to catch easily.
The entrance TO his home. which is
burrow in the bank OF stream. Is
under the water. In the early spring
when the ice begins TO thaw, these
animals start on their travels from one
stream TO another. sometimes spend
ing months on the journey II they
happen 10 see an inviting hill by he
rayside they Immediately stop their
pilgrimage and prepare for some sport.
ore Of the number leaves the water
ard slowly climbs the slope. making
q smooth hollow in the ice with his
wet body. When the slide is pre-
pared. he lies fat on his belly. thrusts
his nose forward, and turning his fore
paws under his soft sides, goes sail
ing swiftly down. His speed steadily
increases until he reaches the water.
Silently he parts the surface and is
lost from sight for few seconds: then
his head appears above the surface
and you can hear him give call which
sounds like whistle This is a sig
nal The next otter assumes the posi-
ton and shoots down to the bottom to
join his companion. who has mean
while crawled out on the ice Then
another whistle and the next in order
slides and plunges. and the perform
ance is kept up until each one has
several trips to his credit.-Exchangs
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MOCKiNC BIRD
That Talks as Well as sings IL the
Wonder of ~ Georria Town.

wonder OF ~ GeorHiA Town.
A moeking bird belonging to Mrs.
William Neill has actually been taught
by her to talk. II is very interesting
indeed to hear It utter the words that
have. by persistent and painstaklng
efforts. been taught H. This birds
cognomen is Charlie. and it has a rep
utation that is envied by mocksng
bird owners. 1t mimics ever noise Il
hears II IL is repeated a number Of
times, and can repeat all the call
whistles that the boys OF the various
cliques and clans use as signals.
Mr.. Neill used to own dog, and
their favorite call for the pet animal
was Hear. hear. hear. hear" and q
short whistle; and repeated. Nov the
bird tCharlie can tell that dog as dis
tinctly as any person might. II very
clearly says Hear, hear; twhistles) /.
hear, hear" etc. While living at the
Planters hotel. Mr.. and Mrs. Neill
were frequently treated to a cat SER
enade, and the bird learned to mimic
them to n surprising degree. Now that
they are residing In presumably a cat
less neighborhood they are often fooled
by the bird. who can new so much like
cat that one Ia loath to believe that
the sounds Issue from the birds throat
unless actually standing near the cage.
Augusta tGa.) Herald.
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4 MAIDEN LADY
Proved Esr.eif Too Bright for = FI.shy
Westernef.

Proved Esrseif Too Bright for = FIashy
we.tsrner.
Opposite to him at the boarding
house sits maiden lady of certain
age and views Of life In which senti-
ment plays but a small part. She has
"a younger sister who Is pretty and
handicapped as yet by the pleasing
conviction that life Is 4 romance. He
Is large. dresses several times a day,
Is thoroughly self-satisfied especially
In the idea that he Is Irresistible when
he sets out TO please a member OF the
opposite sex. This Is the conversation
that took place between him and the
maiden lady. Al. good morning.
Where 70 the rri.a Of the family this
norniny?" and he looked at the seat
usually occupied by the younger sister.
Right here" and she gave an extra
flourish with that particular spoonful
of oatmeal Then. thinking to propl-
tlste this careful elder sister. he asked
her advice. Il received letter this
morning from a Chicago lady that
met last summer Just dropped line
TO let her know that she had place
AH my w" h0t WDHutTH
whether We will ever meet again asks
If ever come Ia Chicago. and tells
how kind ! was to her during our brief
acquaintance. Now. I was only with
her while Whiting for train. don't
you know. We .l1ed back and forth
on tho plIiform and chotted. Yet It's
plain thar she's infatuated. some-
times think It's curse for a man to
be too nttrncilyc.' 'Pshaw." cjacn-
lated the maiden. while the other
boardcrs looked expectant. do you
really want 10 ilai'lusIonze this crea-
ture from Chicago? How ing did you
talk tD here" AN hour" Talk to
her another hour" Before dinner be
asked TIE landlrdy for seat nt anoth.
or Detroit Fee Press.
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CONES as zuddenly oolivicus TO his old
friends Thus. Persian having OBJ
tanned lucrative position at court. ;
friend of his came shortly afterward
to congratulate him thereon The new
courtier asked him. Who are you and
why do you come here," The other
eooIly replied: do you not know ne.
then? / am your old friend and am
come to condcle with you. having
heard that you had lately lost your
sight."--San Francisco Wave
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TO SUCCEED PAuNcEForE.

