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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-03

and worked upward From the making
of a wagon by hand he evolved a fac
tory and created an enterprise that
gave much to labor and contributed
greatly to the general welfare. Clin-
ton and the state of Iowa need many
such men like Mr.. Fish. He is gone.
hut he leaves a monument to his in
dustiy ard enterprise that will go on
: in the good worS of developing the city
and the state
'rhe Cedar Rapids Gazette is amazed.
THAT there are men who will spend a
whole day in securing a scent fish by
spsaring through the iqe when they.
might in the same time earn enough
money To buy sack OF flour and side
Of bacon.
The Dubuque Herald calls the sena-
ltnrial contest a miserable contrever-s
sys and holds the Des Moines newspa-
pers ehiehy responsible for IT,
The Clinton Age discerns q movement
in all parts OF the state 70 enforce the.
Iprohibtarv liquor LAWS. 1t says this
may be Well enough in localities domi-
mated by prohibition sentiment, but not
elsewhere Prohibition is in fact a
dead letctr in Iowa the Age conclurss.
Fully as much 50 as ii is in Maine aud
Kansas. Dead things don't want tq be
disturbed. Apt 10 smell.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-03
guerg upa zurdursdup aa,arp 1900

men and customers. While securing
fair profits, paying fair wages and Civ
ing 10 buyers all they can justly claim,
it has by the very nature of its consti-
tuition been able to supply the public
with goods at such fair prices as no.
reasonable person could object to pay.
and it has not encouraged foreign com,
petition
Although there are some decidedly
original features in the scheme it is,
on the whole, simple. The two cardinal
principles are: % selling from the WELL
ascsrtained cost Of production, and %
co-onerating With the werspeop in Sc
-curing a fnir nrnGt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-03
NEW TRADE alliance
ENGLAND.

~ ,sscnssira "a I.i,-i,.g I,rafits ana a
- ~ va ~
o. scheme 70 osneft manu- at lE,ssiist
workraen and customers. tie three
e,asss. n,,st - Aresfs9 T,awara I
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TINS paper paiticiiiars fesiseeS si1e 2
s scnefile c9lseeiYsti tiaq gi'I4'leu 50 e.
EnSlaEa; y mas as,lt.ei ee4'Si 8 siill 'ie.
Afternoon. arg, aaVs'ls h's'a " s'ASti ...f
abeus elgaf years ~ p' aai sa-
vantage oNsi a:lN q ts.s ttas''549 not
sel ssstso. AZ y ~ lista PR
HsilsiEs padit q IN! 'ssllf5 t9 go r sti
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prepiefils lusl me ils1glat5ss - "
feise may Pc lisssu ~ ss'l' i3'3slgs'3' & es'
rot ps or Wa14t OF assihe a4e - St'
issiSI tHoHV'tsii rs s
never denis 9,
s5ollsiSiei'a''ie CT i3s5 s. iisS ~
pressed Witt festi'a x ~ '@liss 800 s,
schsfhe aslS'' flls tl4saislt
lsihsioF. h5lNe l}aSssSs 3 ~ z s.
phase oi pesl l'ess - iiet Y w. ~
4 pc involved III ING 2eistfisi Yt W.
8aueslloA- itdSts pTs3l an q =
8fJourneyrna hleshaiiic, a 12nsitlss;ls
4 lraVeisr' itisfiassF' isi.lps 81 60
rector o. eQ}iii9a''sss.
4 perience has pssA
nave, ioeksa - lns 'fsiii ~
4 points q N4eW. ihf VS. ils7
stroaucea ~ i7sasii = ny sEt Slsa'tfi
AS a fiiaaulaiel ufssf1 NtSiissi y ~ II
4 money. put eou'a ii3p Stles ny
Y cn1nstances tlsE fa;aSetli - g gu
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8laysell, l Mlsileu ~ osiAeiie - -
y nected WIFE my WIZ
was iii;slsl1lic psas''S'l@ .hss ~
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-03
THE couRTLIEsT MAN.

