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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
Chase,s-polite vaudeville.

Floral Week is the name Manager
Chase has given to the forthcoming pc
rod at the New Grand, owing to the fact
that in celebration of the springtime
there will be great floral display
throughout the lobby, parlors, and draw
ing room of the theatre. The programme
has been prepared with view TO keeping
up the high standard maintained during
the past few weeks and the names an
9ounced would seem to justify Manager
Chase's expectations The most note
worthy is Robert billiard, who. with his
supporting company, will present The
Littlest Girl" one of the most charming
md artistic dramatic productions in vau-
leville 1t is dramatiZation of Richard
Harding Davis story Of the same name
md it has no equal in the favor of vaude-
Vile patrons, according to Mr.. Chase's
3ress agent. Second in prominence is
Mary Scott, former society belle, who,
assisted by an unusually capable cast Of
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02

players, viii present for the first time
here the Revolutionary comedy entitled.
In Washingtons Time. The favorite
comedian, Charles r. Sweet. will stimu-
late propensities for humor with his must
cal tramp speciality. Oscar Sisson and
Esther Wallace will appear In the Chase
bill for the first time I'm their character
comedy, My Wifes Presents" James
Kelly and Dorothy Kent will offer a musi-
cal and farcical speciality Newell and Nj
bio, novelty instrumentalists, will present
new act, and Johnnie Keefe the "Rube
comedian" late of the New York Casino
Company, and of Ward & Vokes, will de-
liver Yankee monologue which is his
newest effort in that line. The biograph
pictures. as usual, will be comic as well
as interesting.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
THE NATIONAL ART GALLERY.
Francis Howard Encouraged by the
Result of His Inbors

FRANCIS Howard, Secretary OF the Amer
lean National Gallery of Art. who has
been in Washington several Gays attempt
ing to interest Government officials IN the
movement, has reaped the reward Of his
efforts. He has received a communica-
ton from Secretary Hay, again assur-
ing him or the Governments interest in
the project and enclosing a letter adj
dressed to those in the diplomatic ser
vice Of the United States, asking trem
to give all assistance possible 10 the
projectors of the National Gallery scheme.
With this letter Nj Howard e-peCts
10 be able to do much along the line Of
locating pictures which might posi-
bly, be purchased for the gallery lie will
go to Louisville in a few days, and will
sail for Europe May 81
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02

of the latest young women to achieve steI-
lar honors in the realm of burlesque. is
surrounded by artists whose versatility
is amply tested In the oliO, which includes
the Meeker-Bak Trio. Harry and Sadie
Fields, Belle Gordon, Mack and Matthews,
George Cunningham. and Bessie phillips
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
Mr.. Craig Goes to Chicago.

Edwin 2. Craig, formerly eOrrespon-
dence clerk in the office of the Second As
sstant Postmaster General who was ap-
pointed a DostOfiice inspector at the Chi
cago headquarters. left for his new post
Yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02

The Boys, Misses, and Chill
dren's Shoe Department is replete
with all the new and up-tO-date
shoes, from the heavy calf walk
ing or street shoes to the lighter
weights for house and dress wear.
Best feathers and finest workman
ship are used in the construction
of these shoes, and we guarantee
them in every particular.
Misses and Children's. Wei Kid Button
and Lace Shoes, patent tips. common sense
toes. medium weight sOles: sizes 81 10 l0,S.
$3.50 a pair.
Sizes II to .
$500 a pair.
Boys and Youths Black Wei Kid Lace
Shoes; fun, round toes; Goodyear welt
soles; sizes II 10 2.
$3.50 q pair.
Sizes % to s.
$500 a pair.
Boys and Youths Patent Kid Shoes for
dress wear; sizes II 60 2
$3.50 a pair.
Sizes % 10 6.
$500 a pair.
Also a complete line of Boys and
Youths Oxfords, including Wei Kid. pat
ent leather. enamel. and Russia feathers;
made on the newest lasts and up to date
in every particular; sizes II TO
? SO pair.
Sizes 21k to 6.
IS. co a pair.
Third floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
The marriage of Miss Blanche Eleanor

