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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-11-07

ITEMS Jersey ribbed shirts sue,
worth 75C.
All wool black Henrietta, 40 inch
wide, 6Oc yard, worth ST..
Wool cashmere lOc yard.
Outing flannel SC yd., worth sc.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21
MISS JANE o0oMBs

From the Baltimore GAsetto.
Miss Jane Coombs, oil the most
cultured and eloquent Interpreters OF
female character now adorning she Amer
loan stage, CLOSED tue most orllliant an
gagement OF the season at Ford's ursnd
opera house last evening Al nearly
svery representation standing room wss
In demand.
BY her rare merits personsi % wen a.
professional, Miss ooomos mas MADE nsr'
sell an established isvorits rom boston
to San Francisco. Beautiful aud oom'
manding In person. Win q strangely
sweet mi carefully cultivated voice; re-
nned, quiet and natural In her style Of
acting, never emitting the most 'rinins
detail, nor aVailing herself Of any OF the
usual theatrical tricks to manufacturs
senSations--shs has won her way INTO the
hearts OF all admirers OF true dramatic
art. Men and women, old and young
grave and gay all fsel and acknowledge
her Irresistible power as an exponent OF
the higher walks oil arr Der
celebrity a. an actress dates BACK for sew
erAl years, and the aolest critics 10 Amer
lea admit that her p~ersonstlons are ss
"Gems 10 a Diadem OF Art" She 10 .
strict adherent to the Legitimate school Of
dramatic art, and her successes are justly
deserved. The eloquence OF her features
10 expressing her emotions illustrates tbs
spoken effect oil the lines, and the pietur'
sequences. the groupings to . very
marked and UNUSUAL degree her Wnole
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21
Cyclone Near Marshall.

Marshall, NO., April ls.-Partic
ulars OF q tornado, which recently
passed nine miles north OF here, were
received today. 1t came from the
southwest aud passed over the resi-.
Deuce Of Robert Irvine, south Of
Falrville, without doing any damage.
1t then passed over the farm OF II. ].
Brown, scattering corr crib and corr
over the fields and wreeking Q tenant
house on the place. 1t barely missed
the residence OF Mrs. Bcals, tearing
her shed kitchen into kindllng wood.
Its path, lay one half mile south Of
R. L, Browns residence, blowing
down trees and fences. Wherever
trees stood 10 the path they were
twisted Of as though they were
stubble. The ground swath OF the
cyclone was about 100 yards Wide
Luckily DO residences were struck.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21

At q meeting OF Sterling Price Chapter
of the U. d. c., held Wednesday, April
IS, 1900, the following resolutions were
passed:
In consideration OF the hearty support
given the United Daughters Of the Con.
federaoy in theft sntertaiumen recently
held at Turner hall, DO 1t
Resolved, That we tender our sincere
thanks to all from whom we received
material assistance. whether by donation
of lunch or purchase Of boxes; also that
we express our deep sense Of obligation
to the participants In the musical and
literary program-the Sunhower Quar-.
tette, Mr. Stark, Mr.. Lswton Gordon and
Misses Payne, Smith, Henry, Peak and
M~anly-who contributed greatly 10 tbs
enjoyment OF the occasion. Also To
those Of the Confederate veterans who
kept their promised assistance; to Mr.
Dave Heathman. who with characteristic
humor and good nature helped US from
the first moment to the last; to the msr-
chants contributing; to Mr.. Isaac o
Hays, Mr.. Fred Meet and to the city
papers which generously forwarded thu
success OF our enterprise. we assure all o.
our warm aud lasting appreciation.
BIT THE CHATTER
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21
An Easter Wedding.
rRioE sAKiNa POWDER oc
CHICAGO,

