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Jas. 7. Mu|Iin & Sons
9th & Market, Wilmington
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.
will be Held Throughout the Country
for Assistant Astronomer.

The l.. =. Civil Service Commission
announces that at the request Of the
board of visitors to the United States
Naval Observatory, an examination will
be held on December II, IL, 13. 1901. ut
various places throughout the United
States, for the position of assistant AS
trononer i'll the L.. s. Naval Observa-
tory, at salary Of $1,Se0 per annum.
The examination will consist of the
subjects mentioned below which will b.
weighted as follows:
|. Pure mathematics. practical and
spherical astronomy. celestial mechanics.
general mechinics, optics and French and
German. 20.
.. Experience IA, in making aStronom-
zeal observations. tbl iii making astron-
omical computations. tcl in making and
repairing. mounting and dsmaunting,
and in caring for astronomical instr,l-
ments. including auxiliary apparatus, 40.
3. Ability 10 carry on original astroll-
omical Investigations as evidenced by
printed memoirs or otherwise. 40; total,
100
The examination on the technical sub.
iects under ~ will he entirely Of i
scholastic character and will occupy three
days. Under the second and third suL-
jccts applicants will be- expected to sub,
init evidence nr their experience and
ability. This evidence should be full
and complete The statements Of the al
plicants on application form 315 will ais,
be considered i'll connection with the rat
ing Of the second and third subjects
Ago limits. 20 to As years.
This examination is open to all citi
zcns of the United States who compl,
with the requirements and desire To ente
the service 1t should be stated. how
ever. that il will be useless for auyon,
to apply who has not had considerably
training and experience along the line
referred to in the subjects Of the rx
animation. All persons who cansi,lr
themselves qualified are invited to apply
and such persons will be examined an
graded with entire impartiality an
wholly without regard to any considers
tion save their ability rs d,annistrate
by their examinations.
Persons who desire to compete Shonl
At once apply to the United States Civ
Service Commission. Washington. ID. c
for application forms 304 and 375 whic
should he properly executed and, wit
the material required under subjects
and 3 promptly forwarded to the con
mission
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GETTING READY FOR
THANKSGIVING GAME
Delaware College Practicing Hard for
the Contest With Lebanon
Valley College,


Delaware College Varsity has done
no hard work since the st. Johns game.
The management has coneelled the
[ rsins game which was scheduled for
next Saturday and will enleavor to get
the team iii the best possible shape for
the Thanksgiving game with Lebanon
Valley College. 1t will be one of Della
wares hardest games. With no game
Saturday Delaware will have u days
in which to let her criples recover and
will be able to put her hest team in the
field which will he needed aA Lebanon
has fast team, playing such colleges as
Franklin and Marshall, Rutgers, lie
high, Dickenson. Carlisle Indians, teams
among the strongest outside of the big
four.
Regular practice against the scrubs
will he held today, tomorrow and Friday.
Saturday the team will rest. Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday will be de-
voted TO signal practice and fast team
playing All the regulars will be in the
lineup including Huxley, whose shoulder
has recovered sufficiently to permit him
tn take light practice today. Cam. whose
shoulder was injured in the st. Johns
game will not be able to play but his
place Mt half will be filled hy Bcvans.
who will again he in the game.
1 Tunnel has had Il two weeks rest and
will play at guard. The game promises
tn l'e one of the fastest seen in Whining
ton this season. 1t will be called prompt
ly II go o'clock. Admission to all 81
centS. Tickets mt 81 cents will he on sale
up to Wednesday night, November 81
This is done in order to allow thos,
wishing TO avoid the rush at the gate
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MALL HiGHwAYMEN CAUGHT.
Two Colored Boys Charged With a
Hold Up.

