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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31
RloTous FRENCH MINERS
Create Disturbances in Many Parts Of
Affected Region.

Paris. Oct 3O.-A renewal of minor dis
turbances between strikers and nom
strikers was reported, today, from the
mining districts. At Denain the strik-
ers demolished a coal yard broke the
windows Of buildings and sent threat
ening letter to the mayor. At Lens there
was also much petty destruction of the
nrorerty. At Dunkirk. IA arrests were
made and 1t is expected that many more
will follow as a result of the recent dis
order there.
Premier Combes said that the answer of
the companies to the arbitration pro-
posais had not yet been received. He ex-
planned that the mine managers must re-
fer the matter to their respective boards
Of directors and said he hoped an agree
ment would be reached
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

ne new watering trough which will
epiace the one now located on Water
eet near Bone Island, and which was
usreo quilt. if necessary. at a recent
ung OF the city council will soon be
uhaer construction and the stone for
NJ. oase mas arrived and has been
nh a.eu IN position. The location will be
W,. seo to the corner Of Water and
n'er streets and thus will accomo-
s s.e an the teams going on Water
w. ana also those which turn on at
winter street. This new trough will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Later in the day it was admitted that
positive Identification of the woman as
being the one seen, yesterday, by Mr..
Burns ard Mr.. DAILY had been made.
A good description Of the man said to
have been seen with the victim was
furnished the police. This is consid-
cred an important clue.
Persons visiting the spot where the
body was found. called the attention
of the officers to what appeared to be
blue stains on the earth near where the
body lay. Should these spots prove to
be of blood the theory which has
gained much favor that the woman was
murdered somewhere else and the
body brought here must be abandoned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

surprise party was given Miss
Kathleen Duffy, Thursday evening, at
her home in Randolph. by a number OF
her schoolmates. The young people
passed very pleasant evening with
games and other amusements the en-
)oyment of which was added to by the
complete surprise that the party's unex-
pected appearance caused Miss Duffy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

worthy exhibition of the skill of
Major John w. Berry is shown at Hotel
Douglass. an oil painting of Mr.. Doug
lass Boston terrier pup. The portrait
IS perfect life-siZe likeness of the dog
and shows him in a characteristic pO-
fine points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Mrs. Daniel Sherman eptertained a
party of her friends at whist at her
home In Randolph. Thursday evening.
and with the game and attendant re-
freshments, the evening was passed to
the great enjoyment of all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

MISS Lena and Master Maurice Cobb
'ea.' thursday, for Auburn where they
VIII pass the winter with Mrs. Cobb,
VINO VIII go to that place little later.
Mss Laura Cobb will spend the winter
IN Boston. Charles E. Cobb, who left
.or tne West some time ago, has re-
turned and is engaged in making pre-
parations for the removal of his house.
mold goods to the West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

The American Clothing Co. say two
cases of silk fleeced underwear $1.25
value will during this sale be sold for
only sc. each. Also medicated scar
let underwear at same price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Take notice that tomorrow you can
puy the celebrated Rays cream of al
mona at Beane's corner drug store,
lor one-half price. Ladies who are
aware OF the value of these goods will
eagerly avail themselves of this excep-
uohal chance to save money. Also
Epicurean high grade chocolates in
FANCY pound box, only q cents, tomor-
row.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

George o. Turner returned. Thurs
day, from Portland where he has been
to have an operation performed on his
eyes at the Maine Eye and Ear In
firCary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

The third degree was conferred on
several candidates at the meeting of
Gardiner Lodge of Odd Fellows, Thurs
day. after which refreshments which
were greatly enjoyed were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31
COLBY II, N. n. STATE 5.
Maine Men Win on Brilliant Work of
Coombs and Watkins.

Durham N H.. Oct. 3O.-Colby beat
New Hampshire State College II to 5 in
a hard fought game, Wednesday. New
Hampshire outplayed Colby in team
work the latter's success being due to
the individual playing of Coombs and
Watkins, who scored in brilliant end
runs Dearborn's touchdown was made
on a series of rushes through Colby's
center. The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Mrs. F. f. Ryan has received from
New York a beautiful line of outing
hats. Her trimmed hats are also ex-
ceptionally attractive this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31
COLBY.