Lord Thomas Brassey, who Is said
to be slated for the British embassy at
Washington on the retirement of Sir
Julian Pauncefote in the fall. Is the
present governor general OF the colony
OF Victoria. He is the first lord OF his
title and the eldest son OF the great
millionaire railway contractor OF Liv-
erpool. Even in his Rugby and Oxford
days Brassey showed passionate
fondness for the sea. and in later life
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did much to Improve the naval service
Of his country. He was successful In
yachting MS well MS In politics. but
none Of his successcs. no more than
his new titles or his enormous wealth.
disturbed his cquanImIty or icssened
bIs strons sentiments Of democracy.
1t IL said that during his administra-
tIon Of colonial afYairs In Australia.
Lord Brassey has won all hearts and
has utterly failed 10 evlnce the arro-
gance and pride that Is no often
complained OF In colonial officers Of
high rank. Lord Brasscy is ca years
old.
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che.n Excur,,one Ea.,.

The Burlington will on June iith and
f.th pu. on sale tickets from Denver TO
Chicago. 81. Louis Peoria and all Mis-
sour. river poinss at rate Of one fare plus
& for the round trip. Tickets good for
return till October list This rate open
to eyeryboeiy G. w vALLERY
General Agent
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THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA

Is causing al increased demand for potatoes and
erouns snces promise better prices II you
plant, you will save many backsches. much time
and expense by purchasing the Little Giant
Potato Gutter. a complete machine for only
s2e0 fully sua' ante.-i Write for free circularS
Aserts wsnfei. Dealers especially solicited
J. X Elliott & Co. Platteyille. Colo.
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interior Of the building are the faest
examples Of decorative art which the
United States have thus far produced
for any exposition. Annexes for the
United States exhibits In agriculture.
forestry. liberal arts and navigation
have been erected.
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nets point. she escaped. wounded bad
ly. But she soon rallied another army
and when she was again defeated at
subeinee. she fought in the first line
like ver!table fury. and was mortally
wounded.
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ch,iarss 1. .ysps..

From one end Of Japan to the other
child Is treated as sacred thing,
bc II ones own or strangers. Each
one carries Its name and address on
a ticket round Its neck; but should II
Indeed stray from home food and
shelter and kindness would meet Il
anywhere.
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rp ,he E..t and n.ck for ono Far,.

Plus s. via Union Pacific. on June llth.
18th. I'd July 18th. e9;h and August 4th.
Rate applies to Chicago, St Louis. st:
Paul Duluth. Omaha. Kansas City and
intermediate points. Ticket Office. stl
Eth street
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What possessed Sara to get married
in i balloon?' II suppose she wanted
to see II anybody came to the wedding
who was not invited
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Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a constitutional cure. Price, 80

Joseph. have you taken on your fan
nels while you have such terrible cold9+'
Yes. l have: when you have such a cold
that you can't take any more is the very
time to get rid Of them
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He-"What makes You wear shoes that
hurt your feet?" She-"Dear me. II the !
didnt hurt my feet / wouldn't remember
that they were new.
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A victory and Disappointment.

"Our progressive euchre club met at our
house last night George and l took both
the prizes.
Then why do you seem depressed2'
you see. II I'D known We would win
them I'd have got better ones
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$4,000 A WEEK AND EXPENSES
to agents selling our household goods. Sell or
sight. Write c. II. Marshall & Co. Chicago

