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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-08-16
Total ..................

To this amount must be added the
withdrawals and consignments, which
amount to 672, 200 pounds. Then there
remains 55S, 800 pounds still in the
warehouses, which brings the total of
all wool delivered by growers and so
far accounted for to 1l,514,90O pounds.
But there is still more wool to be con
sidered and which has not entered
into n of the figures above given.
This is the wool shipped direct from
the city without having been offered
at any of the sales. This amounts to
100000 pounds, and as fully one
half went to the warehouses of Jere-
miah Williams & Co, it will be seen
that this firm cuts no unimportant
figure in the local market, having Sc
cured about half of all the wool hav-
ing it's initial point here.
With the wool still to come n that
in the warehouses not yet offered for
sale an addition of 100000 pounds can
be safely made to the figures already
given, thus bringing the grand total
of all wool handled at Billings to H.
04S, 900 pounds.
A. w. Elliott, who has been the
seasons representative for Jeremiah
Williams & Co., says that the figures
above given place Billings preemi-
nently in the lead of the United
States primary markets. Twice as
much wool is handled here annually
as at any other market of the same
nature in the country, and Billings re
ceiyes and forwards as much terri:
tory" wool as either Chicago, St
Louis or Philadelphia and is the larg.
est original shipping point in the
world. This may strike some persons
as a rather broad statement, but the
figures are obtainable to make good
the assertion, as can be easily ascer
tanned by a little inquiry.
Prices during the season in Mon
tana have ranged from 10 to l4A
cents, making the average paid 13A
cents. The average for Wyoming has
been liz cents, with a range OF IRON
8 to 1871 cents. The highest prices
for the Montana product were paic
in the northern markets of the state
as the wool tributary to those mar
kets is of a better quality than thai
which is shorn in this part OF the
state, being freer from dirt, and con
sequently lighter, therefore possessing
a higher market value.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-08-16

VIM. Finn of Lima. O., obtained ex-
cellent results from the use of Foley's
Kidney Cure. 'It relieved my back
ache and severe pain I've the hips.
It toned my system and gave me new
vim and energy. 1t is an honest and
reliable remedy, a sure cure for all
kidney diseases" For sale by Holmes
e. RiyOn.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-08-16
straved or stolen.

From near Pryor Agency, August
10 or II, one bay horse, branded NH
on left shoulder and left hip. Five
dollars will be paid for return of this
horse to Pete Smiths stable.
Billings August 10, 1901. 34-2t
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-08-16

also gave audience to a couple and
likewise fined them. One was unable
to pay and was committed
More are down for arrest today and
unless the others take the hint and
leave the city, the two Justices courts
promise to be lively places during the
next few days.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-08-16
To Heal a Hurt

Use Banner Salve, the great healer.
It's guaranteed for cuts, wounds, sores
piles and all skin diseases. Use no
substitute. For Sale by Holmes &
RiXOn,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-08-16
SEASONS BUSINESS IN WOOL
AT BILLINGS.
WHAT THE FIGURES SHOW
Shipments are Fully Double Those
from Other Primary Dis
tributing Points.

With the season now practically
closed it is possible at this time to
give figures in regard to the amount
of wool handled in this city during
the present year. While estimates
have been published and amounts
given as representing the seasons
business, they were largely based upon
speculation, or at best were obtained
through the consultation of incom-
plete and faulty data. The Gazette
is now enabled to publish figures ali.
%solutely reliable and which may be
accepted as a true exposition of the
seasons transactions in the great
staple.
The offerings at the two ware
hououses of the city totalled LEILA,
900 pounds. OF this amount lo,2s0,
400 was sold outright. The purchas'
ers and their respective purchases
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-08-16

From Thursdays Daily Gazette.
The Billings wool market, like Ban
guo's ghost, will not down, apparent
". One hundred thousand pounds
were sold the past two days, when
everybody predicted that the market
would be closed a week ago. The sales
yesterday were: A.. Jackman, 5000
pounds at 8 cents to Yegen Bros. G
Dowell, 10000 pounds at 10 cents te
Yegen Bros.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-08-16