Score, Colby IL. n. II: S. c. 5. Touch
downs, Coombs. Watkins, J. Dearborn.
Goal from touchdown. Levine. Umpire,
Foss. Referee. Keith. Linesmen. Thomas,
Jenness, Vail. Timekeepers, Stearns.
Dodge. Time 20m. and Ism. periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

E. C. Jones has recently made ex-
tensive repairs on his Central street
residence and painting has been done
TO a considerable extent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

lanes Lawrence of Bingham. was in
Gardiner. Thursday, called by the ILL
ness of his father, F. d. Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

DIR. Young. who has been in town
Tor few days. went to Camden
Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Again the chopping bee has been
postponed until date to be announced
later The cause was the illness of
several who had planned to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

BY referring to NJ. A. Haraden's ad
Auction Sale" it will be seen this i'm
portant auction of G.. E. Potter's livery
stable stock is for Thursday, Nov. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Sunday morning, on Popham Beach. He
was a 25-footer. His actions were very
lively and he remained In view Of the
people On the shore for nearly an hour
before going out to sea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

mr.. Brisk has had the house pur-
chased of Thomas Briery painted and
papered and has now moved in with
his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Miss Carrie Macomher returned, yes
terday, from a visit to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

The Ladies of the Methodist church
will be entertained, Friday afternoon,
by Mrs. A. J. Packard at her home on
Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Mr. and Mrs. ]. Frank Holt left,
Thursday, for a visit with relatives
In Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31
Oaily ksnnebec Journal
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call, 26-5
Halloween, tonight.

Mr.. Powell of Illinois, was in Gardi-
ner Thursday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31
Consumption can certainly be cured.
Not all cases, but very many. Ayers
Cherry Pect0ral is the medicine. Eza. e:
SOUTHGARDINER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Barter have
gone to Boothbay for a week or 10
days vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Fred Sherman has returned from Il
short visit to Milford, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Mr.. and Mrs. j. V. Eagleston of
Lynn, Mass, are making a few days
visit to the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

H.F. Libby of the Pine Tree Stock
Farm is in Boston and New York on a
business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Ladies will do we'll to look for G. w.
Brown & Cos. bargain sale ad. that
will appear on this page Saturday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31
READINGS MYSTERY.
CONTINUED from page l.,

by Mr.. DAILY and Mr.. Burns must have
been positive for the police have sent
out circular to the nearby towns
calling for the arrest of man whom
the circular describes as Daily and
Burns described the man seen, yester-
day, with the woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Mrs. Hannah Estes of Waterville, is
making a visit to the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

C. Decker went to Haverhill.
Thursday, called by the death of a
relative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

cholera is decreasing in the Amur
districts Of Russia and In all otnef III
fected districts. There has Deen oniy
one fatal case Of suspected piausue
at Odessa since Oct. Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Mr.. and Mrs. o. F. Knowlton of
Skowhegan, were calling on friends in
| the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

C. Shattuck, Jr., of Boston, is in the
city and will try partridge hunting for
Il few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Mrs. George Stevens has returned
from few weeks visit to relatives in
Methuen, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Ed Mears has moved from High
street to the kimball house on Main
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Frank Harrington went to Auburn
on business trip, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Peter O'Connor, formerly of the
United States hotel, Portland, was a
visitor to the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Miss Ethel Marston is making a visit
to relatives in Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31
HALLOWELL.

Frank Winslow is enjoying a short
vacation trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

De round stone one. similar to the one
recently built on Brunswick street and
winch Is giving good satisfaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

Mrs. Hutchins left. Thursday, for a
,;sit with friends in Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-31

-. number Of consumptives In Ger
ANY Is estimated at over 2e5.000.
The colored American., 1902-03-22
Union Revival Services.