Married. at the home of the brides
parents, 10 this city, Sunday, April 10,
1900, OF . O'Clock p. M, Mr.. Lyman L,
Rwen, Of St. Louis, aud Miss Freds NJ
B~artens, Rev. J. K. Dunn. Of Kansai
City, o%f1ciating.
The wedding was q quiet home affair
only the immediate relatives OF the con
tracting parties being present, among
whom were the groom's parents, Mr.. snc
Mrs. Wallace Even, aud his brother, MIR
Il. d. Even, all Of 81. Louis.
The bride 10 the graceful and accom-
pllshed daughter Of DR.. and Mrs. X
Barteus. OF this city. She possesses
charming manner that has won for hsI
q warm place 10 the affections OF q lsrg'
number OF our young people, who unit
10 wishing her every happiness for tn
future.
The groom 10 . handsome young man
Intelligent. energetic, and possesses al
the qualities necessary TO insure hI
future success Ia life. He 10 at pressn
connected with the Missouri Pacific Rail
way company, with headquarters 10 D.
Louis.
The happy couple left last night for 81
Louis, to make their future home.
at. Louis papers please copy.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21
Miss Coombs' "Julia.' -

From the Chicago Times.
Movicksr's-"Ths Hunchback"-Sbsr-
idAn Kuowlss' greatest life effort will
sver rank a. ous Of the very nrst oil
English plays. Julia will always be q
test character for actresses Of the higher
school. Last night for the hundredtt
time Misc Jane Coombs faced the ordeal
aud came on triumphant. In every scent
she was great, but 10 the fourth act, Ia
the trying scene with Sir Thomas Clifford
aud the nth, when the moIt psssionat'
OF scenes ever written ends With the a.
nous line, "Do II. nor leave the task "a
me-" she was absolutely peerless In hs'
power.
Splendid ia stage presence, regal In
bearing, beautiful IN her expressive face
musical 10 voice, refined In style, oI
perfect tasts In the minor matter Of drsss,
she 10 the ideal Julia" a. she IL th,
great Juliet Of our stage.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21

Ths two literary societies Of William
Jewell College will hold 4 debats at the
opera house in this city, 90 Saturday
night, April 2sth. The question to b.
discussed will be "RssolVsd-That the
signs OF the times Indicate the downfall d
the Republic"
The dehaters will be-:
Automatically the "Hxcelstors,"E v,
Lamb, 'oi; A. d. Cooper. 'Ooi D. NJ.
Proctor, '02.
Negatively the "Philomatbeans," a
e. Burch, '02; d. A. Brown, Ol; ]. n
MAtlsy. '0l.
Committeeman for "Bxoelsiors," Albert
Powell. 90; for "PhIlomAthsans," W. W
Robertson, 100.
This Is an annual contest between thesI
two societies. The judges Of the debat'
will DO chosen from the audience, and
handsome SIS gold medal will be awarded
to the best debater. The judges will do
oide as to which side wins the debate, Ant
also as to which Individual wins th,
medal.
This debate was brought here BY tn,
Senior Class Of Baptist College. and they
hope the opera house will be crowded OF
the evening OF the debate,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21

Died, at her home Ia MAYHEM, April
Mrs. Robert Brock, aged OF years.

Died, at her home 10 MAYHEM, April .
Mrs. Robert Brock, aged o. years.
Died. at MAYHEM, Mo-, April 10, Of
pneumonia, Mrs. Elizabeth Oolyert, aged
70 years, 10 months aud q days.
Died, at her home al Marshall, Mo-,
April II, Mrs. sallie Vaughan, vile OF Mr.,
]. Braok Fletcher. aged 10 years.
Died, at the residence OF his son, near
Odessa, Mo-, April II, Nc. Joseph ooatss,
aged o6 Year,.
lie leaves = wife and 7 children and n
grand. children and 10 great Rrand'
children to mourn his loss. Three sons
Frank, John aud Benjamin Coates. who
reside near Odessa, No., Joseph ooatss. who
resides at Macon, No., and Lewis ooate'
who resides near Lexington, Mo-, aat
two daughters. Mrs. Prize Virgin resided
at Kansas City, and Mrs. william PurnsI
resides 10 Green county, Mo. Mr.. Csats'
was beloved BY all who knew him.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21