IA Tribute to Judge Woolsonl
What-dead? and the courtliest man Of
ali,
The knight with his armor on;
The gentlest soul, il in hut or hall,
The prince Of all kindness gomez
What-brough they him on his shield,
at last,
Tho battle but half begun,
The light gone out that had burned 50.
Anath day Of his work not doneas
Yes-into the room where the lilies
stand
And there where the mourner goes,
AYE, him they brought of the iron
Ard him of the heart Of rose.
"Dead-dead. they said. and they
gaz d the While
With eyes that we're growing dim
Yet, standing there, they could almost
For they knew it was wefl with him.
on, thanks for life that had not a
stain,
For the cisvalrous soul now gone;
oh, bark. Oh. hear like sweet re-
Is the voice not sounding on?
oh, never a sun like his Went out
or faded behind some hill,
But the lingering sky shone all about
With the JOY Of Its radiance still
III NJ. S. Byers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-03
!:
TOPICS OF THE TINES /

r.
/ TOPICS OF THE TINES +
-
These carly tweniietil centuries who
begin tlleir eonputatian With zer9s
have CERTAINLY been vel fortified since
the nsSy ear opened Il is hard e SAY
20 against tfen-
a S reported tsat The crops 2 M
Trassvaal haNe suffered from !osusts
ana hat the Beers may run short 81.
food supplies If they eaiait import them.
via u lagea BAY This. 4 true, would
FURNISH tn I2.tisfa new Incentive for
closing lhs bay
.rl;sre is mere than one way te en-
eoSaii8ge the publication Of pswsPapers.
Among applicants for shelter q the
city lodging house IN MN York thss
other right was one woman OYER 60
years ~. who Vas clothed entrely in
aswsieap ens. In soma places the paper
Was tNo inches thick.
A Washisig,on writer az as that COM
ie papers ard a few SENATORS ard rep
feseuTatsyes WHO plaS instead Of work
Nhtn congress Is IN S,.ssien are rssDon-
s.ble fpi, inuci pubic instrumentation.
Jas e the Iiie OF the average senator or
ei5rss aiatiXe. Everybody in Wash
j. ~.s 49,.
ila asceitail' tile facts knows lhas many
pssn ii b9th branches Of congress
loH5als down taair heath ard often die
ffoin h. Effect II th@sF hard work dur
Ing a Session u c@ngre s. one Who has
ossn q careful observer 81 ccnsression-
"a ife said. speaking lee4a.iy u the
Illness Of Hepres ntatiye Bputelle, Of
Maine hlirnan Of tfle hpnss naval
earalllities Hard we3E ana conse
qusnt eiegularitS itl atins and slp7
sins. aie spsn stpi le,' the bl2kins
lsgsu u Mn }olteliss ssaitf just as
M. aaf'e things eansed the death of
Nj, oinglss. some ~ the members
q, u aafe 4 rap for their legislative
dnsies TRAY have good time and pay
I, (. ,,s.s,ts ,,.4. .55 80, =
s.s.s. .sa II, B,,s., 5, ..s. rs,
{, HE. -, IS,
a5si,,., ,,.,,.,, $, Z, :
ard figures la;ing 10 contemplated
lesislatlnn rhes get only fax hours
res SO 81 sasil liisza3 lsS''F7 ans i5'r11a-
f;asS ~ g St's sapi5gi i'st Z ~ 3
tssf.l, asts, hfiil.e s14,s,li II, mental st.-
fiylly n e9f1l!'ail7ee i9'9t'ls ttiss Wit IN
iae course u INC afternoon, go into oia 2
sesf tiie e;tTsi9i restanlalAts ana eat 4
Rei sssiple hl'ai, MstA 'ha'
sort Mig gei5ig '2ll daily for months
lfffisiiig t'la; ths'e ale rot i'aere
i'Fs1is{ioNlls iEi'lpEs5 tf3s WORKING mem
fNs MOI mo man " s. hundred can
stalAd ] feral,y lensih n time
II il eHieetel that TIE CONGRESSIONAL
EaeFlnllttee spqrt on tlle Gaze q is'9b-
s palsEalnist Will b submitted by
Atfe tniGale a this NORTH Iisis tresiy
Isi.elietta that hs VIII no, be permitted
l.ta take 3 seat IN congress.
Ii the washington Post may be az
ea;ttsd as as.i9oriiS tire Hon Haa
R8ies ,aans for the ssiivatlon Of the
5i,s1iaeratic party are not finding favef
AZ eyes 81 ia building committee
When in Switzerland las; summer
~, X.
.te. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-03
THE POET AND THE HOE.