The great evangelist, Charles n.
CIitten6ou of New York and founder
of the Florence Crittendon Mission
Work, has been secnIed to conduct
union revival services for ten dsys at
Lincoln Temple, beginning Sunday
March 23td at p. N. Peoples Ply
mouth and Lincoln Temple are united
in this meeting and other churches are
invited to unite also. The far-fesch1ng
influences Of DR.. Crittendon as an
evangelist and the unusual inter ss
manifested in bis recent visit to this
city assure great awakiDg among the
people of this city. He Is without
doubt one of tire most successsful
evangelists now in the field, ana tne
churches that have secured his services
for the the ten days meeting may 1891
themselves most fertHnates
The colored American., 1902-03-22

convene in Hartford the frat Wednes
day IN May at tie A. NJ. # Zion
church. J. ". Hood, D. D., LII. D,
presiding BjshOp The ou look is for a
large and grand ssss Oa.-
Mrs. Eids Tn 1u1as Ia stll on the
sick list Miss FsDnie MuTkinsOn Is
improving Mrs, Hattie B. Thompson
is cOnfiued TO her bed ar her home on
B lisvue s. Mr.. William Heath of
L berty street. is very sick. Nc Charles
Harris, employed st the Alien House,
left the city Saturday, for Philadelphia.
Mr.. John Harris il employed at Mudip,
C,nn Mr. q, Mrs- Lewis Freeman,
o. Willimantic, Conn. has moved to
Hartford They reside at l05 touud
st. Mr. Jones OF Willimsnlie was in
the city Sunday, the guest Of Mr. and
Nrs. Fteemar. MIS- Canten OF Low
ngton, Conn. moth # Mr.. larenee
Canten of 36 South Prospect rect, Is
whiting in the city, ibe guest of her
son and wife. SIR A. r Lotion hss
moved bis pool room fr m Windsor
Center fo2the city at $50 Main street
Mira. Ellen Cauten Of FitChfi ii, Conn
ia in the city. the guest OF her sister,
Mrs. Hattie Curtis OF 81 Grand street.
Mrs G. Mejor vho has been i'll for the
past week is able 20 be out again. Mr
Louis Peterson Ia in Windsor Center.
The colored American., 1902-03-22
HARTFORD'S HAPPENINGS.
Church and Society Cuttings From Con-
necticuts's Capital.

hartford, Conn, Special Rev, J.
'ulls Cooper, preached two excellent
''imons Sunday, in the morning aud
"snlngr to large congregations at the
NJ 4. Zion church. The church
"" fesume lis revival services this
"eR' Tie PASTORS bible class, ht Id
very Sunday afternoon a. p M is
siOSir every popular and quite an in-
crest Is manifested in the study Of the
D,oie The Daughters of Conferences
"" nave their annual seTm on preached
Suauay afternoon at the church by the
p'''Or, Rev Cooper. The members of
'4' sunday school under the direction
'ne superintendent. Dennis Scott,
~ musical direclor, John ]. vii.
--l' are preparing for their EssteF
sIsfGises.
'Hs NsT England Conference will
The colored American., 1902-03-22
-,IINTO BOILING WATER.
,I Accident to q Promising
Young Man-ChUrch and So
ciety Doings