Dealer-.Well. madam. you can have
this old lamp for what IL Is worth to you. .
that much. you must put your own price
on IL.
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lam sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-Mrs THos. RoBBiSs
Maple Street, Norwich, \. Y. Feb. Il. 1900.
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Once tried to propose TO business
woman How did sns take it2 She
told me TO cut II short. she was always
In a dreadful big hurry.
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81 knew IT would come What Is II p
"A Chicago man has had his automobile
built so he can eet his breakfast In II on
his way DOWNTOWN
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P.nxzRs HAZE BALsAx Is the favorite for dressin,
he hair and renewing its life and co.or.
HisrIscoKss. the best cure for corns. i5cs.
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A Book Of Choice Recipes
4ass. Mention this paper.
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Deaier-"Ice has gone up cents Gus
tomer-"Oh, short crop | suppose" Deal
er-"No: too few patrons.
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Don't be discouraged about your golf
Clarence. practice more industriously
''No. won't. IN Join newer club
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That's just like May.ne" what did
she do? Game along and offered to take
me to a matinee when she knew l had to
clean house"
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Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing syrup.
For children teethiny sostens the gums, reduces In
nAmms;ioo. ssys pain. cures wind collie &c bottle
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PA. what Is quiet hostility" Quiet
hostility. little Jim. Is the way In which.
when i decline TO give you nickel. you
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A.. t..,.r ~., .o,., ..

wasn q n.sa 4 -coi.-. suddenly rici,
II not az. apen, : .->'' ,ws that he be-
The silver star., 1900-05-25

II yon have hobby do not be afraid
10 tr0t II out.
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a. -. r.,.. A,,..,s rsos-g..ss

Ar res usiag AlIsa's Fsos-Gssss
1t IL the only cure for swollen.
Smarting. Burning. Sweating iee..
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Auen
Foot-Ease. . powder to be shaken INTO
the shoes. At all Druggists and snoe
Stores. 25c. Sample sent FREE. Al
dress Allen 8. Olmsted. Leroy. N. I.
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Denver Directory.

SILVER STATE TYPEWRITER AGENCY. i,e
',Champa 81. Denver. Tel. gis A vii buy, SELL er
ch,nge rent. repair any typewriter. seii supple
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-10-05
panaerous Ren ainz.

A mother was recently very Inuc&
surprised TO find that her yonI.S
daughter of IS was reading a very
poor class of paper-covered novels.
Sshich she admitted buying for Eve
cents at the corner stationery store
Investigation revealed that she ana
aer young companions in the neighs
berhood were in the habit of buying
these books and exchanging them
with each other until each story had
been passed around the little circle
The stories were not of the traditions
q dime-novel, Observation-Disclosures sort,
but were weakly sentimental and silly
beyond belief. The surprise to the
mother came from the fact that the
sirl had been able to do this without
her knowledge, particularly as no ais
5empt At concealTncnt had been made
il seemed astonishing, as the house
svas full OF good books. MY boy :
reading" said the mother. It have
carefully watched and guided, but it
simply had not occurred to me that
my girl needed the same care. l am
finding il a genuine struggle TO gel
her interested in any reading that she
ought to have, so filed is her little
head with these trashy love stories"
This may serve as a warning to other
mothers. who think that girls come ta
good reading Nv sort of natural iHz
atinct.-N. Y. Post.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-10-05
YOUR
PHYSICIAN ~s~
AIMS

10 put all his knowledge, expert
ence and skill into the prescription
he writes. 1t is an order for the
combination Of remedies your case
deman Is. lie can not rely On re-
suits unless the Ingredients are pure
and reliable, and properly conn
pounded.
BE fair to your doctor and 10 your
self by bringing your prescriptions
here They will be compounded
only By Registered Pharmacists,
who are aided by the largest stock
Of drugs in this part of the state.
Everything OF the finest quality
that mouey can buy or experience
select.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-10-05

TrnnrrnaI Paris.

A Boer farm and homestead is ii is
said, 10 be one of the features OF the
Paris exposition. In this form viii be
exhibited the chief wild animals of
the Transvaai. The means of trans
portaJion in the country are also to
be illustrated.-N. Y. Sun.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-07-05

Entered in the postoffioe at Weiser as
Second-class matter.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-07-05
A Nice Juicy Steak

When you want one OF those waist
coat expanders in the shape of q
tender fat steak for the home table
come here. just now | am furnish
ing some Of the finest and latest
meats to be found on the block any
where. No blue, tough, stuff goes
here. The reason / have the best
meats is because | have the facilities
for slaughtering and keeping. My
refrigerators are perfect and ice cold,
making the meat as fresh aftera week
as when first killed, and much sweet
er and juicier f. KoRUP.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-07-05
DR., Foster Returns.