B. Messenger, 5000 pounds, consign-
ed to Yegen Bros.
4 M. Mcdonald, $4,000 pounds, to
jeremiah Williams & Co, at II cents.
M. Mcdonald, 1900 pounds, to
Jeremiah Williams & Co, at IL cents.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-08-16

were as fOIIOWS:
Purchaser. Pounds.
Jeremiah Williams & Co.. 4,3S7,5OO
Dewey, Gould & Go 1890. 1,95o,soO
Bach. Becker & Con-. 1,175,4 400
]. Koshland & Co.......... 1,os2,7 700
Hecht, Lehman & Co... 799, 800
Nichols, Dupee & Co... 1893, 800
Yegen Bros ............. 297,so0
Whitman, F~arnsWorth &
Taylor ..............-. 164,4OO
Hallowell & Donald 800. $1,000
A. Frank & Co........... 1880
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-18

For Sale Cheap! Tho south
east quarter of section "a,
township 1872, range 56,one
and one-haif miles from
Webster. Kindly examine
land and write Chalmers
Curtis, Petoskey, Mich.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-04-18
lty Harness Shop
Ready for Business.

q r cs1 me condition of my concern exactly. have the incest line
una,sS. ana the best equipped Harness Shop in the county and
uu.s ~ u announcing myself all ready for business and respect,
III "e attention of the horse owners of this vicinity while | en-
an !. ~ this announcement is of great Importance to you all.
SM .npvnuing my best efforts to conduct a successful horse bust
d = snarp enough 10 see that l can do so only by gratifying the
49, patrons. That is what l am here for and tnat is what |
- you want to be edited, gratifed and almost supplied by
81, BIG BARGAINS AND KIND TREATMENT
" !. III III D | will fill you so full of contentment and brotheriy
N ain 4. = want TO give every man you meet a quarter.
5io ALI - vel the very best goods in my line to be found IN the
ds. - nem a : a lower price than they can be bought for any
to, use Ie only 'he very best grades of leather in all goods make;
.aps sy men who have served an apprenticeship and have had
a hsv ! a the bench; to absolutely warrant all goods to be
Of u.,s=' = represented and sold FOR; to make good any defect due
6h t;s. t &c OF workmanship without trouble or expense to Gus
\ souIs al. :, who favor me. with their patronage, honestly ana
SOUNDS JUST ABOUT RIGHT O Ta
DMt 49, n0 that | practice just what preach in the harness
N and . = ! my word for it. Come in and look over my line. Get
kndred. - 1-n convince you that this is the place TO buy ?os'
Dam .P P3srons that have bought my harness for the las,
n heir , ~. not refer you to one but to all. Thanking my od
M spoLs %aI FRA patronage in The past and especially for the very
M corr ~ them for my work and my harness. l cordially
" my shop when in need of anything in my line.
Yours respectfully,
w. F.. KADING.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11
Clear Ridge.

Miss Mary Booher visited Mrs.
S. L. Benford last week.
Velina Henry, three.year-old
daughter of William Henry, met
with a most painful accident a
few days ago. She was at the
planning mill, and in some way one
of her feet was caught in a belt
around a revolving pulley, and the
child's leg was broken in two
places. She is getting along
nicely.
VIM. Baker has gone to Maple
ton, where he expected employ
ment.
Miss Lillian Fleming's school
has closed and she is at home for
a short time.
Mrs. f. K. Stevens and chill
dren are spending some time
with Mrs. Stevens parents, Mr..
Mrs. and N. B. Henry.
Mrs. Lulu Henry is GONZALES,
cling after a somewhat lengthy
illness.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11
Brush Greek.

Mud is much plentier than
news this week.
A number of our young folks
assembled at the hospitable home
of N. B. Hanks on Saturday even
ing, March 30th, and gave at least
one member of the family, his son
Will, quite a surprise. Those
present were Nora Lodge, Grace
Lodge, Inez Akers, Blanche Bar
ton, Gertrude Hoke, Piper Bar
ton, John Lodge, Jr., Aquilla
Lodge, Ernest Hixson, Clarence
Akers, Mark Lodge, Charlie
Lodge and Mrs. Irene Truax and
son Earl. All went home feeling
that they had had a good time.
Some of the Valley people at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Rach-
ell Barton at Rays Hill last Sun
day.
Oliver Holly and family of Clear
field are coming back to sojourn
in Brush Creek for a time.
Prof. G. E. Barton of Shippens-
burg spent his Easter vacation at
home.
Some of our schools close this
week.
The snow of last week stopped
those of our farmers who were
commencing to plow.
Edward Lodge, who left for
Ohio some time ago, has returned
home.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11
Stone Valley.

