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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-13
THE LEONARD WOOD SCANDAL.

Governor Leonard Wood is a striking illustration
Of the proyerb of the beggar on horseback Because
he had the good luck to be the colonel Of RooseveIts
Rough Rider regiment by the rankest kind of fayorit-
ism, this army doctor promoted over the heads of
his veteran seniors, given generalship and finally
made military governor of Cuba General Fitzhugh
Lee as consul general had served the government at
Havana during the troublous period Immediately pre-.
cedng the war when his life constantly in danger
General Joseph Wheeler during the itself had done
far more than Colonel Leonard Wood both in the ma
neuverng before battle and the field itself These
are but two Of the many signally prominent men who
were passed over when it discovered that the
friend of Theodore Roosevelt lacked advancement
In all history it is singular to note that the favore
In one way another plays the devil and ustifes the
animadversions upon his appointment to high place
The case of General Leonard Wood has proved no OK.
ception to the rule.
The wine bill scandal that came out several days
ago is not pretty thing The United States governor
of Cuba has the right to drink wine but surely he
ought to for himself and not foist off the bill on
the government The president of the United States
pays for his wine and does every citizen of the
United States. Why should not Governor Wood? And
the wine bill is large too. 1t recalls sack and
sugar Sir John Falsaff the Danish king taking his
rouse and keeping wassel These dozens of cham
payne burgundy whisky sherry and all the
liquors in the wine merchants cellar, aside from the
the good name OF the United States as a temperate
country.
This heavy headed reycl aud west
Make us uaduced, and tax'd Of other nations;
they clcpe us drunkards and with swinsh phrase
Soil addition"
Besides this, the money paid to Gomez Is queer
thing The oycrdrawn salary account of Governor
Wood calls for explanation The queerest of all is the
proof that Governor Wood spent government money to
try to influence public sentiment in favor of Cuban
reciprocity by distributing circulars among leaders of
thought Senator Teller secured the voucher which
leaked out OF the department and produced it be.
fore the senate committee Wednesday. 1t was
proved that the American sugar trust was also on
gagged in the same thing and paid the man Fran
els r. Thurbor president of the United States Export
association, for sending out circulars, etc Governor
Wood had no right to lobby and right to spend gov
eminent money in trying to influence public sentiment
so as to secure certain legislation. What is congress
going to do about 1t? Whether congress does anything
or not the democrats viii file it exhibit N" in the
case of the people against the republican adminstra.
ton.
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THE SUNDAY POST,

Entered the Posoffee al Houston Texas, SccondCas'
Mail Matter.
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CORRESPONDENCE Of any description. lrhcther ~.
tended for the Business Editorial Department shoHa %
addressed to THE HousToN Posi- and not to any Wdl-
Udhdi and all checks drafts moHcyordets efe bdde pay
abe 70 The HOUSTON PRINrGNG CoMPANY.'
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The trouble with Burton that he is too honest to be
epuhcan He'd better come across
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GOMEZ has been offered aud is likely accept the office
of general in chief Of the Rural Antean Guard otherwise
known as "the X. A. g."
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MISS TAYLOR having admitted that she did it, should con
slider that nasmuch she is age she
fortunate in not having been shot
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GERMANY better look out; if she goes "cun' up" in
the Caribbean refuse that of Frederick the
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THE CiTYTHE Posr delivered part Of the ely ~!
by carriers Per month S1oo three months, $500 SIX
months 5000 one year $raoo Mr.. Theodore Bering mas
charge Of the city circulation and collecting essrs
dore Beng Chas. Lott and A. w Palmer the authorized
collectors OF all city bills (both advertising and
and should be paid any other than those
named unless special written authority signed by the business
manager is shown All of size should be PAID
by check in favor of THE Housros PRtNrING CoMPANY
Subscribers failing receive THE PosT regularly Will please
notify the office promptly Every expected to be de-
Myered not later than q. m.
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OFFICE OF PUBLICATION,
os. f101, 1903, 1906 1907 and 1903 Franklin Avenue.
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EDITORIAL PlCKuPS.

