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Both are highly esteemed young peo-
pie an& have wide circle of associ-
ates and friends in this locality.
The youngest son of j. P. Brown
died at IL o'clock Monday night, De-
cember 81. The funeral was conduct.
ed January 8 by Rev. Donahue and FL
der H. Scott and interment was made
in the Adams cemetery.
Miss Rosa Hoover and brother Clar.
ence spent few days visiting their
sister, Mrs. D. w. Baker, of Chillico.
the, last week.
Miss Myrtle Parse has returned to
Bloomfield after spending the holi-
days win her parents near Bunch.
Henry Jirland, who is studying med
icine at Keokuk, spent his vacation
week at home near Bunch.
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ChiIlicothe.

Chillicothe, Jan. 1O.-The Brother
hood af American Yeomen at this
pace has been improving the inter
terror of its hall hall the past week by
giving it a new coat of paint and fur
nishing new lamps. The following Of
fcers, which were elected for the com
ing term, were installed January a:
Foreman, D. N. Briggs; master OF
ceremonies, NJ Cox; master of &C
counts, E. S. Warren; correspondent,
Frank Clark; camp physician, DIR. D.
T. Rambo; overseer, G. M Clark
Waterman, j. w. Warren; sentinel, G.
w. Byrum; guard, George Jenkins.
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Bloomfield.

Bloomfield, Jan. 10.-Mr. and Mrs. G..
ii. Milligan, of Pulaski, will leave in
few days for months visit at the
home of Mrs. Milligan's brother, Levi
Plank, of Phoenix, Arizona, and will
spend the remainder of the winter at
Los Angeles, San Francisco and other
parts of the state. The principal oh.
ject in taking the trip is for the bene-
fit of Mrs. Milligan's health.
Mr.. McEwing, of st. Louis, spent
the past few days in this city, the
guest of Miss Edith Ketcham.
Harry Roth, of Unionville, Mo-, has
been the guest of friends in this city
during the past few days.
Miss Ada Harris, of Centerville, re-
turned home Wednesday after two
weeks visit at the home of Miss Car
RE McCustion.
Miss Hila Hale, of Lancaster, Mo-,
arrived Wednesday at the home of
Mrs. Eva Lester and will attend the
Pirtle-Meier wedding Thursday even
ing.
Mrs. Henry Owsley has been very
sick for some time and shows no
signs of immediate recovery.
Mrs. John H. Taylor, who has been
sick for few weeks, is gradually i'm
proving.
The regular meeting of the P. q. O..
sisterhood was held Monday evening
at the home of Mrs. J. P. Toombs. A
dainty luncheon was served by the
hostess, the menu consisting of sand
witches, pickles, coffee, cake and fruit
Mrs. Thomas Caswell and little
daughter, Lucille. have returned to
their home in Moulton after a three
weeks. visit at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. d. M. McFadden.
IS The remains of Mrs. N. Brunson,
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West Van Buren.

White Elm, Jan. 1O.-Theodore Rule
and family, of Memphis, Mo-, visited
last week with Mrs. Sarah Moore and
family of this vicinity
The oyster supper given by the la.
dies of Pittsburg at their schoolhouse
on Christmas eve for the benefit of
the church, was quite success finan-
cially.
H. H. Marriott made flying trip to
Cantril Friday.
Mrs. Williams visited recently with
her daughter, Mrs. Omer Fellows, near
Mt Zion.
Our school children having enjoyed
a weeks vacation were ready to re.
sumo their studies Monday.
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THE MARKETS.
Chicago Live Stock Market.

Chicago, Jan. TO- Cattle, 5000;
steers strong to 15c higher; butchers
stock steady; Texans 10c higher;
beeves 3.65@6.15; COWS 2.6O@415;
Texans 3.35@4.00; stockers 2.75@4.40.
Hogs, $4,000; opened 1Oc higher;
closed with the advance lost; heavy
|5.15@5.45; light 5.10@5.37; mixed $40
@5.40.
Sheep, 10000; strong; S.4O@465;
lambs 10c higher; 4.00@5.60.
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Chequest.


