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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-11-22

Nellie-Gracious How do you man.
age to knit SO much in so short time ?
Ninette-Every time 1 do ten rows l
give myself a chocolate cream.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-11-22

She-Papa says our minister's salary
is only half as much as that of this base
ball pitcher. WE'LL perhaps the
pitchers delivery is better"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-11-22

} The real rough
rider is the man
who rides the river
wit h a twisting,
squirming log for
a saddle, on which
he stands, balanc-
ing himself to its
every motion. If
his GOODNESS fails
or his nerve gives
way, disaster and
death reach out
for him.
It's the giving
> W ay of t h e
" nerve " which
proves fatal to 60
many a man. Per-
haps he is simply
crossing the street,
as he has done ten
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BLOOMFIELD.

Bloomfield, July 14.-Mrs. Hughes.
who has been spending the past three
weeks at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. w. J. Steckel, returned Friday to
her home in Lima, Ohio.
Miss Hila Hale, of Lancaster, Mo-,
returned home on Friday, having spent
the past week at the home of Miss
Eva Lester.
Mrs. F. G. Traverse, of Kirksville,
Mo-, is visiting at the home of Judge
and Mrs. H. G. Traverse.
Miss Eva Lester entertained friends
on Wednesday evening in honor of
Miss Hila Hale, of Lancaster, Mo. The
evening was spent in dancing and lis
tening to number of excellent piano
solos rendered by Misses Ollie Wish
ard, Lena Owsley and Eva Lester, fol-
lowed by vocal solo by Roy Dysart.
Refreshments were served.
Joseph Wagler, a wealthy farmer of
Roscoe township, died at his home on
Thursday from the effects of Bright's
disease. The funeral services will oc-
cur on Sunday.
The sixth shooting match for Davis
county championship cup was held
on Thursday, resulting in the following
score: Tutwiler, 49,. J. Haglewood,
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RATHBUN.

Rathbun, July 13.-Mrs. 2. Cook, of
Wanleck, ILL.,, is visiting the family of
William Holland.
Mrs. VIM. Hern died at her home at
Clarksdale Monday and was buried at
Mystic Tuesday.
P. Boland, former yard foreman at
Mystic, has moved to Rathbua and
has charge Of the rack laying depart
ment at the mine.
w. H. Ellis returned Monday from
weeks visit at Kansas City.
G. w. Yearn, of Hamilton, was in
town Saturday.
Miss Mata Click, of the Mystic coun-
try, visited home folks Sunday.
Rathbun needs a doctor and needs
one badyl. She is willing to treat the
right man square" She has about
500 inhabitants and is surrounded
by first class farming community
which could undoubtedly support a
medical dispenser fairly well. Our
nearest medical aid comes from Cen
terviIle, seven miles away, with no
direct telegraph or telephone connec-
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slGouRNEY.

Sigourney, July 16.-Meetings were
held at the M. b. church last night, on
account of the inability Of the electric
light plant to furnish lights for all the
churches. The engine is in Chicago,
being repaired, and the plant is run
by threshing engine, Is horse power.
Prof. j. c. Piersel, of Mt. Pleasant, oc-
cupied the pulpit last night and preach
ed good sermon. Prof. Piercell will
give free lecture in the M. e. church
Tuesday night.
j. M. Hurd of Keswick, was in Sig
Quincy Saturday.
John B. Adams died at his home
early yesterday morning, after some
days sickness. The ailment was some
form of blood disease. The funeral
services will be held at the M. e.
church today at 2 p. NJ. conducted
by Rev. Father Pike.
The horse sale Saturday was we'll
attended, but the buyers did not bid up
very high on the animals.
Marriage licenses were issued the
last of the week to Charles Richard
son and Bertha Tinsley; Albert Ben
nett and Jessie Wilkin.
Miss Gusta Nicklin is visiting at
Delta.
Homer Rhodes and Miss Daisy Sni-
der, of Delta, were in Sigourney yes
terday.
John R. Needham and Anna Belle
Needham were at Keswich Saturday
afternoon,
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FAjRvlEW.

