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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-24
Boer Advices Say British Are
Across Buffalo River.
BRITISH ARE CAPTURED
The Beers Take Eleven Prisoners In q
Fight at schoepers Nek = British
Lose "a Killed and 25
Wounded.

Boer Camp, Folksrust, May 22.-(By
Associated Press 1.-THE British cross
ed the Buffalo river and were within
sight OF our position yesterday. They
are busy replacing the heavy cannon
at Schuinshovgte, near the scene Of
the battle on the Ingogo river in 1881.
1t is. reported that fighting occurred
at Bothas Mex, yesterday. Chris
Botha, brother of the commander
in-chief, has been appointed assistant
to the commander-in-chief and has
given great satisfaction. He has re-
vived the fighting spirit in many fed
erals. In the ambush between Nqutu
and Mount Prospect eight British
were killed and thirteen wounded.
Pretoria, May 2s.-(By Associated
Press. AN official bulletin issued TO-
day. says: Sixty British cavalrymen
came in collision May 20 with eighty
of the Swazil commando at Schoepers
Mex. The fighting lasted an hour.
The British lost twenty-seven killed,
twenty-five wounded and eleven pris-
oners. Twenty-Five horses, two Max
inns and a quantity of ammunition
We're also captured. The federals lost
one killed and one wounded. The ad-
vance guard at Heilbron has retired
on the main body at the northern bor-
der. According to Free State advices
the British yesterday were at Grey
lings Drift, on the Vaal river, twenty
five miles from Wolmoranstad, with a
large force. On Sunday Kalbe engaged
the British between Heilbron and Lind
ley. The federals had to retire before
the overwhelming force, losing one
killed and seven wounded.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-24
Alaskan Rill Considered.

Washington, May 24.-(By Associat-
ed Press. The house met at IL
o'clock today and proceeded with the
consideration of the Alaskan civil gov
ernment bill. Amendments to the
mining provisions were adopted to au-
thorize the secretary of war to grant
permits to dredge for gold below mean
low water and to provide that nothing
in the act shall be construed as nulli-
tying claims heretofore legally located.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-24
1owA,s NEW JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
Senate PASSES the Bill Creating First
Term Begins Next Monday.

Washington, May 24.-Another di-
vision of the circuit and district courts
will be created in Iowa. The senate
has adopted bill which provides that
the counties of Lucas, Clarke, Union,
Adair, Adams, Fremont, Page, Taylor,
Ringgold, Decatur, Wayne and Appa-
moose shall constitute the southern di-
vision of the southern judicial district
of Iowa. A term of circuit and dis
trict court for this division will be held
at Creston the third Monday of May
and the fourth Monday of September
annually. The terms will continue as
long as necessary to dispose of the
business pending. The bill authorizes
the appointment of the necessary
clerks and other officials and the rent
ing of quarters. The bill has already
passed the house, and will now go to
the president for his signature.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05
Lawn Social.

The lawn fete rendered by Mr.. and
Mrs. j. b. Lyon to about forty of
their friends, on their pleasant grounds
last evening, for the purpose of ex-
pressing their patriotism, was a very
jolly and delightful affair.
The invitations expressly stated that
it was not to be an "old folks party"
but that allthe young people and little
ones were included.
Early in the evening the lawn pre-.
sented very attractive appearance as
the little folks chased each other
around in the plays SO dear to the
childish heart, while the older folks
grouped themselves on porches or
around the gorgeous flower beds, until
the evening shadows gathered, when
the fireworks held the attention of all
for several hours. Mr.. Lyon furnished
one of tho finest pyrotechic displays
that has ever heen made in town by
private exhibition.
How the little folks did enjoy it, and
how they clapped their hands with
glee, while the restless little feet danced
an accompaniment.
About 10 O'clock the entire company
were invited indoors and served to de-
.licious cake, varions ices and frappe,
Mrs. Bail and Mrs. Hopkins assisting
the hostess in serving.
Again the lawn was the scene of
action, and another volley of fireworks
was discharged, when the guests
turned homeward, delighted with their
mode of celebrating the glorious
Fourth.
The participants included the fami-
lies of Messrs. and Mesdames. Bail
Hopkins, Jensen, Davis, Knight. Ken
dali, Schulmeister, Shinkle, Wisler
Amen.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05
Kansas City, Mo-, July 4.