The marriage of Miss Blanche Eleanor
Edmonston and DR. Edward Sanford
Smith took place Tuesday evening at s
o'clock at the Congress Street NJ p
Church. The Rev. j. D. Kinzer, D. D.,
pastor, oficlated. The maid of honor was
Miss Margie Edmonston, sister of the
bride, while the best man was Mr.. George
Apple, Of Camden. Y. ]. The bridesmaids
were Miss Eta King. Miss Mamie Smith
Miss Jennie Getzendaner, of Baltimore
and Miss Beatrice Graham. The ushers
were Messrs. f. Baker Weaver, Walter
Birch Harry Selby. and DR. William
Fisher. The bride was given away by
her father, Mr.. Charles EdmonstOn as
sistant cashier of the Farmers and Me-
chanics' National Bank. After the cere-
mOny a reception was held at the home
OF the brides parents on = Street which
was attended by a number of invited
guests Later in the evening DR. and Mrs.
Smith left for a visit Of several weeks to
Buffalo and Niagara Falls
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
Archbishop Ireland. can.

Archbishop Ireland, of Minnesota. called
on Secretary Root, at the War Depart
ment yesterday, and discussed matters in
the Philippines. He expressed himself as
satisfied with the course taken by the
Philippine Commission. and did not ask
for any change.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02

At the meeting of the Capitol Hill Lit
erary Society, held Monday evening in the
chapel Of the Metropolitan Baptist
Church. corner Sixth and a Streets north
east. a departure from the usual pro-
gramme was made The entire evening
was occupied by lecture given by MIR.
NJ. K. Sloane, entitled The Great North
west, illustrated by stereopticon views
of unusual beauty and interest Admis-
sion WAS by card. The next meeting will
be held May - at the residence Of Mr.
and Mrs. ]. NJ Leitch. 221 Fifth Stseet
southeast, when original short stories will
be the feature.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
A Special Lot of Lightweight
Long Pants Suits

for boys Is to 10 years Of age-at
tractive grey serges and cassi-
meres; strictly all wool; fine quail
tiles; latest style and best work
manship-elegantly finished suits.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
" Woodward
and
LOthrOp,
10th, 18th. and F SIS. N. w.
Boys
Spring Clothing.

Blouse Sailor Suits; Tuxedo
Suits; Vestie Suits; Norfolk Jack
ct Suits; Russian Blouse Suits;
DOuble-breasted Suits; Three
piece Suits; Long Pants Suits
and every other style that is de-
sirable and popular, for large and
small boys.
Also Top Coats, Refers, and
Russian Blouse Coats; Shirt
Waists; Hats and Caps; Straw
Hats; Sailor Blouses; Wash Suits.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
$500 each.

Just received a new lot of pretty little
Russian Blouse Suits in navy blue. gar
net, and brown serges: beautifully trim
med with twelve rows OF white sOutache
braid-very popular and very stylish for
little fellows; sizes TO is.
e. 90 XnIno e S0
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
Hoods gorSapGrilia

taken in the spring. is assisted by this
effOrt-results are no more certain
than at other seasons. but are quicker
This great medicine thoroughly cleanses
the system, gets into all It's hooks and
corners. removes all humors and all un-
healthy Accommodations.
Begin taking Hoods today.
Myself and my mother have been en-
tireIy cured of impure blood and that
tired feeling by Hoods Sarsapariila We
take it every spring and think it is the
greatest medicine in the world. Frank
Hamilton. 27lS S. Seventh Street. st.
Louis. Mo.
Hoods SarSapariiIa promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
$3.75 each.

A handsome line of Serge Sailor Blouse
Suits-best quality of serge; strictly all
wool and fast color: beautifully trimmed
and braided in royal blue. navy blue and
other colOred braids; cut extra full: sizes
to u. Special value.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
$500 each.

Vest and Tuxedo Suits in fancy mix
lures and navy blue serges: single or dOu-
ble-breasted coats: single or double-breast-
ed vests; pants and shield front. very
stylish and dressy; sizes to y. Special
value,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
$3.50 Real Value, $1,000.
Special Values in Boys Sepa-
rate Pants.

Atwood Navy Blue Cheviot Pants: fast
color; well made; strongly sewed: good
weight; will wear splendidly: sizes to Is.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02

Miss Marie Hartsock has gone TO Yon-
kers, n. Y, to remain for the summer
with her brother the Rev. ]. Lewis Hart
sock. Phi. D.. who was stationed there
at the recent session of the New York
Conference.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
soc. Value 75c.

