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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ARE BLoor
pIsEAsEs-.cURED By B, BIB.
Bottle Free to Sufferers.

II is the deep-seated. obstinate cases
Of Oatarrh and Rheumatism that 3 3
b Botanic Blood Balm) cures. IL
matters not what other treatments, doc
tors. sprays. liniments, medioated ar,
blood purifiers, have failed to do b. b.
b. always promptly reaches the real
cause and roots out and drives from the
bones, joints. mucuous membrane, and
entire system the specific poison in the
blood that causes Rheumatism and
Oatarrh. B. B B. is the only remedy
strong enough to do this and cure and
and so there can never be a return to
the symptoms Don't give up hope,
but try b. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm)
OF BIS.
For sale by druggist and X Nelson
Goolrick in Fredericksburg Va, at 81
Der large bottle (full treatment) 30;
To prove our faith in B b. b. we VIII
sent a Trial Bottle Free and prepaid
10 sufferers, so they may test the remedy
AT our expense. Address BLOOD
BALM 90. 179 Mitchell Street, Atlanta
Ga,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
The New Military Company.

Capt. NJ. B Rowe has been notified
by Acknowledgement Male that he and
Lieut.. Thomas d. Lsrkin successfully
passed the required examination, which
completes the organization, and the
company will soon be mustered in
The examination is quite rigid now,
nearly a whole night having been con-
sumed 10 propounding questions. ETC.,
bv the State officer, who conducted the
examinations here recently.
Upon Capt. RoWe's recommendation
DR.. J. N. Barney has been appointed
surgeon of the company to make the
physical examination Of applicants for
membership.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
Mr.. N. c. arasty in BANKRUPTCY.

Mr.. Mason D. Grasty. q former we'll
known dry goods merchant Of this city,
but for several years conducting bust
ness "a Washington. has filed petition
in voluntary bankruptcy in the United
States court. The liabilities are SIS
500 50. Of which s.. $40 are secured
claims The unsecured claims are
% G73 so. with taxes amounting TO $50.
The assets as given are S23 .0S5. consist
ing Of $40 900 real estate, $4,000 In
open accounts and the balance IN per.
sOnalty
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16

The stomach of man is subject TO q
dozen such common but painful aifec.
tions as cramps, cholera morbus. and
dysentery. that, by neglect. may be
made chronic aud dangerous The best.
handiest. surest. and quickest remedy
is Pain. Killer. a medicine which has
been tried for more than half OF a
century and never failed 20 give relief.
Avoid substitutes there Is but one Pain
Killer, Perry Davis. Price 25o and SOC
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
f.attars From China.

DR.. James P. Smith, of Richmond,
formerly of this city. is in re-
ceipt Of several letters from Pres.
byterian missionaries in Shanghai,
China. They state the missionaries are
safe and comfortable. and the younger
missionaries are drilling In the battal-
ions being formed for the possible de-
Tense Of Shanghai
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
HEADQUARTERS FOR
RUTLDING MATERIALS.

keen all kinds Of North Carolina and Eir-
.inis fRnber. dressed and undrossed. shin
sies. Lsths, sash, Doors and BLINDS H Aaiy
Cement, Calcine Plaster, fiSSterlnSa iSon
RSoansr. Cut and " ire Nails, all KINDS q ~
Mixed Paints and Dry Paint; Linses9 VII III,
~ paint FINISHES of all kinds, window
GIsss and Putty. Builders Hardware OF al
Kinds. Tar Roofing and Sheathing faper,
Farm wagons. Road Carts 30 huss'oS
I"'S' ''''' E. D. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
Excursion TO Old Point.

The excursion from here to Old Point
Yesterday managed by J. D. Ray, j ".
Harris. Il. l.. Biscoe, G.. T Timber
lake and ". L. Watson consisted Of six
coaches carrying about 20 people. Many
tickets were expected to be sold along
the route.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16

Do Won need oneY Well you should
see them. Just received 700 white and
drab oorsets at SOC. each, worth 7oo. !;
250 white do. at 900. each, worth 81.
These are the greatest bargains In cor
sets ever offered in the old town. E. I.
Baker.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
New Advertisements.

