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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01
Catholic Fair.

The Catholic fair held at the court
room Thursday, Friday and Saturday
was successful financially, socially and
in every way. Following is list OF the
articles donated to the fair with the
names of donors and the names Of those
obtaining them:
ARTICLE AND DONOR SECURED BY
Lamp, Mcclure & Kerwin Nellie Kerwin
Tea set, w. II. O'Connell Mrs. Cunningham
Rug, Mrs. Nash Mrs Castor
Two sheep, Il. Frick Jas. Cavanaugh
Painting, Mrs. Watts John Kerwin
Hog, j. W. Mcclure H. b. Wilson
Tenn. poems, ]. K. Grlffith J. Ruhs
Corn Shelter, Kelly & Moody Rose Mcclure
Rifle, VIM. Mcclure NJ. f. Kerwin
500 It. lumber. ]. Weighton /. Smutney
Heifer, M. II. Kerwn Marion Jones
Ton soft coal. Martin Smith John Kerwin
Rocker, l. Smutney E.E. Clark
quit, Mrs. Cnnningham Mrs. +. Kerwin
Rocker, Mr.. Hersman N. Roth
Picture, Grand Leader Linnie Smith
Foot stool, X. b. Cousins A. w, Steel
Wing nine Renemund Bros Alex Mcclure
q. w. Hoover Mrs. j. O'Brien
Table linen, Mrs. Duffy Miss MARY Oohfaa
Hart and Miss Conway Tom Duffy
Sofa pillow, Mrs. Ballman Eva Pirrow
The weather was severity cold which
kept some away. Dinners and suppers
were served each day. Thursday even.
ing a nice program wa, carried out, the
musical part being given by Mrs.
Belle Smith and Miss Veva Mccarthy,
Father LOTUS spoke on Washington, it
being Feb. %. Friday evening a silk
dress was sold, Miss Julia Mcclure and
Miss Verge Wilson competing. The con-
test was close, the former winning. Sat-
urday night gold watch was disposed
Of, Frank Reinemund and e. Prick COM
peting, the former winning,
The net receipts were about 5000. At
the last fair held the receipts were about
5000, so those in charge are much pleased
The Columbian Club received the pro.
ceeds Of the dinner Saturday which was
$500. Father LOTUS had the manage
ment of the fair and its success is due
to him as well as to his loyal member
ship. He desires us to thank the public
who 80 generally assisted them.
Myfarm four and one-half miles east
OF town is for sale. 1t contains 500 acres
and has most excellent improvements,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

l.. L. Estes who recently sold his farm
up in Lincoln township and bought the
OF. Smith farm in the north part Of
Melville, is moving to his new location
this weak
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Miss May Lundy returned from
Bayard Monday where she had been in
attendance at reception given in honor
of her brother, Claude, and his wife who
we're married there recently.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

The Glover Leaf Quartet Of Audubon
consisting of FIJI. Henshall, LIST tenor
f. F. Bailey, End tenor, r. Roberts, Isl
bass, W. f. Donaldson, 2nd bass. will
give a concert at Melville Center Friday
evening, March 0, assisted by local elo
cutionists. They have given excellent
satisfaction wherever they have sung
and We bespeak for them "a full hous 0
Admission 10 and 20 cents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

CARD OF THANKs.-We wish to thanh
our dear friends and neighbors who SC
kindly gave us help and sympathy dur.
ing the sickness Of our daughter, Annie
and especially those who stood right
with us during the sadest time.
Mr.. AND MRS. AUGUST RAEBEL.
MINNIE RAEBEL,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Parties wishing to obtain pasture for
stock the coming season, apply to w. L.
Humphrey who has pasture within two
miles OF Audubon. 8-2w
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

j. G. Davis has quantity of timothy
hay, slough hay and millet for sale at
his place north east OF town. 7-4w*
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Elder J. ii. McSparran has returned
from Irwin where he had successful
revival and will preach in the court
house Sunday morning and lecture in
the evening ON "The Three Great Re.
formers of Modern Times"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Both Charlie White and Charlie Full.
ton. who have been teaching in Greeley
township, have gone to Ames to renew
their studies at the Iowa State College.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Will Beason and wife arrived Friday
evening from Nebraska. They have
been residing on farm there but have
returned to make this county theil
future home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Will Donaldson is preparing to move
to Extra next week. He has rented the
BRENNAN building on the west side of
the square and will put in bakery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donaldson are most ex-
cellent people and we regret their
leaving
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Miss Doll Kennedy went to Chicago
Monday where she will remain about
two weeks when she will go to Bethany,
ILL.,, to trim in millinery store where
she has been for several seasons past.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