Fairview, July 12.-Preaching SER
vices were largely attended here last
Sabbath afternoon.
Mr.. and Miss Pollock, of near Lib
ertyville, attended services at this
place Sunday evening.
Several of our young people from
this community attended children's
day services at Selma last Sabbath
evening, at the M. P. church.
George Bartholo, James Taylor,
Charles Parker, Walter Bartholo, Eli
Emmons and Jacob Petzinger cele-
brated the glorious Fourth of July at
Fort Madison.
R. R. Parker was business caller
here one day last week.
George and Charles Gunterman
were visiting friends in this neighbor-
hood one evening last week.
VIM. Bartholow made a business
trip to Eldon last Friday.
A few of the people from near here
attended a social at Robert Israels
last Saturday evening.
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turned home Tuesday from Dayton,
Wyoming, where they enjoyed visit
with M. o. Barnes and family and
Deyo Hasbrouck and family, who a
few months ago moved from here.
Mrs. Lon Browning and sons, from
Francis, Florida, arrived in the city
Monday to visit her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. A. Howe.
J. D. Henderson, of Tingley, spent
a few days in the city last week.
Misses Maud and Mabel Lewis spent
the Fourth in Humeston, driving from
Osceola.
Miss Ella Blakely, of Viola, Ill, is
visiting this week with friends in the
city. Miss Blakely is former teach
er in our public schools.
Arthur Jarvis, of Indianola, spent
Sunday with his grandmother, Mrs.
Alderman.
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BATAVIA.

Batavia, July 12.-Mrs. Stella Peeb-
Ter and children are spending few
days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lias Humble.
Horace Buell. who has been visiting
his school mate, Milt Baldridge, re-
turned to his home in Chicago Thurs
day.
Clyde Spark returned Saturday
from Kansas City, where he attended
the convention.
Miss Pearl Copple, who has been
visiting relatives in Ottumwa and near
Agency for the past three weeks, re-
turned home Saturday.
Ine Endeavor society will give a
lawn social jim the church yard Fri
day.
Fred Stever, who has been doing
carpenter work at Delta, spent Sunday
with his mother and sister.
Miss Mollie Maring has returned
home from Agency, where she HIS
been visiting at the home of her
uncle. She was accompanied home
by her cousin, Clyde Skirvin.
w. Fl. Giltner and son, Oval, of OF
tumwa, were in town Monday doing
work for the Plano Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Manning returned
Monday from Chillicothe, Mo-, where
they visited relatives.
Rev. Thornley, and family are NOV
ing into the new parsonage.
Misses Nellie and Blanche Shaw,
of Hedrick, came Wednesday to visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Shaw.
Miss Madge Wright is whiting in
Ottumwa with her aunt, Mrs. Clara
Giltner.
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LOvILIA,

Lovilia, July 12.-Miss Gertrude
Swan closed very successful term
of school at Jones district Friday,
June 20.
Joe Nordgren and Miss Maud Ny
ers drove over to Lakonta Sunday at
ternoon.
Guy Cashier attended the democra-
tic convention at Kansas City last
week.
Miss Wreatha Hufford returned
home Monday after a visit with her
sister, Mrs. Mabel Streeter, of st. Jo-
seph, Mo. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Bartlette and
children are visiting Mr.. Bartlette's
parents in Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs. Carrye Clemens, who has been
working at the millinery trade at Mt.
Pleasant, returned home Sunday.
Mrs. Joseph Runyan spent the early
part OF this week with her son Otto
Prof Treasure and Row Parsons
rode over to Abba on their wheels
Wednesday and took in the congress
sional convention.
Misses Laura and Gertie Swan are
entertaining their aunt, Miss Lucre-
tia Swan, of Mt. Pleasant, and also
their cousin, Fred Swan, of Center
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Devereaux spent
the Fourth with Mrs. Devereaux's pa
rents, near Blakesburg.
Mrs. Grace Cashier spent a few
days last week with relatives here.
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HUM EsToN.

