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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-01
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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-01

Summer Tours-Lake and Sea-
side. Ask any Katy agent for infor-
nation, or write James Barker, G. p.
& T. A., St. Louis, Mo.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-01

nation is so much
INDUCED as in let
ter writing. We
mean to write, but
!" tomorrow and
tomorrow creep
on ~ and we
\ n eglec ct it.
\ } This is bad
< enough when
the CORE S.
4 pondence is
SOcia1 Or htici-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-01
NEOSHO COUNTY TICKET.

CONGRESS has agreed to adjourn
early in June.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-01

A good Nichols & Shepard thresh-
ing outfit for sale cheap.-lnquire at
thisofice. 81.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.


ALEXANDRIA. Dec 81 During the year Just
ending tile business q. Alexandria has increased
to y-ty large extent. The various railroad COM
ponies centring in this city report a largely in
creased tonnage in both tile incoming aud out
going freight. The finances Of the city are in
very good shape and the city treasury is ROW
beginning 10 recover rom She heavy call made
upon it by the prevalence Of smallpox in thii
city last winter. There has been quite good
deal OF work on the streets, but IS yet nothing
has boon done looking o the proper PAWN. of
King md Washington streets as mapped ont by
the cit.>-u, committee and recommended 90 the
city &C ,nCil. There have been no business fiil-
urrs o. any importance during the year, and most
Of the business houses have made an excellent
showing The building associations have done
very we'll. and the banks have been in good
shape The fire companie-. which are nm on
voluni pr basis are in coed shape and have
resnundd 4 20 th'rty-eigit alarms Of fire during
the yca. There were issued during the yeas
>. la3 permits for chidrcn 90 attend the plblic
schools.
The Alexandria Light iniantry has been re-
organized since its return from the volunteering
Three hundred and three persons were sent 20
the city isii during the year. There were 356
deaths. The amount OF hnes collected by Mayor
Simpson. $, G93. During the year the police made
g55 arrests. against ltle in sss. There wefc 255o
loiEera accommodated at the central station
against sos in ls,S There were $40 deed- re-
corded during the year in tho clerks Office Of
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
IN PROTESTANT CHURCHES.
Waici, Meetings and Special Ser, ices
II, Several Congregations.

The usual New Year vigil was observed
last night at the New York Avenue Pres5y-
terian Church. At II o'clock the coHgregs-
tion assembled to watch the old year out
in a service OF prayer and song. Nojwi,h-
standing the lnclement weather. large
Congregation was present to participate in
the exercises.
The theme for the meeting was THE
WeaVe;'s Shuttle" and the service Of song
and praise was conducted by the pastor.
assisted by the choir. The latter consisted
Of Mrs Shir-Clin, Miss Whitaker, Mr w.
d. Mcfarland. and Mr. Walter Humphreys.
The anthems sung were Gcunod S Hold
Thou Ny Hand. Go!dbeck's My Faith
Looks Up 10 Thee" Hawiey's Abide With
Ne" and Ring out. wild Bells, TO the
Wild Sky"
Watch night" was also observed at the
Central Union Mission. the meeting begin
ming at 7.30 o'clock and closing at mid
night. The meeting was interspersed with
the singing Of gospel hymns. prayer, and
brief addresses by workers Of the mission.
At he Dumbartou NJ. Z. Church the r
vices Of watch meeting" began at 10
O'Clock. the exercises conzis; ng o. a praise
meeting and an address by tire pas:or At
the same hour similar meetings wee held
at the Congress Street M. l.. Church. aud
81 Mount Tabor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
A cRcss-coUNTRY RUN.
How Local Athletes Viii Innu&urntc
ihr New Year.

