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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
ADVERTISING THE CARNIVAL.

z. Il. Griebel has secured the con-
tract for advertising the carnival to be
held in this city July 1920. He will
post up 1000 sheets in Mankato and
3, 600 sheets in outside towns within a
radius of sixty to ninety miles. He
started on the work this afternoon.
The carnival will be better advertised
than any circus out side of Forepaugh' s
Barnums' and Ringing Bros The
paper used is first class and very at
tractive.
No circus is booked for this section
this season, and the carnival will take
the place of it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
To Pan.American Exposition at Buffalo.

The most popular railway from the
northwest to the great show at Buffalo
will be the Chicago, milwaukee & st.
Paul.
.It.runs, every, day, five beautiful
trains from ST. Paul and Minneapolis
to Chicago, connecting directly with
all eastern lines.
Its celebrated pioneer limited 1.-THE
famous train of the world leaves Min
neapolis Z 80 p. m. and st. Paul 8 10
p. M. daily, arriving Chicago 9 80 next
morning.
Special features of the "Milwau-
KEGS" service are the observation,
buffet parlor cars on pay trains, pri-
vate compartment and standard sleepers
on night trains, as well as buffet
smoking cars and the best dining SER
vice in the world.
Tickets. at cheap rates will be on
sale every day at all points on the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Ry.
to Buffalo and return, and the maxi
mum comfort can be obtained by using
this line.
Write to J. T. Conley, Asst. Gen'L.
Passgr. Agnt, st. Paul, for the mil
waukee's'' Pan-American folder) one
of the completest and most compre
hensive guides yet published of the
exposition) and all information con-
corning rates, etc.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST

List of letters remaining uncalled for
at the post Office at Mankato, MINI.
for the week ending June 20, 1901.
Anderson, Edith M Anderson, R.
A.
Burrans. Sam Boise, W. L; Bren-
ner, A. F; Barker, Port.
Chapman, Mrs. 81. B. Clerk of B.
of Ed. South Bend.
Dondiet, L. E; Driscoll, M Dieter.
T. G; Durfee. Frank R.
Flowers, L. T; Freeman, Charles W.
Gleason, Miss A; GREENWOOD, M
Croft. Carl R; Guise, Fred P; Gun
derson, John.
Hengstler, Mrs. VIM, Howard, Jno.
F; Lyman, G. S; Harper, W. F.
Johnson, G. A; Jones, J.
King, G. E; Kutz, Lily.
Langdon, Gladys; Larson, Matilda
Indie, K. P.
Ml;cGuiggan. P: J; Miller, Chas
Miller, J. M.
Newman, S. Riley. J. W; Rowe,
A. K
Sheperd, Reuben; Smith, Miss
Agnes Smith, L Strader, W. M. (3)
Strader, Mr.. & Mrs. w. M; Swand-
gren, A.
Vogel, 81 Van Stone, j. A.
Ward, Fred M; Wilzon, Carl Wolds,
Lena
Zadeck, J. Fl.
In calling for the above letters please
say advertised" and name the date
of this list. One cent extra will be
charged for each advertised letter.
Letters remaining unclaimed at the
expiration of Is days from date will be
sent to the dead letter office.
L. P. HUNT. Postmaster.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
June 2l.2s July 5 1901.

ORDER FOR HEARING APPLICATION FOR
APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
~ Earth-ss. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Henry s..
Hilton Deceased:
On receiving and filing the petition of Charles
Y. Hilton of the town of Mcpherson Blue Earth
County, Minnesota, representing among other
things, that Henry S. Hilton late OF Blue Earth
county, Minnesota, on the End day OF January
A. ID 1901, at the county of Blue Earth died in
testate. and being an inhabitant of this county
at the time of his death. leaving goods chattels
and estate within this county, and that the said
petitioner is son of said deceased, and pray
ing that administration of said estate be to him
saids Charles G. Hilton granted.
1t is Ordered, That said petition be heard
before said Court, on Wednesday the 18th day of
July A.. D., 1901, at 10 o'clock a. M. at the
probate.ofice, in Mankato in said County.
Ordered Further. That notice thereof be given
to the heirs of said deceased and to all persons
interested, by publishing this order once In
each week for three successive weeks prior to
said day of hearing, in the Mankato Free Press
week. y newspaper printed and published at
Mankato in said county
Dated at Mankato, the 9th day of June A. d I,
1901,
By the Court,
Probate Court Seal WIN. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate
c. o. Daley Attorney for Petitioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
THE TAILORS' UNION.

