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FUTURE DAYS,
C. C, SLOAN & CO., AUcT1oNEERs 14o7 81

c. G. SLOAN CO., AUCTIoNEERs, 14o7 G ST.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL Es-
TATE: KNOWN AS 1885 L STREET NORTH
WEST, WASHINGTON, d. C.
BY virtue Of decree Of the Supreme Court of
the bel District OF Columbia passed in equity cause
2ob99, we will oner for sale. at public auction in
I1ETH, 1901, AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
I'M, the following described real estate:
All of west half Of lot numbered twenty COZ in
square numbered one hundred and sixty three 06sl
M VIA dwelling otherwise known
Terms: One-third cash balance in one year and
two s1 eeS With tn interest from day Of SALE
all cash, at the option Of the purchaser. DEPOSIT
Of 500 will be required at time Of sale If terms
are not compiled with In fifteen days the right is
reserved to resell at the risk and cost Of the de-
fsulting purchaser, after five days readvertise-
ment. All conyeyancing, recording and stamps at
SIMON LYON. Trustee,
- 1416 St NV.
GEORGE II. LAMAR, Trustee.
myi-d&ds I,j Fendan building.
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SALE BY AUCTION OF DESIRABLE LOCAL
STOCKS.
By virtue Of an order of the Supreme Court of
the District OF Columbia, holding a special term
for Orphans Court business. will sell. at public
auction. through {. G. Sloan 4 Co. at their
ton rooms, No. 1404 g street northwest. In the
city of Washington. District of Columbia on
THURSDAY. THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF NAY
1901 AT HA!F-PAST ONE O'CLOCK PM. the
following stocks. to wit:
Fifty go, shares of par value Of five dollars $3.50
each of the Commercial Fire Insurance Company
Of the District of Columbia.
Five Is, shares Of par value Of one hundred dol
lars tSl0Uj each of the Chr. Heurich Brewing Com
pany.
Two q, shares Of the par value Of hundred
dollars 500, each of the Northern Liberty Market
Association.
Terms of sale: All cash.
J. CLARENCE PRICE
WIN. L. BrRkHART.
CHRISTIAN ]. GOCkEIER,
Administrators Estate Of Herman Burkhart.
mvS-7t
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THOS. J. OWEN & son, AUCTIONEERS.
U13 FL street NV

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
ph0pERTi CORNER OF Dist ST. AND DUN
BARTON AVE GEORGETOWN.
by virtue of a certain deed of trust to MS duly
recorded In Liber No. 1856, folio 1913 ct seq Of
me -, land records Of the Distrc, of Columbia and
sol, at request OF the party secured thereby will
E EnrR 01 NAY NINTH, AT HALF PAST
inndon and tr premises situate in the city Of Wash
Columbia. and designated as and being all of lot
numbered nun forty-fo 4p. and eastern twenty four
cd rect on Dumlarton avenue, by full depth of lot
numbered forty three A3,. in BealI's addition
town. VIZ -
Terms: One third Of purchase money to be paid
IN cash. and the balance In two equal nstallments
payable In one and two years. with interest at s
per centun per annum, payable semi-apnualIy
from day Of sale. for which notes of the purchaser
are 10 De given. secured by deed of trust the
property sold or all cash at the option of the pur
time of sale. All conveyancng, recording and rev.
enue stamps at cost Of purchaser. Terms Of sale
to he complied with within ten days from day OF
SALE, otherwise the trustees reserve the right to
resell the property, at the cost and risk Of the de-
faulting purchaser.
AZARIAH W. HOPES,
ApZi-O&dS SIry. Trustee
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SATURDAY. THE ELEVENTH DAY OF NAV
D. 1901. AT THE HOUR OF HALF-PAST
TWO O'CLOCK PM, at the dwelling house on
sold, consisting of parcel of land situate IN
the county of Montgomery and state of MARYLAND
This property is situated about three miles from
Rockville and about nine miles from Washington
electric railroad intersects the Turnpike road
leading from Rockville to Georgetown DC,
about one fourth Of a mile from Randoiph and
Wyndham stations on the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, and has an extensive frontage on said
turnpike 1, It It., is improved by a comfortable g.
buildings and l well Of good water at the door
This property Is all cleared, the land is high and
rolling and is one Of the most If NOT the most
attractive pieces Of suburban property now on
the market In Montgomery courty.
For terms of sale and further ma rtfov,.rs -,
ply to the undersigned az
WILLIAM II. TALBOT Trustee.
pnu.pn Rockville, Md.
my4,s.10,5t RocS,,i1 a,s
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THos. J. OWEN & son, AUCTs., 9I3 F NV.
Beautiful location for am
Apartment House, 'front.'
ing - feet ON 1 street,
between 18TH and 18th
streets N. w., opposite
Franklin Park, at auction
to close am estate.