ttE. 4EOEI AND III E HOE.
The New yo,l, SIN i,,,,,,,oss +, s,,,,,a
- 7s'''''
pam pl''h' hhslish N clltieisfa Ct those
writers VINO, through genius or happy
phrases, inystify their readers by soar.
mo i,,to re.io,s a,,,a,.,., r,,a So,
Mr. Edwin Markham of California;,
Who wrote five stanzas in blank Verse
about MillNt's Man With the Hoe is
now tasting the sweets of easy fame. y
came 70 him as liberty came % Ni,gil's
shepherd. soiu what late in life but e
came easily The illustration made the
Fortune Of the poem a the first Then
i Won its way BY It's own rhetoric and
by lts appeal 10 the sentimental
.'Sraags Of labor suppess q Dollar
Dinner address d COL. John Brisften
Njalkst put ititp English ll5d vefsitiei
Sisesss p- HseiTga q losS. 'itiesias rs
RSeN haYe about IN measure q NJ;
MariSlianla Ia0elii fie has, indeed
ililei lasts ard ii!aglla'ion than his
hsotlltl so9ielog SIS but his psychology
and his f@litleal aoa9iilS al, 81 false as
iatilS (; lti make ~ li'ltsll no t4it istisi7
". but ssentialiy bit ~ heated iilet i
eils
Ionisnl, s;ald HE Minneapelis Fiib-
9Ae last We Nl1sre polls Nal heal
tls. gieat,sst ~ tiie tlsease dis
elfssta l9s rs mar y ao sfoI MEs
MAJ lSfaIe did l:sae 'lls ala glsaiesi
pesli q tbs SseAtle ~ ilaa Alnl ssioalls
te1is alie Was ntAea affected 9y alst
50 %e dslla sly Mefe tllisN IN ms
nelAaas they WIZ siilestit'iis nslls DAYS
Waiadef fer satissssSl poem aiisi laass
"a llsM literary ciNei tolis sN;fsa t.til-
Ing tX ~ tsle bt What = tlf
y;flue q ihefl'yt me pest l'gelieits
HISS ia r. seems y Us arc Eliese
What siilfs between rim @Fa TIM se,-
aphiai
Slssye.qi h wilst'l g labor what g hil'7
~ sisste ard a }s swine af issss;:
What the spis reaeilss 'ifiss peak; Of
s9ns
The stt IF dawn. the rsGieping Of tiif
rese2'
i r. siHable that these y cons
silsr;tlis gitif el-5n beswseii Cot. Bryan
and ne sr3ph}m What lse i'lste st'ie
sthe swing Pieades and tie tong
REACHES the 2e;iks 4 song toEfl3st If
siie SNei.id2 Are We q litS VERY man
y ho has dAleate literary SultiHatiqn
"a high imagination. a lSll9~leslgs Of
ti-eneAsA a.sis ling fsti laiisssestite
Nest of u are slaNes q tbs wheel OF
iahar Aipst 81 us iack nearly ail and
many lack all these girts, ne 2bseiee
~ which e 4 French peasant n0Nes NJ
Mailman % burst 81 Verse ard IN
siienatinn against masters, lorls and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-03
For over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children While .eething
1t soothes the child, softcns the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and Is
the best remedy for diarrhaa. Twenty
five cents bottle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-03

Many lover has turned with disgust
from an otherwise lovable girl with an
offensive breath. Karl's Clover Root
Tea purifies The breath by its action on
The bowels, etc. as nothing else will.
Sold for years on absolute guarantee.
Price 25 cents and SO cents. Sold by Me-
Bride &; Will Drug Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11

The worst after effects of intlu-
enza aIise from deranged functions
of the liver. Clear the blood at once
with HERBINE, for it will strengthen
the liver to withdraw from circula-
tion the hillary poisons. Price Soc
Eastman d Meserole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11