Chequest, Jan. 1O.-Messrs. John
Lee and Ralph Pickens were business
callers at Keosauqua one day. last
week.
Protracted meeting closed at the
Providence church Jan. 1.
Ben Hall, of Milton, was in this To-
cality buying horses for the cavalry
last week.
Geo. Zachan has job of hauling
ties. to the railroad at Douds.
Harvey Stout went to Mystic last
Thursday where he has position in
the mines.
Miss Nellie Morrow, teacher at, No.
8, gave a spelling school last Wednes.
day evening, and Waldo H. Harryman
teacher at No. / gave spelling school
on Thursday evening. Both were we'll
attended. Much interest was mani
fest.
The death of Jacob Greasy occurred
at his home here Sunday morning,
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Hiteman,

Hiteman, Jan. 10.-H. S. Waterman,
w. B. Williams and H. ]. Roberts re-
turned home Wednesday from bust
ness trip in Wyoming.
A sad accident occurred here Fri
day in mine No. 1. Joe Winston,
Richard Samuels and Sol. Anderson
were hurt by fall of slate. Mr..
Winston is not expected to live. Mr..
Anderson had a leg broken and Mr.
Samuels was cut on the head. DR..
Eschbach, of Abba, assisted by the
two doctors of this place, cared for
the wounded men,
Rev. Sheppard, pastor of the Bap-
fist church, is holding protracted
meetings in the church at Hiteman
this week.
Lewis Price buried two of his chill
dren this week. They died of lung
fever. They were buried in the ceme-
try at Abba.
Mr.. Courtney is very ill with asth-
ma.
Ed. Coyne was a Kirksville caller
Wednesday on business.
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Pleasant Hill.

Pleasant Hill, Jan. 1O.-Reviyal
meeting is still in progress at the
White Elm church. Quarterly meet
night with Rev. Morse in chrage.
j. r. Black and w. ]. Dooley had
business in Douds last week.
Frank Morse, of Birmingham, is
buying cattle here this week.
The last span Of the Selma bridge
is completed and the flooring has
commenced.
Quite a large crowd attended lit
erary at White Elm Friday night.
Enoch Poole gave a dancing party
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Highland Center.

Highland Center, Jan. 1a.-Miss Lu-
lu Buckner of sOttumwa, visited
friends and relatives here last week.
Miss Maude Hildebrand, of Delta,
is visiting at the home of her cousin,
G. H. Payton.f # @
Miss Blanche Knight is at Pack.
wood visiting her sister, Mrs. E.
Woolems
w. r. Buckner went to Ottumwa
Monday to resume his school work af.
ter two weeks vacation
The newly elected officers of Rath
man lodge, TO. o. f., were installed
Thursday night by Messrs Bayliss
and Ostertag, of Ottumwa.
z G.. L. Pury, Of Corwith, has been
visiting friends in this, his former
home.
Burton BECK returned to Mt. Pleas
ant after a three weeks vacation
which he spent at the home of his
parents.
The little son of B. T. stevens is
quite sick with catarrhal fever.
Rev. Vanhaaften, converted Hin
du, and wife gave an entertainment
Thursday night in the M e. church
on the customs of India.
J. M. Eldon is in Ottumwa attend
ing the regular January session of the
board of supervisors.
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Hedrick.

Hedrick. JAN 1O.-Peter Engdinger
expects soon to erect a small building
on his lot where he will again con-
tinue to do business.
T. ]. Crawford returned to Frank
vile today after several days stay
in Hedrick.
Thomas DeArmond arrived this
morning from Wray, Colorado, for a
few days visit.
Miss Margaret Morrison is unable
to attend to her duties on account of
illness.
F. w. Ritter has been confined to
his home for the past few days.
L.. R. Fleener returned this morn
ing from Fairfield.
Manford Dudgeon and Miss Bertha
Burnaugh were married at the home
of the BRIDES parents last evening"
R. l.. Scott was in Ottumwa Tues
day.
D. o. Wilson returned to Parsons
college Monday.
]. w. Martin is visiting relatives
in Mississippi.
H. G. Gambell, of Minneapolis, is
visiting with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs E. R. Gamble.
William Gullett was in Ottumwa
Tuesday.
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PEOPLES PULPIT.

A Correction in County Officers Situa
ton in Lucas County.