.,,,t,,..,. .,.o.,. ,rili ba oncped at ro.2n
- 49,. - II
. ciocN 'hls lho'hiHF "''" '''e oPeI
cap cross-country run, under the auspices
Of the Y. N. G. \. The run will be little
over six miles in length, starting ami mn
ishing on the track at Y Nj. G. \. Field,
corner Of Seventeenth and Streets.
The entries include q score II the strong
ast long-distaEcc runners in this yi.iiity.
Two of the entries are from Cornell Uni
vcrsity. vhnse team easily won the inter-
collegiate cross country championship at
Morris Park. y. y. In November These
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01


MI Geofse L. Co?le' OF "oousto0k 'oi-
lege. as sub-deacon. Mr.. Coyle was fo-m-
criy a professor at Gonzaga College. in this
city Tho ser,non wac Inv tho pay Ovep
IJiu oF Nsu Wi, ubo. smoke ON tho dutv
II tho christian
A sneciai feature of tbe sarvica Was the
music which was srng Inv thr choir Of the
church with orchestral srromnanineat.
Cuilmant's mass in Il fat was sung the
leading psrts being taken by the choir
ouartette, composed of T. f.. Turpin,
tenor; James ! Nolan. bass; Mrs. Martin
Nolan. contralto. and Mrs. W. /. Wilson.
soprano. The music was under the direc-
iion Of Mr.. S. J. Kuebsl. who acted in the
dual cspacity Of organist and leader Of
the orchestra.
The other members of the choir are:
Mrs II. C. Pennebaker. Mrs L. Sehrott.
Mrs. L. Pratt Misses J. Phillips, n Corri-
gan, X. Heron. c. Noyes J. Lyn-h, NJ
Murphy. s. Fair. ID. Grasse. s MURPHY. NJ
Mcguire. C. Kueb5l NJ O'Day. 4. c. Tay-
lor. aud Messrs. 7. Davis. Nj. 7. Con-
nelly. I. Dooley, c. Houlehan, c. NaEter
C. Lansdale. g. Harrison. H. Chase. ID.
O'Hare. J. l.. Dwyer J. Eckertt, NJ. Don
nelly, G. Sheriff. and A. Nen.
The orchestra was composed Of ;he fol-
lowing: Messrs. Minister No-d!ingeT al m
back. Schwackoff, Jeagle. Kruger, Mes
singer. VaUpauke Kerdrick, Baumgardt
ana Iiliesuk
Inc service was very impressive. anG
those VINO participated VII! remember ior
iltetlme the words q the reverend tather
VINO delivered the sermon Father Eii
called the special attention oil MS hearers
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
THE HOLY TRINITY MASS.
An Elaborate Musical Programme .
Rendered by the Csurci Choir.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church was the
scene Of an interesting religious observ-
ance at midnight. Solemn high mass was
celebrated. in obedience 20 the mandate
from the Vatican TO inaugurate the holy
year'-the last OF the nineteenth century
The sermon was delivered b. Rev. W
OBrien Pardow,
The musical programme connected with
the mass contained the "Kyrie. Gloria
.'Credo. ''Sanctus. "Denedictus. and
.Agnus Del from Haydn's mass in I
major At the oierory the "Veni Gre
ator" OF Girillo. arranged for quartette
was sung. The "Adeste Fidelis" Noyeilo:
the TIE Deum Laudamus." Rufus Gar
land. and at the benediction of the blessed
sacrament 20 Salutaris" Shelley; "Tantum
Ergo" Riga, and 'Laudgte Dominum. ''
Gregorian. were rendered.
The church choir is constituted as fol-
lows: Quartette-Mrs. Armand Gumprecht.
soprano Miss C. Edith Mccoy. alto: MIR.
John c. Meidman, tenor. and Mr.. Joseph
C. Murray, bass. assisted by Miss Helen
Doering. alto. Chorus-Misses Mary Kear-
ney Maggie Sweeney. Kitty Doering Mary
Harnedy. Nellie Sullivan. Gertrude
Clements. Rose Murray. Beatrice Hotel,
jamie Ullmer. Dora Collins, Annie Murray,
and Messrs. weidman. Murray. and Guten-
berg. Orgsnist and director, Harry whea-
ton Howard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
MIDNIGHT STREET SCENES.
Merry ThronRs Noisiiy Welcome the
New Year.