Ansonia, Conn, Special-Mr James
r,leman. Jr., late of Providence, r
met with an socident Wednesday
.vsnipg which proved fatal Mr.. CO,e-
nan was employed at COe Brass Co
and while engaged In pulling a truck,
,bicb In some manner caught and
.brsw him backwards into a tank of
boiling va er up TO his neck. He was
,ascued by his helpmates, hts father
hang one Of the first TO assist him cut
NJ his perilous position. Medical sid
vss st orce summoned, end he was
made as comfortable as possible; but
bis i1rIes we're of such nature that
bs dad at 4 m. He was buris d from
the Macedonia Baptist church on. FRI
dsv Rev NJ r. Roscoe of said chnrch
and Rev L 81 Taylor of the A. NJ
EZon off mated. Mr.. Coleman has
only been in this city two weeks, but
bis friends were numerous, and his
ndden death caused great sadness. He
leaves to mourn his l. So, wife, father,
mother, two brothers and three sisters
The stewsrdesses OF the A. M. E.
ZOn church gave a donkey entertain
ment and supper at the church last
Thursday evening for the benefit Of the
sewing society 1t was a success both
financially and socially. The Willing
Workers of the MscedOnia Baptist
church gave al eni ysble supper at
the residence Of Mr.. Jane Clayton on
Wooster street, Thursday evening for
the benefit Of the sewing society OF that
thuTch. Rev. G N. Payne, mission sry
dthe New York Conference is visiting
ton Ave. Rev. Payne ia we'll kI own
here and hts many friends are glad to
zee him. The Tabernacle Baptist
church has purchased from II G.
Miles, the two story brick house on
Coburn street which 1t will uae for
church purpose The society will take
possession Of its new quarters in the
spring AID alter the property to sDit its
needs and convenience. The lower fl 1or
Will b' used ss church, and the upper
floor will be fitted IN for the pastor,
Rev. John Davis. The purchase price
Of the property was somewhat over
5000. The Tabernacle church was
iOunded in March 1901 by four or five
members, but since that time has great
Fmereased in membership. The Col
oFed American cBn be obtained from
the sgent, Rev, Basil L. Watts of 6S4
South Main street.
The colored American., 1902-03-22
The Spring Millinery.

The m ajority of the new ats are
distinguished by the decided down.
ward fl are at the back. Another im-
portant item in up-to-date millinery Is
the !ov almost fl 1t crown The new
straws and braids, the new floral and
other trimmings are pictured and de
scr;bed at length In the April De-
Lneator. which also devotes page to
illustrating the garious steps IN the
construction of stylish Marquise bat
from q Fifth Avenue shop.
The colored American., 1902-03-22
A history of Negro Progress

"Sbadow and Light" This pOpu ar
history and Autobiography of Hon. NJ.
w, Gibbs, late U. y. Consul TO MSd4-
gsscar and Reoeivee OF Public Monies
of Little Rock, Ark is receiving a
wide stIs. NJ John II. Wills the poFu-
lar booknaan al 5O6 11bh st. n W. is the
agent for it in tbs District OF Colum
bic, and will be prompt il hIling Gil
The colored American., 1902-03-22
Observation-Disclosures

orders. The price of the book is 81 6O,
aud 50 a scholar competent to ludge
has aid, it IS really q history OF the
American Negro Of the l9;h century
beautltu ly Illustrated wiki portraits
and sketches Of representative col"red
men. W.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Attempts to End His Life Be-
cause His Wife Left
Him.
SAID THAT HE WILL DIE
Becomes Despondent After Spouse
Takes Her Leave and Seeks to End
His Existence-Physician Says the
Patient viii Not Recover.

Keosauqua, June 12.-(special)-
James Cochran, young farmer in
good circumstances, residing about
three miles west of here, undertook to
take his own lie yesterday afternoon
by taking poison. DR.. Craig, of this
place, was called and it is reported
that he said that Mr.. Cochran could
not live. Dependency over his wife
having deserted him a few days ago
caused him to do the act. Mrs. Coch.
ran took with her their one child, a
little girl, going to her parents home
near Cantril. She is daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Nicolson.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
BOYS SURRENDERED
MERE LADS FOUGHT WITH THE
BoERs I'M THE FIELD.

Pretoria, June 12.-Ten thousand,
two hundred and twenty-five Beers
vessurrendered up to date Many are
youngsters II years old and upward
Majority of them are under 80. The only
bitterness observed among the leading
Beers is against France and Germany.
They declare the war was protracted
unnecessarily owing to hopes held out
by the French and the German press.
Were Best Soldiers.
Pretoria, Wednesday.-General De.
Wet says the youngsters were their
best fighters and frequently held posi-
tions after the older Burghers had
cleared out.
The Beers of the Orange River col
ony are handing in only small per-
centage of their ammunition. They
explain that they used the most of it
In hunting game since the peace
agreement was signed.
Addressing the surrendered Beers
at Kroonstaad, Orange River colony,
General Elliott said the only wish Of
King Edward. his government and the
British people was to help the Burgh-
ers and get them back to their farms
as soon as possible.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Called Into Action to ,Quell
Riots in Rhode Island.
CROWDMAKESA ATTACK
Unusual Conditions Result From
Strike Of Street, Railway Employees
Cavalry Patrols the Streets and
Keeps order-Number Injured.