Atwood Navy Blue Cheviot and Serge
Pants; splendid quality; well made; per-
feet fitting; sizes 8 10 Is.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
75c. Value S1.OO.
4Sc. Value 69c.

Fancy Mixed Pants light and dark COL
ors; well made; splendid wearing; sizes
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02

The marriage of Miss Mabel I. Wake
field and Mr.. George J. Hesselman, was
performed at 8 O'Clock last evening at
Mount Vernon Place NJ. E. Church, in the
presence of large gathering of friends.
The brides dainty robe of white silk null,
with white satin trimmings, was worn
over an underdress of white silk, and she
carried a bouquet of bride roses. Miss
Jeanne Wakefield, the brides sister, was
the maid of honor and only attendant.
Her very pretty gown was of white or
candle, with nile green satin ribbons, and
her flowers were white carnations The
ushers were DR.. Clifton 2 Clark Mr..
George A. Warren. Hon. Percy Guyton.
and Mr. w. G. Steward. Mr.. E. Il. Wake
field, brother of the bride, acted as best
man, and the officiating clergyman was
Rev J. w. Duffey, presiding elder of the
District. Miss Florence Ball played the
wedding marches and also Annie Laurie
during the ceremony, at the request of
the bride. Mrs. Wakefield, mother of the
bride, was attired in the same dress worn
by her at her own wedding thirty-five
years ago. Mr.. and Mrs Hesseiman left
Immediately after the ceremony for q
short trip to the seashore. and will be at
home after June l, at 1456 Sheridan Ave-
nue., Mount Pleasant.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02

The president and faculty of Gonzaga
College have issued invitations to the first
reception given to his eminence, Cardi-
nal MartineIli. Apostolic Delegate in Con
zaga Hall, May 3. at o'clock
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02

White Duck. Crash, and Striped Wash
Pants; good values.
25c a pair.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
Belts, Z3c.

9sc Belts, including Straight and
shaped Patent Leather. Seal Morocco,
Wairus, also tucked satin Belts, J &c
velvets and Persians, today. L -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
Hur2OrS Feed
on HumOrS
The Sooner You get Rid of Them
the Better.

In the spring there's an effort of
Nature to cleanse your system You
know this by the pimples and other erup-
tions on your face and body.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02

Mrs Griffin, an aunt of Senator Kean,
arrived in Washington from New York
yesterday, to spend a week with Mrs.
kean.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02

Mrs and Miss Kean entertained at din
ner Tuesday night. when their guests in
cIuded Miss Redman and Mr.. Gould Red
man, of New York: Colonel and Mrs. Kit
son. Senator and Mrs. Lodge, Count Won
Montgelas, of the German Embassy, and
Mr.. Seckendorff.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
We Offer Several
Exceptional
Values.
as follows:
Special Price for Choice,
SOS each.

Fancy Cheviot and Navy Blue Serge
Double-breasted Suits, fine Atwood goods;
we'll made: sewed with silk-pants made
double in seat and knees; sizes 10 IS.
S3.75 each.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
Window Shades. l9C.

For Thursday we viii offer pc Win
dow Shades in all the latest
colors-fixtures all ready TO hang 1OC
for Observation-Disclosures. ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02

Admiral and Mrs. Benham gave a re-
ception at their home 1875 l Street, from
4 TO Z yesterday afternoon in honor of
their son, Lieut.. Henry X. Benham, u.
S. N. and his bride, whose marriage oc-
Cured at ST. Thomas Church April %,
and who have just returned from their
wedding trip.
Mrs. Benham received in black net over
black satin, and her handsome young
daughter-in-law, who was Miss Elizabeth
Riley. wore pretty light MORE silk.
Assisting in welcoming the guests were
Mrs. Riley, mother of the bride; Miss Ida
Riley, her sister; Mrs. Charles Spald-
ing, Mrs. Bradford, wife of Ad
miral Bradford, Mrs. Ogden, Mrs. Tit
man. Mrs. Chaplin. Mrs. Arson Mills, Mrs.
Charles Collins, Miss Wallace, and Miss
Gowan.
The drawing-roOm was decorated with
blue wild flowers and apple and cherry
blossoms, and in the dining-room were
quantities of Easter lilies The 400 guests
present represented the old families of the
District the navy circle, and DIPLOMATIC
Corps. Lieutenant and Mrs. Benham will
reside at the Grafton.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02

$500. Value $3.50
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
25c Bolts of Ribbon. l21C.