As the year 1893 merged into a new year,
the last Of the present century, the streets
Of Washington presented diversity Of
sights and sounds that told Of the spirit in
which the birth OF the year 1900 was re-
ceived. As they have done from time i'm
memorial the church bells rang out the
old year and in the new and to This was
added the sounds OF screaming whistles. of
footing horns. and nf an occasional pistol
shot. all evidences Of good will offered 10
the new year.
Here and there on the various streets
groups OF people were 10 be seen .urrying
homeward. some returning from watch
meetings. wherein they had registered
vows OF varying kinds; others from the
numerous social gatherings OF young folks,
who had watched the old year out md its
successor in. other yet were on their
way to the various Catholic churches
wherein we're held the midnight masses
usnering in the holy year
inclement as was the weather, the
spirit Of gayety was abroad and ali the
Passing throngs we're merry to hilarity.
Numerous houses we're lighted up, blinds
drawn and curtains pushed aside, adding
their streams Of light 10 arc and gas lamps
Illuminating the streets.
marked incident Of the night was the
absence Of intoxicated persons ON the
streets and the orderly manner Of the
thrcngs.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
THE MUSIC AT ST. PETERS.
siozart's Twelfth Mass Intcr>pcrscd
With CInssicar Selections

Tho services in st. Peters Catholi,
Church inauguratirg TIE begirnlng Of the
''Arnum Sacrum." were OF a peculiarly
solemn character. A large congIegat on
was present TO participate in the care
monies. AID ;he initial meeting OF the
sacred Year" was one Ions to he rsmen-
bereG. Solemn tigh mass was surg b. r y.
John J. O'BTien, as .cglsblant. agsisted b.
Rev p. McGuire. deacon and Rev. Jolu
Sullivan, sub-deacon. The sermon was BY
Rev Martin O'Donoghue
Promptly at il:i5 Pref Anton Clio .tzcer.
presiding q; the organ, began the p Il ide.
Following this. Adams Noel" in Eag ish
was sung b. Miss Hattie Ritche, ass sred
by the chorus Of the church choir. Id by
Lucics p. Randolph. jr. Mr. FERDINAND
Becker then rendered Simple Ayen," by
Richard Thorne on the violin. While is
selection was being played the ce.cb-a1t
cf tfe mass preceded by supplied ACC yes
and followed by deacon and sl5-deaccn,
5coi their places before iha altar.
At the hour OF midnight tie choir. "a
-ompanied by the organ, began the intro
luetion TO Mozart's twelfth mass. "Ine
T. Neni Creator was Ciril!os wel-kuown
opus. and Giorza's 'Jesu Redempto- o.
MUM" was sung as the offerlory. vita s-los
NoviIlo's "Adeste Fidelis' was rsnGere !
during Holy Communion. At the beledi,-
ticn OF the blessed sacrament ~Jesu Die
yivi." IS a trio FOR soprano. tenor, a-d
baritone was sung. These and other selec-
t!ons we're rendered by the ctoir. ending
with the recegsioral from Gounods "Naz-
arnth'
The choir Uss composed Of: Sopranos,
Miss Hattie Ritchia. Mrs. Charles 7. SWEET.
Misses Mary McMahon. Ella AcCahrey
Elizabeth widdicumbe. Katie Mcbride, An
ME Sullivan. Mesdames Annie Bennernann
and Anna Cook; altos, Misses Lola Arehdes
Mary l. l1ufrio. Mrs N. Y. beDaer- Misses
Lily Mapes, Mabel Martin; teno:s, Messrs
Charles P. SWEET, Melville Henscy. /. F.
Randolph. jr.; baritones, Messrs. Ed b
I5ox BERNARD A. AtchiseB W f. Abbott,
bassos. Messrs Joseph F. Eckert, CLAUDE
3. Atehison. Russell C. Abbott. John A
Arendes. Mr Charles ". Moore. basso
and Mr.. Anton Gloetzner. organist. assisted
.he choir. MIR. Lucius f. Randolph, irt
conductor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
SERVICES AT ST. PAUL's.
Counod's High Mass Rendered by
Marine Band Orchestra.