From the Galena Gazette it is
learned that III. :. Clauer, formerly
of Mineral Point, is closing ont his
tailoring business at that place with
the intention of going into the hotel
business Mt Warren, and the Warren
Sentinel confirms it.
The large mahogany sofa which
did duty for SO many years back of
the pulpit in the Presbyterian church
is now the property of Raven lodge,
X. of p. 1t has heen newly uphols-
tered and polished and is now one of
the handsome as well as most yaln-
able sofas in the city.
Attorney f. c, Fielder circulated
call among Mineral Point people
last week for Judge Clementson to
be n candidate to succeed himself
Signatures were limited only by the
number to whom the call was pre-
sented, and many were written with
manifestations that the signers re-
garded it n privilege 10 have an op-
portunity OF doing SO.
--TABLERs BUCKEYE OINTMENT
is the only rem dy for blind, bleed
ing or protuding piles, indorsed by
physician; cures the most obstinate
cases. Price 80 in bottles Tubes 10
cents Eastman Il Meserole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
The Local Field.
Isrs.ss...s.-sxss..s.ssss ..sssss
az BISHOP for F'gniture......

The Rebekahs will hold public
installation January 26th.
Theodore smith is back from
Chicago, where he spen: several
weeks.
Several days since our last pub
licatiou have been "as pleasant as
May"
The town of Lancaster eXacts ,
per cent. for collecting taxes after
the l0tI inst.
IS. 7. Osborne was shaking hands
with old neighbors and friends here
last Friday.
Jos. Callow returned to Chicago
saturday to resume his studies at the
Northwestern dental college.
so pairs of ladies, misses and
gents shoes from 75c TO $3.50, which
less than half of former prices. 2tf
Help a worthy organization and
enjoy pleasant evening by attend
ing the band dance tomorrow even
ing.
Town Treasurer has gathered in
iAu- far about three-fourths of the
taxes of Mineral Point town.
Ihr Commissioner of Internal
revenue has ruled that marriage Ii
renses must each be decorated with
Ten cents revenue stamp.
so pairs of ladies, misses, and
gents shoes from 75c to $l.5O, which
less than half of former prices. 2tf
Only two farmers Institutes for
'o|a county this winter, one at Lin
YEN and the other at Hollandale
'0u being set for the same date,
FeaI.t and ID.
Trinity Guild will meet at Mrs
OA,yart ~peusley's on Thursday Jan,
Sat o'clock. p. m. A most cordial
IMITATION is extended to all interest
and their friends.
III dull- the scythe of Father
'.A., drives away wrinkles of APP
'N.aH- old age-the elixir of life
ID. puts hope in the human heart
Mountain Tea.-Eastman q
.e,Io.a
.oafracting for tine right-of-way
... Mineral Point and Northern
'."A5 Us progressing along the
"' I.iWeau Highland and Linden
H week. Construction work vii
soon as possible in the
Enl
-Fat..ytJle News: The Indiar
aa the Relmont mound hav,
apsHed and the relics and skel
aya been removed. Edwin
"t this city owns the lane
.la grave. were located anC
Indians grave is as sacred
t- t1e one Of a white man ant
can learn who committed
probation, the parties will b,
el It the fun extent Of tn
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
SMOKE BONO.