Pawtucket, r. l., June 1.-THE city
officials having declined to; increase
the police force to meet the unusual
conditions resulting from a strike of
the Union Traction Co.'s men here and
in Providence, by order of the COVER
nor companies of infantry and two
troops of cavalry are patrolling the
street today. The action of the gov
ernor was precipitated by a serious
disturbance which occurred last even
ing when detachment Of deputy
sheriffs were attacked by crowd
which had help up and demolished a
street car. The officers were. stoned
and numbers of persons were injured.
Boy Shot.
A boy has been shot fatally, 1t is
said, in a volley fired into a crowd by
the deputies.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
FARMER NEAR KE0SAU0UA
TAKES A DOSE OF POISON

from their homes. They were stand
ing on pianos with water almost to
their necks. Within an hour all would
have been drowned. All communica-
tion with the outside world was de-
stroyed for over twelve hours.
1t was almost noon yesterday when
wire was secured between Peoria
and Chicago and st. Louis. All street
car service was stopped and the fire
fire alarm service was knocked out
The tugboat and steam launch, which
had been plying on the river at this
point have disappeared since the first
storm. 1t is believed they are now at
the bottom of Peoria lake. Their pill
OTIS have not been seen. The storm
was general, and extended as far east
as Bloomington, where it was even
worse than at Peoria.
Farmer Instantly Killed.
At Morton in Tazewell county Ed
ward Beman was caught beneath the
falling timbers of his barn and instant
ly killed. A number Of cattle were al
so killed near there.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
CYCLONE VICTIMS WILL
RECOVER FROM INJURIES

with trees and caused washouts on
the B. G. R. & N. railroad which de-
layed trains until noon yesterday.
Unroofed Eight Buildings.
Morning Sun,June 12.--(Special.) y
The storm unroofed eight business
buildings here and demolished the
tile factory.
Buildings at Upton Demolished.
Upton, June 12.-(Special.)- The
buildings at the fair grounds here
were demolished and horse trainer
was injured.
Struck by Lightning.
Blairstown, June 12.-(Special)-
Hiram Hart's barn in this place was
struck by lightning and burned to the
ground. The loss is $1,000.
Much Stock Killed.
Cedar Rapids, June 12.-(Special) J..
Much damage was done by the
storm in this section. A great deal
of live stock in Linn county was
killed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
HALE's BODY TAKEN AWAY.
Murderer of Miss Fora Donaho Ship.
ned to Mother

Keosauqua, June 12.-(Special. y
The body of Edward Hale, the murder
er of Miss Fora Donaho, who hung
himself in the county Jail here Tues
day, has been shipped to Boydsville,
Mo-, at the request of relatives. Thir-
ty dollars was telegraphed here yes
terday together with a guarantee from
bank that any other expenses incur
red over the amount sent would be
paid,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
TO HOLD TOURNEY.
Alton Making Preparations to Enter.
tain Visitors.

Creston.June 12.-(Special. )-Afton
is making arrangements for ball
tournament to be held in that city
July and 4. The Alton fair has
been abandoned and the people from
the east end of the county will attend
the Creston district agricultural fair
but the ball tournament is supposed
to furnish plenty of amusement and
Creston will send her people to Alton
on July and 4. Alton also intends
to celebrate. Bert Thompson. of
Creston. has been selected as the ora.
tor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
HIGH PRICE RECORD SMASHED.
Steers Sold for s7.s5 Hundred
Weight at Kansas CITY,

Kansas City, Mo-, June 12.-The
highest price paid for cattle at the
stockyards yesterday smashed all pre-
vious records. A. N. Nelson, of Edna.
Kan, marketed fifteen steers that ay-
eraged 1473 pounds and sold at ste a
hundredweight. This is. 25 cents high
er than the record price of 1882, which
was the highest price in the history Of
the yards until the latter part of the
last month.