Those ow-hred trcacherous Fpinos don't seem to I'M
dersand the situation all All want their country
and whatever else they may have.-Grccaviic Banner.
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rHr Ncehes won't shad bones in its mouth this
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WHIrrLAw REID has been made Doctor of Laws Wher
he gets his little pantes on it will make him almost funn,
as Mark Twain
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RrurecA TAYLOR should have added the cabaisto sign
"Burnthislettcr"
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TRdpELING AGENTS--C. S. z. Holland Auditor; A.
w Palmer. B. B. Throop, S. NJ. Gibson and j d. haton
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FOREIGN oFFTCES-Eastcrn business Office, 49, a., 4i,
Special Agency; Western, s1o-s1a Tribune building Chr
cago tThe S. c. Becwith Special Agency Ohce OF WASH
nston Correspondent, Room IL, Ames building, l4io
street, N. w.
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Columbia Is. c. Star.
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Mail Matter.
Thw rhrLY POST THE SUNDAY posi-,
81 Columns I6S to as4 Columns.
THE SEMI-WEEKLY POST Mondays and Thursdays),
ira Columns Per Week.
SUBSCRIPTIONS BY MAiL--In Adyance. -
Year Months. Months Month.
DAILY AND SUNDAY. $1,000 $500 $3.50 Si'oo
SUNDAY ......,......... $50 49,
oEMl-WEEkLY 100 so 10 ''''
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-16
The First Local Mint.

One Of the institutions here
which has the special attention of
tourists as we'll as the local people
is the Mint, which is established on
Nuuanu street, opposite Queen
Emma Hall. 1t is interesting to
enter the large main working room,
whore general manager McDonough
and his corps Of assistants are at
work. The cool and large lanai is
proper resting place and the vaults,
where the "bars" to be minted and
beer are kept present very tasty
spectacle. The Mint is open from
$50 a. IN. to 1l;30 p. M and during
those hours the work never ceases.
Visitors after looking over the place
will find first class refreshments and
the purest OF liquors.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-16
ST. oIrMEuT,s FATE.
It is Recognized as Having Pro-
visonal Parochial Status.

It 10 Recognized as Having Pro-
visonal Parochial Status.
During Divine service just after
morning prayer Sunday forenoon at
81. Clements Chapel. on the Plains,
the following letter was read by
Bishop Nichols, giving that chapel
the status Of Church in an indie
pendent parochial parish OF it's
own:
Missionary District of Honolulu.
Second Sunday after Easter, April
l3, 1902.
In view OF the representations
made to me as Bishop in charge OF
the Missionary District of Honolulu,
that it lie the intention OF the
trustees of the property OF ST.
Clements Church, Honolulu, to
vest the title of the said property,
as soon as it is free from debt, with
the trustees OF the protestant
Episcopal Church in the Hawaiian
Islands," and in view OF the further
representation made TO me in de-
tail, OF the revenues Of the congre-
cation OF said st. Clements Church
for the past year, announce the
following provisional action, pend
ing due canonical procedure, which
must await the coming OF the
Bishop who is to assume lasting
jurisdiction over this Missionary
District, namely:
l. st Clements congregation 10
hereby, on the second Sunday after
Easter, being the second Sunday
after Easter, 1902, recognized as
having provisional parochial status
2 The Rev. John Osborne is
registered on the canonical clergy
list OF the Missionary District of
Honolulu, such record bearing date
April 9th, 1902, and noting him as
provisional rector OF the said st.
Clements parish.
g. The following are named as
the provisional vestrymen of said
st. Clements parish: Messrs.
Herbert N. Mist, James Wakefield,
Frederick Whitney, G. l.. Rhodes,
John Guild, DR., Fl. C. Sloggett,
Major Edward Davis, U. s. A., Mr..
Pierre Jones, George E Smithies.
Mr.. w. Il. Baird was named as the
provisional treasurer.
In accordance with the terms Of
Rule l, Canon 10, Section 6, it will
remain for the said Bishop who is 10
be chosen to select a constitution
and canons for the Missionary Dis
trict under which the aforesaid pro-
vsionsl arrangements can take
suitable form such full and final
shape as may be 10 accordance with
the constitution and canons so
chosen to go into effect in the
Missionary District Of Honolulu.
W. F. Nichols,
Bishop in Charga OF the Missionary
District OF Honolulu.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-16
Photographic
Portraits

Fine Assortment of ISLAND
VIEWS. Send for list.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-16
Band Program on Maui.