Humeston, July H.--Rev. g. w.
Smith, of Cambria, was in the city
on business Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Henry visited
over Sunday with relatives in Cory
don.
Miss Fife Greenlee, of Lineville,
visited during the past week with her
uncle, DR.. Greenlee, and family, in
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McHibben re-
turned home Thursday from few
weeks visit in Colorado.
Prof. Holiday and family spent this
week visiting relatives in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. F. Humphrey re-
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LEBANON.

Lebanon, July 13.-Dr. ]. e. Gourn-
sey is still confined to his room.>
Miss Minnie Evans, of Bloomfield, is
here visiting relatives.
Omer Wilson, of North Prairie, was
quite unfortunate in last Saturdays
storm. Six head of cattle were killed
by lightning, three head of yearling
and three spring calves. This was
quite a loss, as they were not insured.
Willis Wilson, who has been at his
parental home in North Prairie, pass
ed thru here Monday for Keosauaua,
his place of business.
Mr.. Parrot, of Cantril, passed thru
here Tuesday morning for Keosauqua.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Conner and S.
Conner, of Troy were guests at R.
Connor's Sunday.
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SOME FARM BARGAINS.

-Four unimproyed quarter sections in wheat
belt, Kansas; good land, we'll located for 81 500;
improved, good land, western Kansas, $500.
An irrigated, well improved LOO acres, Finiiey
county, Kansas, 5000: all in alfalfa, good I'M
proyements; will pay is per cent on investment
Best improved prairie farm in Van Buren
county, Iowa, $50 an acre; easy terms. 320-acre
Van Buren, county. Iowa, farm for s., 900; cash
$3.50 in residence property and give time OH
balance on Van Buren, county, iowa, l20-acre
farm at $50 an acre.
L. g. BOIES, BIRMINGHAM, IOWA.
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FREMONT.

Fremont, July l3.-vincent Abrams
is very sick at this writing.
Willard Hughes, New York boy
taken by Mr.. Stacey, skipped out Mon
day morning. 1t is supposed that he
has gone back to New York City.
c. G. Beal has severed his connec-
ton with the Gazette and Roy Byram
is now running the paper. Mr.. Beal
left Tuesday for Davenport.
Rev. Bodham, of Pella, preached at
the Baptist church last Sabbath morn
ing and evening.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Rit-
ter, five miles east of this place, a
son on the 18th.
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q. ~ 4 : III
day or two. He is now located in
Keota
Mat Hardy, of Winfield, was here
Tuesday and Wednesday on business.
Olif Sampson returned to Keota, at
ter weeks stay at home.
J. G. Reed and Hade Brainard were
in Keota Monday.
j. ]. Hawk and daughter are spend
ing week with relatives in Columbus
Junction.
William Hamilton is spending his
vacation at home. He is now located
with DR.. Hamilton at Sigourney.
Omer Dunn left for Mallard, Iowa,
Wednesday evening to relieve the
agent for three weeks.
DR.. Martin spent Monday in Oska-
loosa on professional business.
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ELpoN.

Eldon, July 14.-Frank Gass was an
Ottumwa visitor Thursday.
Born, Thursday to Mr.. and Mrs.
A. J. Shreckengost, daughter.
Last evening Mrs W.. S. Stone
entertained a 6 o'clock dinner party.
Those present were: Messrs. and
Mesdames. ]. E. Yarnum, /. H. Tom
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CHICAGO Live Stock Market,

Chicago, July MISUNDERSTANDING,
10000; choice steady at opening, 9TH
ers weak; beeves, 4.50@5.7O; COWS,
BOBCATS; Texans, 3.4O@4.10; stock
ers, 3.75@4.75.
Hogs-Receipts, $4,000 lower;
mixed, 5.05@5.371a; heavy, 4.95@5.10;
light, 5.10@5.37Hs.
Sheep-Receipts, $4,000; choice,
steady; others weak; 3.20@4.5O;
lambs, 4.50@6.SO.
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STOCKPORT.