See auction Sale Of personal property
by b. +. Ellinger.
See ad Of personal property for sale
By 2. G Edwards, executor.
Miss Fleda e. Allison who is a
graduate Of music Of the Virginia
college wants a music class.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
THE WHARTON GROVE CAMP.
Rev. DR.. DIN VIII Conduct me Meeting

Rev. DR.. Dill VIII Conduct me Meeting.
This annual religious gathering Is
under the wise business management OF
Rev. K W Claybrook 1t opens next
Friday, August nth and continues ten
DAYS Rev Dr. J. S. Dill. Of this CITY,
has been engaged to cOnduct the meet
ings He leaves on today's steamer
and will be gone ten days.
10 the absence Of Dr.. Dill. Rev, DIR.
J. W. MoOown, Of Bowling Green, will
supply the Baptist pulpit Of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
1 emmy Pictures.

For few weeks we will make nice
photographs. Fifteen for 10 cents. Get
coupon from agent Greatest offer ever
made Naramore. Knights Of Pythias
Hall.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16

Friday and Saturday Excursions 70 New
Jersey seashore Resorts.
On Fridays and Saturdays OF each
uveek continuing until September 9Th,
special excursion tickets will be sold TO
Atlantic City. Cape May, Ocean Oity
and Sea Isle Oity, N. j., at round trip
rate Of So go
These tickets will be good going on
all regular trains Fridays and Satur'
DAYS. limited 30 return on regular
trains until following Tuesdays in
o. O. Cox. Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
Richmond, Fredericksburg &
Potomac Railroad.
sohec ole IN eject July ISL IVVV


Leave Northwsrd.
b19A. NJ. daily, no local stops.
fG A. NJ daily, no local stops
1913 A. N. sundays only, stops at BROOKE
i6.4O a. Nj. daily except Sunday. no local
i.ss p. NJ. daily except sunday, no local
KS r. NJ. daily. No local stops. ma
a'NP. NJ. daily. tops at Brooke and VIDE
Water.
Leave SOuthwRrt.
as A. Nj. daily, Atlantic Coast Line train.
sfoDs AT Milford, boswell and Ashland, Noek
dsvs An local stops on Sundays.
Is-g2 p. NJ. daily. Sesb3ard Air Line tram,
via \ A l.. Junction. Arrive az wv ntVN"
street station, Richmond. o.. -.
- y NJ. Daily except sunday. Stops Nv
Milford. boswell and Ashland 80
lap NJ. Daily. Allan 10 Coist Line 'ia'"'
atoms at boswell and ashland.
an p NJ Daily makes locs' stops 81.
StoP NJ. daily, Seao9ard Ar Line 6tslu'
Nso Y A L. Junction. ArrlNe at 4. ~ y hl'''"
street station Richmond.
Accommodation trains. Daily except sunday
k1A.N NJ. fer BichmOnd.
lO2I A. NJ for Quantico
IL 40 p N. for Ashland. ,.-t.t-,
mp M. from Richmond for freoeilcAs-
burg.
o. p. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager
y n. ID. Myers. President.
O. O. COX. Agens.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
The weather.

The weather continues warm and the
thermometer climbs 10 the 100 mark
each day. A refreshing rain OF an hour 9
duration fell here Tuesday night, but
IL did not lessen the heat The rain
was local and across the river In STAT
ford the dust was hardly laid.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16