For Thursday only we will sell bolts
of AH-silk Satin eros Grain Ribbon in
black, white, light blue rose, etc. In
b B9Ifs nT Of 10 yards at exactly 1875
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
Ladies Vests, sc.

500 dozen Ladies' Swiss Ribbed &C
Vests, with taped neck .-.--...-....O
Ladies Fine Swiss Ribbed Vests in
white. black, pink, blue, and fancy
stripes; silk tapped neck ana arms!
laced trimmed or plain. An IN 1oIc
usual offering at ....--............
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
Ladies' Corsets, 39c.

For Bargain Thursday we offer a spe-
cial bargain in Ladies' Coutil and sum
mer Corsets; medium and snort
lengths: straight front; well boned ana
a good fitting corset. Sizes IS 10 ROC
30 for. Observation-Disclosures.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
SOCIAL And PERSONAL
Dir. and Mrs. Gallaudet's Reception
at Kendall Green.

Admiral and Mrs. Benham welcome
Their Son and His Bride-Mr. Hes
selmau and bliss Wakefield Mar
ried - Mrs. kean's Dinner Guests.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-02
ChiIdren's ParasOIs, l0C.

25c Childrens Parasols-fancy fab
RIGS in pink, blue. red. lavender, and
figures with fancy wood handles 10C
for Bargain Thursday ........N... ~
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1901-04-25

Sn 9urbau Bet Qufpib
erfolgte bic @erbaftung bes @runbbes
tigers Spbann 2ubpig unS ieiuer
Mutter SOiepbu 2ubpig. Sohann
2ubpig bate Ieinen SO idbris
gen Batter ermorbet unb bic Mutter
mar MitpiTerin bieIes furdtbaren
@srbre6ens. 3piiden benz So6ne unb
Teinem Batter bat es oft Streit gegeben,
ba Der Batter ben @runbbeiiB ieinem
I9Dn p%erbeirutbeten Sobne nod ni6t
iiberseben pplte. Rad einem Iolfsn
Streite BAT Sobann 2ubipig ieinen
8ater nit elmer Sa6e sri6lugen uno
i'm Stale bob er Johann cine @ru5e
aus, I'M bic 2eide bes @rmorbeten baz
rim gu perbergen. Die 9rube eripiss
fi9 isboh ais gu furS unb Der Sohn
badte nun Der 2eit. Ieines @aters bic
Siibe ab, um ben 2eidnom in bic 9rus
be brin9en gu fDnnen. Die Wtutter
lsuhtete ibrem Sobne bel ieinem
fdausrlihsn Werte.
- Der 8nrfpetufunt GGs
far MoIer in Bern, urIpriingli6 8aus
erntneGt, bate Der 9srnsr YoltSeibes
bDrbe bic qnSeise srItattet, es ieien
inn einesS onntags, pdbrenb bic 5as
hilie beim 4benbeHen fab, 10000
Sranten in 8antnotsn aus einem
S6rant ssItObIsn tporben. 0a Der
angebli9 geItpblene um bic ndmadc
3eit nift in Der Gage mar tIeinsn@ers
binolidteitsn nad3utummen, uub pa
iiberoies unmittelbnr barauf 9lGu5is
gerOcsinmmlungsu beranItaltet pu-s
ben, Dsrbislt iih bas 9srnsr 9ublitum
OieIfaGI ~unglau6ts gu BEN fat uners
bDrtsn 9iebitabl. MpIer erIieb in e!n
bernii6en glGttern cine GrtlGrung, sr
Dsros u1nafiftli6 al geItraFung
b~crienigsn Oringen, bic ausfrsusn, cr
bate en- Sig5itabl f%in1irt. Sn ser
GrtlSrurp. porin er Guf oi, @nt9.z
dung res 9is6:3 eincprdr;e pcn 5000
ST. ousTsbte, neriiGcrte MtpIer glsid)s
5eittg, er iet gliidliferpsiIe in Der 2d=.
&c, ieirsn 9crpfIidtuugen nad3ufoms
men, mas iuoefsn nift Derbinoerts,
hub tur5 oarouf Der Grneurs iibsr i'm
bsrsin5rad. WoIer begab Ii6 nadl
8Iarus unS putSs bort pegen beriiees
ridden GOncuries psrbuftet.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1901-04-25
S6tpei3.