Two c"lored buys. Herman Matthews
nj lrR"N Williams, were arragncd iii
ny Court Yesterday on the charge of
'eing Implicated i'll the recent holl-lli
nj robbery Of Miss Mary IIorty Of 80.
10 Fine street. Both were committed
Z h. Ferris Industrial School
Miss IIorty. who was placed on the
land. testified ID being robbed Of her
ockethppk, containing about $50, i few
l'lliI"s after & O'clock in the evening
ihlle on hrl WAY home She said The
"Ns wiln STOLE thn pocketbook were
bout Tie same size as the ones in tho
"ck' bur she did not know whether
heN wer" white or colored. Chief Mas.
ey testified that one of the boys ad.
nlted taking the pockctbook and divid,
lg the proceeds with his companion.
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Raising Bridge approach

The western approach to Clayton
street bridge is being raised with ma
trrial taken from the point where Low
.rng avenue is to run under the b. 4
.. railroad 4 temporary railroad track
has been run from the railroad to the
hriagr, and the material is hau,ed in
small dump ears. The work at the bridge
i assuming shape and the iron and steel
work can ! erected in short order after
It's arrival.
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sportsmen's Show.

~ ;hr Sportsmen's show to BE- held at
The Export Exposition building, Philadel-
pha, the Wilmington team in the Amer.
lean Basketball Leagne will figure. Each
club IN the league will play one game
during the show, and the date for vii.
mington's appearance is December 18th.
when the local team will try conclusions
with Norristown.
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win cut rriee Of Plate .Ins..

Chicago, Nov. ia reduction Of II
per cent In western and of 10 per cent
In eastern territory OH plate glass fol
the year OF 1901-19o. has been agreed
upon at meeting between the Pitts.
burg Glass company aud the executive
committee of The Jobbers' association.
The Pittsburg Plate Glass company, OF
plate glass combine. manufactures I
OF the plate glass made in this coun
NY
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Mattresses.

No such stock ef Mattresses
shown anywhere-we fully
guarantee any of hem-prices
range from ST. 50 to s 900. A
special one is of white cotton
and heavy art tick, made III
two parts at IS 50, The bet.
ter grades have pillows and
holsters to match in fancy
ticks.
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To Remove Body,

Tho body Of Hugh Mcclure, now at
lhe lnorgte who was killed on the T..
". \ i. railroad. will be removed 10
fhiladelphia for burial in the Old Cath
edral Cemetery. that city, tomorrow III.
tcmoon. The Bailermakers' Union will
tilkr charg" of the body until ii reaches
Philadelphia and sister Of tile dead
nun will bear the expense there.
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Another Eleipht Wreck.

'rhrr" was slight freight wreck 1T
trays Ferry on the T., ". X i. rail
read early Yesterday morning. The ac.
cia"nt, which il is supposed, was caused
hy il spreading Of the rails, resulted in
tlc engine and several ears being de
raile,ks
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President Cleveland Passed Through

ENPrcsidrnt Grover Cleveland passed
through this city Yesterday afternoon en-
route from Cape Charles. whore he has
been on cunning trip to his home at
Princeton. y. j. Mr.. Cleveland occupied
4 seat IN Il Pullman ear attached to train
W. "a, express from Norfolk. due at
French street station at 5.O7 o'clock.
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WE TRUST YOU.

TO give us the benefit of an examination
when on your shopping tour A look
around and comparison of quality
and prices will save you money in the
end Here quality comes first and prices are
secondary to quality, but will always be found
right, no haggling necessary-youre entitled
to the right prices and you'll get them. When
we buy below the regular value it's done for
your benefit, and our prices are made &C
cordingly.
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4Oc. Oil Cloth Csc.

All orr regular quality 4oc.
Oil Cloth has been reduced to
25c. per square yard. Each
pattern is from one to two wards
wide and in any length desired
not remnants, but regular
stock.
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SI.50 COstumers, $I.0O

One hundred Costumers or
,lothes Trees-oak or mahogany
fi,nishes-a heavy, substantial
pie,e of furniture-$I 90 from
Il. SO.
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Reduced
Rocking Chairs.

