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KEO,CA.

Keota, Jan. 23.-The Presbyterian
church was dedicated Sunday by Prof.
Greie, of Mccormick Theological sem
mary, Chicago. The work on the
church is not represented by the cost,
$4,12S. The old structure has been
completely remodeled, and by having
an efficient building committee, the
work was done by the day rather than
by contract, SO that the heating, light
ing. Competing, seating and the entire
building would pass for $4,000
church. The dedicatory services were
impressive. DR.. Greig is an earnest,
logical speaker, and made his central
idea that his audience was selected by
God to build their church, even as Sol
oman of old was chosen to build the.
temple. The pastor, Rev. Crozier, gave
short history Of the congregation.
The charge was organized in 1854 at
Paris, in Washington county, and the
following year moved to Talleyrana,
where they met till 1872, when it was
moved to Keota. The first church was
built two years later by d. V. Smock,
who for his service is called father by
the congregation, and in whose NOM
DRY the largest window is inscribed.
The church has an able pastor in Rev.
Crozier, and an efficient chorster in
Joe Van Wrinkle. Both are ably as
sisted.
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MILTON.

Milton, Jan. 25.-Mrs. o. A. Jolley
and daughter Mildred We're over Sun
day visitors at the home of Mrs. En-
ma Davis, of Moulton.
The Christian people of this place
have hired Rev. Hendrickson, of Keo-
sauqua, for the coming year.
o. S. Tatman and family attended
preaching services at the South Prairie
Chapel last Sabbath.
B. f. Badgley was an over Sunday
visitor at home.
VIM. Gale is on the sick list.
Mr.. Paxton has sold his store build
ing and lot to the Milton Hardware Co.
They contemplate building brick
structure in the spring.
o. A. Hardin and E. o. Syphers were
in Keosauqua the first of the week on
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Gale are the
proud parents of a nine-pound boy.
Lewis Williamson has bought o. S.
Tatman's interest in the furniture
store. Mr.. Tatman is still in the I'M
dertaking business.
c. L. Smith was in Keosauqua the
first of the week on business.
Miss Nora Pitman spent Sunday with
the home folks, near Cantril.
Miss Belle Munsel is visiting in
Queen City, Mo.
Mrs. Sellers left last Thursday for
the south, to visit with her daughter
Amy. who is teaching in the high
school.
w. p. Hall bought sixty-four head
of horses here one day last week.
w. L. Goldberger left last week for
New York, to visit his mother and a
brother whom he had not seen since
he left Germany nearly fifteen years
ago.
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LANCASTER.

Lancaster, Jan. 25.-Dr. johnson
and DR.. Phanebaker, of SigourneE
passed thru here Monday.
Corbin Utterback sold fine team
TO Alber Fallman last week.
Ed. Lemon and wife and son, Of Del.
ia, We're visiting at the Sheridan HONS
last week.
Frank Fallman sold his corn Ia
Frank Stron and delivered it last week.
Pat Jacobs was caller this week.
Mrs. Jennie Fallman visited in Lan.i
caster the first of the week.
Albert Fallman and Mr.. Barrie ship.
ped two car loads of hogs Saturday
and one car load of horses the sano
day to Chicago.
Mr.. Bryant, of Ollie, was in town ona
day last week on business.
Curt Utterback has bought tho
Rayndle farm, north of town.
Ed. Utterback, of Hayesville, was in
town Monday.
Rev. Hightshoe, of sigourney,
preached a very able sermon in the
Union church Sunday afternoon. There
will be meetings all next week at the
Union church,
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FLOKIs.