DR.. Foster recently returned from
an extensive trip throughout the
east and northeast, in the interest of
the Weiser Academy. He was sue
cessful in securing finds sufficient to
insure the coming school years ex-
penses. The Congregational Educa-
ton Society placed the school on its
list of approved academies, and will
aid it next year. DIR. G. K. Pear
sons of Chicago promises help
through the education society.
At recent meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the Board of Trus-
tees it was decided to open business
college in connection with the Acad-
envy, and the president was empower
ed to select a good man to be the
head of this new branch of work.
A large number of young men ano
women have expressed their desire
to attend there this coming year ant
the authorities are making prepare
ton to accommodate there. In Ordel
to do this we'll it will be necessary tt
build new recitation hall and tn
president was authorized to solici
funds for this purpose during tn
vacation months.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-07-05
In New Quarters.

w. P. Harris & Co. have moved
their quarters from Commercial
street to the new Cobbs & Matthews
building on First Street, and now
have a fine location with large,
we'll lighted work shop in the rear of
the harness store. Mr. Harris is in
creasing his stock very extensively
and will make a special feature OF
the jobbing trade, which he has al
ready well established and which
he believes will grow to important
proportions. The firm has made Q
splendid showing since locating in
Weiser and the public is invited te
call and inspect the new place o.
business. First-class workmanship
is their stronghold.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-07-05
A Spring Chicken

One of the most amusing farce
comedies that has been presented in
many long day is said to be GA
Spring Chicken which comes to the
opera house on Saturday, July 7th.
The company is under the direc-
ton of two Of the most hustling of
the younger generation of managers,
Jordan and Mahara, and the COM
pany which they have engaged is re-
ported to be an exceptionally strong
one. The farce deals with the mis-
haps of young man who is Broke by
name as we'll as nature and of the
difficulties into which he gets him
self in trying to deceive a rich uncle.
There are many specialties introduc-
ed and they are said to be all new
and novel The company includes
Miss Rose Sutherland, Bert Flat,
Mabel Casady, Harry Armstrong,
Dolline Cole, Edward Kimball, Der
Mitchell, Fred Potter, May Harlow,
Gustave H. Kline and others of note
Seats SO and Is cents, now on sale
at Smiths drug store.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-07-05
Summer Excursions Via UniOu Pacifi,
Railroad,

Rate of one fare for the round trip.
plus 49, 90, has been authorized from all
points in Idaho to the points and on the
dates shown below:
Sioux City, St. Joseph, Kansas City,
Omaha, Chicago, st. Louis and return,
June As.
Charleston. S. c., and return, July 1-2.
st. Paul and return, July 1914.
Detroit and return, Aug. 1924.
Chicago and return, Aug. 1924
Three trains daily with many hours
quickest time. best service and most
elegantly appointed equipment Ali
tickets good via Salt Lake and Denver.
The sublime scenery of Echo and Weber
Canons, the famous Witches Rocks"
Devils Slide, Green River Bluffs"
Pulpit Rock" and Devils Gate, are a
source of enchanting interest to all Over
land travellers. Sleeping. Dining, Buffer
Smoking and Library and Free Reclin.
ing Chair Cars through to Omaha and
Chicago without change. For furthul
information apply TO nearest Oregon
Short Line agent or write h. M. Clay
General Agent, Salt Lake, Utah. % If
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-07-05

