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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-11
aErhE,..

Friday afternoon the Columbian Club
held . very interesting meeting ct the
home OF Mrs. Herrick. The study Of
Italy proves 70 Be very interesting, and
the club nov numbers tWenty-slx.
Thursday evening Miss Miranda Clark
died suddenly At the homo Of her slstsr.
Mrs. Dudley, where she had made her
homo for many years. Miss Clark had
attended to domestic duties ~ usual
during the day, and took tea with tho
family In the enjoyment Of usual health.
Soon after, % she was reading, she ex-
claimed how severe the pain Was In her
head. DR.. Wiley Was summoned, but
abe passed away at 8 O'Clock.
The librarian Of the Bethel library has
been rearranging the books TO give room
for the addition Of the new volumes
soon to be purchased.
Gould Academy will open for the win
ter term Tuesday, Dec. IL. The pros
pect Of full term IL assured.
Bethel Lodge, r. and A. H., will In
stall their new officers ut their hall
Tuesday evening. All Masons and their
wives are invited to be present. A sup
per viii be served In the Universalist
chapel.
Plenty Of snow for business. Men
report two and one-half feet In the
woods.
Tuesday the East Oxford Local Union
met with the Christian Endeavor Society
Of Bethel. A very interesting program
was presented, and much interest Awak-
ened by the addresses and discussions.
Tuesday afternoon = heavy snow
storm came from the northeast, and
fifteen inches OF solid snow fell.
Professor william r. Chapman has
purchased 100 sheep Of fine grade to put
on to some OF the farms he has pur-
chased.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herrick Myers have
been In Bethel this week.
Wednesday Mrs. Leslie Mason and
little daughter returned to their home 10
Portland, having spent the week with
Mrs. o. N. Mason.
c. B. Cummings & Sons have moved
their grain sore TO the building on the
corner Of Railroad and Mechanic Streets.
Friday evening, as freight train from
Portland got TO the down grade after
leaving Locke Mills, 1t parted, and was
not noticed BY the engineer who stopped
At Bethel to take water. The rear OF
the train had acquired 30 much speed It
kept on Its way. The conductor, who
Was In the caboose and realized the
danger, mounted the car and tried to use
the brakes but they would not work, be-
Ing detached from the rest Of the train.
The inevitable happened; the two parts
OF the train came together with crash.
The conductor Was thrown over on 10 q
platform Car and quite badly injured aud
some Of the cars were reduced TO kindling
wood. The passenger train soon due
was notified and further damage saved.
The wrecking train came down from
GorbSm, n. H., and In few hours trains
we're able 10 pass.
MIDDLE ISTERvALE.
Calvin Ssnborn has been loading the
pine which was sawed three years ago
By III. N. Warren.
Mrs. Nellie Clark has been spending q
week on Bethel Hill with Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Clark.
Mrs. Charles Csswell has been very
sick with sores In her throat, and suffers
much pain, being unable 10 talk much
or eat any food
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-11
A FATAL ACCIDENT.
MAN CRUSHED AND KILLED AT RUM
FORD FALLS.

H.A Estes, ysrdman employed by
the Portland and Runford Falls Rail-
road at Rumford Falls, died Wednesday
morning as the result Of injuries reeeiv-
ed on Tuesday. Estes WAS one OF 3
crew Of men engaged in placing a de-
rallied locomotive on the irons aud as
the engine was raised on platform IL
toppled over upon him. He was fear
fully crushed. The dead mans home
was at Brysnt's Pond. He WAS 80 years
old and leaves q widow.
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ATWOOD 6 FORB e 8,
EAaesrs and Prsprasssrs.
Gponan n. ATWOOD. A. Z. roRlxs.