The Exchange Hotel to Be Temporarily
Closed.
The present management OF the Bx'
change Hotel, of this city, will cease on
August goth. The hotel will be closed
temporarily for renovation and improve.
ments We understand that several
parties have made applications for the
renting Of the property, which are now
under consideration by the owners.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
LOCAL MARKETS
corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro. ]

corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.
The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows:
Wheat, 65 TO 70 ;oorn, 40 to 30, meal 1l6
TO 1870 per 100 pounds; oats, % 90 30
fowls (live), 8 to 2; turkeys live, to
8; ducks live to q; spring chick
ems. TO l0c. per lb. lard, TO
8; eggs, 9 20 on cts. butter IL
30 10; hams, 10 to IL, Irish pota-
toes, 40 to 80; beef,S TO 81 veal, ~
Pork, TO 81; hides (green), q
to ~ hides (dry). s TO 8.
wool-Unwashed. 2Oto 81 washed
Leaf sumao-5O TO So cents per hun
dred pounds.
Tns Drain Market.
Chicago-Wheat. Aug, 753z Sept.
76I5 corn, Aug 381s Sept. 1855 oats,
Aug. 2l5s Sept, %.
New York-Southern wheat, 70 e
80 F.; corn, 48 TO a..
characterization wheat, 20 80 70
Southern corn, A to 46.
Richmond Wheat. 20 TO 49, corn,
AIezsudria-wheas, 70 30 ri corn,
AZ 30 48.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16
Entered at the Postoffice at Fredericks-
burg, Va, as second class matter.

All COMMUNICATIONS of every character
should be addressed 70 THE FREE LANCE"
Fredericksburg. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-16

Mrs X L Wood, widow of the late
Thomas Wood. of this city, died at the
home of her daughter. Mrs ]. I. Pres.
ton az Wsrrenton, Monday night, aged
67 years. She is survived by three
children-Mrs. James Preston, Mrs.
VIM. Oien and Mr.. r. l. Wood. the
latter of this city. Interment at Oul-
pepper yesterday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11

The public installation and enter
tainment given by Brayton Camp,
No. 1900, Modern Woodmen of Ameri-
ca, at their hall Tuesday evening, was
so largely attended that the Bray
ton church could not begin to accomo-
date them. OF course when it is
taken into consideration that there
are nearly SO members, and when
their families come with them, it will
be readily seen that there is 'few"
of us. State Counsel G.. G.. Saunders,
of Council Bluffs, honored the &C.
casion with his presence, acting as in
stalliug officer, and afterwards de-
livered an an address on Woodcraft,
which was the most eloquent and
logical talk this Camp has ever en-
joyed. e. w. Cosson, Audubon's
brilliant young attorney, was also
present and treated the audience to a
rafting good speech. Pearson's
Woodmen Orchestra, consisting of
five pieces, furnished the music tor
the occasion, and we have heard many
very tiattering comments made on the
excellent music they furnished. The
entire entertainment was highly in
teresting and instructive throughout.
The occasion is one that will long re-
main fresh in the memory of those
who were fortunate enough to be pres
ent.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11
ITALY is ALSO FAVORABLE.
Last of the Powers Gives Adhesion to Ope1
Door In China Arreement

Last of the Powers Gives Adhesion to Open
Door In China Agreement.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-Italy has re-
turned favorable response to the re-
cent note of the state department. re-
speeding the "open door, in China.
1t is learned that although Italy was
the last Of the powers addressed to re-
turn an answer to Secretary Hays
overtures that government really was
more prompt than others in the negotia-
lions. 1t is explained that our
minister, Mr.. Draper, was away from
his post on leave Of absence when the
identical note Of instructions was sent
out and it was regarded as best to make
no departure from the rule which has
been adopted in the case of the other
governments of addressing them through
the United States representatives at the
foreign capitals. Immediately on Mr..
Diapers return to Rome at a not dis
tant date in the past, he laid the matter
before the Italian government, which,
therefore, has acted with more prompt
ness than the other powers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11
John johnson Passes Away.