The services in S.. Paul's Catholic
Church at midnight, celebrating he begin
ming Of the sacred year" were solemn and
imnressive. Before the hour OF midnight
large congregation had gathered in the
church and the auditorium was crowded.
The sanctuary still retained the Christmas
decorations, and the altar stataes crucilN,
and arches Of the church were adorned with
evergreen. smilax, and holly. The candles
upon the altar and the jets OF chandeliers
lighted a beautiful and impressive scene.
As the hour of midnight to.led the dying
wear The vast audience sat huShcd and ez-
pec,ant Presently the organ thundered ITS
notes OF requiem and a picked orchestra
Of the Marine Band sounded the opening
strains OF the elaborate service tha had
been prepared. The congregation bowed in
a prayer OF thanksgiving and The voices OF
a picked choir blended in the Introduction
10 Gounod's macs. The celebrant before
the altar was the Rev. J. i. Mackin pastor
OF ST. Paul-s Church. He was assisted by
Rev Joseph A. Foley as desson and Rev.
s. E. HurIbutt as sub-deacon.
The solo. Holy Night" was sung by
Miss Catherine Allen. and the "Adeste
Fldelos" by Mrs. Nellie Schmidt Other
sololsts were Miss Mary Ryan and Miss
Annie O'Hare The sermon was delivered
is Rev Clarence T. Woodman, y. C.. Of
the Church OF St. Paul the Apostle, Of New
York
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
SUCCUMBS TO PARALYSIS.
Charles \. Williams, n Winter Resi-
dent OF Washington. Dend.

Mr. Charles A. Williams OF New
London Conn who makes his winter
home in this city. died at his Washing
northwest. yesterday morning at : o'clock.
Mr. Williams was in his seventeen year
and had been seriously i'll for nine days
as the result OF a paralytic stroke. His
death mad been hourly expected since last
Friday. and when the end came it was
quiet and painless.
Mr.. Williams was prominent in the af-
fairs OF New London in his active years.
serving a term as mayor OF the city.
Charles Augustus Williams was born in
Now London. Conn. March Is. 1928 and
maintained a residence in that city during
his entire lifetime. For the last eleven
lears he has spent the winter months in
Washington. and his home on Massachu-
sets Avenue is embellishcd with works of
art and literature. in the collection of
which he was held to be a ccnnoisseur and in
which he found his chief delight Mr.. Will
liams was a great traveller. and had spent
many years Of his life in foreign countries
At different times he has resided in New
York. London. and Paris. and few years
ago he remained for a considerable period
in the Sandwich Islands for the purpose
of attending personally to his large land
holdings there. His remarkable business
ability enabled him TO amass a large for
tune early in life. and for many years his
only active employment was the superin-
tcndence of his various properties.
Mr.. Williams ieft a wife and two child
ren. daughter and son, the latter, Vii
liam Williams, being member o: the New
York bar
The funeral of Mr.. Williams. will be
held at st. Johns Protestant Episcopal
Church. at the corner of Sixteenth and II
Streets northwest. Wednesday morning al
10 o'clock
The remains will be taken to Rock Creel.
cemetery. where they will be placed in a
private vault. In the spring the body will
be removed TO New London, Conn. and
inferred in the family lot
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
DEATH RATHER THAN ARREST.
f. Lad Accused or Forgery Attempts
suicide.

PITTSBURG, Dec. 3l.-Deteciive William
Shore went to the Central Eotel today 10
arrest Frederick L. Becker on a charge G'
forging his aunt's name to check. He
had been arrested once before by Shore for
the same offence. The detective went 20
The boys rocn and knocked II the door.
who's there" said Becker.
Bill Shore replied the detective.
A shot and fall was heard and Shore
climbed over the tranfom. The hoy had
shot himself through a lung and the bullet
passed out at his back. He IL not dead.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
The Best Cough fiedicinc.