fxRns '-el1 year II paid strictly In advance.
Oshervtse ea-oo year. single copies cents.
ApvKxrIsEnKNrss - An legal advertisements
are given three consecutive Insertions for so
per Inch In length Of column. Special contracts
en-
jon PRnruo New type. fAst prcsses. sseAm
power. experienced workmen and loo price,
combine " make this department. Of our basl
ness compsse and popular.
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r. A. ShurtlcG 4 Co.
A Partnership with santa Claus.
Free OF Charge.
Christmas Goods.
Reck's Bazaar.
Blue stores.
Don't Fall
Holiday Goods.
Great ke'inct'On sale.
Ground Green Bone.
Liehix Company's Cook Book
Rells Bells
Holiday Gifts.
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COLLISION AT 6lLEAD.
CABooSE DESTROYED AND ONE MAN
SLIGHTLY INJURED.

There was q rear end collision OF
freight trains on the Grand Trunk just
shove Gilesd on the morning of Monday,
Dec. 3. A long double end east bound
freight train was standing on the main
track near Wild River, when another
east bound freight came down and
plunged into IL, throwing the csboose
down the banking and smashing cattle
car that was next above it. Fortunately
the csbOose was empty and WAS thrown
some distance from the train, for IL al
most Immediately caught fire from the
stove and Was completely burned.
A man named Mcclure was In the cat
tie car, which was also illed with hive
stock, and WAS badly hurt. IL was
deemed best 20 leave him at Bethel,
where he WAS cared for. The engineer
and fireman Of the down train escaped
without injury.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-11
pORIEE

Mrs. Nehemiah Holmes, Kexsr Falls,
met with a painful acciden. the 18th
inst, falling down stairs. She sustain
ed a broken wrist, and number OF
bruises
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-11

II. w. Reynolds, the defaulting post
master at North Lubec, who WAS sup
posed to have drowned himself, was
arrested Tuesday at McAdam. Reynolds
was on train bound for Montreal, and
had n ticket 70 that point.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-11
COMING EVENTS.
NEw ApykRrIskMkNrs.

Dec se-ss.-Meesing Of Maine Pedagogical As
ISOLATION. Lewiston.
Jan. l.-oxford Pomona Grange. Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-11

The Noyss Drug Store makes an an
usually elegant display Of Christmas
goods this year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-11
ootWear!

Perfect fitting and unexcelled wear.
ing qualities make the EMERALD
the most desirable up-to-date Lady's
shoe on the market, selling at $500.
The ALL RIGHT and KING
QUALITY for Gents in Vici Kid,
Wine Calf, Valore Calf and Cor.
dovan, the most popular $3.50 shoe
of the season. We also have full
line Of medium and cheaper grade
footwear for ladies'. misses and
children, men, boys and youths.
Call and be convinced.
v. 0. 1 G. v. FROTH|NGHAM,
~ MARKET SQUARE.
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Il Pays 10 Buy It Fosters.


500 Deer Heads to mount. Bring in your deer heads
and have them mounted they should be- Am getting
States and the Provinces to mount Why2 Because am
mounting they should be. Also large amount of work
on deers feet skins birds, ETC. Shipping tags required by
law sent on application.
j. WALDO NASH, Licensed Taxidermist,
Norway, Maine.
bay good arss snail; also nice nals
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SATURDAY, DEC. 8,

we ba commence our Great Sale which
for ONE give Customers the benefit of from
per all JACKETS, CAPES, MUFFS Etc. both
aides and Chidrens'.
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HoNoRED HIM.
BIakesburs Citizens Pay Their Re-
spects to an Old Resident.