By virtue of authority vested in the undersigned
will SELL at public auction, in front of the prem
ises on TUESDAY,: MAY FOURTEENTH. 1901,
and the % feet y inches of lot 19 in sHuare
25O. fronting y feet IL inches on the south side
of st. by depth Of 144 feet to a 3o-foot alley
improved by three four-story press brick dwellings
containing about SO rooms, being premises NUN.
bered 1880. 1882 and 1884 I St NV, opr1site
Franklin Park. This sale presents an UNUSUAL on
p"rtunity to any one desiring to purchase one of
the most desirable locations In the city This prop
erty must be sold to close an estate. p-'p
Terms of sale: One-tbird Of the purchase money
IN cash balance In one and two and three years
with interest at SO, payable semi ANNUALLY Sc.
cured by deed of trust on the property sold Nv
al cash. at the option Of the purchaser A denosit
OF S39o required at time Of sale Conveyancinc
recording and revenue stamps at purchaser.s oSt
Terms of sale to be complied with in Is DAYS from
day OF sale. otherwise the property Will he resold
Mt the risk and cost of defaultinp purcbassr 80,
five days previous advertisement "A'ei
DAVID NJ. OGDEN
My4-u6os Executor and Trustee
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DUNCANSoN BROS, AUCTIONEERS.

RISTEES' SALE OF A BRICK DWELLING
SIX ROOMS AND BATH, NEAR THE CAPT.
TOL AND LIBRARY, NO. 327 DELAWA ARE
AVENUE NORTHEAST
BY virtue of certain deed of trust, recorded in
Iiber No. 23I1, at folio IS seq, of the land
records of the District of Columbia, shall sell
IN front of the premises, TUESDAY. THE
SIX O'CLOCK PM. lot thirty-two (a2l in square
six hundred and eighty-four t6S4,. city of Wash
lngton. d. c., together with the improvements
thereon
Terms Of sale: One third cash. balance In one
and two years. with interest at per cent per an
num- payable semi annually 5000 REQUIRED at time
OF sale. and the purchaser allowed ten days from
date Of sale to complete the purchase
CHARLES r BENJAMIN.
WILLIAM II. DUNCANSoN,
my6d&ds Trustees
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Very desirable Three
and English Basement,
Nine Rooms and Bath
Brick Dwelling, No. 1918
Corcoran St. N. w., at
Auction.

By virtue of authority vested in the undersigned
we will sell at public auction. in front of the
premises: on THURSDAY: NAY NINTH, 1901. AT
square 1874. with the Improvements thereon as
stated above. This is very desirable location
and should command the attention of home seekers
OR investors.
Terms: One-third cash. balance in one and two
years. with interest secured by deed of trust on
the property sold all cash, at purchasers on
ton. deposit of 500 required at time of sale
Conveyancing. recording and stamps at
purchasers cost.
!THoS. J. OWEN & SON. Auctioneers.
my2-d&ds
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAY!
THOMAS BOWLING CO., AUcTIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES' SALE OF TWO HOUSES AND
WAREHOUSE, KNOWN AS NOS 1. AND 5
COx'S ALLEY, WASHINGTON, D. G.
Under and by virtue Of q certain deed Of trust
bearing date the 18th day Of February. 1900 and
rec rseofded in Libcr 2451. folio s73 ct seq one OF
the land records Of the District of Columbia, the
l Undersigned trustees will. MONDAY, MAY
InlRTEENTH, 1901. AT HAIF-PASr FOUR
O'CLOCK p. NJ, In front OF the premises sell, at
public auction, part Of lot numbered four az in
square numbered four hundred and fifty t457.
in the city Of Washington, in said District more
particularly described in said deed Of trust, to-
gefber with the improvements thereon, consisting
OF two small dwellings and a warehouse known
NOS l. and Cox's alley, between ID and
ana 9TH ana It'll streets northwest on the follow
Se terms 70 wit Sold subject to deed of trust
OF S3,oo0. which the purchaser Is to assume; one
half Of the residue to be paid in cash, balance in
one year from day Of sale secured by the prom
issory note Of the purchaser, and deed Of trust
on the property sold, ali cash. at purchasers
option: Sale to be closed within fifteen days from
GATE thereof. A deposit Of 500 required at time
OF sale Conveyancing recording and stamps at
purchasers cost
BENZ. F. LEIGHTON. Trustee,
Office, Columbian building.
JOHN Il. HERRELI. Trustee,
my6-d&ds Office. National Capital Bank.
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WALTER b. WILLIAMS 4 CO., AUCTIONFERs