The journeymen tailors' union met
Tuesday and took in four new mem
bers, -amaking nine in all There. are
sixteen or seventeen. in.the city who
are eligible to membership. The next
meeting will be held July 9th, when
the organization will be completed.
The old Knights of Honor hall has
been leased, The union expects to have
some picnics and pleasant social times
during the summer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
BRIGHT STARS FOR JUNE.
Heavens Present Beautiful Sight Dur.
ing the Nights This Month.

WlnOna. republican
..People..who.. have..had occasion to- be
acknowledgements and. there
are. few-who did not find. comfort out
side in the cool evenings in June, could
not have failed to notice the bright
ness of the stars. -. -. These were. seen.to
the best..advantage.during the month
of..June, and TO those-..who... care. to
watch them. the following will be read
with interest
Overhead the. bright. river of the
Milky Way, which, though it encircles
the whole heaven, is so much richer
in the parts that TOUCHDOWN upon our
summer evening..that by comparison..it
seems to disappear from the watery
sky. Chiefest of the rich portion of
the MilkyssWay is that in which lies
the constellation Cygnus, or the swan,
of which the principal stars form the
figure called the Northern Cross. 1t
can be seen during June over in the
northeast, and indicated in position by
the brilliant star Vega of the Tyre.
which rises about an hour earlier
This, and the fact that the constella-
tion lies at the-point where the Milky
Way divides into two streams, makes
the figure easy to find. = The star
Deneb, which is between first and Sec
ond magnitude in brightness, forms
the head of the very obvious cross, the
tail of the much less obvious swan.
The arms of the cross are..imposed at
about--ssone-third of the distance of
Deneb, :. at the northern end of the
figure, to Albiero, at the southern end.
Between Albiero and the center of the
cross lies the superlatively rich field of
stars. To the naked eye the sky looks
as if it held cloud of light, on which
ca NIB counted some two score faint
stars, but only. AN opera, glass is re-
quired to bring out perfect. blaze of
stars, and a beauty which defies de-
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June 21-2S. July 5, 1901.

ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
Earth-SS. In Probate Court,
In the matter of the estate of Raphael
Reimann, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition
of Eleanora Reimann administrator of
the estate of Raphael Reimann,
deceased, representing, among other things,
that she has fully administered said es-
tate, and praying that a time and place be
fixed for examining and allowing the final &C.
count of her administration, and for the as
signment of the residue of said estate to the
parties entitled thereto by law:
1t is ordered that said account be examined,
and petition heard, by this court. on Monday
the 18th day of July, A. D. 1901, at 10
o'clock .sm., at the Probate Office in
the City of Mankato, in said county.
And it is further ordered, That notice there.
of be given to all persons interested by pub
fishing copy of this order once in each week,
for three successive weeks prior to said day of
hearing, in the Mankato Free Press weekly
newspaper printed and published at Mankato,
in said county.
Dated at the city of Mankato, the 18th day
of June, A. D. 1901.
By the Court:
Probate Court Seal. WIN. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
Pau Pfau Attorneys for Administering.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
Special Summer Excursion Rates 10
Minnesota and the Northwest.

The Chicago Great Western railway
announces the following low rates:
June 1880 and July 10. Aug. 81, to
st. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth, one
:. July 10 and Sept ITO, to same
points, 80 per cent of one way rate for
the round trip, with minimum of IS.
Also. special low rate to Deadwood and
Hot Springs, S. D.
June 1880 and July 10 to Aug. 81 to
Denver, Colorado Springs, Peublo, Hot
Springs, S. D., Deadwood and Lead ;
one fare plus SO. 90 for the round trip
Return limit on all the above tickets
Oct. 31st, 1901. For full information
as to rates and stopovers address any
Chicago Great Western agent, or J. P.
Elmer, G. P. A, Chicago, ILL.,
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$500 to Buffalo and Return $500

Via. the Nickel Plate road from
Chicago, for the Pan American exposi-
tion. Tickets on sale daily. good leav-
ing Buffalo up to midnight of tenth
day from and including date of sale.
Also tickets on sale daily Chicago to
Buffalo and return at SIC for round
trip, with 10 day limit, including date
of sale. $2l Chicago to Buffalo and
return good for 80 days.
On all through tickets to points east
of Buffalo. privilege of stopover at
Buffloa for ten days may be granted
by depositing ticket with joint agent
and payment of fee of 81. Write John
Y. Callahan. general agent, iii
Adams St., Chicago, for full particu-
lars and folder showing time of
rains, etc.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
Very Low Rate Excursion Tickets to the
Pan.American Exposition Buffalo, N. Y.