The dime social to be given at the
home Of Thos. Bellas, under the auspices
of the Christian Sunday school, next
Friday night has been postponed until
one week from that date.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

School elections are held in the town
ships next Monday. One week from
next Monday the township meetings are
held, then two weeks from next Monday
the new boards meet. School election
here in Audubon is one week from next
Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Mrs. DR.. Lass and daughter, of Piei
son, are visiting this week with tn
formers parents NJ. ID. Bailey and wife,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Go to Burnside's for best grades Of
hard and soft coal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

j. @. Jones writes us from Benton
vile, Arkansas, telling us not to discon.
tinue the REPUBLICAN, and saying they
always like to hear from their old home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Miss Laura Dennis, who has been
making her home In Omaha, arrived
here Saturday to visit at the home Of
her parents, Cbas. Dennis and wife.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

WANTED "A practical experienced
farmer and stock man and wife. No
children. Ed. FRIcK,
---->-! s4st Audubon, Ia.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Patrick Smith, who has been visiting
his brother, Martin Smith, and other
relatives here this winter, returned
Monday to his home in Red Oak.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Henry Hale was in Chicago and other
points in Illinois last week, visiting
awhile with his brother.in-law, Fred
wilkins, who is telegraph operator at
Shirley, Illinois.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Since the new arrangements in the in.
terror OF RusselPs store and since the
new goods are arriving things present a
very attractive appearance there.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Miss Blanch Lamoreaux, of Atlantic
visited here over Sunday with her friend
Miss Nora Oelke.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

+. ]. Rawstern was in town Saturday
on business and saying goodbye to some
Of his friends. This week he moves his
family and property to their recently
purchased home in Jasper township,
Carroll county. Mr.. and Mrs. Rawstern
are held in very high esteem by the peo-
pie of Viola township and Of this county.
We warn the people of Carroll county
that Mr. Rawstern sometimes says things
that are hard to understand, but aside
from that he is most commendable
man, Their neighbors to the number of
about fifty came in ON them Wednesday
OF last week bringing provisions and hav
ing a jolly time. They brought silk
quilt quilted by twenty-five families
which was presented to Mr.. and Mrs.
Rawstern as a gift of remembrance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

@. c. Harper was taken dangerously
sick Saturday night with inhamatory
rheumatism. He has been a very sick
man, but is some better now.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

W. II. O'Connell's candidacy for Grand
Master of Exchequer of the X. p. lodge
of the state is meeting with favorable
mention in different parts OF the state.
Last week we published the resolutions
that the lodge here passed concern
ing him. The people here knowing his
competency and worth will be much
pleased il he obtains the honor he seeks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Marriage licenses granted the past
week are to r. Bunker and Elizabeth
Garmire, Vernon Deet and Verpa NJ.
Hensley, Kirk Merrick and Loretta Mil
Ter, Robert Lennon and Mary E.
Kile
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Something your girl will always be
delighted with, the bon bon and choco.
Tote boxes of candy at Brorson's drug
store. II
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

John S. Lacy. one of the old residents
OF the north part of the county, was IN
town yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

ID. G.. Sroufe, of near Fiscus, moved
to Burleigh county, n. d., this week,
loading his stuff at Manning Monday.
He has taken homestead up there, get
ting half section of good land. He
will break it out and raise wheat and
other small grains. Success to him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Hamilton Boys, editor and publisher
of the Atlantic Messenger, was in town
Saturday morning between,trains.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Low prices on water tanks. doors
windows and all kinds OF mill work. Be-
fore buying elsewhere call on Hart &
Eddy at the Planning Mill. n
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Miss Margaret Donovan, of Extra,
after having visited with her friend,
Miss Cora Layland, returned TO her
home Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

A good 160 acre farm for sale thirteen
miles from Audubon. Price 1877 per
acre.
7-3w CHAs. VAN GoRDER.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Grandma Brooks is still dangerously
i'll and requires constant care day and
night.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

G. W. Wright left with his family and
goods Saturday for their new home near
De Sofa. Hope success will attend them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Ed Green. of Dow City. was here visit
ing relatives Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

J. M. Fullerton and brother. S. d., left
for Coulterville, Illinois, yesterday to be
at the bed side OF their father who is
vary i'll
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

II. M Gray returned Tuesday from a
few days visit at Guthrie Center and
Des Moines.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

j. W. Elwood commenced work this
morning for the Deering Harvester Co.
as general agent in this territory.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