Chattel mortgages for sale at this office,
8 cents each. II
Mrs. Thomas A. Catrou went to Kansas
City Thursday to visit her 500, Mir.
Ed. CatTon.
Mrs. Joseph Tribble went to Richmond
Thursday to visit her daughter, Mrs.
A. b. Bullard.
Stop that Cough right away with Mul's
Lightning Cough Cure. go. For sale by
Chas. W. LOOMS. 4-Tm1
The Chamberlain residence, on South
street, is being beautifed by a fresh
application Of paint.
Mr.. William NJ. Stouestreet came down
from Kansas City Thursday to visit hiH
family for a few days.
Mrs. Locke Spencer, OF Hlgginsyille,
arrived Tuesday evening to visit her
mother, Mrs. Martha UT.
Tho residence OF Mr.. 7. ]. Gallivan, 10
East Lexington, is being painted, greatly
improving Its appearance.
Mr.. Eph King, Of Atohison, Kas, was
in the city Thursday, the guest OF his
uncle, Mr.. John 8. Blackwell.
MFR. Robert B, Berrie is putting down 6
substantial granitoid pavement In front
OF Kriehn 4 wilker's dry goods store.
Prof. A. W. Allen went to Kansas City
Tuesday night to see "Robespierre," a.
presented by the Irving Terry company
Misses Ella Nickel, Mary Henry, Sadie
McClelland and George GIlkeson re-
turned from Kansas City Thursday night
Mas Lucie Matthews, Of Halls station
who has been spending several days with
Miss Laura Taubman, returned hom'
this evening.
For SALE OR REsT.-Farm Of q acres
s miles south OF Lexington. Twenty acre
adjoining can be bought. Apply to ]. r
Moorehead, Lexington, Mo. 2-1tf
HOME MoNRY TO LoAH.-ou good rea
estate security. In sums Of $500 and up
at 7 per cent. No commission, no rel
tape. Apply to ]. Q. P%lat.snburg. II
Mrs. George W. Bates left wednesda
for Lamont to attend the district confer
ence oil the NJ. e. church, South, afte
which she will visit relatives 10 CiintoI
and Windsor.
Misses Moss, Smith, Ritohey and Pro
d. F. Conrad, OF Central college. went I
Kansas City Wednesday evening to al
tend the Irving. Terry performance at tn
Coates opera house.
Cough II you want lung trouble an
consumption, otherwise stop 1t quic
with Mulrs Lightning Cough Cur
Nothing SO good. Safe for children. 2
and SOC. For sale by Chas. W. Loomi
Nearly every person needs a tonic med
icine at this time Of year to brace up an
! iuyigorate the nervous system, to cleaui
! the bowels, liver and kidneys. Herhins
the best aud safest remedy 10 do this, q
, It will cure constipation, regulate th
liver aud enrich the blood. Price, |
cents. Crenshaw & Young. 4.7ml
Perfect digestion is the only fouudatto
for perfect health, The food we OF
, makes all the blood we have, which !
turn feeds every nerve, muscle aud tissu
In the body. Herbine q%uickens the app'
, tite, aids digestion, gives tone and vig'
aaaRa Ona
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21
uraham.OibbS

Married, 10 Kansas City, Monday, April
10. 1900. Mr.. William M. Graham, OF this
city, and Miss Sadie May Gibbs. Of Odessa.
The announcement of this wedding
will doubtless ooms ~ q surprise to even
the most intimate friends OF the brid,
ana groom.
NJ. Graham 10 the superintendent oil
the Lexington Tslsphons company and II
q young man Of sxOsllsnt business quail
iacations.
The bride 10 daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Gibbs, OF Odessa. and . sister o.
Mrs. Frank Hale. OF this city.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Graham arrived from
Kansas City Monday night and are q
present boarding with Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Hale. They expect TO GO 10 house
ksspiae 10 9 short time.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21
Tha Storm Near concordla.

Coucordis, NO., April R-About 5 p,
M. yesterday a heavy wind storm passed
Just west Of here. The house and barn Of
Henry Meyer was destroyed. Henry
Meyer was injured on hands and face aud
John Luetzeu's head was cut aud left arm
was injured. 1t is believed he also sus.
tanned internal injuries. August Krohp
and two OF his children were hurt.
Two large barns belonging 10 Ernest
w~ahrenbock we're destroyed, as were the
barns OF D. LustIsn and A. Kaury. Robert
Hendricks house was blown down. Much
live stock is reported to have bssn killed
by the storm.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21
SpPlnR BloodPurihers,