Miss Myrtle Houck is employ
ed in George Fraker's family.
Taylor Ramsey has moved into
VIM. McQuate's house; John
Little, into the house vacated by
Mr.. Ramsey, and David Fraker
to the Smith property.
John Wasson spent a day or two
recently with his brother-in-law
Mac Richards; and Mrs. Staunton
Heeter of Three Springs, with
her sister, Mrs. S. r. Fraker.
DellaFerrenburg spenta couple
of weeks with her sister at Dub
lin Mills.
Albert Fraker and Miss Ella
Tice, spent a couple of days with
Mr.. Fraker's sister Mrs. Harry
Taylor at Robertsdale.
Stone Valley school closed the
first day of April. Five of the
pupils attended every day of the
term. The teacher, Miss Elem
ing purchased during the term
thirty-six choice books for the
schoollibrary. Sheis an excellent
teacher, and gave splendid salts
faction.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11
Licking Greek.

Mr.. ]. S. Sipe spent Sunday
afternoon with the family of Mr..
Fl. S. Daniels.
Mr.. j. w. Hoop who has estab-
lished a milk route from upper
Licking Creek to Grissinger's s
creameryin McConnellsburg says
he gets more milk than he can
haul and has very encouraging
business.
Misses nellie and Maggie Dan
iels spent Sunday afternoon with
Miss Sallie Hoop.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Austin
spent Sunday with the family of
Mr.. Martin Lake.
The spring examination which
was held at Harrisonville April 6,
passed off very quietly. The
committee were Messrs. H. II.
Hollenshead, r. r. Sipe and Miss
Maggie Daniels. Six pupils took
it; two from Sloan school, one
from Daniels school, and three
from Mountain school. Reports
say all passed, and much credit
is due our pupils who have the
desire to be going upward step
by step instead of falling back.
Mountain school No. s will
close this week and much credit
is due the teacher Miss Maggie
Daniels for the excellent work
which she has done the past term.
The attendance was very good all
winter, which is a very good rec
ommendation to any teacher.
She leaves with the good wishes
of all, and it is hoped she may re-
turn next winter.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11
March %, 1901.

One of the statesmen of Hecker-
mans Peerless Horse & Cattle
Powder has in the last three
months seen and taken the names
of eighty one different brands of
cattle powder and only one eof them
was a ten cent package and it only
weighed a half pound and we be.
lieve you would agree with us
that Peerless Powder at 10c a
pound pack is as good as any of
them if you could try them all.
The profit for the merchant on
Peerless Powder is not large. In
fact so small that many of the
drug stores will not handle it
which we believe is quite a re-
concentration for it. Try a pack
of it and convince yourself.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11
Fedde Fixsen Dead.

All of the older folks of this
placeand the Cove, who had known
Fedde Fixsen well, when he own
ed and lived on the Sipes
farm just east of town, some
thirty or more years ago, will be
panied to learn of his death at his
home at Inland Nebraska whith-
er he went from this county.
Although having lived more than
four score years, he had been, in
the enjoyment of excellent Health
all winter, and one can imagine
the shock to the family, when one
day recently a member went into
the sitting room and found him
in a kneeling position-dead.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11
lis Easy to Feel Good.

Countless thousands have found
a blessing to the body in DR..
Kings New Life Pills, which pos
itively cure Constipation, Sick
Headache, Dizziness, Jaundice
Malaria, Fever and Ague and all
Liver and Stomach troubles.
Purely vegetable, never gripe OF
weaken. Only 25c at w. S. Dick
sons drug store.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11
Job Couldn't Have Stood 1t

If he'd had Itching Piles. They
are terribly annoying; but Buck
lens Arnica Salve will cure the
worst case of piles on earth. 1t
has cured thousands. For Injur-
les, Pains or Bodily Eruptions it
is the best salve in the world.
Price 25c a box. Cure guaran-
teed. Sold by w. S. Dickson.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11
Farmers Attention.

l have just received 1000 bus
Fancy Seed Potatoes-both Early
and Late Varieties which 1 vii
sell at Rock Bottom Prices.
guarantee this seed fine and will
refund the money if not satisfac
tory.
CLAY PARK,
Three Springs,
Huntingdon Co., Pa,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11
H. Lawrence Wishart, of Ma

HI. Lawrence Wishart, of Mar
quette, Michigan, who is employ
ed as chemist for the Lake Su-
perior Powder Company, was a
visitor to his home a few days
last week. He is a son of Mr.a
Mrs. Harvey Wishart at Wells
Tannery. His brother Howard
G. Wishart, the gentlemanly tick
ct agent for the H. & B. II r. r.,
at Huntingdon, accompanied him.
Everett Press.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11

Those famous little pills, De
Wits Little Early Risers will re
move all impurities from your
system, ,cleanseyour bowels, make
them regular. Trout's drug store.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11
Memorial Day Services.