Blakesburg, Dec. 2O.-Daniel Carl,
one of our old and most excellent citi-
ems, has sold his home to Alice West,
and expects coon to go to Denver to
live with his children. This fact be.
ing made public, large number of
the older citizens in and about Blakes-
burg, assembled at the Fritz hall on
Wednesday, December 10, to pay their
respects to and give expression of
their appreciation and high esteem of
the old pioneer, with whom they re-
greet to part. The meeting was called
to order and Judge Thomas Fowler
was called to the chair, and C. N.
Udell to the secretary's table. Mr..
Fowler made a few remarks relative
to the object of the meeting, in honor
OF our pioneer friend who came to
Iowa in 1886, was married here and
had made continuous residence
among us, serving thirty-five years of
the time as justice of the peace. G.
N. Udell made a short speech touch
ing on the life and character of Mr..
Carl, his exemplary life and his con-
nection with the early settlement of
this part of the country. S. G. Fin
ney followed in a brief yet pointed
SPEECH on his own knowledge of pio-
neer life, and his long and very pleas
ant acquaintance with Mr.. Carl and
of the honor and integrity of the
man. He then, with few we'll chos-
en- remarks, presented Mr.. Carl with
a beautiful watch guard and charm,
the gift of those present, as token
OF their love and esteem. Mr.. Carl re-
sponded as best he could, yet he was
so overcome that he broke down and
resumed his seat. Other speakers
who followed briefly were Levi West,
S. l.. Coghagen, Mrs. D. L. Hardy,
Mrs. S. L. Cohagen, N. w. Van Cleve
and Chairman Fowler. The latter
presented sentiment from LongfeA
low, which found echo in the heart of
each person present. The meeting
ended with general Misunderstanding
and fearful good-byes.
Sixteen car loads of live stock were
weighed and shipped from this point
the first half of this week.
Mrs. Lucy Forster has rented her
home property to Rev. Burdock and
thinks she will spend the winter in
California.
Jessie Jones, Achsa and Clara Alb
ernathy, Mrs. Forster and Mrs. Lola
Finney were Ottumwa visitors Tues
day.
Mrs. Thode and daughter, Lille,
paid visit to Seymour Monday.
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Hynes.

Hynes, Dec. 2O.-The pastor of the
Friends church, Rev. Orourke, is i'm
proving very slowly from the stroke of
paralysis he had some time ago. The
Friends are very anxious for his
speedy recovery and everything is
being done that can be to bring it
about.
Rev. Edwin Loft of New Sharon oc-
cllpied the pulpit at the Friends
church Sunday morning and evening.
A young child of Mr.. and Mrs. D.
Cook died Saturday. The funeral was
held Monday.
j. q. Evans was out of town on bust
ness Monday.
Rev. Lurena Terrell of Abba was WIS.,
iting at Hynes Wednesday and while
here delivered a very interesting and
instructive sermon at the Friends
church.
Chas. johnson has been on the sick
list the past few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Holden are the
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Daily Doings of Some of Ottumwa's
Close Neighbors
personal, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL
Everything From Joyous Births to
the Philosophical Observation OF
Sages, Are chronicIed by The cour.
ier's Special Correspondents.
Charlton.

Charlton, Dec. 20.-Mrs. R. L. Viers
left Tuesday for Logansport, Ind,
where she expects to remain until af-
ter the holidays, visiting her mother
and sisters.
There will be a box supper at the
Grove school house just north of town
near the fair grounds, Friday even
ing, Dec. 81, for the purpose of secur-
ing library for the school. Miss
Gertrude WEIGH is teacher and has
spent several weeks of hard labor
preparing a splendid program that
will be rendered in connection with
the supper.
Bert Rose and family have moved
from their rooms on the square to the
Clarence Rose property in the north
part of town near the fair grounds
and will be at home to their friends
after Thursday.
Bert Murray, Of Lucas, was visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Muir
ray, Of this place for the past few
days.
Mute Lyman, who has been serious
ly i'll for the past few days, is report
ed to be great deal worse and fears
are entertained for his recovery.
w. M. Householder was business
visitor in Lucas Wednesday.
Wednesday morning about Z o'clock
the house occupied by Eugene Aumick
and family at Eighth street and Lin
coin avenue, was discovered to be on
fire. An alarm was turned in and the
fire company responded promptly but
neighbors succeeded in extinguishing
1t before their arrival. The fire was
in the attic and was started from an
overheated stove pipe that ran up thru
the ceiling from the lower floor. 1t
burned but little and the damage will
not exceed $50. This is the proverb-
ial third fire within the last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gilbert have re-
turned from their wedding trip to OF
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Dudley.