Tue system lie likes dwelling after the long
winter. when sewerage and drainage are ap'
70 DO dsfsodvN pores OF skin cloggSd, organi
inactive and the system depleted ana ruI
down By frequent attacks OF Ia gripps, incu
snsa, heavy colds and coughs, rheumatism
neuralgia. etc. A spring cleaning sets US tt
rights. and the springs lAnguor and lsssituds
termed spring fever" nnds us able to cop
with It. BLOOD cleansing 10 done By msans q
kidneys.
pa. A V. BANss lHHUNATlo SPECIFIC
combines these tive essential combinations
10 euots the American Journal Of Health
Its wonderful curative oualiuss cannot b'
surpasssd."
pa. A. ". RAEEs NznI0ENR co.,
n Joseph, NJ,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21
Does Coffee Agree With YouY

II not, drink Grain.o- made from pure
grains, A lady writes. This nrst time | made
erain.o | did not like II, but after using II
for one week nothing would induce me TO 70
back 70 coffee II nourishss and feeds thS
system. The children can drink 1t freely with
great bensnt. Il is the strengthening sub
stance OF pure grains Get a package today
from your grocer, follow the directions ID
making 1t. and you will have a delicious and
healthrul table beverage for old and young
lie, aud use.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21
OoUETY EXAMINATION.

Al examination will DO held 10 Hlg'
ginsvills at the High School building on
Friday and Saturday, April n aud 70, fol
pupils VINO dssiFs to nuish tbs work out.
lined 10 the sourss Of study for Rural
Schools.
The state superintendent furnishes thu
questions, aud . diploma will be furnish
ID each successful applicant.
Tbs EXAMINATIONS will begin at . o'olocl
and by hard work may be finished 10 on'
day. c. A. PHILLIPS.
County Commissioner
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21

just as Good Whenever a druggist
tells you he hSS something "just as GOOD
TOR coughs, colds, grip. ETC., IS DR.. Belle
Plne-Ts Honey be 10 thinking Of his
profits and not OF your welfare. Good
Druggists will sell you what you ask for,
and you can ask for nothing as good as
DR.. Belize Plns.Tar.H Honey. Good drug.
gists sail i. Sold BY Leroy Farmer. 4.7mi
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21
BIRTHS.

Born, in Corder, April IL, to the wits oil
Mr.. Richard O~hatburn, Q boy.
Born, 10 this city, Monday. April 10
to the vile Of Geo. Logan, . girl.
Born, 10 Cordsr, Monday, April 10, Il
the wife OF Harrison Sickler. Q boy.
Born, south OF Cordsr. Saturday, April
II, to the wife Of I'd. Roberts. . boy.
Born, In this city, Tuesday, April II
1900, to the wife OF Mr.. J. B. Ige, . girl.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21
NARRIkaRa

Married. at Conoordia, Ap.il 18th.
Henry Soibel, o. st. Louis. and Mics Lille
Braokmsn, Of Coneordia.
Married, at Long's hotel, in this city.
Sunday, April 10, at o'clock p. m, Mr..
James Csulfield, OF Dover, aud Miss
Amelia Kroeck. OF H~igainsy1ile, Judge
James P. Chinu officiating.
Married. 10 Kansas City. Mo-, March
this city, and Miss FiOrsnes Hastings
Paget, OF $500 Blmwood avenue, Kansas
City, Rev. @. L. Taylor officiating.
The couple arrived 10 Lexington this
morning and will 20 to ho~usskeepine
at once iu rooms ovsr Musgroys q Co.'S
grocery store, on franklin avenue.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21


Report OF Wellington Primary School
for term ending April %. 1900;
Number OF pupils enrolled during the
years..
Average daily attendance for term-65,
The following named pupils were pro.
NOTED to the principals room:-JOe
Breuer, John Hardio, Grosveuor Jarvis,
Ethel johnson, Ethel Larkin, Curtis Line
back, john Mann, Grace Slade, and Al
bert Weien.
The following received the highest
average Ia fnAl examinAtions:-EtbS
johnson, fourth gradei Fred MIgasrsy.
Class A., Srd grader Archie Disekhaus,
Glass b., 8rd grade; Henry Mignerey,
Class A.. 2nd grade; Vivian Coz, Class
B., 2nd grade,
The following received the highest
average 10 scholarship for the ysar;-
Ethel johnson, grade 4; Ray Walt, Glass
A, grade s; Maud Hardin aud Tadea
BaEin, Glass B., grade >; Jake RsinhArt,
Class A, grade 2; Laura Ruge. Glass B.
grade 2; Lucy Servir. grade 1.
Prizes we're awarded to Maud Hardin
and Adola BriukmAn for attendance every
day during the term.
There were a pupils who we're not
tardy during the term.
ELIZABETH LoCKRART, Teacher.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21
LOCAL sHORT-sTOPS.