- CORRECTION IN county OmcerS Sltua-
ton in Lucas County.
Ed. Courier: / desire to correct an
evident falsehood which crept into
your paper from your correspondent
here in regard to my holding over the
Office of county attorney. l have, at
no time, by word or deed, expressed
any desire to hold over; made no OBJ
lection to the bond of Mr.. Drake or
protested against his qualifying for
the office. I simply informed the
board of supervisors that / stood
ready to advise them until the court
settled the status of the matter, and
then, in the event of the decision be-
ing unfavorable to the new officer, ex-
ercising my option of resigning in or
der that the county should be fully
protected.
Very respectfully.
Will B. Barger.
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THE OTTUMWA COURIER THURSDAY. JANUARY 10. 1900

to a number of his friends Saturday
night.
The social at G. C.. Rodgers was
quite a success, large crowd being
entertained.
d. Rodgers and Miss Hughes were
united in marriage Wednesday, Janu-
airy %.
VIM. Dooley was N Eldon last week.
L. Nicklin is on the sick list.
George Sights is very i'll.
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White Elm.

White Elm, Jan. 10.--Wade Harry
man and wife, of Chequest, visited
relatives here Sunday.
R. l.. Hardy, of Desmet, S. D., was
business caller here Monday.
M. E. Englan, of FairYiew, Okla
home, is visiting relatives and friends
here.
Jessie Lasley and Blanch Pearsall,
las Parker and wife.
w. H. Davis went to Highland Cen
ter Saturday to visit relatives and
friends.
T. w. Rogers and Winnie Hughes
were married Wednesday at the home
of the brides parents, O. B. Huges
and wife.
Ed Clark ,moved into the house re-
Gently vacated by Delmer Haney.
John Sharp shipped car of hogs
Tuesday.
George M. Swain went to Desmet,
S. D., Tuesday to manage q bank for
R. L. Hardy. uSsb
Selma.
Selma, Jan, 10,-Mrs. Clyde Over
turf visited friends in Givin last
week.
Earl Rodgers returned Monday from
a trip to Montana, in which he only
proceeded as far as Lincoln, Neb.
Miss Nettie Morse, of Birmingham,
visited her brother, Clarence Sunday.
Miss Catherine Nicholson and Mrs.
Mary Strang recently visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Eli Lefever, Of Kirksville, Mo-,
where Mr., Lefever is engaged in the
grocery business.
The bridge crew attended the show
in Eldon Saturday night.
Lora Hinkle recently returned from
a Chicago hospital and is, still ill at
her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leaf, of Idaho, are
here visiting. Mrs. Leaf was former
ly Clara Brewster.
Earl Rodgers, who had started on a
trip to Montana, returned Sunday,
having gone only as far as Lincoln.
Bunch.
Bunch, Jan. 10--Married, at the
home of the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Adams, January 8, 1901,
Miss Mamie Adams and Pearl Scott,
Rev. Donahue officiating. The cere-
mony was performed just at high
noon. Only the immediate relatives
were present. Mr.. and Mrs. Scott de-
parted Saturday for ia clsOnyilie, Mo.
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Fairview.

Fairview, Jan. 10.-C. F. Kinmoth
of Melrose, Lucas county, was bust
ness caller here last week.
Revival meetings at County Line NJ.
E. church are progressing nicely.
James M. Dunn, of Batavia, visit
ed with his daughter, Mrs. M. D.
Parker few days last week.
j. P. Campbell has been saving
wood in this neighborhood the past
week
VIM. Bartholow and George Cope
land were at Libertyville Saturday
afternoon.
Miss Mary Bartholow attended
church at County Line Sunday after
noon.
A number of farmers delivered
hogs at County Line Friday.
VIM. Farrell, of Libertyville, was
thru here Thursday buying stock.
Batavia.
Batavia, Jan. 1O.-John Baldridge
is improving slowly. .
Prof. Williamson, superintendent OF
Fairfield city schools, made a pleas
| ant visit to our schools last Wednes-
day.
Frank Tinsley spent Sunday at
home.
Quite number of our young peo-
Pile attended church at County Line
Sunday night.
A. N. Smith returned to his school
at Blakesburg Saturday after two
weeks visit with friends.
Ed. Hill visited with his brother,
Prof. Hill, few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Shaw, OF
Ottumwa, spent Sunday in Batavia.
| Ross Walker expects to leave for
Cedar Falls soon where he will enter
college.
Chas. Frescoln, Albert Whitmore,
Will Reno and J. Curry shipped car
load of fat cattle to Chicago the first
of the week.
Bapusmal services were conducted
at the Christian church Monday even
| ing by the pastor, Mr.. Jones.
School began at Temple Monday
after six weeks vacation caused by
the illness of the teacher He was
unable to resume his school duties and
| new teacher was called.
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New York Market.