w ALIEh Is. W WILLIAMS CO., AUCT1ONEERS.
CHANCERY PARTITION SALE OF AN EXCEp.
TIONAILY FINE BUILDING SITE IN TIE
BEST IMPROVED RESIDENCE SECTION IN
TIE CITY. on THE SOUTH SIDE OF MAS
SAC11tSETrS AVENUE RETWEEN nth
AND 18TH SITS NV. HAVING A FRONT
OF 30 FIT. IN. AND A DEPTH OF ABOUT
1853 FIT. To AN ALLEY.
BY virtue of decree Of the Supreme Court OF
the District OF Columbia In the case of Dorsey VS.
Meloy ct al. No. 21G79 equity I'VE will offer for
sale, at public auction on THURSDAY MAY
NINTH; 1891. AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
PM. the west half of the L,t 90 in square 1888
In the city Of Washington, D. c.. together with the
Improvements and appurtenances subject, how
ever, to deed Of trust for $4,000, with interest
thereon from January Ia, 1901, at Az per cent
per annum. The debt secured by said deed OF trust
natures July IA, 1903. The Improvements consist
of small frame house.
J., Terms: one-third in cash (of which $3.50 must
De paid at the time OF ssIet. and tie balance in
equal pay nents in one and two years from day of
sale. Or all cash. at the option of the purchaser;
deferred payments to be evidenced by the pur-
CHASER promssory notes. secured by deed Of trust
On property sold Cohyeyancing and revenue stamps
at purchasers cost. Terms of sale to be complied
with within fifteen days from date of sale other
wise trustees reserve the right resell at cost of
defnuiting purchaser after five days advertisement
In The Evening Star newspaper published in
Washington, D. c.
ANDREW r. DCVALL, Trustee,
Columbian building 9Th st. NV.
ARTHUR A: BlRNEY. Trustee.
apzo-a&os Mertz building nth and SITS.
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BY direction Of the owners and to close an estate
we VIII SELL at auction. the above described prop
erty part of Granny" and formerly known SIS
.hs Jonn Hoover farm, on WEDNESDAY. THE
IWENff-NfNTH DAY OF MAY INSTANT AT
FIVE O'CLOCK PM, in front of the premises
Terms; slo.ooo cash. balance 1. 2. 3 years. with
purchasers option $500 deposit required
For further information inquire of BIRNEY &
MooDAHD, Attorneys, corner 1lth and L streets
Washington d. c. myS dEds
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
WALTER B. WILLIAMS CO.. AucTIoNEERs.