raj good farms for rent. Apply to
. plattenbure, 2.10tf.
NJ. n. L. Hall, Of Independence, was In
. c',y Wednesday.
MI George Plattenburg, Of MAYHEM,
"a Asre Wednesday.
s. ]. Huston returned from Kansas
II Wednesday night.
Il. G. Hays Is able to be out again,
- ! two weeks illness.
Isy GratL went TO Kansas City
day to spend the day.
4{,orneys M. @. James aud r. c. Urfer,
~figginsvills, were in the city We'd
NJ Pearl Smith left wednesday for a
I'll days' visit to his parents ut
|.Lsrloo.
stop that Cough right away with MulPs
mining Cough Cure, Csc. For sale By
- W. Loomis. S3'ml
~. john Flanagan left Thursday ior
Louis. where he was called by the
1|h Of bis mother.
Irork on Mr.. Ed. Yingliue's new house.
In Of Nineteenth and South streets.
1tder good Roadway.
<tR sALE-About 70 $ and 4 year old
q. VIII take In exchange yearlinR
Ma. Vaughan q s%purlock. list
ID. c. @. Tevis, OF Holden. who hal
visiting her father, Malor J. j
ing, returned home Wednesday.
marriage license was Issued Mednes
to Rev. Ernest RunGe and Mis-
~ hea Kammeyer. both Of Concordia
&Lvs FOR sALE-lOO head high grad
<s-stsers and hsliers good ones. A
bod Lawn, neal Lexington. j. NJ
W.. 14i2
1.1 Marvin Rowe went to Warrensburi
day to visit his sister, Miss Ida
II b a student In the state norma
transfer company keeps a call boo
Mammoth livery stable, and o q
Ide Brand Central hotel. Leave orders q
.hc1a places. 1O-97-tt
Missed Ella Nickel, Mary Henry, sadi
IeC|tlland aud George Gllkeson went t
City Wednesday for a two @
|1l@s bays visit.
I1stices Of the peace and notaries publ
~ be supplied with chattle mortgage
his Office, at 8 cents per copy. A
.|tds OF blanks Printed to order. II
Nrs. Laura Chapman left Weduesda
|ot 81. Louis to visit her son, Mr.. c. I
c1b pman. From there she will 60 I
~ York to visit her daughter, Mr.
lie Lane.
Tor all internal and external pains an
|@I es DR.. Belle Anti; Pain is an instaT
of. II Is the most wonderful pal
ler ever discovered. Try 1t. For sal
.I Leroy Farmer. Ami
{he democratic congressional con
|1|ttee for the Fifth district, met at III
Fillmore hotel, IN Kansas City Tuei
Nv, and selected independence as tn
and May IL the date for the congreI
I'tn al convention.
- ounce Of prevention Is worth
OF cure, and a bottle OF Ballard
@oIe hound Syrup used In time is worth
Of physicians with a drug store {
'r1 included. Price, 25 and 50 cent
q Young. Ami
pnghed 26 years.-I Uttered for % yea
F'th a cough, and spent hundreds OF do
|s|r with doctors and for medicines to q
1I4'l until ! used DR.. Bells Pine.TaI
This remedy makes weak lunI
'4I1ng. 1t has saved my liie.-J, !
}zell, Grantaburg, III. Sold by Lerc
||Iner. 4.7mi
far the campaign for the democrat
41ifi nations ha. been decently conducted
tHt1o IL no man In the race for a count
cH<e whom the lNTELLIaENcER cou.
Npt heartily support. Now let Il
be conducted fairly and in orde
me- then let all democrats resolve to gi'
Ie1 Ehole ticket the largest majority '
haze sver given any ticket.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21