Via. the North Western line are sold
daily with favorable return limits.
Direct connection at Chicago, with
fast trains of all lines to Buffalo. For
further particulars. apply to agents.
An illustrated booklet will be mailed
on receipt of two cents postage by W.
B. Kniskern, General Passenger and
Ticket Agent, Chicago
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
Pan-American Exposition.

For the Buffalo exposition the
Omaha line will sell excursion tickets
as follows: Every. Monday during
month of May at one fare plus. $500
for the round trip limited for return
on the Saturday following date of sale.
In addition to the above tickets will
be on sale every day at rate of one fare
and one-third for round trip with re-
turn limit of sixteen days including
date of sale. Call at union depot for
full particulars.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
A Safe and Profitable Investment.

If you figure on getting an indie
pendent home for the future or if you
desire to double your investment in a
short time, be sure and see L.
Schaucke, who represents thousands of
acres of improved and unimproved
lands in northern Minnesota, North
and South Dakota at prices from 81 to
$25 per acre on easy terms. Office
with M. o. Sundt, Mankato, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
Excursion Rates to the Pan-Amerlcan
Exposition, Buffalo. N. Y.

Via. the. North Western line, will be
placed in effect May LIST, and on Tues
day especially low rate tickets will be
sold with favorable return limits.
Direct connection with Chicago, with
fast trains GU all lines to Buffalo. For
further particulars, apply to agents:
An illustrated booklet will be mailed
On receipt of two cents postage by W.
B. Kniskern, General Passenger and
Ticket Agent, Chicago
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
Excursion Tickets to Lake Shetck, Tracy
Mimi.

Will be sold by the North Western
line at reduced rates during the sum-
mer season, from Mankato on Fridays
and Saturdays at 81. 65 for the round
trip, limited to return the following
Tuesday, and at 81 30. for the round
trip daily, limited to return within
thirty days. Lake Shetek is beauti
full summer and fall resort where the
best of fishing and hunting can be
found, prairie chickens, snipe, ducks
and geese being plentiful. Good hotel
and livery accommodations at very
reasonable rates. The following lakes
can be reached from this point: Cur
rent Lake, Lake Siegel, Lake Fremont,
Lake Sarah, Bear Lake, Long Lake,
Buffalo Lake, Iron Lake, Beauty Lake,
Willow Lake, Lake Isabella and Clear
Lake.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
G. A. r. Rail and Boat Excursion to
Saltwater, Mimi, June 9th, 1901.

The Chicago Great Western railway
has planned an enjoyable excursion to
Saltwater and Red Wing for Thurs
day, June 9th. Train leaves Mankato
at 6 90 a. m, going by rail to Still
water. The steamer "Columbia" takes
the excursionists from there to Red
Wing, the they return from Red Wing
home by rail. Only 81. rs for the round
trip. See posters for particulars. For
further information inquire of any
Great Western agent, or J. P. Elmer,
G. P. A. Chicago, ILL.,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
Low Rates to Buffalo Exposition.

Via the Nickel Plate road. Three
through trains with vesUibuled sleep
ing cars and excellent dining Car SER
vice, meals being served on the Ameri-
can club meals plan ranging in price
from 35 cents to 81. Chicago depot,
Van Buren, st. and Pacific Ave-, on
the elevated loop.
Write to John Y. Callahan, general
agent, III Adams St., Chicago, for full
information and beautifully illustrated
descriptive folder of the exposition
buildings and grounds.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
Out For Labrador.

The 500 line has arranged person
ally conducted excursion to Labrador
by way of Pan-American exposition,
st. Lawrence river, North Canada,
Nova Scotia and Newfoundland to
Labrador, passing through regions fam
GUS in song and story, and whose mar
velous natural attractions are known
all over the world. For pamphlet Civ
ing full particulars about this grand
trip address W. R. Galloway, General
Passenger Agent, 500 Line, Minneapo-
lis Mimi
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Cincinnati, o., July 6.l0.