King Post will hold a special
meeting on Saturday, April Goth
at p. m. to make arrangements
for properly observing the Both
day of May.
D. MALLOY, ELLIOTT RAY,
Adjutant, Commander.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11
THE HARRlSONVILLE INN
Harrisonville, Pa.

On the Turnpike six miles west of McCon-
nellsburg. This old and popular hotel stand has
been entirely rebuilt, newly furnished and is
under new management.
First Glass Accommodations.
Delightful Home for Summer Boarders.
Rates Reasonable.
Special Attention to Transient Custom
THOMAS S. METZLER,
Proprietor
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11
Normal School.

will begin the term of Normal
Monday, April Goth, at 1.30 p. m.
to continue eight weeks.
Write me for further informa.
ton.
b. n. PALMER,
Needmore, Pa.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11
Notice to Stockholders.

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers Of the Fulton Telephone Company
will be held at Needmore, Pa, Tues
day, April 16, 1901, at o'clock p. m.
sharp. A full representation is re-
quested.
y. H. CovALT, Manager,
Covalt, Pa.
March %, 1901.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11
Elder Himas Mellott preached
at Laurel Ridge last Sunday.

Connellsburg Lodge Friday even
ing for installation.
Sylvester Cunningham has re-
moved from Knobsville to the
Hastings finn near Fort Little.
ton.
Mr. N. E. M. Hoover accom-
panied by his father Mr.. Andrew
Hoover, spent last Saturday in
town.
Col. w. H, Nelson spent day
or two M Chambersburg this
week.
You get more Peerless Liver
Pills in a 10c bottle than in a
twenty-five cent bottle of other
brands.
Mr.. M. B. Hill and family re-
turned to Needmore last Satur-
day after having spent year at
Clearfield.
Mr.. J. W. Stevens and family
are in their new home at Mechan-
icsburg. John is in Philapel-
phia this week.
Why is newspaper like tooth
brush? Because everybody
should have one of his own and
not borrow his neighbor's.
John Gordon expects to give an
ice-cream supper at the home of
his father Jacob Gordon on the
first Saturday night in May
Jehu Booth of the firm of Booth
Bros, Dublin Mills, has returned
from the eastern cities, where he
purchased a full line of spring
goods.
Skin trouble, cuts, burns, scalds
and chatting quickly heal by the
use ofDeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
1t is initiated. Be sure to get
DeWitt's. Trout's drug store.
DR.. Stevens has his dental
rooms over Will Nesbit's grocery
opposite the Fulton House for the
present, where his friends may
find him when they want a tooth
pulled. Of course, it wont hurt.
Palmer p. Mann is developing
into first class liveryman. He
added pair of nice match horses
to his stock the other day; and,
with his new surry and buggies,
he is in shape to accommodate his
patrons in fine style.
You cannotenjoy perfecthealth,
rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes
if your liver is sluggish and your
bowels clogged. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers cleanse the whole
system. They never grippe.
Trout's drug store.
Observation-Disclosures
were held at the Reformed church
in this place last Sabbath. The
floral decorations were very pret-
ty. The celebration of the Lords
Supper was observed, and five
members added to the church.
The services in the United
Brethren church on the Huston
town circuit April the 14th will be
as follows: Wells Valley 10 a. m.
Oak Grove, 2.30 p. M, and Mount
Tabor 7.30, p. m. Every body
welcome. w. Fl. Dofoe, Pastor.
Spring coughs are specially
dangerous and unless cured at
once, serious results often follow.
One Minute Cough Cure acts like
magic. 1t is not common mix
ture but is high grade remedy.
Trout's drug store.
Ex-Treasurer John A. Henry
sold his pair of match black driv-
ing horses last Friday to VIM.
L. Murray of Hancock for $500
cash. John says they are a little
the best team of horses that have
gone away from this county for
some time.
We are indebted to Miss Emma
j. Fraker of the Citizen s National
Bank, Chattanooga, Tennessee,
for a copy of the Chattanooga
Sunday Times. 1t is a 26 page
paper, and is in keeping with the
enterprise of that beautiful his
torinc city of the South.
Last Saturdays Valley Spirit
says that Charles Burkholder, a
mall din0af- hoe cfr1olz a xya;,, of
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11

One man who does things is
worth a hundred who talk about
the things they are going to do.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11
McConnellsburg & Fl. Loudon
Passenger, Freight and
Express Line.
R. c. MCOUADE, Proprietor.