Another lot of the reduced
Rocking Chairs are now ready.
II will be the last Of these pat
,erns-a selection now for your
holiday wants will save you
money.
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POrtieres.

Cord edge Portieres, the sea-
sons newest curtains. The
prices IRE 5000, Sc. so, 81. so and
$II.oo per pair. The s6. SO ones
come in appliqued and solid
borders, and the $II.oo ones Of
mercerized armur with an
Arabian lace border-tley
quite the thing.
Oriental Tapestries, 50 in.
wide at 45c., 5oc.. Csc, 75c.,
$I.5o.
SO inches wide, 25c., in good
variety of designs.
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Who irtathcs must suffer-" but II
IN have Paragon Health Policy in the
nlnn Casualty and Surety Company Of
y. Louis, il will pay you S25 4 week
: hile you arn sick for '.All the irfs that
irsh is heir TO-" ,anlever & Follans-
~, Ststr AGENTS, 4o4 Equitable Build
iir
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Sweaters,
Knit Goats.
Bath Robes,
House Coats.


cotton, as they will no hold
color and have very little
Z warmth. All the new colors
ard combinations. Boys
sizes, 81 and 81. 50; mems,
81. SO to IS. 50. Mems knit
coats. all sizes up to so
inches extras. 81 10 a. in
regular sizes, Mems stock.
inette coats, $3.50 to $4
We formerly only sold bath
robes ard house coats about
Christmas times, but men
are learning to appreciate
them any time and we are
selling them the year round.
Bath robes, IS to $Io; house
coats, s2. SO to SIS. Latest
styles, novelties ard plain
patterns. All sizes for men
aud young men.
Open Tuesd y and Satur.
day nights.
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$4.75.

This desk is quartered sawed
oak and polish finish, front legs
re French shaped-a we'll made
de k that was got up to sell at
6 so. Fifty of them only at
a. IS. Another design similar
i'll style, $500.
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Rag Carpets, 25c.

A good purchase came to us
this we k-a few rolls of
heavy, cid fashioned Rag Car
pet, that will be sold at 25c.
per yard.
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New Goods This Week Under=Priced
Down Comforts.

Good Down Comforts at off
prices:
Now 81. 50, $500, $o. 50 and
$8. so.
Were $3.50, $6. 50, $500 and
5000.
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Dolls cooking utensils are growing
!ofe and more realistic, and for 20 and
cents the housekeeper doll can HAYS
onl copper saucepans.
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SI25.

This quarter:d sawed oak
aud mahogany finish stand,
with 24-inch top, SIPS with
wood feet, SI.75 with brass claw
!eet.
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PLAYED TIE GAME.
West End and Wilmington Each
Score Points.