ing, without any charge whatever.
Better send in your subscription now
as smallpox is abroad in the land.
Exchange.
While one Of the bicycle races was
being run yesterday John Cato was
thrown violently from his wheel and
rendered unconscious for a time.
The boy was badly shaken up but
seemed to recover without any ser
ious results.
L. L. Spring, of the firm of Spring
& Meyer, is in Weiser this week. Mr..
Spring has been conducting the firm s
business at Mt. Home and came to
relieve Mr.. Meyer who will 60 to
Pennsylvania next Monday to remain
couple of months.
Henry Richardson, now county
clerk of Harvey county, Ore, was
visiting his parents and other mem
bers of the family in Weiser last
week. Henry is looking well and
his many friends here were glad to
shake hands with him after a lengthy
absence.
w. P. Harris, the harness maker
who has been located on Commercial
street, moved his stock of goods to
his new location in the Matthews &
Cobbs building on First street Mr..
Harris is now in very desirable To-
cation and will no doubt do a gooo
business. He has very large stock.
Rev. E. A. Paddock, who has
been in the east soliciting funds fol
his proposed industrial school here
and who was recently married to al
eastern lady, returned home with his
bride yesterday. Mr.. Paddock
children, who have been in the cas-
for some time, returned with TIN
father.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-07-05
PERSONAL
MENTION

G. f. Nolan was at Boise last
Monday and Tuesday,
Chas. Derby, of Council, was in
the city last Thursday.
Bert Varian is in Salt Lake visit
ing his parents.
Cal White and daughter came
down from Boise to spend the 4th.
Judge W, M. Perrill was down
from Council few days last week.
Atty. R. 4. Wilson, of Sslubris,
spent a few days in Weiser this week.
John j. Miller, representing the
Oregonian, was in the city last week.
Stewart French, of the Seven Devils,
was in the city last Friday.
Mrs j. D. Burley, and little
daughter visited relatives in Payette
last week
L. Terrill, Of Huntington, hao
business with y. G. Galloway in this
city this week
Miss May McGlnchey, of Payette
has been visiting the Misses Han
thorn in this city.
Attys. A. Woodward and r. S
Johnston and E. T. Merritt were il
Boise Sunday and Monday.
Henry Walker came down iron
Cambridge Tuesday last and went t.
LaGrande for two weeks visit.
E. j. Davis, wife, daughter ant
sister, of Mankato, Mimi, we're il
this city, the first Of the week.
} 7. E. Kelly will go to Nampa to
f morrow to attend meeting OF tn
} Southern Idaho Lumbermen's AssO
citation.
Mrs. A. M. Gillespie and daughte
e Miss Edna, have arrived from Ar
IONA, and are guests of Mrs. G.
son Carl and wife.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-07-05
New Subscribers

New subscribers to the Signal are
w. f. Orr, g. S. Gabler, Weiser; S.
r. Hunt, Boise; A. N. Peterson,
Eveleth, MINI; B. S. White, Mead
ows; Henry Richardson, Burns, Ore
Mrs. l. B. Hicks, Spokane, Wash
G. A. Ranckman, Farina, ILL.,, the
latter is sent by Otto Strobe.
Renewals: j. A. McGinness, OF
to Strobe, G. M Warehouse, G. w
Riggs, A. B. Taylor, Dan Cotter
Lardo; R. A. Hendricks. Florence
E. Matzdorf, Crane; B. N. billiard
Murray, Idaho; James Stephenson,
Mrs. w. H. Wilkerson, Salubria.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-07-05
ASthma's Clutch

The sufferer from Asthma Is constantly
wheeling. gasping, hacking and clearing
the throat. When a storm approaches.
when there Is cloud of dust when
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-07-05

II LhCi o 10 q Ooa
breathing be-
most difficult.
1t seems as
someone was
clutching the
s sufferer by
the throat
with a terri
\ blegrasp. The
choking sem
sation is al
most unbear-
lie. TIL g
trouble some
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-07-05
Lost, Strayed or Stolen.

From the pasture of the under
signed near Weiser, one yearling
heifer, color light red Gersey,) white
spot in forehead. Liberal reward
for information that leads to recovery
of same. w. B. BURROWS,
Weiser, Ida.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-07-05
A New Druggist.

Mr.. Davis, of Minnesota, has ar
rived in Weiser with his family to
locate. The gentleman is a druggist
and has purchased the stock Of the
Hubbard Drug Co. He will be locat-
ed in the new Sommer building when
completed.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-07-05
Knights of Pythias, Attention.

You are respectfully requested to
be present at the regular meeting
next Monday evening, June 9. In
stallation of officers and other bust
ness of Importance demands your at
tentiOn.