For this annual meeting the Chicago
Great Western railway will on July
4-6th, sell through excursion tickets to
Cincinnati, good to return July 18th,
or Aug. 31st by payment of 30 cents
extra, at one fare plus $500 for the
round trip. For futher information in
quire of any Great Western agent, or
j. P. Elmer, G. P. A., Chicago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
June 21-2S, July 5 1901.
ORDER FOR HEARING APPLICATION
FOR APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
~ Earth, IS. In Probate Court,
In the matter OF the estate of Caroline
Oelke, deceased.
On receiving and filing the petition OF julius
Dalluge, of Lyra, Minnesota, rep.
resentfng among other things that Caroline
Oelke, late of Blue Earth county,
Minnesota, on the 10th day of September
A. d. 1899, at the County Of Blue
Earth, died intestate and being an inhabitant
OF this county az the time OF her death, leaving
goods, chattels and estate within this county,
and that the said petitioner is nephew
of said deceased, and praying that ad-
ministration of said estate be to him,
said Julius Dalluge granted.
1t is ordered, That said petition be heard be-
fore said court on Saturday, the 18th day of
July, A. ID. 1901 at 10 o'clock a. m, at
the probate Office in Mankato. in said county.
Ordered further, That notice thereof be given
to the heirs of said deceased and to all persons
interested, by publishing this order once in
each week for three successive weeks prior to
said day of hearing, in the Mankato Free Press,
weekly newspaper printed and published
at Mankato, in said county:
Dated at Mankato the 18th day OF June, A. D.
1901.
By the Court,
probate Court Seal : WIN. f.. HUGHES,
Judge OF Probate.
c. L. Benedict Attorney for Petitioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
Are You Going TO Buffalo?

= If so dosn' t. fail to. get copy of pamph
let on Pan-American exposition pub
lished by the 500, line, W..R. Gala
way, General Passenger Agent, Mime
apolis, MINI,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
A Delightful Vacation Trip.

1901. The 500 line will sell round
trip excursions tickets at very low
rates, via. a number of attractive lake
routes. Write for pamphlet, w. R.
Galloway, General Passenger Agent,
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
Excursions via. 500 Line.

To Buffalo, N. Y, and return, only
$50 for the round trip, via. 500 line
and the lakes Get particulars from
agents or write W. R. Galloway, G..
P. A., Minneapolis, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
st, Paul Union Stock Yards.

SOUTH St PAUL, June 49,
HOGS-Sales ranged at So. 4O@5.95.
CATTLE-Sales ranged at S.. 1905. 10
for prime butcher steers, $1,000 80 for
prime butcher cows and heifers, S4.5O@
500 for choice veals, So 500 100 for choice
feeders.
SHEEP-Sales ranged at 49, 1904 90 for
choice butcher lambs. S35O9365 for
choice fat wethers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21

Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul,
Trains Arriving. Departing.
NO. 1o1-1O:5o q. m. No. 122-6:25 q, n,
No. 1873 2:30 q. m. No. 1oS-2:45 p. m.
No. 1873 7:45 o. m. No. 166-5:3op. m
No. 1879 makes connections at Austin for
Chicago, Milwaukee, Kansas City. st. Louis and
PEORIA also for points west of Wells.
No. 1913 makes connections for Chicago, NIL
waukee and points west OF Wells.
J. C.. MOORE, Agent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
Notice.

Tickets for the G. A. R. band ex-
cursion are on sale at stores of M.
Hanna, @. D. Taylor. L. Janda,
branch store and also by members of
the band.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
ST MARKET REPORT.
Duluth Wheat,

DULUTH, June 10.
WHEAT-Cash No. hard 1880. No. /
Northern 69c, No. Northern 64c.
To Arrive-No. hard 721sc, No. North
ern 691Sc, July 69sc, Sept. 6S1sc
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Sioux City Live Stock.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, June 49,
CATTLE-Sales ranged at 3475@54 40
for beeves, s2.2j@4.25 for COWS, bulls and
mixed, 50 50@4.55 for stockers and feed
ers, S3.25@4. 10 for calves and yearlings
HOGS-Sales ranged at s. 100000
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Nothing Like Ii.

Go to the an-American exposition
via. 500 line and the lakes, only $50
for the round. trip. Get particulars
from agents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
Minneapolis Wheat.