Death has again carried away one
of our old and respected citizens and
a pioneer settler of this county,; John
johnson passed quietly away at his
home in Brayton Sunday morning at
2 O'Clock. The immediate cause of
his death was probably neuralgia of
the heart. His health had been de.
cling for the past few months, but it
was only the last two or three weeks
that he was confined to his room.
The funeral took place Tuesday
afternoon from the home, Rev. N. P.
Gravengaard conducting the services.
The remains were inferred in the Oak
Hill Cemetery.
John johnson was born il .Ero,
Denmark, January IL, 1882, and at
the time of his death was 81 years, IL
months and % days old. He served
four years in the Danish army and
was veteran Of the Danish. Prussian
war of 1864.
Thirty years ago he immigrated to
America, coming to Atlantic, Cass
county. Two years later he located
VII AlS lol LII OdhlCll LOW ID, Z
miles northwest of Brayton, where he
resided until a couple of years ago,
when he retired from farming and
moved to town.
The deceased leaves a wife and three
children-two sons, Peter and George,
and daughter, Mrs. Minnie Birk.
The former and latter reside in this
county and were present at the time
of their fathers death. George John
son, who lives at Missoula, Montana,
was unable to reach here in time for
his fathers obseques, but will arrive
here the latter part of the week.
Mr.. johnson had passed long and
useful life and left his loved ones we'll
provided for. He was man with a
strong and forcible character, who
loved his family dearly and was al
ways true to his friends, of which he
had many. His memory will long
live fresh in the hearts of the many
who knew him.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11
Trial Of Julia Morrison.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Jan. Eek.
pert medical testimony was introduced
yesterday at the trial of Julia Morrison
for the purpose of establishing the fact
that the alleged injury to the skull,
caused by the kick Of pony IA years
ago, would probably cause emotio nal
insanity under such circumstances as it
has been claimed by the defense pre-.
coded the killing Of Leidenheimer. The
state gave notice that they would com,
bat the plea Of insanity. 1t is expected
that arguments will be begin this after
noon and verdict may be reached to.
morrow.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11
A Thousand Tongues.

Could not express he rapture of Anne T..
Springer, of 1l25 Howard street, Philadelphia,
Discovery for Consumption had completely
had completely cured her of hacking cough
that had for years made life burden All 9TH
er remedies and doctors could give no relief
but she says of this Royal Cure: g 1t soon re-
moved the pain in my chest and now can
sleep soundly. something can scarcely re-
member doing before. l feel like sounding its
praise throughout the Universe" So will ev-
eryone who tries DR.. Kings New Discovery
for any trouble of the throat, chest or lungs,
Price SOC and $lO0. Trial bottles free at Chas
W. Houston's drug store; every bottle guaran-
teed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11
Chicago Live Stock.

CHICAGO, Jan. 9.-Cattle-Receipts, 1900
good to choice steers steady; others quiet at
yesterdays decline; Texans fairly active; COW
market about steady; calf market active
strong; good to choice, s5.O5(g6.5O; Door to
medium, s4.0Oi05.00: mixed stockers, $1,000
3.75; selected feeders, s4l5g4.75; good to
choice cows, S3.l5g4.60: heifers. $3.25G04.S5
Gamers, S2O0g2.S); bulls $2.50G4.6 calves,
s450g7.6 so; fed Texas beeves, s4.0Og55O Hogs
Receipts, 35,0O0; active, averaging SC higher
than yesterday; top, s4.6O; good clearance;
mixed and butchers, s4.30<94771a; good to
choice heavy, $4.45g4.6O; rough heavy, s4.3O
g4.40; light, s42594.5O: bulk of sales, 81. Asa
4.55. Sheep-R cepts, 10000; best sheep and
lambs steady; others active; shade lower:
native wethers, s4.3O@5OO; lambs. s4.3596.25
western wethers, s4.2Og475; western lambs,
$5.35tI5.25
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11
DIR. D. H. BOWEN.

elected speaker of the house without op-
position, the Democrats presenting no
candidate. Committees were appointed
to count the ballots in three contested
election cases, involving the seats for
which Byers of Shelbyville (Rep.) J,
Scott of Ida (Rep.) and Cottrel of Ply
mouth Dem.), hold certificates.
The Democratic caucus named Fred
b. White of Webster City as Demo-
cratic candidate for senator and he will
receive the compliment of his party s
vote
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11
GEARIS NOMIN ATED
CuMMINS' NAME NOT PRESENTED AT
REPUBLICAN, CAUCUS.