Floris, Jan. 24.-Miss Freda Davies
is visiting in Des Moines.
Mrs. Chas. Morace, of Belknap, Wis
tied at Mrs. Mollie Stuckland's the
first of the week.
Charley Sayles. of Bloomfield, plas-
tered the NJ. E. church this week.
Mrs. Bird Wallace entertained lady
friend from Gilman last week.
Noah Bales, who has been working
in Ottumwa, arrived here Friday, ac-
companied by his wife, to visit his
father, David Bales.
Charley Reyes was here Wednesday
looking after insurance affairs.
Newt. Hale arrived here Tuesday ev-
ening, after being engaged in work at
AXline for some time.
Mrs. Wash. Fiddler is seriously ill.
Henry Hancock, of Bloomfield, spent
Sunday here
Rev. Miller, of Eldon, held meetings
here last week, and they still continue
growing in iterest.
NJ. Wilson, of Centerville, closed a
singing class here Tuesday night, Civ
ing military exercise at the close in
which Miss Edna Conner received the
honor of being the best marcher, and
also gained the prize.
Jake Strickland returned from a
three months visit in Illinois last
week
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DELTA.

Delta, Jan. 24.-Our barber, Mace
Payton, was accidentally shot this
morning. DR.. Martin removed the bull
let. If no blood poisoning sets in, he
j. G. Reed went to sigourney this
morning.
Nirgie oline was in ottumwa over
Sunday.
The Christian church is having
a good attendance at their revival
meetings.
The new clothing store opened up
for business this morning.
Harry Club will remain with us till
spring. He has accepted position on
the U. P. railroad in Montana.
Rev. Wilson preached in the Meth
odist church Sunday evening, eSchang-
ing pulpits with Rev. Onewalt.
Prof. Foster has been sick the past
week. He is better now
Miss Anna Long is visiting in. Har-
per this week.
The shooting match Saturday was
won by Pence, he getting nine birds,
and Reed eight out of ten. The prize
was $50.
If this weather, continues, some of
the farmers say they will SOW wheao
next week.
John Sampson is spending a few
days at Haysville.
The n. of P. boys We're over at What
Cheer Tuesday evening, helping the
boys in the third degree.
j. d. Hendenon is in Des Moines for
a few DAYS
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SELMA.

Selma, Jan. 25.-Mrs. Rose Walker
and three children, who have been vis-
iting at the w. X. Smith home. in
Keosauqua, stopped off last evening
at j. L. Overturtf's. being enroute for
her home in Kansas.
George Noble, wife and children ar
rived here last Thursday. returning
from visit with relatives in Lee
county, and on Saturday left for their
home in Des Moines.
AIRS. Keo Strang, was elected organ
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VILLAGE CREEK.

Village Creek, Jan. 24.-Last We'd
nesday at the home of the BRIDES par
ents occurred the marriage of Miss
Katie Engels and C. II. Kosman. The
ceremony took place in ST. Patrick's
church. Rev. Father Ward performed
the ceremony, after which the happy
couple departed for the home
of the brides parents, where
a large circle of friends and
relatives We're waiting for them, and
an elegant wedding dinner was served.
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HAYEsyILLE.

Hayesville, Jan. 25.-George Griffin
has purchased three acres of the w. G.
PAUL farm. in the eastern suburbs
of Hayesville. AS Mr.. Griffin's health
is poor he will rent his farm and move
to town.
Fl. A. Crabb delivered turkeys in
Delta, Tuesday, at s cents per pound.
Mrs. Lottie Richardson had a quilt
ing Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mccullough
are the proud parents of son, born
January is.
Grandma Beasley returned home
Monday, after having spent several
days with friends at Lancaster.
Jessie McCreery and wife, of Sig
Quincy. spent last Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Bennett Jacobs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Meller, Of Sig
Quincy, spent last Sunday with Mrs.
Meller's sister, Miss Viola Richard
son.
Bennett Jacobs attended the big
horse sale at Hedrick, Tuesday.
VIM. A. MCDONNELL, of Delta, was in
Hayesville Monday, looking after the
lumber yard interest. Mr.. Cornwell
will start yard here about the first
of March. This will make two lumber
yards for Hayesville.
Mrs. G. B. McMillin and Mrs. Howard
Richardson visited Wednesday at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Utter
back
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PLEASANT HILL