New York, Jan. Butter-Bare-
ly steady. ..
Eggs-steady at decline, 2o@21 at
mark.
New York, Jan. o.-wheat-May
s2M.
Corn-May 44ss.
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PREVENT COMMUNICATION.
Military Government Considering Ae
visibility of CIosinu Ports,

Manila, Jan. 9.--The military gov
eminent is considering the question
of closing certain ports in the south
ern islands in order to prevent more
effectually the communication between
the insurgents. The port of Ubay, Bo-
hol Island, has already been ordered
closed.
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chicaoo o.-duce Market.

Chfcaoo S"sGuce Market.
Chicago, Jan. 10.-Wheat, Jan. 745s
May 77A@UN.
Corn, Jan. 36M; May 3SA.
Oats, Jan. 23as; May 25B.
Pork, Jan. 14.40; May 14.00.
Lard, Jan. 7.3O; May 7.42@7.45.
Ribs, Jan. 7.02; May ZIP.
Rye, ASH.
Barley, 3S@61.
Flax, 1853.
Timothy, 4.75.
Glover, 1875.
Chicago Butter and Egg Market.
Chicago, Jan. 1O.-Butter, dull; crea-
meries 15@22As: diaries 17@20.
Eggs, dull and unchanged.
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ST. Louis Markets.

st. Louis, Jan. 1O.-Wheat-Cash
1906; May 76.
Corn-Cash 3714.
oats-Cash 251l; May 25A.
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Peoria Market.

Peoria, Jan. 1o.-Corn-1nactive
No. 2, 36A.
oats-steady; No. 2 white, 2e.
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Accidentally Shot.

Accidentally Shot.
Dubuque, Jan. 9.-(Special.) Chas
Scully, of Waverly, was accidentally
shot while hunting and may not re-
cover. ..
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RidwelI.