Stockport, July 17.-It was with re-
greet we read in the Courier Saturday
night of the death of Hon. John H.
Gear. The people here had warm
feeling for him, as it was thru him
more than any other man that the
postoffice was established here.
The many friends here of Rev. Will
kin, of Birmingham, sympathize with
his family in their sad affiiction.
The new addition to the school
house is nearing completion and will
be ready for the school by the first of
September.
G. o. Swan, Frank Lucas ST., Frank
Lucas, Jr., e. E. Lucas and Bert
Douglass were in Bonaparte Friday,
fishing.
E. e. Lucas and wife, of Fairfield,
visited at Stockport last week.
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THE MARKETS.
Visible Supply.

Chicago, July 16.-visible wheat,
46,OS1,0oo; corn, 13,2ss,oo0; oats,
7,137 900.
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PACKWooD.

Packwood, July 17.-Rev. Jackson
has been quite sick for the past week
and was unable to fill his appointments
Sunday.
A petition is being circulated ask
ing that nuisance on West Second
street be abated.
The blackberry crop will be album
dant if rain soon falls.
Our farmers are busy in the harvest
field. The hay crop is light but of
good quality.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Forrest were WIS.,
itors at DR.. Moorman's Friday.
A reunion of hte sons and daugh-
tiers of Mrs. James Cline took place at
her home recently. The united weight
of the daughter and seven sons was
1000 pounds, averaging $50 pounds
each.
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Z; Buchanan, 20; Wallace. II; c. Hag-
lewood, Is; Owens, 10.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. T. B. Hughes at the family
residence Saturday at o'clock. The
remains were inferred in the Odd Eel
lows cemetery. Mr.. MCGOWAN was a
well known farmer, having lived in
this county for a long number of years.
lie had been in i'll health for some
time from cancer of the liver, from
which he died.
Bloomfield, July 16.-John w. Nc
Gowen died at his residence one mile
east of this city Friday at 2:30 p. m.
at the age of 10 years, smonths and is
days.
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Abba.


Abba July 13.-Nate Rockefeller, of
Knoxville, an ex-soldier of the Philip
pine war volunteers, was visiting We'd
nesday and yesterday in this city
with old comrades. Nate was shot
thru the lungs just above the heart
while in one of the fiercest battles
which the Fifty-frst Iowa regiment
was in during it's stay there. He now
draws a pension of SIT but as he is
unable to work on account of his
wound should be entitled to more.
The Central-Wabash have new
man as cashier at their depot. ]. H.
Morgan, of Algona, now has the posi-
tion and will move his family to this
place soon.
Art Mercer, night agent for the Ad-
ans express company at this point,
has been promoted and left yesterday
for Burlington where he will have
charge of that Office at night
The Wabash and Burlington roads
are putting in an inter-locking switch
and crossing at their crossing here.
The tower and signal stations are al
most complete and a man will be kept
there continuously.
Surveyors are at work selecting a
route for a branch road from Selec-
ton to Foster. This will give the
mines at Foster an outlet for their
coal over the Wabash and Central and
put them to work at their full capac.
ity.
j. S. Moon and family left Wednes.
day for Colorado Springs, Col. where
they will enjoy months outing.
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LEAND

Leando, July 17.-Jamie Morrison
and Clare Park, Of Ottumwa, came
down to Leando Saturday on their
wheels and spent Sunday with the
formers parents.
Jasper Plowman was a Sunday Wis
itor at J. o. Boyer's.
James Wainscot and family spent
Sunday in town with friends.
Aunt Chloe Moore spent one day
this week with Grant Holcomb.
Jim Items and family visited with
his brother Ely, Sunday.
Mrs. Jonathan Denning, who lives
with her daughter west of town, is in
quite poor health this summer.
An old-fashioned wool picking was
enjoyed by the ladies of our town at
the home of Mrs. D. B. Writ, west of
town, last Friday.
Mrs. Lizzie Sperry is visiting this
week at Birmingham.
John Miller and family, of Ottum-
wa, spent few days last week with
Joe Swiers.
The mother of Mrs. j. Weare is
spending this week with her at this
place.
A nice shower Of rain fell this
morning.
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klRkviLLE.