Dudley, Dec. 20.-The members of
the gun club are going to have a
shooting match next Monday.
Thos. Stodghill shipped another car
load of hogs today.
Master Lloyd Stodghill has the
mumps.
John Wilkins and daughter, Hattie,
departed Tuesday for Oklahoma to
visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Chisman return
ed home on No. IL last night from
Ottumwa.
Miss Anna Abegg, of Ottumwa, WIS.,
tied her sister, Mrs. Chas. Olney Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. M. sacketts. of Chill
locothe, visited at the home of Chas.
Olney Sunday.
There will be program rendered
at the Columbia school house next
Friday afternoon by the school chill
dren.
The members of the Columbia
church have improved the looks of
the church yard by erecting new
coal house.
LATE Griggs departed one day the
first of the week for Arkansas.
George Byrum has purchased the
Tim Sullivan farm. Mr.. Sullivan ex-
poets to move to town in the spring.
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ormanviIle.

Ormanville, Dec. 20.--Elam Hop
wood, of Ottumwa, spent Saturday
night and Sunday at the G. M. Thomas
home.
Mrs. Clara Orman has returned to
her home in Ottumwa.
On October 4, at the home of Justice
Truitt occurred the marriage of
George Overturf and Miss Minnie
Jackson.
Jerry Orman has returned from
Boone county where he spent the sum-
mer
Jay Hunter entertained few
friends at an oyster supper last Thurs
day evening. Those present were
Misses Becca Orman, Katie Mercy.
nolds, Lola Leonard, Bertha Howk,
Ethel and Stella Owen, Gertie and
Jennie Hunter, Gertie and Rhoda
Smith and We've Selman; Messrs. Ralph
Selman, Ira Berry, Harvey Kendall,
Walter Lawrence and Jerry Orman,
Charley Ross and Herman Hunter, Ell
mer Orman and Bert Howk, Messrs.
and Mesdames Howk and Hunter.
Thurman Day and wife have return.
ed to their home in Ottumwa after a
pleasant visit with friends and rela-
tives.
Harvey Kendall, Of Boone county,
is visiting relatives here.
John Moss and wife, of Ottumwa,
are visiting relatives here.
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.Moravia..

Moravia, Dec. 20.-Pugh Bros. have
sold the Lew Mccoy farm southeast
of town. The consideration was
1880.
The Moravian cheese factory has
made, during the. season, over forty
thousand pounds of cheese.
The farmers have received about
eighty cents per cwt for their milk.
Messrs. Hicks and Buckmaster ship
per two cars of stock to Ottumwa.
Lizzie and Milo Trussell and Rob-
ert Tarr returned Tuesday evening
from Western college.
Asa Hobart has recently secured a
good position in Peco Valley, Texas.
He expects to leave for that place
soon.
Colonel W. D. Kinser has sold his
town property to Eli Lawrence. Mr.
Kinsler, in company with Bert Wins
Ter, intends to warmer climate, pos
sibly Oklahoma
j. W. Halden has purchased the
stock of the Park Pharmacy. He will
take possession soon. Mr.. Forsythe
has not yet decided as to where he
will locate.
Mrs. VIM. Hackett has recently re-
ceived word from her husband to join
him at once in Tampe Arizona, where
he has lately located, Mr.. Hackett
has secured a good situation in a
wholesale house.
j. H. D. Lathrop will close out his
stock of drugs and quit the business
soon. He has not decided what he
will do.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tarr are enjoy
ing visit from their daughter and
her husband, Mr.. and Mrs. John Main,
Of Ringgold county.
During the past two days the Mo-
ravia Bank paid out $4,000 for hogs.
The young ladies of the Epworth
League gave an oak leaf social at
the Park Hotel Thursday evening.
Oysters and peaches were served. A
large number was present and all re-
port good time.
G. B. Buck visited friends here Sun
day.
Rev. Harry Kephart is away hold.
ing protracted meetings.
Dave Heiner and son and son-fn-
law have lately purchased 600-acre
tract Of land south of Iconium of Mr..
.Hodgel. Mr.. Hodgel expects to move
to town, while Mr.. Heiner is to move
on to the farm.
Lester Homer. of ottumwa. visited
his mother Monday.
DR., G. S. Reinard, of Cambria, who
was located here few years ago, is
visiting among old friends
Falitha Sumner Earnest, a sister Of
Samuel Sumner, who was killed IN
the battle of Shilo, died at Washing
ton, Kansas, Dec. Is, 1900. AT her re-
quest she was. buried in the Mo-
ravia cemetery Dec. II, 1900. She was
member of the Relief Corps.
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town enroute from Nebraska, where
she has been visiting the past sea-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcneil spent Sunday
at Competine.
Luther Rinehart and Fred Hall
started for Nebraska last Thursday.
Maud and Ellis Wagner are visiting
their sister in Van Buren, county.
Mrs. j. Mohler starts to Ohio to-
morrow for an extended visit with
relatives and friends.
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Shot hy His Brother.