Bidwell, Jan. 10.-Sam Bowen gave
shooting match Thursday.
Messrs and Mesdames George John
ston and Dave Grooms took dinner
with Chillicothe friends on New Years
Several people from Bidwell attend
ed the New Years ball at Blakesburg.
Miss Stella Potter entertained a
number of her friends at party Mon
day evening.
Alfred Perry went to Tomah, Wis.
consin, Monday for visit with rela-
tives.
Jesse Gun, of Harris, Mo-, is tempo
rary night operator at Bidwell.
Miss Myrtle LeCompt, teacher in
the school at Bidwell, is on the sick
list
Mrs. Will Grooms entertained a
number of her friends at dinner Tues
day.
The Misses Mollie Hathaway and
Myrtle Day. of Ottumwa, visited their
friend, Miss Myrtle Lee ompte, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grooms gave a pleas
ant dancing party Saturday night. A
large number were present and thoro-
ly enjoyed the affair.
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airy %.
VIM. Dooley was N Eldon last week.
l.. Nicklin is on the sick list.
George Sights is very i'll.
Abba.
Abba, Jan. 9.-John Jackson left
last night for Tarkio, Mo-, where he
will resume his college studies.
Ed. Noble is quite sick this week.
The d. DIS met with Miss Lillian
Jones last night. Shakespeare was
the author for the evening
| Mrs. Reeves returned yesterday
from Humboldt, Qa.) where she has
been visiting the past week.
The first of series of concerts was
given by the Abba band Monday ev-
ening. The large crowd in attend
ance was well pleased with the mu-
sic, especially that composed and ar
ranged by the leader, Mr.. Mitchell
Everyone is proud of the abba boys"
and will eagerly look forward to their
next concert
Mr.. and Mrs w. B. Griffin are the
proud parents of baby girl.
Miss Blanche Woodcock, of Oska-
loosa, is visiting Miss Fern Bartram
this week
Ed. Ramsay left last night for Des
Moines where he is attending college.
EIdon.
Eldon, Jan. 9.-Misses Lottie and
Mollie Gardner, of Bonaparte, visited
Monday with Miss Grace Cresap.
Miss Byrd Quigley returned to Os-
kaloosa Monday after a visit with
Miss Laura Charlton.
The Eastern Star had a meeting
Monday evening. The following Off
\ GERS were installed: Worthy matron,
Mrs. Mae Shelter; worthy patron, J..
w. Hall; associate matron, Mrs. Jennie
Baer; secretary, Mrs. H. Flint: treas
4 urer, Mrs. ]. Allen; conductress,
Mrs. Lafferty; associate conductress,
Mrs. ]. w. Hall.
At the reception given by Messrs
and Mesdames G. w. and E. Finney
Monday night the following people
were present: n essrs. and Mes
danes S. Stone, H. C. Cox, M. Hills,
Murray, E. Hilles, and Chas. Abbott
and daughter Edith Mesdames M.
HEST and Shas. Dibblo, and Ira McCul-
Tough, of Selma: Miss Carson, Douds;
Miss ST. John, Keosauqua; Ethel Mil
Ter, Leando and Orville Finney. The
house was beautifully decorated in
red and white carnations and aspara-
gus ferns. A number of beautiful
presents were received. Scalloped
oysters, pressed chicken with cram
berry jelly, bread and butter, sand
wiches, ice cream, cake and coffee
!, We're served.
Mr.. and, Mrs. j. Shillinger enter
tanned at progressive cinch party
last evening. The first prize was Civ
en- to Chas. Mckinney, and the BOBBY
prize to Will Friend. Those present
were Messrs. and Mesdames G. w.
i, Weber, Geo. Whistler Van McCrary,
D. Nicklin. w. Phelps, and F. Sand
ers and Mrs. H. Ritz; Misses Grace
Cresap, Floy Murphy, Grace Griffith,
Nettie Russell: Messrs. Will Friend,
Chas. w. Mckinney, Clarence Sewell,
and Rob Brown. Dainty refresh
ments were served.
At a meeting of the Women's Re-
: lief Corps yesterday Mrs. Chas. Mar
tin was elected president to fill the
place that was vacated by the resig-
nation of Mrs. Watts.
Hedrick.
Hedrick. jan 10.-Peter Engdinger
expects soon to erect small building
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Chicago Butter and Egg Marke,

Chicago Poultry Market.
Chicago, Jan. 10--Dressed poultry,
dull and unchanged.
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MunterviIIe.

Munterville, Jan. locus Peterson
sold bunch of cattle last week to a
cattle buyer near Ottumwa. The cattle
were in excellent shape and realized
81 per hundred-weight for their
owner.
Residents of Munterville were very
much surprised to learn of Nels Sven
sons marriage to. Mrs. Nelson. altho it
had been expected. Still it came as a
surprise nevertheless. All wish him
and his wife untold joy and happiness
thru life.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Peterson, who
reside east of Munterville, entertain.
ed large number of their friends
Saturday. Those present We're Messrs.
and Mesdalnes John A. Carlson, c..
l.. Swenson, Evan Allen. Jno. Pear
son, A. T. Johnson, J. F. Locke, c. H.
Swanson, Ed Peterson, C E. Ander-
son, Gust Burgeson; Mesdames Jo-
hanna Anderson and Amanda Gusta-
fson; Misses Ada Lindquist and
Esther Alien and Alexander Ander-
son.
Alfred Peterson started for Des
Moines Monday where he will enter
Drake University.
j. M. Oval was an Ottumwa visitor
this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Sven Pearson visited
with their brother Alex Pearson in
Hiteman for a few days this week.
Gust Peterson. who resides east of
this place has been delivering corn
i'll Smoky Hollow the past week get
ting 90 cents per bushel for it.
Oscar Jacobson is hauling lumber
to Willard for Jones, Garfield e Co.
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Grand Clean Up Of
Fall and Winter
Goods in all the
Departments.
Lace Curtains.