Neuralgia palms, rheumatism. lumbsao
and soiatis pains, yield to the penetrate
ing influence Of Ballard's Snow Liuimsns.
Price % aud so cents. orenshaw q
Young. 4.Tml
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21

Seated on a chair with the head outside
bfesthinE pure air. ona enjoys at home for
DC each, all OF The cleansing, curative, 10 Wig
Grating and purifying effects OF the famous
Turkish, Hot Air and Vavor baths psrfumed
or msdicated II desired, Better aud chaapes
than any treatment at Turkish Bath Rooms
9anitAriumS and Hot Springs,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21

NoTR.-Ayoid baking powders made from
alum. They look like pure powders,
and may raise the cakes, but alum
is a poison and no one can eat food
mixed with it without injury to health.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-21

So slMfLE Ii.
Before retiring, light stove, step 10 Cabl.
net, close aud lock door, sit down aud you
enjoy a temperature Of 1902 10 1902 Z. nc.
cordlng 10 how you regulate Btoye, All don't
in one minute. Stay IN 10 or % mlnutes--
open top door, cool % gradually while you
sponge and towel the body. Impossible X
catch cold or weaken the system, perfectlJ
safe and harmless.
Place your order With us aud you hAy,
the satisfaction of knowing o are doinI
business with 4 responsible aud reliable dru
who know the requirements VI = Arst-olasI
Cabinet, do exactly as they agree and fur
nlsh you u genuine Cabinet guaranteed to b,
the best In every particular.
Write today for full information and gu
valuable book, also Testimonials from thous
Rnds Of customers. Or, better stl,l order
Cabinet, You wont 10 deceived or disAp
pointed, as We guarantee every one, and re-
fund your money after ~ days use n no
lust as represented. Do MOI Fail to Sen,
For Booklet as 1t will prove Interesting.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-08
Decatur County FArmefss mutual lnsur
Ance Co. ANIMAL state.
ment for 1900.

Poc,es in force January list, 1889 $40 s7s 90
roiioes written during the year. .. !. 81 3O8 90
Policies now in force Jan /, 1900 -. o47S7.OO
Losses paid during the wear. .,.., None 4
Expenses during the year .,.......... 1910
Soss por si,uVV LOT tne year. as. 40
The Decatur Go. Farmers Mutual In.
surance Company was organized Deem
Der 4, 1873, and has been doing business
In the county ever since. During the
past rs years the company has made
assessments for losses incurred, the ag-
gregate amount being $5,25O, every dol
lar OF which has been paid, besides sew
eral small losses, for which no assess
ment was made.
stock companies did, at the Farmers
Institute held in Leon short time ago.
that their companies had several hun.
dred thousand dollars of surplus ON
hand. Query, who furnished the mon
ey for that We have only sufficient
surplus to pay running expenses. We
do not have finely furnished offices. nor
do we employ high.salaried officers to
run the institution, so that we do not
need to have large surplus collected
from the insured.
We simply insure farm property at
cast. If there is no loss there is no
assessment. Every dollar paid by the
insured remains in the county, whereas
every policy written by any Of the old
stock companies, ONLY oNE-TH1RD of the
money paid for such insurance ever
comes back to the county. .
In the 26 years that we have been
running the average cost per 81 600 per
year has been $1,S7, or 1886 for five
years. For the last three years we have
not had loss, consequently no assess
ment.
Our Mutual Company is certainly the
best for farmers for it does not cost
more than one half of what stock com.
panies charge. 1t is the SAFEST, because
more than one hundred of your neigh
Dor farmers are back oft.
Yours respectfully,
ROBERT MCCAULL,
Secretary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-08

The fox hunters had an exciting
chase north of town Tuesday. Sam
Leachman's and Ben Wasson's hounds
starting fox short distance from
town and following it to Mt. Olive
church where it took refuge under
the building. 1t was dislodged, but
ran only abouta mile when it was
caught and killed by the dogs. The
fox did not have the appearance Of
being thoroughbred red, but cross
between gray and red, a specimen
very rarely met with.-Lineville Tri-
bune.