Sdpei5.
Ntebers m 7. Nu9ts
brannte bds Don S6mieo Wtoor unb
Ieiner adblreiden Samilie beiuobnte
SolSbaus gGnSli9 nieber. &napp
tounte bic 8iebbahs gerettet perben;
bic 8epobner tamen nit Notb nit benz
2eben baOpn, aber Sboad uno Sdbe.
baben lie Derloren.
SafennDI. Der SGrber 6risbs
rid Bed bat Ii6 in einem Infdqe bon
S6permutb has 2eben 9enpmmen, inz
benz er fi9 nit einem Raiirmsfsr ben
gals aufgei9nitten bat.
Sarnen. 9ier perungliidte Sa6z
beder SOIef Safnsr, nieberselaien in
Der SdpGnbi. Bel einem 8au nit
r9eranben" bei6dftist, ftel Der mebr
als 70iGbrige, ionit ubsr nod riiitiss
Wann pom @sriifte berunter. 0abei
5oa er ii9 10 f9fpere innere 8erlebunz
gen gu, bab er einise Stunben ipdter
Itdrb.
S6affbauien. SIN 4Iter bon
erIt % Sa6ren ftarb bier an 8linbs
barment3iinoung Der Rationalturner
gmil Walter &un3. @r bintsrldbt els
ne trdusrnoe Wittpe unb Slpei Sins
Der.
S6Gans. Sier leben bier Sc.
idipiiter pfiitsr. tpsl6e 5uiammsn 81
Sabre 5GbIen.
9 9pp 3. 9ei ben 9~ebriibern 9iirs
q baben Iebtbin @iebtGufer aus So
pan i'm auftrag Der iapanif6en RE
gierung SO Rinber unb 3 Stiere gee
fault, aIes erite Wdare. Oas 8ie6
pirb Don Sapp5er 8auern Bis YotOs
bama begleitst. = On Der Wuotatbds
lerItrabe (@smeiubs S6pbO beruns
gliidte Der 2anppirtb &arl 2eimbas
der, inotm beim PaKiren Der StraBs
Elm BON Der Selstpano Ii6 IoslOIenber
Stein ibn tobtf6lus. 9as benz
S4Iitten Oorgsipannte Pfsrb bIieb
uaperlebt.
9eGterret9 .2tnsarn.
DtsH. Sier itarb Prin3 Pbilipp
2ie9tsnitein i'm Glitter BON GA Sa6ren
tinberlos, bamit lit Der brittle Ait Der
resierenoen 2inie 2is9tenItein ausess
itorben. - Der 45 : iGbrige 9eamte
zines bieIisen OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
aurl Neumeiiter, bat bic 5irma, bei
pel4er ct anseitelt mar, nm $4,000
Sronen betro9en unb lit aus 8isn
fIii6tig gepOroen. Sn einem SaIts
bauie in RuOOlpbsbeim, &isumaSrs
guiIe go. 26 bat ii9 Der 81 : iGbrige
Stabtcourier Sofepb 2eitner erbdngt.
- SIN Prater baf It9 Der S4neiOers
sebilfe emil S9iffner. in Slbersbori
in S9lefien gebpren, q Sabre alt,
erI9oRen. 4rbeitslpIisteit 1T bas Mos
tin bes Sslbftmorbes. - Der "a.
jGbrtge Sausmeiiter Soiepb Sultu,
5aOoriten, 8udensafe go. 58. bat
iid i'm Seller bes Saufes 6appriten,
BaIbgaiie go. SO erbdngt. usberz
fabren uno ,eetDbtet ipuroe bic 65
Sabre alte Srau SObanna 5e9erOarp,
IN, Sd9r9dne IA DoDn1dtt.
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Rotenfdlidung purbe Der beige
&aufmann Qbler, elm Complete Don
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ion Ramens 2eberer in &arIsbab perz
baftet.
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8srmania : S6a9t Der 9ermdniuz
8epertI6aft an Der Sortir = 9lnlaae
bsI9dftigtes MGb9en 9amens @mis
lie Sael, pp[Ite Elm 9etriebsbinoerniB
entfernen; babel serietb bas MGbGen
in bas @etrisbe Ser MaI6ine unb err
litt 10 f9tpere 8erlebunsen, bab Der
Sob eintrat.
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b. @rebenma9e Serr MideI
9pndel iieste in Der 9emeinberatbss
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&0rid. Sn benz Sduppsn bes
@rbeiters Mifel 8dltbaIar entItuno
Elm 6eusr, bur9 peI9es bas 9ebGuos
sdnSli9 einseGidsrt purbe.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1901-04-25