Dixon, Dec. 19.-Henry Thinker is ly-
ing at his home in this place in pre-
carious condition as the result of a
wound received by rifle in the hands
of his brother. The boys were shoot
ing at mark placed on the side of
the barn door. Henry was in the barn
and undertook to peep out in order
to see what his brother was doing. At
that instant the brother blazed away,
the bullet taking effect in Henrys
forehead. The boy may not live.
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ESCAPED LYNcHlNe.
Yauns Boy Accused of Rapine a
Young Girl Gets Away Just in Time.

Divide, Col, Dec. 19.-Anna, the IA
year-old daughter of Richard Rust,
who lives one mile south of Divide,
was assaulted by boy afterward
identified as Clyde Gray. Gray later
confessed, but escaped from Deputy
Sheriff Fenton who had him in charge.
Officers from various places, includ-
ing Colorado Springs, are searching
the country in pursuit of Gray. Before
his escape crowd formed to lynch
him, but were held back by the father
of the girl. Gray is II years old.
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Tour of Porto Rico.

The American Tourist association
announces two tours of the beautiful
island of Porto Rico under escort,
thru and around the island by rail,
carriage, automobile and boat.
Special Pullman cars leave Chicago
Thursday, January II, and Thursday,
February IA, at $3.50 a. M, connecting
with the splendid new steamships
Ponce and San Juan sailing from New
York the second day following. Indi-
vidual tickets sold for other sailing
dates, alternate Saturdays.
Tickets include all expenses every
where. All railway, steamer and
sleeping-car fares, meals and berths
on steamers, meals on dining car, no.
tel bills in New York and Porto Rico,
all transfers, carriage rides in the cit
les and thru the island, guides and in
terpreters are included in the tickets.
There are no extras.
Tours are under the direction of
heau Campbell, general manager, A.
T. A., 1923 Marquette building, Chi
cago.
Itineraries, maps and tickets can be
had on application to the agents of the
Chicago, Milwaukee C st. Paul R'y.
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Batavia.

Batavia, Dec. 2O.-John Baldridge
came home from school last Satur-
day. 1t is reported he has typhoid
fever. His mother is also sick at her
home.
Claud Humble our enterprising rur-
al deliveryman, is off on a vacation.
Mr.. Alverson is taking his place.
Miss Blanch Stever has been COM
PEELED to give up her school on ac-
count of poor health.
Frank Tinsley spent Sunday with
his parents here.
Mr.. an6 Mrs. Brown of Kansas are
visiting friends here.
Quite number Of our young people
had a pleasant time skating on "Ced-
ar" last Friday evening. Il
Miss Emma Sutton of Picking is in.
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Spachtal Squares