DEAR FOLKs:-
1t would be decidedly easier for a
person to produce glittering generali-
ties on the lee shore of the River StyX
with an icicle than to write letter for
publication under the existing circum-
stances. i am nov bumped upin my
sleeper berth utilizing the cover of a
paste board tox for writing desk.
The J.acksonian delegation is about
the largest representation of one or
ganiZation attending the convention.
Our train consists of ten sleeper one
daycoach and another car having
aboard beverages of numerous brands
and not from Indiana either, chiefly
from Milwaukee. When our special
arrived last night the club formed in
marching order, and about ll.45 the
delegation, 375 strong, marched through
the city. Today the convention meets
at noon, and from the outlook in the
hotel lobbies there will he decidedly
interesting time in the convention hall.
i have engaged passage on steamboat
and leave here tomurrow morning for
home via st Louis and the Mississippi
river to Clinton. When 1 get aboard
the boat will endeavor to write let
ter for publication, but under the ex-
listing conditions it would be impos-
sible. The crowd is too big and there
is too much hurrah for writing. Met
Ned Athey this morning. He intended
to stay for the convention, but the
sight of hundred thousand people all
trying to go in different directions at
the same time scared him out and he
left for home. Willwrite from st Louis.
EARL.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

On Monday July End, Grace Cannon
celebrated her tenth birthday and a
number of her schoolmates and frie nds
were invited to help make the occasion
merry one, and jolly time they had
Including the "cake- walk"
Refreshments we're served on the
lawn at o'clock. The following were
present:
Dean Davidson, Clarence Donahoo,
Turner Carlisle, Flagg Carlisle, Paul
Gossard, Charles Mohatt, Wooster
Warren, Tom WEIGH, Stewart Brown,
Leo McGavren, Helen Culivan, Norma
knight, Corrine Saunders Ruby Hop
kins, Mable Nelson, Nellie Kirkwood,
May Kirkwood, Mabelle Nelson, Stella
Ford, Nerna Brundrlge, Stella Doug
las, Velma Donahoo, Mary Clancy
Edith Shelton, Francis Cannon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05
Fire.

The fire team had run this morn
ing. About 8 o'clock an alarm rung in
from box IL. The fire was IN the
wood shed of thc Dolan building oc-
cupied by ] G Schulemeister. The
company bad q stream on the
burning building in compile of min
ults after the alarm rung in aud soon
had the fire under their control. 1t
was in neighborhood that might
have caused bad fire, as it was just
across the alley from g II Deur's
lumber yard.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05
No NoninationY Yet
AT 5 o'clock this afternoon The
TINES received word from Kansas City
that no nomination had yet been made.
The convention was in bitter fight
over the 16 to 1 plank.
A Surprise Party.
over the lG to l plank.

1t is always pleasure to assist in a
social meeting, especially so, when it is
to celebrate the anniversary of the
marriage of two loved and resdected
people.
Last Tuesday evening July Bird, be-
ing the thirtieth anniversary of the
marriage of MIR. and Mrs. George w.
Burbank, quite number of their Odd
Fellow brethren and sister Rebekah's,
concluded to celebrate the occasion by
a surprise visit TO their beautiful home
on Fifth street.
AT about $3.50 p. M, the following
parties, having assembled at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hargens, pro-
cee1ed in body to the Burbank resi-
|dence:
Mr. and Mrs W L Wisler.
Mr. and Mrs Cass Waters.
MIR and Mrs Scott Baker.
MIR and Mrs John Perry.
Mr. and Mrs .Jenson.
Mr. and Mrs Lew Walker.
Mr. and Mrs j Il Rosenbaum.
Mrs Henry llargens.
Mesrs. Porter l5oggs; Arthur Ellis;
Labrick;C. Nanl 'atten; w U Newton
and ID NJ Harris.
They found the Burbank family, con.
sistlng of MIR and Mrs Burbank. Mrs
Glazier, Miss ANA, and their two sons,
all unconcious of approaching event,
resting i'll the cool evening breeze on
the porch, George in his shirt sleeves,
the better to enjoy the cool breeze then
blowing from the south. The surprise
was complete, but they were equal to
the occasion, and invited all to walk
in, but MIR Lew Walker had made ar
rangements for seating the visitors by
a supply of chairs brought from the
Foss furniture house, all were soon
seated on the lawn and enjoying the
evening.
AT about II o'clock all were invited
INTO the house and seated. when ID. M.
Harris arose, and in a few remarks,
stating the object of the meeting, and
then, in the name of the visitors, pre-
sented Mr. and Mrs. Burbank each a
beautiful rocking chair, which had al
ready been supplied for the occasion,
but kept in the back ground until the
proper time, when Mr.. Lew Walker
produced them. After the thanks of
the recipients, refreshments were ser.
we'd and all partook freely, and about
ll:30 the visitors retired TO their homes
all feeling the better for their visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Burbank have been
residents of this city for many years
and are loved and respected for their
social qualities, and being leaders in
Orders, of which many of the visitors
hold membership, they deserved the
congratulations of their friends fol
their standing and position IN society
and for their happy home life in our
midst.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05
st John Items.