The West End basketball team played
liz gam" with Wilmington tarmoryl
team last evening. The scorc was ii Il
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Miss Rose Coghlan who will appear
II the Grand Opera House next Satur-
day afternoon aud night as Mrs. .Arbuth-
not in. A Woman Of Nj Importance. is
garhcd i'll black during the first net
hut such black sauzy, cloudy black.
combining the luStre Of black satin and
the rich darkness Of black velvet, with
only one gleam Of color made by
single red rose in her wcll,lreSSed hair.
There is a Void Of those enormous mon
StrusiiIes which we arc pleased to call
roses, and which look more like pncklcd
cabbage with which some feminine stars
delight in hedccking themselves, aud in
the play there is IN absence Of treSome
twnddle, double eltendre, and society
chit chat, which are APT 70 pail upon an
audience. The dialogue is crisp. witty
epigrammatic, aud the action brisk and
srlupnt, especially in those scenes in
which Rose Coghlan appears as Mrs.
Arhnthnot Her powerful acting and tho
strength Of her supporting company.
which contains sty,T;ll Of the members
who appeared in the original east at the
Fifth Avenne Theatre. New York. IS.
tnhlish her claim to the tide Of America i
greatest actress.
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Tho success Of George II. Whites NIu-
Sical Comedy Co., in Nam sellr 'Awkins
has been little less than sensational iii
character The various theatres have
been packed to the doors 1T every per-
tormancr and the demonstrations OF IA
vnr, on the part of the audiences have
hcrn strikingly, and Enthusiastically EN-
phatic. The performance has exceeded
III every possible way everything that
was said in its favor III advance Be
tUnd noting its success III New York .nd
Roston il made no great pretrntions
which is probably one reason why its
freshness and newnesS have appealed 50
tlongly 10 thcMtie-guerS. There is jnSt
'nuugh story to Nam sele 'Awkins, to
Keep IN the interest and To serve as ii
vehicle for Il continuous rampant whirl Of
hilarious episodes, clever jokes, bright
Atchy songs and tunefnl marches. The
fresh Young voices and the cumlinrSs Of
he women show careful selection on the
uart uf the management who have aimed
to please both the eye and ear. Mann
@ellr AWki,s comes to tho Wilmington
Theatre Thursday night for the remain
der Of the week, with the usual matineps.
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\ bill nt new faces greeted the visitors
~ Dnrkstadcr's this week. and the excel
lrnr. Of Inc bill was ample evidence that
new faces sometimes have real merit III
them. The RrnwningS contribute i; bit
# fun which is one of the bright sputS
II the hill Manic Remington AMI her
aickaninnies furnish Il novel and pleas
ing fFNtufe; Charles and Minnie Bur
nnghS contribute n sketch which offers
much 10 nmlSe. Mr.. Burroughs gives
some very clever piecolo limitations.
Samuel Elliott and Marjorie Fair. in Il
.krteh entitled. "Wanted--A Stenograp-
her" are unquestionahly one Of the
biggest features of the hill. Their COM
t,iN is genuine and Of the kind that lasts
Williams and Williams. in comedy
kit "Iindy and the Lady" 10 good
sarn aud tius Richards, Il double voice
Vocalist md dual sex impersonator gives
Mlat i tlir NEST novel net on the entire
I'LL. III" makes up one-half man ana one
half woman, and has voice suited to
either half. I,,da and Eden, in u Euro
nean novelty. The Death of the Drag
ian, contribute another novelty. Prof
higgins has one ~ the best aggregation
II trained dogs that has ever been seen
tete. They walk the tight wrir. do the
utterly dance and show an intelligence
rarely found in the canine race. What
s hctter than all else is the fact that
hey show an almost human love for
lelf master. aud none of the fear which
i 50 often evidenced in trained animalS
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The Village Postmaster is another Of
the rural entertainments which have
come to enjoy such prestige Of late years
and whose development and popuariza-
,tion Is blessing to the stage. One
night OF The Village Postmaster, with lis
innocent fun, its simple but charming
story and its wholesome lessons, is worth
10 wears Of experience with plays Of the
haser sort. The complete New York pro
duetion will be seen mt the Grand Opera
| House on Friday night, November 22d,
| This is the New England play that Great
cd such n sensation in New York and
which had il run at the Fourteenth Street
Theatre there of 81 nights. II is with
pleasure that the attention Of theatre
patrons can be directed to such play.
Don't forget also that this most success
ful play has Just finished 4 long run of
i25 nights in Chicago, where il played to
big business all the time
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In THE PLAYHOUsEs.

The most powerful drama Of moderh
times, ",rhe Christian" will be seen at
the Grand Opera House tonight. ne
company embraces 40 people and the
equipment fills two 6o-foot baggage ears.
The managers of theatres are requested
10 give Il clean stage and the manager
OF the organization nr~'lnts his play with
the perfection observed on its first metro
politan night Mt the Knickerhoeker Thea
tre, New York. The fame of The Cris-
ian company has spread from one end Of
the land to the other and though il Is
doubtless the most expensive modern
dramatic production on the road, It has
in less than three seasons earned a for.
tune.
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The Heart Of Chicago will be the at
traction ut the Grand Opera House to-
morrow night. This great play is SO well
know that mention Of its coming again
is a sure sign TINT it will prove great
attraction. In Heart of Chicago. Lin
coin ], Carter has enhanced the reputa-
tion for. originality and worth which he
has established by his great productions.
| The story itself is very interesting and
absorbing in plot and action; its principal
theme Of course consisting Of occurrences
Inexperienced in everyday life in the met
ropolis of the far West
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1901-12-26
VREENNIhLE, 5. c.
l10.112 North Main Street.