Sp0cht0I Squares, suitable foa.
PtttOaO St0nas or Stand C0vers.
at csc, 69c, 5Sc and csc.
Nicely embroidered Squares,
beautiful designs in SpGchtaL
sOOrs aOith 4a.faed border. at $1.3s
and SLIP.
COtOred Sp0chtGJ Squares, Dret-
ty designs IN pSaslc, orange, blue
and green, small sizes, is inch
squares, at 15c; larger sizes 0t5sc
and csc.
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I houghts

Nevea. before haze qUe had such
a bright and dassliasg stock Of
Holiday Goods as sUe haze this
season. We can't begin to gSve
y0y an idea of 1t in an 0dvertise-
7aeast. Today sUe tell yOas about
IiLJOaO COUers, Pin Cushions.
Lunch Cloths, Tray Cloths, etc.,
and yOaJnaay be tltiaaIci,sg of Furs,
GIOves, Handkerchief, Linens,
CIOGss or Suits for presents. But
qClbGteUes.it Is IN, the DRY GOODS
line yOU are syre to find the best
here at moderate prices.
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THE MARKETS.
Chicago Live Stock Market.

Chicago, Dec. 2O-Cattle- 900.
generally 5@1Oc higher, butchers
stock strong, beeves 3.6O@6.OO, COWS
2.50@4.10; Texans 3.25@4OO; stockers
2.75@4.35.
Hogs-37, 900, opened shade higher,
closed weak, heavy 4.7O@4.92; light
4.60@4.90; mixed 4.65@492.
Sheep-11,0o0, strong, 325@4.20;
lambs 4.OO@5.25.
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happy parents of baby boy which
came to brighten their home last Tues
day.
The mail arrived very late last
Thursday on account of the fast mail
train being ditched over in Illinois.
No. 6 mine had to close down one
day last week on account of scarcity
of cars.
There was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Sackfield a daughter, Sunday.
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Bloomfield.

Bloomfield, Dec. 20.-Miss Emma
Allendar has returned from Des
Moines where she has been spending
the past three months with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Bryant, of Mt.
Pleasant, are expected to arrive this
week to spend the holidays with rela-
tives. Mr.. and Mrs. Bryant are both
former residents of this city and have
many friends by whom they will be
cordially received.
Mrs. Will Taylor, returned Saturday
from Abba, where she has been
spending the past three weeks at the
home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs.
n. B. Hughes, formerly of this city.
H. H. Warrington has purchased the
Geo. Grant farm three miles southeast
of the city and intends moving there
about the first of March.
]. w. Valandingham, of Monterey
has purchased the Geo. Corrick farm
in Wyacondale township. Mr. Cor
rick leaves in short time for Okla
homa where he will probably locate.
The beautiful new home of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. j. Walton was for the first
time thrown open to friends Tuesday
evening, when about eighty guests
were entertained at dinner and a
la pleasant social evening was spent
The guests on this occasion included
only the elderly married people, Cards
are out for similar entertainment
for the young married people at 6
O'Clock Friday evening.
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M artinsburq.

Martinsburg, Dec. 20.-We are again
called upon to chronicle the death OF
two of our old settlers and neighbors
Mrs. Denney, living one mile south
CT town, died Saturday morning and
was buried at the South cemetery. The
funeral was conducted by Rev. Clark
at the residence of the deceased.
Elder Robert Spiers died Monday
night at the home Of his brother in
Martinsburg. The funeral was
conducted by Elder Lanin of Moulin
from the Highland church today,
Dec. 20, at IL o'clock. Mr.. Spiers was
respected by all who knew him. He
was an early settler of Iowa.
John Berridge has returned from
Des Moines.
Taylor Heninger, Geo. Eyestown
and Ray Pollock will be home Christ
mas for turkey.
There will be an entertainment at
the NJ. E. church Christmas eve.
The supper given by the Ladies'
Aid society last Friday evening was
a success financially.
Hal Dillon and wife will spend
Christmas with the Rev. Dillon Of
Lovilia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. McCaslin of
Greenfield were called here by the
death of their father, Elder Spiers.