5rsiburs. 8essn 8itboieberci
erbtelten Der 6~SiGbrise Shneioer VI,
Siele bon 4moltern 8 uno oeTsn 2Sa
iGbriser Reffe 6. SieIe A Wonate Sc
fdueniB.
Mann6eim. Sm M~IbldubafsE
ma6ts iid Der ~3Oidbrtse 9aglObner g.
@ielanO an einem in Sbdtigteit Sc
firbli6sn &rabusn gu i6affen unb ges
rtetb SlpiI9en bic 8orbera6ie oes
8rabnenpdsens umo ben 4fdeHbebdls
ter. Bislanb, benz Der 8ruittprb eins
gebriidt lpurbs, mar buIo barouf cine
2eihe.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
LOCAL ITEMS.

Welcome rain!
Got paper hat?
Mice warm weather, isn't it?
Miss Ida Anderson visited Cresc6
friends last week.
Miss Egge went to st. Paul Satur
day, on business trip.
Orlando Davidson was up from
McGregor over Sunday.
Miss Gregg, of Milwaukee, was Wis
iting in the city Monday.
j. A. Lappen went to Minneapoli:
Monday, on business trip.
w. H. Bentley was down from
Button township Saturday.
John Spriggs, of Bluffton town.
ship, was in t.se city Monday.
j. M. Hendrickson was up from
Washington Prairie Monday.
Miss Bertha Willy, of Waterloo
is guest at the home of r. H. Tracy,
Mrs. Gjellums mother returned to
Albert Lea, Monday, after visit here
-Thos. Powers was looking after
business matters in Howard county last
week.
John Telford departed Thursday
night tor Danvers, MIMI, to visit q
brother.
Ray Algyer returned last Thursday
from a vacation visit at his home in
Primghar.
e. o. Schjeldahl, of Highland
vile, was transacting business in the
city Monday.
Miss Ida Oxley has been visiting
for some time at the home of J. r.
Bayless in Elkader.
Fire in the business portion of Clear
Lake last Thursday, destroyed about
$4,000 worth of property.
John Wingate was down from
Hesper township Monday, looking
after some business matters.
H. U. Schneider went to La Crosse
Friday, after visit at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. w. V. Schlung.
Miss Clara Johnson has been visit
ing at the home of o. H. Berg Oh
Washington Prairie for few days.
"A. w. Smith, who was formerly
C. M. & ST. p. station agent at Ossian
has been given the Calmar station.
The EDITORS family was delight
fully entertained Monday evening, by
a serenading party with stringed in
struments.
Mrs. T.. l.. Colleen and children
went to Leroy, Mimi, Saturday, for
visit at the home of her parents. Prof
Colleen is at Waukon.
Mr.. f. J. Curtin last week disposed
of his horse "Wood Echo" to Wis
consin party, taking in exchange ,
four-year-old mare by Norval and som,
cash.
Miss Kima Davidson left Saturday
for visit with friends in neighborinl
towns, after which she will go to Mimi
eapolis, where the family will rake VI
their residence.
For seven consecutive days tn
thermometer at this office has regis
tered above 100 degrees. Is it an.
wonder if there is dearth' Ofnews an,
the paper is not up to standard?
DIR. VIM. A. Beardshear, presiden
of the Iowa Agricultural College a
Ames, was honored with the election
as president of thu National Edu
cadonal Association at Detroit las
week.
No services were held at the Epis
copal church on Sunday, the rector
Rev. Eubanks, being at Presumption
ILL.,, his first parish, where he was in
vited to preach an anniversary sermon
Rev. and Mrs. Eubanks left for Pre-
'emption last Thursday.
An old Georgia negro arose i
prayer meeting and said: "Bredderi
and sisterin, been a mighty niger /
my time. 1 had a heaps er ups an
ENTHUSIASTICALLY downs-since / jine
the church. stole chickens an
watermillins. / cussed. / got drum
/ shot craps. / slashed udder coor
wild my razor, and | done er sight {
udder things, but think the Lave
bredderin and sisterin I never yet lo
my religion"