Pleasant Hill, Jan. 25.-George
Laughlin and Miss Rachel Pool, daugh-
ter Of Enoch Pool. We're united IN mar
riage last Thursday. Both are very
highly respected young people.
Abe Miller has had the misfortune
to fall and break his arm.
George Erich. from Oklahoma, was
visiting friends here last week.
Selma is again rejoicing over this
thought of having river bridge.
Ora Eearhart and wife were visitors
at the home OF Stephen Puffinbarger
last week.
Rev. Wolf has had good attendance
at protracted meeting at Pleasant Hill
school house.
W. J. Dooley, wife and family, were
Sunday visitors at the home of James
Black
Stephen Pufinbarger and H. Nc.
Elroy are in Eldon on business shis
week.
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Daily Doines of Some Of ottumwa's
Close Neighbors.
Personal, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL
Everything From Joyous Births to the
Philosophical Observation ofsages,
Are chronicled by the Courler's
Special CorresponAant@
CHARLTON.

III Charlton, Jan. 24.-Rey. T.. j. NOll-
!, mer, of the NJ. f. church, has complet-
Wed the organization of society which
4 he hopes to see become international
Min its scope. He calls it the ''Anli-
ltCigarette League" each member talk
\ ing pledge to never smoke cigarettes
and to use his influence to induce 9th
ers to join the league. He has sue
ceeded in securing every boy in the
M. d. SUNDAY school to join the league.
The societywill hold regular meetings
OF literary and instructive nature
along the line of cigarettes and their
results. Rev. Nollmer is particularly
! interested in this line of reform work,
] from personal experience from its sad
results.
The funeral services of the 2-days-
old child of Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes Gill
lespy were conducted from the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Jameson, Mon
day afternoon. Quite large crowd of
friends followed the remains to their
last resting place in the Charlton GEM
Z etery, and extend heartfelt sympathy
4 to the bereaved parents.
\ George Cook, of Ottumwa, has begun
u his work as clerk at the Bates house,
\ vice Mill Manning, who has resigned.
\ Mrs. j. Lynch. who has been i'll for
Z the past week, has so far recovered
as to be able to be around once more.
4 Mrs. r. r. Adams is reported as
Yquite dangerously i'll with severe at
y tack of pneumonia.
Five of our Young sports We're up
before the city mayor Monday, and
Il paid the usual fine of 1885 and costs
q for gambling, the result of raid the
officers made Saturday night at the
house in the east end of town occupied
by Chester Force. 1t had been known
for some time that the house was not
what it should be, and Saturday night
the officers made the raid, when about
thirty men and three women were
there in a great game. They only
succeeded in getting ten men and a
s good assortment of gambling para
phernalia. Ihe remainder of the
crowd went out thru windows, some
carrying the sash with them.
Mrs. Eva Beardsley is reported as
laid up with a very severe attack OF
tonsilitis.
Sam Book, of New York, was Char
iton visitor the first of the week.
The ministers of the city have di-
vided the city into census districts and
will each make a thoro canvass of a
portion, ascertaining the number OF
4 members in each family, their relg-
ious connections. if any, the church OF
their choice. and whether or not they
possess a Bible. 1t is hoped to get the
+ city in better shape for their work
and prepare for the many revival serv.
y ices scheduled for this winter.
The county superintendent an
snounces that there will be no monthly
examination of teachers the last OF
.this month as usual, but the regular
denomination will be held the last Fri.
Sday and Saturday of February, as here
Etofore.
Miss Pauline RAIDER, of Little Chica-
go, was visiting friends in the city
Monday.
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Found Dead in Rod.

Columbus Junction. Jan. 24.-Sat-
urday night at the Gilbert hotel the
porter, Mr.. Marsh, retired in his usual
health and was found dead in his bed
Sunday mornin~. A brother came up
from BURLINGTON and took the body to
that city. He had over 500 in his
pocket.
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Hebron.