MINNEAPoLIs, June 10.
WHEAT-Cash 672Sc, July 66Hc,
Sept $3.50. On Track-No hard $3.50,
No. Northern 673sc, No 2 Northern
6526c.
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Very Low Rates to c. E. Convention to
be Held at Cincinnati, July 6.lO

Via. the North Western line. Ex-
cursion tickets will be sold at greatly
reduced rates for round trip. For dates
of sale, etc.. apply to agents Chicago
& Northwestern R'y.
LATEST MARKET REPORT,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
Very Low Rates to N. E. A. Convention
10 be Held at Detroit, Mich, July, S.l2,

Via. the North Western line Ex-
curion tickets will be sold at greatly
reduced rates. For dates of sale and
limits apply to agents Chicago &
North Western R'y.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-06-21
CHICAGO Union Stock Yards,

CHICAGO, June 49,
CATTLE-Sales ranged at $5.4O@6. 20
for good to prime steers, S4.4O@5.30 for
poor to medium, S3.00@4.S0 for stockers
and feeders -. 70@51O for cows and
heifers. S4.25@52) for Texas steers.
HOGS-Sales ranged at S5.S5@6.l5 for
mixed and butchers, S5.95 9620 for good
to choice heavy, S5.S0@5. S71 for rough
heavy, So 70 @6.O5 for light, S5.9O@6.02A
for bulk of sales.
SHEEP-Sales ranged at s. 9O94.25 for
sheep, S4.oO@51O for lambs
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
CHICAGO, June 10.
WHEAT-June $3.50, July o91sc, Sep
TENDER 6S34c.
CORN-June 1870, July 1910, Sep
TENDER H5s944Ac.
OATS-June CSC, July $3.50, September
$3.50
PORK-June S1480, July $14. 80,
September $14,97H.
FLAX-Cash Northwest $3.50, No.
$3.50, Sept. 81 81 Oct. Sl.30.
POULTRY-Dressed chickens sos NO,
turkeys &c.
EGGS-Fresh 1910.
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N5la1E!KIW
G. St. P, NJ. & o. Time Table
In effect Sept. 80, 1900.


In effect Sept. 80, 1900.
Trains Going West and South.
sDesMoines and Sioux City Passenger No.
arrives at 10 ;35 a. m. Departs at 10 :35 am.
kansas City and Denver Express No. j
arrives at 90 p. m. departs at 10 D. m.
Kansas City Mail and Express, No. 1, arrives
lat ii :13 p. M, departs at II :13 q. m.
$St. James Passenger No. 7 arrives at
1850 p. M; :.;..... departs at 500 p. m.
sMankato and Elmore Passenger No. g.
................d departs at IS a. m
Trains Going East and North.
Twin City Limited No 2 arrives at 4 ;43 m
Observation-Disclosures departs at :43 a. m,
*St James Passenger No. 8, arrives at 80
a.. departs at 7:10 a. m.
*Twin City Local No. 6, arrives at IL :40pm
Observation-Disclosures departs at II As m
Twin City Express No. arrives at 4 :35 pm
................... 1850. departs at 4:40 p. m.
gilmore and Mankato Passenger No. 12,.
.......................a arrives at o 40 p m
Daily except Sunday. Daily.
CHAS. E. JOHNSON, Ticket Agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-19
NEW SETTLERS.
Real Estate Active in the Neigh0orhocd OF
Fredericksburg.
Especial Dispatch to The Tinles.)


FREDERICKSBURG, w. Alarcil 70
New settlers are still coming into dilier-
emf parts of this section, buying farms
and making their homes among the VIZ
sinia people. Many Of these newcomers
make the best of citizens. Among the re-
cent sales of farms to parties from out
side the State was the splendid property
of Mr.. H c. Dickinson, near belmont
in this county, containing 219 acres.
which has Just been purchased for sl,9N
by Mr.. D. F. SHERMAN, of pennsylvania.
Mrs Orvlle Bell has also sold her farm
near ST. Just. Orange county, containing
135 acres, to Mr.. C. f. Cullen, Of Callfor-
mia, for s1,5oo
Rev. Decatur Edwards, Of this city, mas
received Il call to the pastorates OF Tour
Baptist Churches in Henrico county, viz,
Four Mile Creek, Central, Pioneer and
Antioch. He is the pastor of several
churches near this city and is very popu-
lar with all of them.
NIr. John S. Martin, who has been depu-
ty clerk of Stafford County Court for sew
eral years. has been appointed, under
civil service rules, to a position in the
Portsmouth Navy Yard, and leaves this
week to enter upon his duties there.
Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Strasburger cele-
brated to-day the thirty-fifth anniversary
Of their marriage at their home here.