"one bottle Of Chamberlain Cough REM
edy cured me OF a chronic cough after all
other remedies had failed, says c. IL. Demo
Of Colon. Mich. Il cannot speak too highly
of it," II troubled with q cold or la grippe
give this remedy trial and you are GER
tain to be more than pleased with the re
suit. 1t is for sale By Henry Evans, whole
sale. and all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

Miss Louise Hcpuer, of the Princes Cl","
company. who hs. been quite i'll in New York,
has fully recovered. Mis- Ilepn,r came to Wash
ington with the company aud viii stop with hcr
family during the engagement. She will appear
a. usual with her c0mpBny-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

SPECIAL NOTICE-A meeting OF III.
stockholders Of The National Metrcpoli-
tan Fire Insurance Company OF the District
@. Columbia will lie held DECEMBER rs.
1899. foT the election OF directors. Polls
omen a, 10 IN. and close at clock p IN.
SAM CROSS. Secretary ro23-t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
DIED.

WILLIAMS ON SUNDAY. December 81. lso1. at
if, late residence. l53I Massachusetts, Ayerue.
CHARLES AUGUSTUS WILLIAMS, or New Ion
don. Conn. iu the scyeutieth year OF Dis age.
Funeral services FROM -. Johns Church.
"Wednesday Isnulry 3. at 10 g. w. Friends and
relatives invited to attend. iJl-2iat
cox on Slturdly, December 90, lsJ1. ar g.3j
o. m. BERTHA 4 con. widow OF james T..
Cox jr. s-td iorts seven yt8rs.
Funeral services at Chapel, ulA llill Cemetery,
on Nondiy. January I, 1900. at p. III.
,tagt- Or
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
Saks and Company.


the Corporation Court; 9l> marriage lieer,ses
issued. Alexandria has nineteen physicians. four
dentists, and eighteen lawyers
The ''heuudTia Gazette which is read with
interest by nearly every man. woman. ard child
in Alexandria. completes lis Que hundredth year.
During al Of this tine it has been owned and
operated by the descendants OF one family.
Harsh purgatiye remedies are fast giving way
tie gentle action ard mild effects Of C4rter's
Little Liver Pills Ii you try iheln they will
certainly please you.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE IN
suranoe Company OF the District OF Co.
lumbia. Washington January l. l90O.-The
annual meeting OF the MUTUAL FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA will be held on the THIRD
MONDAY IN JANUARY. 1900. THE 18th
INSTANT. at the Office of the company.
902 Pennsylvania Avenue northwest. COM
mencing at O'Clock a. III. By the charter
Of the company the election of seven man
ayers to conduct the affairs Of the company
is required 10 be held at the above meet
ing.
By the sixth article OF the bylaws Of the
company it is provided: AT the annual
meeting Of the company. the first business
in order shall be the appointment of a
chairman. who shall conduct the meet
ing and election in accordance with act Of
incorporation, between the hours OF
o'clock a. IT. and 6 p. M"
amount Of premiom notes eco. .2O7 ~
Amount Of cash on hand. nd.............. 9,t5i.St
htat tStaJe........ ........-.--.-...-. -s,UtDp
Office furniture and fixtures. .......... 5000
i>sscs by hre. adjusted aud paid ..... g.ii96i
The annual statement will be ready for
distribution at the Office OF the company
about January l.. BY order OF the board
Of managers. L. PIERCE BOTELER. Sec
retary. jai-15t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

THE MUTUAL INVESTMENT FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF the District
Of Columbia, 923 + Street northwest. will
hold its annual meeting at the office of
the company TUESDAY. JANUARY >,
1900 from . a. m. to p. m. for the elee-
tioa ot seven trustees for the ensuing year
and to transact other business. All policy
holders are requested to be present and
vote. No proxy vote allowed
Statement December 2j. 1899.
Number OF policies in force ....-.----.-f -f6l
Insurance in force........-....... = SlS,i'No'
Premium notes in force (capitaD ISL 25l
Resources:
Cash in treasury. -..-.Sl,o26 Il
Securities ...........- 400 90
Liabilities.
(No debtsD Due 10 polityholiers ST. i-6 Il
BERNARD LEONARD, President.
Z. J. BEALL, Secretary.
de9O-5t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

ser.t j. l.. sprinkle Of tie rir-, precinct, IS
an tie sick It-. llc Is suffering from severe
cold at III, homr, 1870 iioridn Avenue north
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