RUN DAILY BETWEEN MoCoNNErlsBunG AND
FORT LoUDoN.
Leaving McConnesburg at 1890 O'Clock, Il. M.
s. T.. II. r.
Returning leave Fort Loudon on the arrival OF
the evening train on s. Il. X. X.
am prepared to carry passengers and ex-
press TO make connection with all trains at TT.
LOudOn.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11
DR.. STEVENS, Dentist,
MC0NNNEI ISBIIRG pa

Graduate of u. of p. Ten Years Exper.
ience. plates-GOld, Platinum, Silver Alu-
minum, Celluold, Rubber, and Rubber Alum-
mum lined. Metal with Rubber Attachment
Plates from 3 400 up.
Bridges, Richmond Crowns, Logan Crowns,
Gold Caps, Platinoid Caps, &c,
Filling of Natural Teeth Speciality and
all work Guaranteed.
Information by mail or in person.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-04-11

gone away from this county for
some time.
We are indebted to Miss Emma
j. Fraker of the Citizen s National
Bank, Chattanooga, Tennessee,
for a copy of the Chattanooga
Sunday Times. 1t is a 26 page
paper, and is in keeping with the
enterprise of that beautiful his
torinc city of the South.
Last Saturdays Valley Spirit
says that Charles Burkholder, a
well digger, has struck a vein of
fine bituminous coal, sixteen
miles west of Chambersburg, at
a depth of sixty feet. Mr.. Burk-
holder does not tell the exact, To-
cation of the coal; but if it is in a
line with US, it is much nearer
McConnellsburg htan with Cham
bersburg.
Charlie Scotland Watson Lynch
OF this place left for Fort Loudon
Wednesday morning where they
are embarking in the mercantile
business under the firm name of
Scott & Lynch. They are excel
ent young men, both have had
several years training in the bust
ness, and that they win get their
fun share Of business, goes with
out saying.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-11-28
ARTICLES FILED.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Southern
Railway.

Cedar rapids, Nov 26.-Articles of
incorporation for the Cedar Rapids,
Iowa City & Southern Railway com
pany" were filed with the secretary of
state yesterday. The incorporators
are w. G. Bows, Isaac B. Smith and
William j. Greene.
This is taken as an assurance of
the construction of the inter-urban
railway line, contemplated in the
Dows-Smith franchises granted here
and at Iowa City. 1t is said that the
plans for the building of the line in
the early spring viii be pushed with
all possible expedition, but it is not
announced officially what motive pow
er Win be used between Iowa City and
the city limits of Cedar Rapids. 1t is
expected that the route ultimately
adopted will vary widely in many
places from the original survey, max
ing the line better than at first con-
templated.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-11-28
IOWA MOTHERS CONGRESS.
first State Convention Meets Januar,
1925, 1902.

Des Moines. Nov. 25.-For two years
,he work of the Iowa Congress of
Mothers has grown in strength and in
luence over the state. 1t is now nee
}ssary for the workers to meet in a
GENERAL conference and make united
Effort to secure much needed legisla-
Gon affecting the interests of the
home, the school and her status as a
progressive, enlightened common
wealth
1t heartily invites the cooperation Of
any and all organizations working
plong humanitarian and philanthropic
Enes, to help secure from the assem-
bly, of 1901 legislation on the follow
Ing questions:
The restriction of child labor.
Compulsory education.
The juvenile court. M
The kidnapping of children.
A better humane law
A law imposing a penalty on parents
Dr. guardians who wilfully surround
children with conditions which tend to
make criminals.
The congress will meet in this city
January 1925, 1902.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-11-28
AN OLD CONDUCTOR DEAD.
News Has Reached Eldon of the Death
of Charles G. GIassnel.

Eldon, Nov. 26.-News has reached
the city of the death of Charles G.
Glasspel, who for many years has
been a conductor on the southwestern
division of the Rock Island, running
between Davenport and Kansas City.
Mr.. Glasspel lived for several years
at Davenport, but moved about eight
years ago to Kansas City.Mr. Glasspel
was a member of the first crew that
run over the southwestern division,
moving to Trenton, Mo-, in 1871, and
running on the first passenger train
over the division. He has had thirty
years of continuous service and is
known to hundreds of Iowa and Mis-
souri, railroad men. Mr.. Glasspel was
a high degree Mason and had served
in several official capacities in the Or
der of Railroad Conductors.