Master Harry and Allie Hosbrook
have gone to Woodbine to spend the
18th with relatives.
Chas Frazier is celebrating in Logan
Alex Kirkwood and family were
calling in this place Monday.
Thomas Wilson of Mo Valley was in
st John Tuesday.
Mrs Chas Newkirls and children OF
Sioux Falls are visiting relatives in
st John and vicinity.
The Illinois Central road have a
gang of men fencing their track
through this city
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

The Republican county convention
will be held in the Opera House, Mo.
Valley, Iowa, on July %, 1900, for the
purpose of nominating county audi
tor, clerk of courts, county recorder,
county attorney and member of the
board of supervisors for the third dis
Itrict.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Somebody shot a bullet through
Bernard Evans window last night
No one was in the room at the time
the bullet came in. Bernard amt GER
tain whether it was an accident or
somebody was after him.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05
-
Fire.

At 1880 the evening of the Bird an
alarm rung in from box 80, The fire
was found to be in the store house
back of Ivar Bolin's furniture store,
The company soon extuinguished the
fire and the damage was nominal.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Read the new ad of DR.. Chapek in
to-day's paper. The doctor is one of
the most celebrated opticians in the
west, and if you need anything in his
line he is the man to see. Call at DIR.
Chapman's office.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Soda Water that is soda water
can be had at Osborne's drug
store.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

For sale-Cheap, horse, harness and
buggy. Enquire at ]. r. MEG srren's
blacksmith shop, or of w. Il. Ross.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

L hear your daughter has broken her
engagement with the Duke. Fact, she
found she could get Rocky Mountain
Tea at the same price and took the
Tea. Sensible girl. Ask your drug
gist.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Miss Jose Wiliags left for Chicago
today, where she goes to take course
of study in the McDonold trimming
school.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Prof. Parker, of Parker Il Monin, is
in Chicago, called there by the Danger
Gus illness of his monther.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05
Engineer Dan Finley came down
from Norfolk to spend the Forth with
his family. He returned this afternoon
Base Ball.

The two ball games on the 4th be-
tween the Armors of Omaha and the
Mo Valley team resulted in victory
for Mo Valley in both games.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Logan had one of the largest crowds
on the Fourth ever seen in the county.
Everybody had good time, aad no
accident marred the pleasures of the
day.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Shirt waists in an endless varity at
The Leader
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

If you buy at the
Globe after MOnday
june Doth you will
get something for
nothing. Call at the
Store and have the
system explained.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

August Kiss came in from Sherman.
Wyoming, to spend the Fourth with
his family and friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Mrs. A. H. Donaldson and children
left for Blair, Nebraska, Wednesday.
where they go to visit relatives for q
month.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Mrs Emma Haynes is sick at the
home of her sister Mrs j T Evans.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05
For Sale.

A good mule, black. Inquire 0
Tom Fackler at J s Snyder's. t
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

A suite of rooms for rent, suitable
for light housekeeping. Apply at the
Leader.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

All the latest styles in hats at the
Leader.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Any advertised dealer is authorized
to guarantee Banner Salve for letter,
cessna, piles, speains, cuts, scalds,
burns, ulcers and any open or old
sore. G S Osborn. Jy3l
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

F, L. Davis went to Little Sioux to
day on insurance business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05


There is more catsrrh in this section
OF the country than all other diseases
put together. and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable.
For q great many years doctors pro-
nounced 1t Q local disease, and pre-.
scribed local remedies; and by con
stantly falling to cure with local treat.
mont, pronounced 1t incurable. Science
has proven catsrrh to be constitu-
tionsl disease. and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tsrrh Cure, manufactured by F j
Cheney & Go, Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t
10 taken internally In doses from 10
drops to q tssspoonful. It acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case 1t fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05
WANTED.

Wanted-All parties needing ice
cream freezers to come TO our store and
buy them. Prices from 81 so to $3.50.
The CASH BAZAAR.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05
Another Observance of the
Fourth.

Inc members OF the w. g. II. w.,
with their families and few favored
guests. celebrated our national holiday
by holding a picnic at the fair grounds.
About 10 o'clock in the morning
about fifty of our citizens started for
their destination with baskets which
emitted the most tantalizlng odors,
but which were SO piled, heaped up
and running over that onlookers had
to conclude that however temperate
the crowd might be in regard to liquids
they would at least be tempted he
yond resistance in the matter of eating
After chatting and wandering
around the ground, which is really
very attractive with its velvety carpet
and cool shade, dinner was spread mp
on the grass, and such a Jolly time as
they all did have. After most of the
food had been securely slowed away, a
carefully prepared program was car
ried out.
Old patriotic songs, dear to every
American heart, were sung, the sweet,
pure child tones mingling with the
heavy base of those who not only knew
how to sing of their conntrys glory,
but who had fought her battles and
worn ucF colOfS. AIter MIR. Zoe haQ
given thanks for Gods signal bless
ings upon us as q land, Mrs. Ida Wise,
Rev. c, M Ward. Mr.. Logan Craw-
ford and Mr.. III. Huff made bright. in
teresting, ten minute talks, after which
Bessie and Hazel Beckwith sang very
sweetly duet.
Again "Freedom's Songs" were
borne upon the breezes, and about 4
o'clock the picnickers returned home,
feeling 1t was possible to blend the
patriotic, religious and social senti-
ments in way to render a delightful
compound and produce much happi-
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