Hedrick, Jan, 23.-Mrs. Sarah Ire
land, OF Abba, is visiting atoehei David
Beck home in this city. ", r.,l
The regularly quarterly meeting Of
the Hedrick CHARGE of the Methodist
church will be held at Highland Cen
ter next Saturday and Sunday. Pre-
siding Elder Lambert will be in charge
and will deliver a sermon Saturday af-
ternoon.
c. G. Reall, editor of the Fremont
Gazette, was looking after business
matters in Hedrick yesterday
Mrs. Ed Richardson, of Lacrosse,
Wis, is visiting relatives and friends
in Hedrick.
Hon. James Wilson, representative
from Keokuk county in the legislature,
spent Sunday atdhis5 home in this city.
His DAUGHTER, Miss sRhoda ,.returned
to Des Moines with him yesterday
mornino. Mr.. Wilson states that it is
very likely that an appropriation will
be made for the newtnormal schools.
There are over fortv towns contest
ing for the location of theischools, AMI
this viii make it, difficult to pass the
bill. saYo1s5I sfis5o,
j. l.. Terrill, of Ollie, a member of
the county board of supervisors, was in
Hedrick Yesterday.
The new train service on the Burl-
ington and Western was put in opera
ton yesterday. The new passenger
train goes east at SIT a. m. and ives.
at I'LL p. M. The only other change
is that Of the west bound passenger,
which is now due here at 11:0S a. m.
About fifteen theatre-goers from
this city Went to Oskaloosa last night
to see the presentation of "a New
Woman
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HIGHLAND CENrER.

Highland Center, Jan. 24.-Rathman
Lodge, No. 278, /. o. o. F.. held pub.
lie installation of officers last night at
the M. E. church. Deputy Grand Mas
ter Ballard and his assistants from OF
tumwa, installed the following Officers
for the ensuing term: n. g., Geo. d.
Robertson; V. g., c. H. Allender; Rec.
Sec, L. c. Williams; Fin. Sec, G. w.
Buckner; Treas, ]. NJ. Elder. The
installation was foilowed by an adj
dress on Odd Fellowship by Rev. +. w.
Evans, of Des Moines. Rev. Evans
handled his subject in manner that
could be equalled by none. He was
followed by Hon. r. L. Tilton, OF o.
tumwa, who made brief address on
the same subject.
Ross Mccormick, of Barnes City, is
visiting his grandfather. VIM. -4cCor-
mick, and other relatives.
Mrs. Williams. of Eldon, is visiting
her son, L. c. Williams.
Rev. Bosworth, of Marshalltown,
visited his brother, Chas. Bosworth,
last week.
A. Ritter, of Hedrick, visited last
week with his daughter, Mrs. Chas.
Sauer.
leuFy oltWdIG SPeut ldSGS week dt
Kniffin with his brother, John Stewart.
j. NJ. Elder attended the state con-
vention of county supervisors, held at
Ames. last week.
Chas. Cobbler leaves Thursday FOR
Blackwell, Okla.
Mrs. Kate. Kelley. of. Necoma, ILL.,,
and her daughter, Mrs. Laura Grand,
of Chicago, are visiting relatives i'll
this vicinity.
\ box supper will be held at the
church Friday night, Jan. 26. for the
purpose of making UP the deficiency
in the minister's salary. All are in
vited TO bring their boxes and come.
The second quarterly meeting of the
Hedrick charoe will be held next Sat-
urday and Sunday at this place. There
will be preaching at 2 p:@ m. Saturday
and at II a. m. and b. m. Sunday
The presiding elder will be present.
John Packwood, of Ottumwa, was a
business caller here Tuesday.
John Glass. of Fairfax, was calling
on friends Saturday.
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BUNCH