WALLER b. WILLIAMS & CO., AUCTToSEERS.
Auction sale of magnificent
tract of ga acres imme-
diately eastof Brookland,
ID. c., fronting ON north
side Bunker Hill road,
east of Queens Chapel
road, one=half i'm District
of Columbia, one-haIf i'm
Maryland; highest land
i'm that locality and we'll
suited for site of college
OR other institution, and
very eligible for subdivi=
SION; now occupird as a
dairy farm by Barrett
Bros; splendid fruit trees
and fine water.
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o oIOt.N q OO., AUCIIONLfEKS, I4O7 g ST
AUCTION SALE OF EIGHTEEN f1S) FINE LOTS
NEAR 18TH AND FLORIDA AVE NV
FROM WHICH FINE VIEW OF THE CITY
MAY BE HAD. SITUATED NEAR EX-SENA-
TOR HENDERSON'S. AND OTHER FINE I'M
PROFEMENTS.
BY order OF the devisees. under the will of the
late VIM. Linkins, will sell at public auction
on the premises. on THURSDAY. MAY NINTH
1901. AT FIVE O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON
original lots four "a. five To-. six t6,, seven o.
eight 80. nine 90, twenty (2o), twenty-one (2D,
twenty -four (24 and twenty (25), and sublots
thirty go, thirty eight ss). thirty nine {39,
forty 40, forty-one al. forty-two (42), forty
three f43) and forty four 90 in block four a. Of
Hall and Evans subdivision of Meridian Hill.
fronting on Champain and Ontario ayes.
Terms One-third cash, balance In one two and
three years, with interest at five per cent per
annum, payable se1i-annually, deferred payments
to be secured on the property sold. deposit of
500 lot will be required at the sale. Conveyapc
ing recording, stamps. notaral fees at cost Of the
purchaser
my2-d&ds c. G. SLOAN & Co. Auctioneers
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S. Bensinger, Auctioneer.
c. G. SLOAN & CO, AUcT7oNEERs. 74o7 C ST

e. 6. SLOAN & Co, ACCTIONEEkS, l40I G ST
GOVERNMENT SALE OF OFFICE CHAIRS
AND LOUNGES. IN LEATHER; ETAGERFS
DESKS, TABLES. HALL RACKS, &c, FROM
q. s. CAPITOL; ALSO A LOT OF CARPETS
MATTINGS. PARL0R AND CHAMBER FUR
NITURE, R0IIsToP DESKS REFRIGERA-
TORS, ICE CHESTS. FOLDING BEDS ORI-
ENTAIL CARPETS. LOT OF DECOY DUCKS.
BACKING CHESTS TRUNKS: LOT GAS FIX
TIRES; sIDEBOARDS, EXTENSION TABLES
DINING CHAIRS. CHINA CLOSETS SHOW
CASES. ODD BUREAUs AND MAsHsTANDs
METAL -BEDSTEADS, PICTURES MAT
&c ,r
BY direction of the chief clerk of the House of
Representatives will SELL on THURSDAY NAY
NINTH, AT TEN IN, within rooms 140I u
st. NV. a lot of Office Effects ana other Furni-
ture: also a large collection Of other Household
Effects.
Terms cash. G. G. SLOAN & CO.. Auets.,
my7-2t 140T G ST.
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JAMES W. RADCLIFFE, AUCrIoSEER,

On FRIDAY, THE TENTH DAY OF MAY 1901
AT Ten O'CLOCK AN, I will SELL BY auction
within the above store, the entire stock of wall
Paper. Picture Frames. holdings. Fixtures &c, to
which l invite the attention of the trade and prt-
vate buyers. N
Terms cash
myS-2t JAMES W. RADCLIFFE Auct,one.r
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AUCTION SALES
FUTURE DAYS.

JAMES W. RATCLIFFE, AUCTIONEER
SALE OF LARGE (NUDE) OIL PAINTING BY
AUCTION, WITHIN MY SALES ROOMS aSn pa
AVE NV. SATURDAY, MAY THE ELEVENTH.
AT TEN An. NOW on EXHIRITION--mye-k'
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AUCTION SALES.
TOMORROW.'
j. G. Sinclair Atactioneer,

REGULAR THURsDANs AT TEN AM.
consisting of 10 Bed Room Suites. Parior Suites,
LOT or LinoleuIn, large consignment of Cigars and
ceiEed up to hour of sale.H it,
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JAMES W. RADCLIFFE. AUCTIoNEER.

THos. ]. OWEN & son, Auctioneers. s15 st. n. W
myl-d&ds - - "
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TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY
NO. lac NORTH CAROLINA AVENUE SoiJTH.
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ONE ENORMOUS CITY
NEAR PROBABILITIES OF TUE EN-
sTENsION OF RURAL FREE DELIVERY
Dhe Problem of Good Roads Will Be
SoIved-An Official Forecast
and Estimate.