NE sUiIJ haze on sale tomorrow
some odd Curtains at o,se-hGlf
price.
A,sy lady sOishi,ag one, too or
three Curtains should not miss
this chance.
One lot at soc. regular price
$1.O0.
mother lot CSC. regular price
$I.oO.
Stall another Tot $1.os, regular.
price $500.
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Rathhun.
Rathbun, Jan. 10.-Mrs F. M. Gel
ger, of Streator. ILL.,, is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. l.. A. Galley.
Wand Ellis and wife returned Tues
day from two weeks visit with rela-
tives in Illinois
Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Rody, of For
bush, were in town Tuesday
Sam Hampton, of Centerville, was
a Rathbun visitor Sunday.
Mrs. Lawthers spent Sunday with
home folks in Centerville.
Miss Nellie Owens, of Mystic, was
i'll town Friday.
Prof Coulson and Miss Owens will
give an entertainment and box sup
per at the school house Thursday
night.
Finley Maxwell moved to Hilton
Monday.
Misses Alice Ellis and Flora Gillas-
pie, OF the Forbush country We're in
town Tuesday.
Geo. McCleary made business trip
to Centerville Monday.
M. ]. Hawkins and w. G. Stranathan
spent Sunday in Centerville
w. R. Hawkins, of Streator ILL.,, wac
in town Monday.
Miss Martha Brinn, of Jerome,
spent Sunday with home folks at
Darby
w. H. Ellis left this week for an
extended trip thru Oklahoma.
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January 6, after a long illness. He
was 60 years of age, and an honest
man much respected by those who
knew him. The funeral services took
place from his residence Monday, Jan.
Y at 8 a. M, after which the remains
were tenderly laid to rest in the Val
entine cemetery near Pittsburg. The
family has the sympathy Of the en-
tire community. 4
Mrs. Thos. aPlowman has gone to
Kirksville, Mo-, where she expects to
receive medical treatment.
Messrs. Yost, of Libertyville, and
Fullen Miller, of Fairfield, were here
a day or two this week buying cattle.
DR.. Sheaves, of Troy, passed thru
here last Friday enroute for Leando.
F, S. Harryman and family visited
with Leo Wolf near Pittsburg last Fri
|day.
Miss Bertha McCloskey returned to
Eldon Monday, and Willie Parson to
Grinnell Saturday, where he is at
tending school.
Quite a number from here have
been attending protracted meeting at
White Elm.
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Laddsdale,

kdu0SudiCs
Laddsdale, Jan 10.-John Howard
brought his bride home last Monday
to their neat little cottage on the
groom's farm south of here.
Miss Rhoda Ollie has returned home
after pleasant visit with friends at
Loss Creek.
Mrs. Cora Greiner was an over Sun
day guest at&the Copeland home.
Ed and Ethel Hinkle spent Satur-
day evening. and Sunday with friends
near Mt. Ray.
Miss Carrie Clark went to Floris
Tuesday.
Those who are on the sick list at
this place are Mrs. Lee Ross, Mrs. An.
son Brooks, Sylvia Hughes and Ed.
Dile's children.
ness caller Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Cudworth went
Ito Eldon Saturday evening.
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GREEN RIDGE.

on Wednesday evening OF next week
n lecture by DIR. Flippo will be given
in the Green Ridge Baptist church,
under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
society. Subject, Ice in the Pulpit,
and Who Put 1t There" The admis-
sion will be twenty-five cents.
John Baker, of Monsey avenue, has
been confined to the house for the past
week with an attack of grip.
Stanley Hurley, Of North Park, en-
tertained the Amity Literary society
last evening.
One of the most delightful social
events of the season was the musicale
given by Mrs. George kear at her
home yesterday afternoon. The rooms
We're decorated with palms and cut
flowers. Monsieur Flavian Vanderve-
ken, violin virtuoso. assisted by Mrs.
f. G. Worden, soprano, and Charles
Doersam. pianist, rendered an excel
lent programme, which was greatly
enjoyed by the guests.
Colonel r. l.. Hitchcock will lecture
In Capouse chapel, Friday evenins,
January IS, at o'clock. Subject
"Reminiscences of the Civil War
Silver offering at the door. Proceeds
will go towards the reading room fund