Coughs and colds come uninvit-
ed, but You can quickly get rid of
them with n few doses of BAILARD'S
HoREuouNp SYRUP. Price 25and so
nts.-Eastman d Meserole.
The many friends OF Mr.. John
PittZ, of the firm of Gorgen Il PITY,
viii be glad to Know that he has
sufficiently recovered from his late
sickness TO be able To appear at the
store and wait on customers in his
same pleasant manner.
Twenty girls out of seventy em-
ployed in skirt and waist factory
at Janesville have been discharged
because "they talk too much The
foreman declared they spent their
time from morning till night raking
somebody over the Goals, until he de-
cided to stand It no longer Local
opinion is divided as to the justice of
the act, some holding that the girls
had "A right to talk, while others AS
sert that the foreman made u move
in the right direction.
-- About $4,000 of the $4,000 taxes
to be raised in Mineral Point city this
year was paid IN up to last night.
The tax on individuals averages fully
fifty per cent. higher than last year
and kicking is prorata. The present
city administration Is being CEN
sured in some measure unjustly. A
considerable part Of the debts that
necessitate the heavy levy this year
Is inherited from former administru-
tions, and should have been provided
for heretofore, distributing the bur
den over two or three years instead
of all TO fall upon us ut once.
Mr.. j. +. Hendra in company
with II. j. Hughes left on Monday
mornings train for Chicago to pur-
chase an entire new line Of dry
goods, clothing, hats and caps, boots
and shoes. This line Of goods will
be opened for the inspection Of the
public Feb. list, 1900, in the store
building recently vacated by the IL
II. Chandler Go. This building -
being renodeled throughout and
when completed will be one of the
finest stores in the city and by fair,
honest DEALING low prices and good
"a "A
share Of the patronage of the people
Of Mineral Point and surrounding
country.
The :. w. Wis. Fair now owns
the amphitheatre, on its grounds,
having taken mp the interest OF IN
dividuals in that building. Past ex-
perience warrants an expectation
that the income from the amphi-
theatre alone will in four or five
years pay for its cost, Tn" individu-
ais who advanced the money to build
and rebuild the amphitheatre when
the Fair company was not able to
do SO, rendered valuable service to
tilt society anu All WIZ hppl'ti
generous public spirit must be pleas
ed to learn that the investors lose
nothing. while cougratulating the So
ciety on its good fortune in now Sc
curiug tho valuable property.
-Vivian's Pharmacy guarantees
every bottle Of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and will refund the money
TO any ore who is not satisfied after
using two-thirds Of the contents.
This is the best remedy in the world
for la grippe, coughs, colds, Group
and whooping cough and is pleasant
and safe 10 take. 1t prevents any
tendency Of "a cold to result In pneu-
| monia. lm2
The Milwaukee Weekly Sentinel
aud this journal both one year for
1870. Take advantage Of this special
offer now "a we shall make IL for a
limited time only.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11

Our Prices are Low, as
We Save You the Middlemsn's Profit.
Our children's shoes fit every part
of the foot, and look we'll as long rs
there is anything left of them,
Our mems shoes have no equal for
wear aud fit.
Try a PAR Ct Our Dependable Shoes
for men, women aud children.
CHICAGO SHOE STORE,
Opposite SCOTS Photo Gallery.
High St. Mineral Point
j. {. HOSkING, Manager.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11

We have few Jackets and Capes
which We will dispose of for n very
trifling amount Don't be afraid of
changes in styles, as those who have
purchased good garments this season
will certainly wear them next season,
no matter what the styles may be.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
New Year Wedding.

Married on Monday, Jan. s, 1900, at
high noon at the family home in this
city. by Rev. T. Kent, Miss Anna f..
Treweek and James A. Jones, of
Dodgeville. The parlor where the
beautiful and binding ceremony was
performed was festooned with ever
green's and carnations. The bride
gowned in white and holding bo-
quet of exquisite brides roses, pre-
sented very attractive appearance.
The groom was supported by Mr.
Joseph n. Treweek, and Miss Nellie
w. Jones, sister of the groom, was
maid of honor. About fifty of the
relatives and intimate friends of the
bridal pair witnessed the ceremony
and partook of an excellent wedding
dinner. The happy pair took the af-
ternoon train and after short stay
in Kansas City, Mo, will travel
through a considerable part of the
Southwest and ultimately make
their home in Arizona. Mr.. Jones
is ii young man of excellent habits,
much esteemed wherever known,
and being a travelling man has a large
circle of friends. Mrs. Jones will be
much missed, and her many friends
wish her long and prosperous
life's journey. Many beautiful pres
ents showed the esteem in which
the happy couple are held.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
Midwinter Shoe Selling

isn't a bit dull here. People are keep
inc us busy and they go away well
rleased with their purchases. Our
noIicv of selling only the most relia-
bla footwear certainly finds favor
with the people. They like to know
that they get good leather, well put
together, when they bny shoes. Our
line of warm felt shoes and slippers
is very complete. We can suit you
in rubbers too. Our prices will GER
tainlv interest you and help you to
save money.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
DO YOUR TEETH NEED ATTENTION.