Southern Railway has iuaugura>
ted Pullman sleeping car line be,
tween Washington, y. G.. and At
lantn, GuY OH their "Atlanta &
New York Express" trains Nos. 55
aud "a; first car Southbound lcav~
lnB Washington November Bird /;
first Car northbound leaving Atlan~
ta Novcmber 9th, 1901.
This affords Pullman service on
these trains though from Atlanta
to New York, the Pullman cars
having heretofore been attached to
the Atlanta Il New York Express
at Charlotte and n6 Pullman ser~
between Charlotte and Atlanta.
bolt and Thornley, have tho agency
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1901-12-26
The Peoples Journal. s!:s %s9
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IL.
PlCk.ENS $
@ when
old folk

..E. ola 1Olk
rejoice in their happiness, when people
forget for season the struggles and
trials Of the year ard in reminiscent
moods reflect and recount the works Of
the past land perhaps speculate on the
future. 1t is Il time for serious reiiCc.
tion--a tim to measure The results Of II
years labor and, as the results unfold,
resolve with more determination than
ever to make tho coming year better and
brighter for each individual with whom
your lot may Eo cast. Let it be Il season
of joy-tho JOY that gives true expression
to the moaning of the great event it re-.
prcsents-thc JOY that Christ made pos
siblc, the lasting and significant JOY that
is i'll Keeping with sober, serious life, Il
life rcdolent with fruition ;of the Yuod
tcachings Of the Master whose sacrifices
made us what VIC are with infinite DOS
sibiIitics to higher and better achieve.
ment.
The journal wishes one and all "A
merry Christmas
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1901-12-26
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II ltN FIR J;

The poor farmers needed help il IS this year. with
) have always done y best for thcm in the ir..>
for produce. ;.Iprs cir ynur lihr!l' nationi g. this
get but now cheap can sell It, good pll"uI H.rII s.
Standard %rannlalcd sugar II los It GOOD so .iny,.
best chairs lOc, all wool jean, - whole # ; shoes
81, ID rs good sewing nachnr made y year ,r, Ill
-, WoncnS course shoes 5lc, 1jc, l0) HD 10
per doz to Duc., 18th and longer il want TO-
/ will pay Loo for peas 100 Ter cane seed 7Jc
fruit until Ct ready t. quit il. wani to swan
I'D the store 10 the children in for wluu>. "Crl,
are representing me at Gap l!ii with q 100 lstJ,Ko
right, try them
viii p0yas much he low of the trlsts will In|lnw fo
with me this h am doing my level best Tor Nou this
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1901-12-26

--l.ovcly planes, unhrrnkablc dolls,
Nmac: tr"" ornaments, ",tuyH OF I'll EinG d
Mrs ['urrtou'S.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1901-12-26

-licjnh'% celebrated pickles ~ Il
sauces, mono hnttcr nt Mrs. Curo:0u's.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1901-12-26

-"Ihosc indebted to the 10
accounts made before the 1st {
l0Ol Will please settle with m,
as the books will be turned ovt
stocKholdera at annual meetin
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1901-12-26