Bunch, Jan. 25.-W. A. Elder aud
Chas. Brown had wreck on their
way to Bloomfield last Saturday. and
broke the front axle of their spring
wagon.
One of Commodore Hopkins fine
coon hounds went mad one day last
week and had to be shot.
Sunday school was organized at the
Pleasant Hill church last Sunday. Mrs.
Edith Parse was chosen as superin-
tendent: S. Glassburner assistant;
Frank Bean, treasurer: Miss Mamie
Adams, secretary. Regular services
will be held Sunday at 10 a. IN.
Charley Jones little boy, who has
been very sick for some days, is now
better.
Rev. NJ. S. Boyer and G. W. holland
will hold a series of meetings at the
Pleasant Hill church. commencing Sat-
urday evening. the 9th inst.
r. I. Mcdonald is building an addi-
ton to his barn.
VIM. Canouse and daughter Fife re-
turned home last Saturday from an OK
tended western trip.
John Morrison called on friends near
Drakesville last Sunday.
Ed Ballard is visiting relatives in
Henry county.
VIM. Brown IS preparing to erect a
new barn.
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UTICA.

Utica, Jan. q. -Jas. Caffy and wife
are the proud parents of an eight
pound girl, born Jan. 21.
The farmers institute held at this
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tinued thru the month to date. More
like April weather.
The United States mail carrier from
Cantril to Keosauqua had the misfor-
tune to break down on his return
from Keosauqua to this place, Mon
day.
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Rank, E. a.. Walker, j. A. Warner and
J. Q. Warner, of the Moulton lodge
No oQY
SlGOURNE Y.

Sigourney, Jan. PA romance OF
Coon Hollow" presented itself at the
opera house last evening. 1t was about
the best show that has played in Sig
Quincy for a long time. There was a
fairly good house, but not as good as
the company deserved.
Henry Cove, aged Sc, and Miss May
kiefer, "a, were united in marriage a,
the Catholic church at 8 a. m. today,
Father Hansen officiating.
There will be a club dance in the
opera house tomorrow evening.
Theodore Keller, of Chicago, is Wis
iting at the parental home in Sigour-
ney.
DIR. Carroll, Gene Stevens, Owen
Williamson and Charley White were in
What Cheer the other day.
Will Minteer has gone to Hedrick
to attend horse sale.
Leonard Humes and his mother were
over from What Cheer yesterday.
John r. Needham goes to Oskaloosa
today for short time.
Editor Ogden, of the Patriot, was
over from What Cheer yesterday.
DR.. Carroll will go to Oskaloosa to-
night.
j. P. Talley made trip to Keota
Monday.
Cora Williams is in Cedar Rapids. hav.
ing her eyes treated.
d. w. Shean has gone to Des Moines
to'accept 4 position in the state capitol
building.
Sigourney, Jan. 24.-The high school
declamatory contest is to take place
at the Presbyterian church Friday ev-
ening.
Mrs. Frank McCarty, of Harper, was
in the city yesterday to attend the
Lowe-Peifer wedding.
Charley White went to Harper last
evening, returning this morning.
Lennie Berry is to leave today 10
visit his uncle and other relatives in
Kansas.
G. Fl. Brainard was down from Delta
Tuesday.
Arch Griffin, of What Cheer, is here
visiting his daughter.
Gus Schilling was over from South
English yesterday.
John Harris, of near White Pigeon,
was in town Tuesday.
b. NJ. Cooper came up from Musca-
tine.
81 Kendall and wife have gone to
Delta for short visit.
Charles Page and wife went 10 Des
Moines on business Tuesday.
DIR. s.. A. Todd was in Oskaloosa yes.
terday.
Auditor Wheeler went to Des Moines
on business trip today.
j. S. White was in Delta yesterday
Owen Williamson Went to Oskaloosa
last evening. being called there on ac.
count of his brother being seriously
hurt yesterday /. - %.
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CHEQUEsT.