Kirkville, July 17.-Miss Pearl
Dana, of Ottumwa, who has been Wis
iting her uncle,,hJohn Dana, and fam
lily, returned home yesterday.
Mrs. Lou. Waters and son George,
of, Des Moines, came down last week
for a few weeks visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Hurst.
Miss Nellie Cooper, who has been
visiting friends in and about Kirkville,
returned to her home at Keosauqua
Ionday. ~
Mrs. Mary Cole and two children
are at Colfax visiting relatives.
Master Newell Dana is the proud
possessor of nice row-boat, made and
presented to him by his father.
Miss Anna Lewis, of Given, is visit
ing at the home of her aunt, Mrs.
Mary Smith, and family. Lewis
Smith, who is now in the employ of
his uncle, c. G. Qoty, is also spend
ing week with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. A. Smith.
]. @. Thompson, Of Pratt, Kansas,
arrived Saturday for brief visit with
his sisters and brothers. Mr.. Thomp-
son is on his way to Cleveland, o.
Lacey olmpSoH, VI McTueIsou,
Kansas, arrived Sunday evening for a
visit at the home of his aunts. the
Misses Eva. Fannie and Bertha
Thompson. Mr.. Simpson is on his
way to Washington, d. c., to resume,
after a vacation, his duties as private
secretary to Fourth Assistant Post
master General Bristow.
The Misses Bertha and Lulu Wan
gaman, of Eddyville, who have been
spending week with Mr.. and Mrs.
T. E. Bissell, returned home Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Wisby and children, of Ere
mont, visited with her sister. Mrs. Jno.
Ryerson, last week.
Uncle Billy Edgar is not improving;
in fact. is not as well as usual.
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Peoria Market

Peoria, July 1e.-Corn, lower; Nc
2, 41A.
Oats, lower; No. 8 white, 241a.
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New York Market,

New YORK Warket.
New York. July 1e.-Wheat, Sept,
S1A.
Corn, Sept. 46A.
Butter, steady, 1870 10.
Eggs, HOB.
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Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, July 16.-Wheat, July 76;
Sept. 711A@71A.
Corn, July 4o5ss;; Sept. 4Ozs@
Oats, July 231s; Sept. "a.
Pork, July 1905; Sept. 1925.
Lard, July 6.171s; Sept. $50.
Ribs, July go; Sept. $50.
Rye So
Barley 40@46.
Flax 1.80.
Timothy, Oct. 800.
Glover, Oct. 9.00@9.50.
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DELTA.

Delta, July 17.-Perry Mcdonald,
wife and children, after spending a
month with relatives and friends in
and around Delta, returned to their
home at Carroll Thursday morning.
DR.. Johnson was in Sigourney Sun
day afternoon.
Sam Wilson and William Vernon
with their wives drove to church at
Sigourney Sunday evening.
Ed Johnson was up from Sigourney
visiting the doctor Friday.
McVicker, of the Keokuk County
News, ives here Monday working in
the interest of the paper and getting
subscribers.
Frank Renee, wife and son left
Wednesday for their new home in
northwestern Iowa.
Bert Thompson, of Oskaloosa, is
listing friends in and around Delta.
The musical at the M. e. church
Monday night was success.
DR.. Stevenson, of Sigourney, was
called here Sunday morning by That
cher, the liveryman.
John Blakey came up to visit for a
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ST. Louis Market