Iowa Senatorial Aspirant Withdraws,
Leaving Clear Field for Senator Gear.
Legislature Convenes-Bowen Elected
Speaker of the House.
Dies MONIES, Jan. 9.-Senator John
H. Gear was renominated by the Re-
publicans in joint caucus last evening.
A. B. Cummins' name was not pre-
sented because it had been determined
that defeat was inevitable. The sena-
torial election will take place Tuesday
next when the houses will meet sepa-
rately and ballot The next day they
will take joint ballot.
The 2sth general assembly opened its
session yesterday and the two houses
proceeded to formal organization. DR..
d. H. Bowen of Allamakee county was
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11
Kansas City Live Stock

KANSAS CITY. Jan. Q. = Cattle-Receipts
10000; liberal supplies mostly of inferior
grades, which sold l0c lower choice lots
scarce, about steady; heavy native steers, 500
$3.50; light, s5.3Og5.5O; stocSers and feed
ers, $32594.75; butchers COWS and heifers.
s3OO(g4.40; Gamers, $2.5O930O; fed westerns,
$3.S5(g450; western feeders, $3.70(g425; Texans
s3.SOg4.50 Hogs-Receipts. 1900: fairly ac
tive, about steady: heavy and mixed, $4.3215(a
4.45; light. s4.S0(g4.40; pigs. s3.9O94l0
Sheep-Receipts. 3,4OO; light supply; sold
quickly at steady prices; lambs, s5.lO96OO
muttons, s4.35(g4.75 stockers and feeders
$3.00Ig400: culls, $2.00(g300
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11
General Greedy VIII recover.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-The condition
Of General Greedy, the chief signal Of
ficer Of the army, who was assaulted by
a drunken man, continues favorable,
and it was stated at his home that his
recovery, while tedious, is believed to
be fairly assured.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11
Does This Strike You!

Muddy complexion, Naseating breath come
from chronic constipation. Karls Glover
Root Tea is an absolute cure and has been sold
on an absolute guarantee for over fifty years
Price 25c and soc. G. w. Houston.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11
WHEAT MARKET RALLIES.
Nearly all the Influences We're Bullish
Provisions Close Lower.

Provisions Close Lower.
CHICAGO. jan 9.-The wheat market, weak
early with Liverpool, rallied on the war news.
an improved cash demand and the wet weather
closing strong, May &c over yesterday. Corn
closed 1sg14c and oats &c better. Provisions
close 71ag15c lower. Closing prices:
WHEAT-May, 6s14g6Sssc; July, 6sss96ss4c
CoRN-Jan., 3O1ac; May, 33c.
OATs-Jan.. z2114c; May, 23zs@24c
PoRK-Jan. $1,000: May, s1O77.
RIBs-Jan., IS co; May, $40
LARD-Jan., $50; May, $500.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11
sec IT'S
EMEgk. SION

It is very palatable and easily
digested. If you will take plenty
of fresh air, and exercise, and
SCOTS EMULSION steadily,
there is very little doubt about
your recovery.
There are hypophosphites in it,,
they give strength and tone UP ta$
nervous system while the cod-liyeR
oil feeds and nourishes.
SOC. and $I.oo ell druggists. e
SCOTT q BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11
S24 6SO N $24 $50 I
JENs R. CHRISTENSEN, Sec'y.