A citizens meeting was held at
Wailuku Court house last (Friday)
night, at which the following pro-
gram was adopted for the Bapd:-
Kahului; Wed. morning.
Paia Wed. afternoon.
Wailuku Wed. evening.
Wailuku Thursday day
Waihee Friday day
Spreckelsville Frid. evening
The band will reach by Lahaina
Saturday mornings Kinau, and the
people OF Lahaina will make further
arrange ments--Maui News.
The above arrangement seems al
together unreasonable. A Mauite
states that after the Band boys had
been on board the steamer and land
cd at Lahaina, staying there the first
part OF the night, they are schedul-
ed to play the next morning at Ka-
hului instead Of first installing them
in good comfortable quarters and
otherwise providing for their COM
fort before being made to work.
Remember, those boys are not mulesl
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-16
CLAUS spRroKEls = WIN. a. InwIs.
Claus SpreckelS 4 Co.,
BANKERS.
HONOLULU
5In FFano;,eo Agents. MAIN
I'M TTONAL BANK OF BAN FREvSCrA
DRAW rxoHAneH on
HONOLULU

DRAW HxoHABes on
BAN FRANOISOO-Th Nevada Natioha
Bank Of Ban Francisco.
LoNDOF-The Union Bank of London
Ltd.
NEW YORK-Amerioan Exchange Ne
tional Bank.
MISUNDERSTANDING National Bank.
PARI6-Credit Lyonnais.
BERLIE-Dresdner Bank.
HONG KONG AND YOKOHAMA-Hong
Kong & Shanghai BankingOorpo
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Bank OF New Zealand.
VICTORIA AND VANO0UVER-Banb
OF British North America.
Tfcndot General Banking and EEoharo
Business.
Deposits Received. Loans made on A 4,
proved Security. Commercial and Travel,
ers Credit Issued, Bills Of Exchange
bought and sold.
Collections Promptly Accounted For
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-16

Kentueky's famous Jesse Moore
Whiskey, unequalled for it's purity
and excellence. On sale at any OF
the saloons and at Lovejoy g. 90
distributing agents FOX the Hawaiian
Isluda
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When desiring mack, surrey
buggy, etc, with careful drivers
ring up Telephone 1l3-Torritory
Stable Co., Id.
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FOR SALE.

OIL nm LEASDHOLD ON BERE.
0TVVv tanin street. SO years to
urn Present net income 500 per
month. apply to
WILLIAM SAvIDGE g. 90.
2O6 Merchant 8 tTe
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A nice front room for lady or
gentleman to rent at No. 8,
Garden Lane.
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TIMELY TOPICS.
A Large Stock for
HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES

Pansy Stoves and Ranges,
Alaska Chest and Refrigerators,
Enterprise Meat Chopper,
Lawn Mowers and Sprinklers,
Rubber Hose and Hose Reel,
Steel, Rubber and Cocoa Mats,
Wheelbarrows. Hoes, Rakes and
Hooks,
Shovels and Spades,
Oos and Handles,
Scythes and Garden Shears,
Lamps and Lanterns,
Rat and Mouse Traps
Step Ladders,
Coffee Mills and Agate Ware,
Poultry and Mosquito Meetings.,
Victoria and Pan American Hand
Sewing Machines.
Table Casts 10 and Scales. Timed and
Porcelain Saucepans,
s. P. Knives, Spoons and Forks,
Globes, Chimneys aud Wicks,
Kerosene Oil, Gasoline,
SAD end Charcoal Irons,
Charcoal in Bags,
Tin en- Agate Wares,
Hawaiian and Dairy Salt in Bags,
Gem Ice Shavers and Gem Ice Cream
FreezeYe.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
Mine Commission Makes a
Report.
Observation-Disclosures
Thinks That Use Of Clay Will Go Far
to Prevent Dust Explosions in Iowa
Mines-Reese Brings in Minority Re-
port.

Des Moines, Feb. 26.-(special)-
The commission appointed by Cover
nor Cummins to inquire into coal mine
explosions in Iowa made report this
morning Legislation is recommended
as follows:
That coal companies employ shot ex.
aminers who shall qualify before the
state mine inspector.
That miners and operators alike
shall use due precaution to prevent the
accumulation of dust in mines.
That miners shall use only soil and
clay in tamping the holes which con
tain the shots to be fired.
That local rules for safety shall be
made.
A supplemental report filed b!
Reese, of Abba. says the recommends
lions are insufficient! He recommend
the employment of shot firers to lesser
the loss of life by explosion. @
w. H. Powell.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
FIRE LOSS is $4,000.
Iowa Town Gets a Hard Blow From
Fire Fiend.