We learn that little daughter was
born to the Hon. A. Boysen and wife, at
their Des MoineS home last Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Finest candy on earth, Balduff's bon
boDs and chocolates in boxes At Bror-
sons drug store. u
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

The big brick building is creeping
along up Broadway the last few days.
About one more day will put it up to
the corner. The foundation to receive
it is not yet made.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

q. r. Darland received three fine
Plymouth Rock chickens from the
Crescent Poultry Farm, Of Des Moines
Friday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Rev. Regain, of Old Ham.
lin, are rejoicing over the arrival OF a
son at their home Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Miss Oressa French, OF near Gray, is
working as an apprentice at the dress.
making parlors Of Miss Lillian Jones.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

J. Fl. Jones moved to his farm south
east of town this week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

j. A. Hunter, wife and two children,
OF South Omaha, are visiting this week
at the home of Mrs. Hunters sister, Mrs.
L. j. Hill, and with relatives in Melville
fovnshin
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Our Fiseus correspondence this week
tells Of the death Of Isaac Speas, an old
gentleman who lived in that vicinity.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01
TIME TABLES.

CSN..w. AT AUDUBON.
No. 81, arrive 8: so am. No. 80, depart 9;3J AIN
No. SO, arrive 4:20p. m. No. 81, depart 5:lO pm
Sunday Passenger arrives at 2:4o p. m. and
eparts at 40 m,
j. A. HUMIsToN, Agent,
c.. & p. AT AUDUBON.
No. s4i arrive AS a. IN. No. 342 leaves ~ 0i D. IN.
No. 343 arrive 4 .55 D. M. No. 3iI leaves Esp. IN
Sunday Passenger arrives at $50 n. m. and
departs at 9:55 a. IN.
W W. SMITH. Agent
G. M. s. ST. 7. AT MANNING.
GOING EAsT. GOING WEST.
No.2. Pass. 2:2s p. m. No. Limited s Isl I'm
No. 4. Limited 10 :i9p.m N,.! las 12;p.m
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

|. Peter Ohm and wife are happy over
the arrival of boy last Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

County Clerk Henry Brunier and
Deputy Sheriff Cloussen, OF Carroll
county, were in town Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Wm.Armstrong left for Chicago Tues
day with two car loads OF cattle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Miss Pearl Hartman, of near Extra,
visited here with friends the latter part
OF last week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

s. ID. Coonrod, of Hamlin, is very sick
so we hear. We hope he will soon re-
cover.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Mrs. F. s. Watts went to Omaha
Tuesday to spend some time with her
parents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

G. S. McLeran, ID. ID. s., office
over Mcduire's grocery. Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Ike Jenkins and p. F. Howell. of Bray
ton, are in town on business to day.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01
For Sale.

A seven room house, good we'll and
barn, two lots. II. ID. w ooDwARD. II
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

W. p. Farguson left the fore part of
the week for Grand junction where he
will attend the funeral of his brothers
child.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

d. w. Somerlot and family left yester-
day with their household goods and
stock for their new home in Marshall
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Geo. Root, of Des Moines, and Henry
Schilling, of Avoca, both members of
the 5lst Iowa band were entertained
Monday at the III. b. Wilson home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Mr.. and Mrs. George Brown ats par
ents Of little girl born last Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Miss Myrtle Hellyer, of Extra, visited
the latter part of last week with her
friend, Miss Maud Rose, Of this city.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Carpet weaving, ten cents yard
fourth house south OF the German
church, Audubon.
94w MRs +. j. HRSsHALL.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Miss Mollie Dellahoyde, of Extra, was
an over Sunday visitor hero.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01
Audubon Markets.
FART LOANS

5 per cent interest, once a
year, SlOO optional payments,
with Davenport Savings Bank.
CHARLES BAGLEY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Mrs. Ollie NJ. Wood and Earl Manatt
have advertised letters in the post office
at Audubon for the week ending Feb.
%, 1900,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Mr.. Patterson, of Marshall, Mimi,
visited here yesterday with his aunt,
Grandma Brooks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Two Of j. W. Elwood's children have
been quite sick this week with quinsy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

E. J. Freeman has been unvell tn,
past few days.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

H. Parker, of Oklahoma, father Of Mrs
Henry Gray and uncle Of J. H. Mosier,
visited here last week and returned home
Sunday
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Dressmaking by the very latest APP
proved methods. Work guaranteed.
lowest possible prices. Howald block.
II MoGuiBE Sisters.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