The Danish Separator Creamery
Company held short business
meeting at Kimballton Tuesday af-
ternoon. The annual report was read
and approved and the years returns
were found to be very satisfactory to
the patrons. Below we give con-
densed report:
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11

Grip! Sore lungs! Pneumonia Stop the
disease by taking DIR. Miles Nervine
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11
Do You Know

proven that and also that neglect is suicidal
The worst cough or cold can be cured with
Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure. Sold
on positive guarantee for over fifty years
G, w. Houston.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11
GRANDMA
HAD
CONSUMPTION

and | am afraid l have in
herited it. | do not feel
well; | have a cough /; my
lungs are sore; am losing
flesh. What shall I do?
Your doctor says take care of
yourself and take plain cod liver
oil, but you can't take it. Only
the strong, healthy person can
take it, and they can't take it
long. 1t is so rich it upsets the
stomach. But you can take
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11
$26 121 81 $26 12l 81

After May LIST. the reserve fund
OF this company will be maintained at
three per cent only. The indebted
ness having now been paid off larger
amount will not be necessary.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11
Kimballto3 s E!kborD
Reports from the Creameries.

The West Hamlin Creamery Com I
pany held their annual meeting at the
Stanley schoolhouse last Tuesday
and elected the following officials for
the year 1900:
j. @. Jensen, President.
knud Hansen, Vice President.
John Nelson, Secretary.
A. T. Hansen, Assistant Secretary.
g. w. Boysen, Treasurer.
Lars Esbeck, Trustee.
Enewald Jensen, Revisor.
This makes very able corps of
officers who are business and will
promote the interests of the creamery
in every way possible. The directors
OF the creamery will hold meeting
at the creamery next Monday, Janu-
uary 10th for the purpose of making
contracts with the milkhaulers for
the ensuing year. All persons who
are DESTROYS of obtaining milk routes
must furnish bids by ten O'Clock
A, M. OF that day. The annual re-
port OF the years business follows:
Milk received .- 2 IA 5as lbs
butter made from same,------- 139 O1O lbs
Cash on hand Dec. l, 49,, 8 a5 es
Received for butter, less 90 20
freight and expenses,.- o. SOs oe
Milk hauling, S 2 963 10 wv ~
butter tubs--.--.. 1873 40
Salt, color and Hnelng,--- 80 IL
Soal 49, --------- 1893 25
Snpplles,- 14S O5
W wages l 1877 25
Note ana lnterest,----- 1 391 90
New churn and freight 172 Of
Brldge ana road, 1875 10
Fald patrons, ,z------ 10 40 Sc
Cash on hand Now ~, ~ 1 81
gog
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-11

The Sharon Separator Creamery
Company held their regular annual
meeting last Saturday and disposed
of all accumulated business. Great
harmony prevailed at the meeting
and the company is pulling together
strong and hard. If you are looking
for the leading creamery for the year
1900, in Audubon county, keep your
eye on Sharon. These are the new
officers elected:
Hans Olsen, President.
John Schouboe, Vice. President.
Jens r. Christensen, Secretary.
Geo. MathiseD, Treasurer.
Chris Miller and Rasmus Rasmus-
sen, Revisors.
H. j. Hansen, Nels Mortensen, A.
Z. Anderson and Thos. Cochran were
elected Trustees.
Martin Andersen was engaged as
buttermaker for the next year on the
same terms as last year-4a per cent.
The figures given below indicates
what they have done the past year:
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1900-03-08

little while to live. | did not know
but what he had another pistol and
| drew my knife, determined to sell
what little of life [ had as dearly
as possible. | was held back by
his friends and could not get close
enough to him to stab him as 1
wanted to do, 50 l had to hack at
him. My arm was long and L
reached his face the first stroke
and laid open his nose. The next
lick | cut off his ear. The next [
cut one eye out and then l cut at
him as fast as | could WELD the
heavy knife. When 1 had made
his face look like a piece of raw
beef his friends grabbed him and
threw him over the fence and my
few friends carried me to a near
by house, where an examination of
my supposed wound was made. 1t
was discovered that the bullet from
Browns pistol had struck the brass
tip of the scabbard of my bowie
knife, which l carried in my breast
pocket. My enemies started the
story that | wore a coat Of mail,
but that was a mistake"