Wellman, Feb. 25.-The loss by fire
in this place Sunday evening which de-
stroyed six business houses will
amount to over $4,000. The individ-
ual losses which were unobtainable
yesterday aside from the building are,
Isaac Coin, total loss, $4,000; insur-
ance, $4,000.
Fred Rockenbach, stock, $1,000; in
surance, 81 900; household goods, $500;
insurance, $3.50.
Steninger Bros, stock, $1,S00; loss,
$500; insurance $500. 4
Marion Foster, goods, $500; building,
$780, insurance, $3.50. - @
E. H. Hucke, stock, $4,000; building.
$500; loss, $4,000; insurance, s2,1O0.
A. L. Palmer, building, $1,000; no in
surance.
j. w. Mckinley, building, $500; nc
insurance. "a
H. Glider. building, $500; no insur
ance.
]. P. Thomas, building, s1,1oo; in
surance, $500.
Gardner & Grassel, lime, etc, $3.50;
covered by insurance.
| William Beardsley, damaged goods
$1,000.
Palmer & Romine had farm nipple
ments destroyed to the extent of 81,
/ 900 with no Insurance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
DEATH OF D. D. BURTcH.
Well Known ottumwan Passed Away
at His Home This Morning.

Well Known ottumwan Passed Away
at His Home This Morning.
From Tuesdays Daily.] E
This morning at 5:45 o'clock occur
red the death of D. D. Burtch at his
home on Weller street. Mr.. Burtch
has been a resident of Ottnmwa for the
past eight years. The deceased was
born near Montreal, Canada, July 10,
1928. During the early part of his life
Mr.. Burtch moved to Bryan, Ohio,
where he resided until about eight
years ago when he came to Ottumwa
and since that time has made his home
in this city. On October IL, 1879, he
was married to Mrs. Eliza Stowell of
Bryan, where they lived for several
years. About eight years ago, Mr.! and
Mrs. Burtch moved to Ottumwa, where
they have resided to the present time
During the greater part of the winter
Mr.. Burtch has been troubled with
cancer of the stomach from which he
has been confined to his home at var
ious times during the past few months
Saturday, February Is, he was taken
with severe attack from which he
was confined to his bed until his
death this morning Mr.. Burtch is
survived by his wife and two children
One daughter, Mrs. Lottie Cumming:
of Grand Rapids. Mich, and son
i Charles Burtch of Trufant, Mich.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
Eldon.

Eldon, Feb. 25.-Harry Reno, of
Trenton, Mo-, is visiting relatives at
this place.
M. G. Conrade, foreman at the round
house here, met with quite painful
accident yesterday. Some men were
lifting side road when Mr.. Conrade
STEPPED forward to help them thinking
they were going to let it drop when
one of the men knocked heavy
weight down hitting Mr.. Comrades
foot and MASKING it.
Mr.. Newell from near Agency is
Shipping his household furniture from
this place to Peabody, Kan, where he
intends making his future home.
| Floyd Perry left today for Jefferson
City, Mo-, where he will enter the en-
ployment of Blake Bros, formerly of
this place, who are running saw mill
near that place.
Eldon will have Sunday trains, east
and southwest, hereafter, on the Rock
Island. There have been no Sunday
trains on this line of the road for
years, and an order has been issued
by the general agent, John Sebastian
which states that, after March l, there
will be Sunday passenger service on
the southwestern division of the G., R.
l.. & P. This means that trains Nos
i rs and 16 will run on Sundays as well
as week days. Heretofore the only
service on the first day Of the week
has been the early morning passen
gers, Nos. IL and 10.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
HARPER HAS A BILL.
Wants An Appropriation to Honor
General Heron.

Des Moines, Feb. Ex-senator S. H.
Harper, of Wapello county, introduced
a bill in the senate asking for an APP
preparation of $4,000 for the purpose
of erecting an equestrian statue OF
General Francis ]. Heron, once cap.
tain of the Governors Greys, of Iowa.
and distinguished officer in the civil
war. General Heron recently died in
New York City.
Postmaster E. H. Thomas. of South
Ottumwa, and other Ottumwans were
in General Herron's regiment and will
be pleased to know that Senator Har
per is acting on the suggestion that
their old commander receive the rec
ognition which he merits.-Ed.]
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ing over the advent of new baby at
their home, but on Monday night the
child died suddenly. The funeral was
held Tuesday, conducted by Rev.
Brown. Ayr
Several parties are shipping corn
and hay into this place, and finding
ready SALE The prices are falling
some, however.
Mr.. Jordan is again shipping horses
from here.
The carpenters hammer is heard
from all sides.
Hicks predicts fine farming weather
in April and May. Let the farmers
take courage, and take time by the
forelock.
Some of the neighbors who remov
ed to Kansas and Oklahoma already
wish themselves back in Iowa.
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QOOOOOOOOOOO0OOOOO
& Neighborhood News. 5
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
TContinued from Page 81