John OFT will have his boots and shoes
in the Smutney building with l. W.
Baker and will be prepared to do repair
ing the same as before.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Frank Alec left to day for Boone where
be has position with the Iowa Tele-
phone Company. lie still retains his
interest in the bowling alley.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

MONEY TO LOAN.
AT 5 per cent interest, option
al payments, with the German
Savings Bank.
NASH & PHELPS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Will Tramp returned TO his home in
Creston Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

A bus load of young people from Extra
attended the band concert here Monday
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Mrs. L. ]. Spencer and little daughter
Gladys were Atlantic visitors the latter
part of last week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Myfarm four and one-half miles east
OF town is for sale. 1t contains 500 acres
and has most excellent improvements,
being one Of the best stock farms in this
vicinity. Apply to me. Ed FRIoK,
tt Audubon, la.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Vern Culver was looking after his floul
interests in Gray yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Old newspapers for sale at this office
at 8 cents bunch OF two dozen, II
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Hi Walters has been sick with lung
fever the past week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

WASrEp.-Competent waist or skirt
makers. LILLIAN JONES.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Tom NILSSON returned yesterday from
a trip to South Dakota.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Miss Wealty, OF Extra, visited over
Friday night at the L. +. Green home
near town,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

John weightou Left Monday for In.
dianola.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

DR.. c. E. Current, Dental Office
over Talbott's Restaurant.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

See j. L. Carmichael for pianos, plan
olas and organs at Blackman's shoe
store. II.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

We sell the DR.. Haas Hog Remedy,
Il. +. NILSSON 4 Son.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Jim Mushrush left Friday for visit
at Menlo.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

Smoke the Purity.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-01

al payments, with the German
Savings Bank.
NASH & PHELPS.
DIR. c. E. Current, Dental Office
over Talbott's Restaurant.
Smoke the Purity.
Jim Mushrush left Friday for visit
at Menlo.
Hi Walters has been sick with lung
fever the past week.
Mrs. Frank Herndon left Friday to
visit with Atlantic friends.
Vern Culver was looking after his flour
interests in Gray yesterday.
Old newspapers for sale at this office
at o cents bunch OF two dozen, II
We sell the DR.. Haas Hog Remedy.
Il. +. NILSSON Son.
See J. 4. Carmichael for pianos, plan
olas and organs at Blackman's shoe
store. If.
Joe Cam recently sold his residence
property here in town to Chris p.
Petersen.
Miss Wealty, OF Extra, visited over
Friday night at the L. +. Green home
near town.
Mrs Z. j. Spencer and little daughter
Gladys were Atlantic visitors the latter
part OF last week.
John McKarahan returned Saturday
from West Branch where he had been
visiting with his mother.
Miss Myrtle Hellyer, OF Extra, visited
the latter part of last week with her
friend, Miss Maud Rose, of this city.
Miss Oressa French, OF near Gray, is
working as an apprentice at the dress.
making parlors of Miss Lillian Jones.
Our Fiscus correspondence this week
The suburban citizen., 1900-09-01

For years there has been great deal
Of discussion and speculation as to the
disposition Of the body Of John Wilkes
Booth, the assassin Of President Lin
coin. Some writer's have stated that
1t was buried in some unknown spot,
others that it was sunk in the waters
Of the Potomac river, and recently a
statement was published that it re-
posed ia the family burial plot near
Baltimore. All these statements are
creations Of the imagination. Only
one living man knows what disposition
was made of the body of the assassin
That man is DR.. George l.. Porter, of
Bridgeport, Conn. and with him the
secret remains secure. 1t is noticeable
that when the doctor speaks of the
event he is particular to say "dispo-
sition" of the body rather than bur
ial." This lends weight to the supDo-
sltion that the body might have been
sunk in the Potomac.
DR.. Porter was port surgeon at
Washington from May, 1864, to May,
1867 He was the only commissioned
officer present at the disposition Of the
body Of Booth and the only survivor
Of the party that had the body in
charge. He had medical charge Of the
other conspirators against President
Lincoln, was present at the hanging Of
FIVE of them and accompanied the 9TH
ers to their prison at Tortugas.
DR.. Porter served with distinction
throughout the civil war and on March
10, 1865, he was breYetted captain and
major for faithful, gallant and meri-
torious service in the field. In 1867 he
was ordered to the frontier and rend-
cred valuable service in the Sioux cam
paign. In 1868 he rendered his resig-
nation and located in Bridgeport where
he has since practiced his profession
with marked success. He was born in
Concord, N. H., in 1888 He received
his degree of NJ. D. from the Jefferson
Medical college, Philadelphia, in 1862