Happy New Year. full of good cheer.
From the brewus oi Iieurich's good beer.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

SPECIAL NOTICE.-New Year misret-e.
holly. wreaths. etc. SOUTHERN EVER
GREEN co. Open Monday eth and Pa.
Ave. 1t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
OF the Capital Traction Company Tor
tine election CT directors will be neld at
:ne Office of the company Union Passenger
station. on WEDNESDAY, TIE 10TH or
JANUARY. 1900.
"he polls will be opened at fO.30 a NJ
and closed at 1 p. m. e. T. DUNLOP,
President.
c. NJ KOoNEs. Secretary.
de25toja10-exSu
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

Is not recommended for
everything; bg; IL you have
kidney. liver, or bladder
trouble It will br found Just
need. At druggists' in fifty
zcs. You may have sample
iderirl new discovery BY mail
t telling all about IL and its
Ier L Co.. D;nghzmton. n. Y.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-01

May happiness. health.
and prosperity attend us
all through the new years
span of time.
It's proper today to re-
view the past and plan for
the future.
1899 has been Il fruitful
wear for us. Earnestly did
we endeavor to meet your
highest expectations of us
in our mission. No store
under the bright sun has
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02

OF peace with Spain which has resulted
in SO much hlo0dshed. a vast exnesldi-i
,tlre of money and the equipment OF a
large standing army, giving US the re-
semblance OF q monarchial instead IF a
form of government. Had
our government carried out the asi.ur-
ances given TO the F'ilipinos who SO gall
lantly aided us In our war with Spain
they would now be living under an irIde-;
pendent government OF their own and
we would be at peace with the world
We denounce the recent Porto Rfcan
tariff bill passed by congress as viola
ton of our constitution, travesty on
justice and a long step in the direction
of an imperia listic government. As the
heart of every true American goes out
in sympathy to a people willing TO lay
down their lives for liberty we in re-
Spouse to that humane feeling express.
our good wishes for the success OF the
Beers in South Africa in their gallant
stand for independence. Therefore. be
1t resolved by the democrats of Winnie
3bago county. that, for the dethroncment
of the gold standard and the -ests.bl-.
.lishment OF bfmetallism by his declared
policy, the restoration of peace in the
Philippine Islands and the caua! ad ;.,st-
Sment OF discriminating duties in parts of
our own country we place our reliance
in the leadership of that great STAKES
man whose views on all these import ant
questions are so we'll known, and we
urge our delegates to the state conven-
ton to vote for such men for delegates
to the Kansas City convention who will
support as unit William j. Bryan for
president of the United States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
BAD FIRE AT TURIN.
Business Houses Nearly All Wipe
Out-LossF Over $40. ono

Business Houses Nearly All Wiped
Out-I.oss Over $4,000.
Castana. May 2.-The entire business
district OF Turin, seven miles south
vest Of Castana. was destroyed by fire
early yesterday morning. The loss will
exceed $4,000. The insurance is about
5000.
The IRE. which originated in mys-
ferrous manner in the general merchan-
disc store OF II. c. Chrisman, was well
under way when discovered. The town
has no fire protection and the efforts
OF the residents, who were quickly on
the scene, were as impotent as they
were energetic. The business houses Of
the place were practically all within
the enc block which was swept away.
The losers are:
4 III. c.. Chrisman. general store.
J. c. Clemmenson, general store, In
which the postoffice was located.
4 Fred Reese, general merchandise an6.
implements. Considerable OF the lat
ter We're saved.
II. Durr, livery stable. The horses
and buggies We're taken out safely.
j. NJ. Freeborn, restaurant.
Altho the loss badly cripples the
town, 1t is believed that work will at
once be commenced rebuilding the
structures consumed. The fire broke
out about 1880 o'clock.