''The suggestion in The Star recently that
H Is within the bounds of probability that
tithin the lives of the present generation
the whole people of the United States may
have their mail delivered directly Into their
hands their own doorsteps. whether 1iv-
ing in the mountain Businesses of the Rock
aes the bayous of Louisiana. making the
entire country. from ocean to ocean, FOR
the purpose of mail delivery. one great city.
Is entirely feasible" said A. w. Machen,
Superintendent of the free delivery service.
to Star reporter today.
THE rural free delivery is now an as
sured. permanent and expanding branch
of postal system which Is rapidly de-
yeIoTias under trained and skillful guild
ancc mat any conclusion applicable there
70 may he considered within reason.
Whether Il may be desired to extend the
system To the limit. suggested in The
Star. will depend upon varied conditions
to b. met in the future. 1t is possible to
Civ an estimate to the probable cost
and the extent pf the operations of such
tremendous expansion. which would if
carried out. directly affect every family in
TN. -uit.d States
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JUN =. LARNER. Trustee
IHo2 OWEN SON. Asessaesers. seso. IA.
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Tuesday to attend the meeting of the
federated clubs of Iowa as delegates
from Charlton of the Pandora and Clio
clubs, respectively.
The court has granted two permits
to druggists of Lucas county to keep
and sell intoxicating liquors according
to law. Wednesday was taken up in
hearing the Nose Sargent clover steal
ing case. All the evidence was in and
the attorneys finished their talks when
the judge gave his instructions and the
case went to the jury about o'clock
p. NJ. They were still out without
agreeing on verdict at 8 p. m. The
balance of the day was taken up in en-
tering DEGREES and disposing of pro-
bate matters. They will probably
clear the docket this term as many
cases were settled and dismissed.
E. E, Lewis met with a painful,
though not serious accident Wednes-
day. He was working in the grocery
store when he stepped on rusty nail
that run through his shoe into his foot
The wound though painful is not ex-
pected to result seriously.
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Fairfield,

Fairfield, May g. w. G. Ross won
the cup at the golf tournament held
on their links Tuesday afternoon.
Quite number tried and very en-
joyable time was had. After the golf
ers had made the round an elegant
supper was served in the club house
The senior class of Parsons college
will not hold class day this year. So
it was decided at class meeting held
Tuesday evening at the home of Miss
Mary Shook. The reason assigned is
a. lack of time to prepare on account of
shortness of senior vacation which is
two weeks shorter this year than be-
FORE This action will be regretted
by many of the people of this city as
class day is regarded as one of the
most enjoyable exercises of com
mencement week.
Luther Munger has purchased the
interest of Harry Green in the South
Side barber shop and the firm will
now he Briar and Munger. Posses
sion was given today but Mr.. Green
will continue in the employ of the
new firm.
A public reception will be given
Captain w. G.. Heaton this even
ing at the armory on the event of his
return from the Philippines. An in
| teresting program has been arranged
with addresses by several prominent
citizens of this city and a handsome
sword will be presented him at this
reception to which all are invited tC
attend.
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is here on account of the serious ILL
ness of his father.
The Alumni society held its annual
banquet at the Park house last Thurs
day evening.
Mrs. Catcutt of Peoria, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Robt.
Wilson, returned home Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Sloan came down from
Keosauqua Monday.
Geo. Meredith was in Keosauqua last
Wednesday,.
Walter Jones of Trenton, Mo-, is
here for short stay with relatives.
Mrs. H. l.. Coolidge was a keokuk
caller Monday.
Fred Fair is at the home of his son,
G. e. Fair.
G. B. Hopkins returned to Butte,
Mont, Monday.
jeff Cresap of Salem was in town
several days last week.
Jno Donnelly sent two cars OF hogs
to Chicago Tuesday.
Mrs. George Baugher of Arson, Mo-,
spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
ID. Bushel
Geo. Mitchell and wife of Valley
Junction, are visiting Mr.. MitchelPs
parents.
Miss Mary Ryland is visiting her
sister, Mrs. S. A. Murphy, in Eldon.
The Methodist Aid society met with
Mrs. Neiswanger Monday evening.
Mrs j. o. Jackson and daughter of
Evanston. H., are visiting the j. B.
Barnett family.
Mrs. A. E. Forgey of Oquawka, Ill.
was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mills
Friday.
Robert Haney and family of Keokuk
came UP Tuesday.
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FairvisW.