Chequest, Jan. 24.-It is hoped by
the people here that the condition of
the roads may continue to get better.
S. S. Harryman was Pulaski caller
last Thursday.
Mrs. Eva Webster still continues in
poor health.
w. H. Harryman and NJ. Il. Farago
were Keosauqua business visitors Sat
urday.
j. L. Shaffer has been confined to the
house with sickness for several days.
Sudie Hissen spent the Sabbath at
her home here.
Claude Gray was the guest Saturday
and Sunday of Waldo Harryman.
John Stagers, of near Leando, was a
caller here Monday.
A. j. Buckles was in Keosauqua on
business Monday.
Frank Jackson, of Leando, was a
caller at the Will Sullivan home Sun
day evening.
Rev Gorrel filed his regular APP
pointment at the Bethel church Sum
day at II a. IN. and in the evening.
Harley Plowman went to Agency
Sunday afternoon, returning Monday
morning.
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BIRMINGHAM.

Birmingham, Jan. 24.-Mrs. VIM.
Parker stepped thru a hole in the side
walk and is now confined at her home
as the result.
Mrs. Moss has returned home after a
two months visit with her children in
the western part of the state.
Miss Aletha Randall left yesterday
evening for Fl. Madison where she
goes to visit friends.
A novel social was given at the home
of Mrs. Parker last Thursday evening,
a splendid time is reported.
Miss Effie Skinner spent several days
in Fairfield visiting friends.
The Misses Nell Skinner and Maria
Corey spent the Sabbath at home.
Rev. Wilkins is assisting in meetings
at Batavia.
Harry Anderson and Miss Minnie
Knedles We're married at the brides
parents last Wednesday evening, Rev.
Wilkins officiating.
VIM. Shott has purchased the Ledrae
farm joining the city.
Prof. OFT gave splendid lecture on
Reforms and Reformers," at SINNERS
hall Saturday evening.
Miss Wright, one of the teachers, has
been unable to teach on account of ill
ness.
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WHITE ELM.

White Elm, Jan. 24.-Rev. A. w. Da-
Wis is holding a series of meetings near
Pittsburg.
Bertha Hollen returned home Sat
urday after a few days visit with her
sister at Des Moiness
Mrs. Thomas, of Eldon, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. G.. w. Hollen.
Rev. Jessop filled his regular ap-
pointment at Olive Branch last Sunday
at IL o'clock.
Miss Bertha McCloskey spent Sun
day with Wade Harryman and family.
John Carroll and wife spent Sunday
at the parental Dyer home.
Allen Miller and family We're over
Sunday visitors at Mrs. Heger's.
Jacob Hem had the misfortune of
having a horse killed last week by fall
ing on the ice.
Rev. Wolfe, of Libertyville, is holding
a series of meetings at the Blacks
school house.
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FOSTER.

Foster, Jan. 24.-The mines are run
ming full time. The output of lump
coal on Friday was 1913 tons, and this
is the largest tonnage taken out in one
day since the fire in the mines one year
ago.
Mr.. Hughes is putting down a new
shaft, and the work is progressing rap
idly, altho he hasn't found coal as yet.
Katie Convey and Nellie Jones are
on the sick list this week.
Mrs. John Hale, of Ottumwa, who
has spent the week visiting her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Terry, re-
turned home Friday.
Miss Jessie Williams left Saturday
for a weeks visit with her sister, Mrs.
Adam Long. at Keb.
Miss Stella Parker departed Satur-
day for her home in South Ottumwa.
A lodge of the Ancient Order of
Orients was organized here Saturday
evening by parties from Avery, after
which banquet was held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Baily, on Main street, at
II o'clock p. m. Covers We're laid for
twenty guests.
David Anderson, the mine boss here,
reported that the mines are in good
shape and the tonnage increasing daily.
The Deep Vein coal company has OPP
toned a large lot of land adjoining
that they now have, and will commence
prospecting on it at once.
Thomas Lambert, of Willard, was
here last week.
The literary on Thursday evening
was largely attended aud the question
of the South African War" was debat-
ed, the sympathy being with the Beers.
B. Fl. Hill, of Chicago, was business
caller here Monday, also John White,
of Cedar Falls.