All persons wishing to get buck
saws and cross cats sharpened,
should leave saws at G. Days shoe
shop. All work done promptly and
warranted first-class.
ltf OTTO KLIEBENSTEIN.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11

If fortune disregarded thy claim
Don't hang thy head in fear and
shame
But marry the girl you love best
Rocky Mountain Tea will do the
rest. Eastman & Meserole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11

The Milwaukee Weekly Sentinel
!. bv special arrangement, offered IN
connection with this journal for sl.60
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
$1,000 to Loan.

One thousand dollars to loan on
good real estate security atGPo. In
quire at this Office or address T.. @.
box 295, Mineral Point, Wis. Il If
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
Time

1t is never too much trouble to do
anything that adds to the comfort OF
our patrons Our first care is that
the best goods in the market arrive
at our store. Our second care is that
our prices, for quality, are lower than
elsewhere, because the cash basis
upon which we do BUSINESS iustifles
it, Our third care is, goods bought Of
us reach your home promptly and in
good order. We pride ourselves in
giving better service than anyone
else, and our efforts in this line seem
to meet the approval aud apprecia-
tion of the people of Mineral Point,
rs the increase of patrons plainly in
dicates.
Moral: If you want the best goods
at the least outlay. coupled with the
most efficient service, patronize the
CASH GROCERY HOUSE,
2O6-2OS, High Street.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11
NUN Der 2
SHOES THAT FIT

When YOU buy shoes of US you are
sure Of two things;
First, gouH pcdr them out in pe,'-
feet comfort.
Second, HcyW took nCW iongcr ths,s
0aV shoe VoH Cpcr iOOre.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11

IN pulmonary trouble, the direct
action of BALLAhD's HoREHoUND
SYRUP upon the throat chest and
lungs Immediately arrest the malady,
by relieving the distress, cutting the
phIegm and freeing the vocal and
breathing organs. Price - and 50c.
Eastman Meseroie.
The Milwaukee Weekly sem
tinel and this journal both one year
for $3.50. Suscribo now while the Of
fer lasts.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-01-11

Mr.. John J. Bloom, lately return
ed from the Philippines, where he
served as member of the gallant
Nebraska regiment, was married at
st. Pauls church rectory, by Rev.
j. O'keefe, on Monday, Jan. s, to
Miss Florence Cough, of Hastings,
Nebraska. John was employed in
Nebraska at the outbreak of the war
with Spain, and promptly enlisted,
went with his regiment to the Phil
ippines andserved until the regiment
was mustered ont. Returning to
Nebraska, he there laid successful
siege to the heart of one of the worthy
maidens of Hastings. She surrend
cred gracefully, and according to the
terms of capitulation comes to serve
with him in the war of life at his
boyhood home.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-12-11
Destroyed by Fire.

Fire broke out at 8:3o, Wednes- day night in the kitchen in the rear end of J. E. Martins residence on West Oak street and spread rapidly to the main part of the house and by 9:3o the house was in ruins. Nearly all the house hold goods were saved, but oi course in a damaged condition.
 All the family except Mir. Mar tin and his son, Eugene, had gone to the lecture at Hendrix College. When they discovered the fire the kitchen was in blaze.
 Mir. Martins house was one o1 the oldest and most substantial houses i'll town. We understand it was insured for ST, POO.
The Conway log cabin., 1900-12-11

It has been truly said that one half the people are living on the labors of the other half. This is we'll very exemplified by that class of travelling ''grafters" who go from one town to another getting ur benefit shows which chiefly "bene- fit" MT. Crater, ::One of these artists struck Conway the other day but failed to find any "vic' tins.
 Herr Oswald Casebeer von Lud- wig, the versatile secretary of the capitol building commission and soon to be deputy Secretary oi State, appeared in our sanctum on Tuesday morning, wearing a very broad smile and other things, and gently whispered, "It's a boy smoke to his health and mine and his mama's, too" Lud is loyal and patriotic citizen, who faith. fully obeys the biblical Injunction to increase and multiply. This is number ten. Pretty good for 2 plug ugly newspaper man.-State Republican, Little Rock.