The latest and best works of fiction
including, To Have and to Hold, Pris-
oners of Hope, The Gentleman from
Indiana, etc, at
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05
Mrs NJ G Bergen, nee Hallan, died in
Omaha Tuesday. She was we'll known
In this city,
Porterhouse cigars at Douglass

ST Davis went to Moorehead this
morutng. where he is doing carpenter
work.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

The Leaders midsummer clearing
sale offers yon unheard of bargains in
the dress goods line.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Miss Bobcock and Miss Lamphier
who have been in this city for the past
week the guests of Mr. and Mrs w T
Raymond, left for Denver today.
From there they will 60 to Salt Lake
and the Pacific cast.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Ned Athy returned from Kansas
yesterday where he had been for a ten
days visit. He saw DIR McKinly at
Topeka and had very pleasant visit
with him. He sends his best wishes
to all his old friends in this city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

TO. Carlisle was a pleasant caller
this morning.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Northwestern trains 90 and "a, Il Il trains %
and a and q u traids IS and Is do not run
Sundays
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Light dress goods at cost at the
Leader. If you want to save money
on this class of goods go to the Lead
er.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

For accurate and prompt work
in prescription line go to G 8
Osborne.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05
Sealed Proposals.

A contract for the putting down of a
six inch we'll at the waterworks station
in Mo. Valley, Iowa, will be let to the
lowest bidder, at meeting of the City
Council to be he'd on the 18th day of
July, 1900, said we'll not to exceed 100
feet in depth. Tho pipe to be used
must be six inch iron pipe of standard
weight with fourteen foot Cook point,
all work to be done in workmanlike
manner and we'll to be guaranteed.
Sealed bids will be received by the un-
dersigned committee on water works
up to the above date for stipulated
amount per foot for the construction
OF said we'll, said bids to be opened at
the meeting of the City Council on the
night of the 18th of July, 1900, the
right being reserved to reject any and
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Fruit jar rubbers, three dozen for
ten cents. at THE CASH Bazaar.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Our Arctic soda water is simply
great" is the verdict of all who have
tried it. Central Drug Store.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

THE wEATHER-ror today and
many days to come will be hot. Buy
shirts and summer underwear at
TIE CASH BAZAAR.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05
A swell smoke, the
Great Ruby sc cigar.

F. NJ. Hoyer and family were called
to Woodbine yesterday by the illness
of Mr. Hoyer's mother.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

The plan and specifications for ]. j.
Amen's new residence are in the hands
of the contractors.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05
Take Notice.

Riding bicycles on the side
walks is strictly forbidden by City Or
dinance, and the same Wilt enforced.
Parties will take notice and govern
themselves accordingly.
w. A. SHELTON,
J5.7 City Marshal
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Shirt waists at almost your own
price While they last during the Lead
er's clearing sale.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

The Leaders line of fancy collars
for ladies wear, is the most stylish and
up to date in the city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05
Letter list for the week ending July 5

Letter list for the week ending July 5
1900:
Barber Claude
Heavens Clara (4th class)
Harrison C +
Hamlin George
Kinddell p
Smith r. NJ
Thompson rs
West J i.
Parties calling for any of the above
will please say advertised and give
date of publication.
DJ Album p M.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Prather & Tensler are down with the
we'll S75 feet they are sinking on the
Jim Kennedy place near Calhoun.
They are boring through formation
of slate at that depth, and Mr. Prather
says that the borings that come up
look like COTE grounds
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

You can buy q hat cheaper at the
Leader than you can in Omshs-snd
bstter goods.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05
e. q 4 u = o r MA
NEW ORLEANS

From Chicago every Wednesday
morning. Personally conducted. Runs
through to Los Angeles and San Fran
cisco, via New Orleans in connection
with the Southern Pacitic. leaving Chi
cago Oh the Central's fast New Or
leans Special" Connection also M. Il
by this train with daily trains out o.
New Orleans for the Pacific coast. The
Limited from Chicago every evening
connects OH Mondays and Thursdays
at New Orleans with the"Sunset Limit
ed" OF the Southern Pacific, giving spec
ial through service to San Francisco.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Miss Ada Steen arrived from Okala
homa this morning for Wis { with rel
atives and friends, and will remain a
couple of months.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Prof A. b. Warner, of this city, de-
livered the Fourth Of July Grafton at
Logan yesterday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-05

Mrs. j. r. Martin is visiting her pa
rents in the country.