" on the isl, Oh OG1ODor.
a fine .girl., 49,,
Rcr! G. l., Mccain has been
sent back TO the North pickons cir
cmt we aTc glad to welcome his TO-
turn.
Antioch Baptist Church Elected
Rev. A. ). ManleN. Of Central as
their Pastor for the year 1902.
Corn was eX'rA good in this sec
ton cotton a little bit short.
Mr.. Elijnh Viii chester went TO
ola Pcndlcton Anderson county.
$. 9, on business last week.
This is Christmas timo an Il
wedding bells will ring here soon.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1901-12-26

have just bought two horse farm
and y ono horse farm near the Court
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1901-12-26

az S'HEi it'u N..,... llr.I
II having the comforting know
II Ne Is playing or sleep near ut
IN" mcSt hrallhfnl normal child
GnG', we'll cared Tor AMI hap
on TO YOUR rOTTON.
Work. December 2u..-Tlc
cotton market r.u~ri the
'lEhcNt prices record
'ubiicatinn OF the
vt. This il in
ate efforts malo
l., th" i'm,
HMd ,l'l,a;
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The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1901-12-26

The journal wishes one and all "a
merry Christmas.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1901-12-26

,lye. ~. Il. o.ewart vlsl-
ALTERS Parents Uncle
ice last Sunday. Mrs.
Deed quite SICK for sOme
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1901-12-26

nto Mr.. and Mrs. A. r.
" on the DIST, Of October.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-29

and Mrs. James P. Powell, of Lomax,
Illinois, were sight seeing and calling
on friends out this way recently.
Ratio, who was formerly a West Des
Moines boy, is now the efficient agent
at the Central depot He reports
that he brought his camera along and
got several fine views of the beautiful
scenery Astounding hereabouts.
1t is reported that daily paper
published in near by county had a
representative in Eddyville some days
ago, and in order to secure cores
pondent from that town offered as a
special (?) inducement to send the
daily paper if said correspondent
would write tri-weekly and furnish
his own stampsl How liberal of them
Do they want the earth? Verify such
publication deserves to prosper.
Sickness - Mrs. Henderson Eng
land was able to ride out last Sunday
| and visit her sister, Mrs P. J.. Tharp
DR.. E. l.. Bay, of Eddyvllle, has
been attending Mrs. j. l.. Sipes,.......
Eugene Beaver was on the sick list
| some days ago suffering from threat
ened attack of that dread disease, ap-
pendicitis. Mesdames Geo. Berry
and Dynes Whitlatch were also on the
sick list recently Mrs. Frank Bar
nett, of Sand Ridge, has been in poor
health for some time.
A New Organization. "A number OF
| our citizens met at the Bluff Greek
school house Thursday evening OF
last week and organized a society
known as the Farmers Social, :" the
| object of which is to meet annually
each autumn and hold picnic. The
first picnic will take place in few
| weeks in some of the shady groves
hereaoouts. John McFall acted as
temporary chairman, and the follow
ing permanent officers were elected I:
B B. Beamer, president; John Nc.
Fall, vice-president; l. r. Cox, sec
Rotary; and J. L. Myrick, treasurer.
A committee has also been appointed
to select place.
Real Estate Deals John and Rob
Hoyt, two prominent farmers of West
Des Moines, recently purchased the
j. p. McCrea farm of 100 acres for the
nice little sum of SO, 800, which is a
little over $51 per acre Robert gets
ITO acres with the residence and other
anu IdhCb bu6
eighty near the Star school house.
He will soon commence erecting a
residence thereon VIM. Smith, of
the Pleasant Ridge district, closed a
deal last Saturday whereby he pur-
chases the F. M. Henness farm of $50
acres for S57 90 per acre; total con-
sideration, 200 This farm ia at
present occupied by Charles McWil-
liams, who will soon vacate, and will
be succeeded by David Littlejohn, a
young single man,-that is, he is sir gle
at present.. Who says West Des
Moines real estate isn't valuable? ......
Thomas Morrow, who has resided on
the Widow England farm for some
years, but who owns a farm of 100
acres in White Oak township, is about
to close a deal whereby he sells his
farm there for $40 per acre, which is
$40 per acre more than he paid for it
year or two since.
August 2S. J. R. SIPEs.