financial problem was solved. DR..
Hancher preached an able sermon and
he is a prince in raising money. He
preached again in the evening and
conducted communion service. Ev,
erybody seemed delighted. Prof. and
MRS. Luce kindly offered their services
and Mrs. Luce captured the crowd
with her delightful singing. These
good people will always find warm
welcome in Libertyville. The church
Is an elegant structure. substantially
built, beautiful in architectural design
conveniently arranged and tastefully
finished. Fairfield was well represent
ed at the dedication. The meetings
will continue through the week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27

Ed Barton and son, Orval, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. d. Williams and son, Vern,
and daughter, Viron, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ira Haning were entertained Sunday
evening at the e. Haning home.
Miss Clara Berry was a caller at the
F. l.. Baker home Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs.John Laugheal left Sat
.urday for visit in Illinois.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Barton and son,
Orval, of Ottumwa, spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
T. d. Williams.
Harvey Berry called on Mr.. ant
Mrs. q. Haning Saturday.
F. D. Williams was in Blakesburs
Saturday evening.
Mrs. Renfrew visited Mrs. Ira Han
| ing Saturday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
WILL CELEBRATE.

United Hibernians and Emmets to
Celebrate Birthday of Latter.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians of
this city, together with the Emmett So
ciety. have united to celebrate the
birthday of Robert Emmett, the noted
Irish leader. The event will take
place Tuesday evening, March 4, at
Hibernian hall on East Main street. E.
A. Work has consented ito deliver an
address upon that occasion and liter
airy and musical program will also be
given. The members of these two so
cieties are working hard to make the
event a grand success, and to cele.
brate the day in manner fitting the
honor of the noted Irishman. (;
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
North Eairyiew.

North fairVieW.
North Fairview, Feb 26.-Wednes.
day evening, Feb. 26, at $50 O'Clock,
at the home of the brides father, VIM.
Manning occurred the marriage of his
daughter, Lila to James Taylor. A,
very impressive ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Megar of Eldon and
was witnessed by a large number of
relatives and friends. After the usual
congratulations a bountiful wedding
supper was served and the evening
was spent in social conversation. The
bride was attired in pure white cos
tune She has grown to womanhood
in this vicinity and is loved by all
who know her. The groom is an ener-
getic young farmer. He was born and
grew to manhood here and is very pop
ular and highly esteemed. A recep-
ton was held at the groom's mothers,
home Thursday.
S. P. Loveless, of Ottumwa, visited
with his brother, M. c. Loveless, over
Sunday.
George Petzinger marketed hogs at
Libertyville Monday.
Quite number from this vicinity
attended the dedication at Libertyville
last Sunday.
Misses Aletha and Jennie Boners
and Georgia Petzinger and John Bar
tholow have been absent from school
on account of the mumps.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Colwell visited with
Mr.. and Mrs. Arch Blacks one even
ing of last week.
Miss Cora Huel closed very sue
| 81 pcfI Nr
| day
Edd Hudson has been visiting with
his cousin, S. Colwell, the past weeE
and he returned to his home at Abing
ton Saturday evening.
| o. E. Kerby, of Fairfield, called ii
the vicinity on business Wednesday O.
last week.
Miss Grace knight closed a yer!
successful term of school at No.
last Friday
A. A. Mattingly, of vi11isca. who hal
been visiting with relatives ant
friends in this vicinity for the pas
few weeks,was called home last Wed
nesday by the illness of his step faith
er, U. P. Davis.
William Farrell passed through thi
vicinity Friday on business.
VIM, Bartholow made business
trip to Batavia Saturday.
Mrs. S, Cowell and Mrs Mary Blacl
made business trip to Batavia Wed
nesday afternoon.
Mrs. E. Williamson returned to he
home in Kansas City after a visit wit
MI. and Mrs. G. Petzinger.
The little son of Ed Valley is report
ed some better at this writing.
| There will be preaching at the Bar
fist church Sunday by the pastor, Rev
Meager.
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Blakesburu.

Blakesburg, Feb. 27.-The school en-
tertainment at Fritz hall on Washing
toms birthday was a decided success
and much enjoyed by all present. The
pupils did themselves proud and the
teachers are to be complimented on
their work in preparing them.
Frank Finney and wife were reioic