st. Louis Market.
ST. Louis, July 1e.-Wheat, cash "a;
Sept. 74N.
Corn, cash 4oA; Sept. 40.
Oats, cash "a; Sept. 23A.
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Chicago Butter and Egg Market.
Chicago, July 16.-Buter steady;
creameries, 15@19; diaries, 14@17;
eggs, firm, IL.
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lions. We are not an attractive town
from an artistic standpoint, but
otherWise we are equal to other towns
OF our size. Social life here is below
par, but we have the same money in
circulation here that circulates else
where. To mcknight Of the saddle
bags who is possessed of a fairly
good medical knowledge, stiff back
bone and sensible wife, or no wife
at all, we extend a cordial invitation
to become one if us.
49, FOSTER.
Foster, July 12.-Thos. Colbert, of
Abba, was Sunday visitor.
Mrs. Jennie Cain was an Avery call
er Thursday.
Jack Madison, of Avery, was visit
ing the parental home Saturday.
G. j. Anderson and daughters, Hill
da and Annie, returned home Friday
from Hamilton where they have been
spending the Fourth.
!. Will Anderson is convalescing at
present.
Mr.. and Mrs Abe Tissue, of Moravia,
We're guests of Albert Ridley Sunday
Harry Foster, Chas. Aides, Clarence
Chapman, EAT Aides, Will Wagner
and ]. B. Foster went down to Hynes
Sunday to see the ball game.
Harry Foster took in the Uncle
Toms Cabin show at Abba Thursday.
Oscar Erickson spent the 4th and
9Th at Hiteman
Al. Pabst, of Abba, visited relatives
here Sunday.
Mrs Thomas and daughter Edith,
OF Des Moines, are guests of Mrs. Ben
James,
w. H. Thomas and Erwin Ridley, Of
H1teman, We're guests of the scribe
Mr.. Pabst and family, Mrs. Beadle,
MISS Jennie Robinson and Ellen Han
son attended church at Selection Sum
day.
Local Union 172 U. M. w. of A.
met Sunday and among other bust
ness transacted was the election of
the following officers for the next six
months: President, John Terry; vice
president, Ed Pigg; recording secre-
tary, Magnus Hanson; treasurer,
G. S. Thornton; financial .secre-
tary, Pete Hall; almoner, Oscar Erick-
son; guard, John McAuley; trustees,
Albert Ridley, Lon Bowdre and Chas.
Bettinger The above men are intel
ligent and conservative and it is hop
ed to see the same friendly feeling
exist between the company and the
miners in the future as in the past.
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linson, and l.. c. McCrary and mother,
Miss Lizzie Mckinney, Mrs M. HEST.
DR.. Kaye and Chas. Mckinney.
Last evening about $3.50 O'Clock the
property of Mrs. Dizotell on railroad
street caught fire. The house has
been closed for some time, as Mr.. Dir
Otell was in Rock Island and Miss
Dizoteil is in New Mexico for her
health. The fire was caused by spon-
taneous combustion starting in clos
ct up stairs. The neighbors smelt
something burning about o'clock, but
did not know where it came from until
$3.50 the roof caught fire. The loss is
about $3.50. The fire department is
to be congratulated for it's splendid
work.
Mrs. w. H. Alley and daughter, Bes-
sic, and Blanche Norton left this noon
for Lineyille Springs, where they will
camp for few weeks.
Mae Hull has resigned the position
as night telephone girl on account of
her health. Villa Cremer will take
her place.
HIGHLAND.
Richland, July 17.-Mrs. Floyd John
oOll ulCu dlICI d lew udyS lllASSS. Iuu-
eral services were held Tues
day evening at the M. E.
church. The floral offerings
were numerous. The sympathy Of
the whole community is with the sor-
rowing family. Mrs. Johnson was a
young woman and had a host of
friends.
Miss Alyce scheiner. of Cttumwa,
spent Sunday here.
Rev. Walter Malone, of Cleveland,
has been holding meetings at the
Friends church this week.
Rev. Campbell, of the Christian
church left Tuesday night for a vaca-
ton. He expects to be gone a month
and, with brother, will visit in Tex
as and other southern points, His
friends wish him pleasant outing.
Miss H. Bridger entertained num-
Der ofher young friends in honor of the
Misses Taylor, of Missouri, Among
the guests were some young people of
Fairfield. The event was very pleas
ant one.
Miss Carrie Martin is visiting her
brother in Kinross
R. H. Pringle, of Brighton, was here
Monday.
A little girl came to the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Claude Kent a few days
ago.
PAcKWooD.