Fairview, May 2-The Sabbath
school at this place was largely at
tended last Sabbath. The interest in
the school this spring seems to be in
creasing.
Miss Carrie Wilson spent last Satur-
day at her home in Libertyville.
Will Valley returned last week from
Chicago, where he has been clerking
in drug store the past winter.
Mr.. Darling, from Adair, Ills is help
ing VIM. Bartholow tile his farm
Several farmers delivered hogs
both at County Line and Libertyville
Tuesday.
Mr.. Stevenson was business trans
actor in this community Monday.
An aged and respected citizen, Mr..
Asby, living west OF here, died last
Sunday. The remains were laid TO
rest in the Rominger cemetery.
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Moravia.

Moravia, May g. Mrs. Elizabeth
Loomis, of Ottumwa, is visiting at the
Written home this week.
D. r. Guersey, of Centerville, was
here on business this week.
Frank Selby and Postmaster Cum
Minis transacted business in our coun
ty seat last Monday.
Mrs. Will Graham was shopping In
Centerville Wednesday.
Mrs. Knowles returned from Cen,
terville Monday where she has been
visiting friends.
Dr.Atllins and wife were down from
Pleasantville last Sunday to visit
friends and relatives.
e. A. Turner, Will Cline and Jasper
Coffin attended to business in Albia
Friday.
Grant Cummins, who has been il
Nebraska the past winter returned
home Monday.
Joseph Gunnel and wife, of Eldon
are here visiting relatives.
Chas. Gum is now the night man a
the c. M. & ST. P. railway depot, Jas
Robinson getting a layoff for few
days.
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Richland.

Richland, May 2.-Mrs.Lydia Charl-
ton is very sick.
Will Brady is in the north part of
the state.
Maud Starr, of Sigourney, returned
home accompanied by Elmer Schener
Margaret Evan came home from Mi
10 last Monday.
Miss Della Higgins has again been
employed as primary teacher.
The opening of the country schools
has been postponed on account of
smallpox being in the vicinity. No
case in town as yet, although plenty
reported east and north of the place.
Mrs. Gender spent Sunday at Pleas
ant Plain
John Thompson, of Nebraska,is the
guest of the Thompson family.
Orville Davis is the new agent at
the Central depot.
Rev. Cornell, of Brighton, preached
at the Christian church last Sunday.
He has been engaged for the coming
year by the congregation.
The M. B. A. lodge will give a social
in the near future.
Mrs. Amy Davis, and two children.
of Indiana, are the guests of friends,
r. Ward has built a neat residence
in the east part of town.
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three weeks undergoing an operation
on his eyes. The operation did not
prove of much benefit
Tuesday evening of last week was
the occasion of a very pleasant and
enjoyable event at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. j. S. Holcomb. 1t being the
fortieth birthday of Mr.. Holcomb his
wife and brother Grant, had planned
complete surprise for him. There
was about one hundred in attendance
OF which all present partook of a
dainty supper. There was beautiful
and handsome rocking chair left Mr..
Holcomb, as a token of the high es-
teen in which he is held. The guests
departed at late hour.
Quite number of young people
from here attended the church enter
tainment at Douds Saturday night.
Hyson Miller, Effie Miller and Rosa
Green of Leando attended preaching
services at Providence church Sunday
night
Willie Zachan spent Sunday with
with friends at Leando.
A. e. and o. E. Mccullough were in
keosauqua Friday on business.
Ed. Dooley of Pleasant Hill, called
on friends here Sunday evening and
attended church at Douds.
c. c. Rodgers and family Sundayed
with friends here.
F, S. Harryman and family and the
Misses Verna and Alma Plowman
were dinner guests Sunday at the F.
S. Plowman home.
Grover Shafer was at Troy Saturday
on business.
Rev. Catlin, of Centerville Univer.
sity, conducted services at the Baptist
church Sunday and Sunday night.