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the fair. Attractive features have been arranged for each evenlng,A so that all those who desire to attend shall have an enjoyable time.
 CHURCH NOTES.
 The annual reunion and business meeting of the Congregational church was held in the church, Wednesday evening.
 A young son was born to MT and Mrs Charles Lathrop of Chestnut street, last week.
 Miss Winnie Ratchford of Brook field spent Sunday with the Misses Hawley's of Wooster street.
 The Misses Condron of Stamford, who have been visiting MT and Mrs P. turned to their homes.
 William Hawley and family, who re- sided on Wooster street for some time, have moved to Danbury.
 Patrick McManus and family, who resided on South street, has moved in- to the house vacated by MT Hawley. Miss Nellie Hawley of Wooster street, who has been sick with tonsili- tiS from some time, is able to be about again.
 Miss Nora Mcdonald of the New Haven Normal school, who has been spending her Easter vacation at her | home on Grassy Plain street, has re. turned to her studies.
 Mir and Mrs Samuel Himple went on fishing expedition to Brewsters, N. Y., last Saturday, bringing back fine lot of fish.
 Benjamin F. Sears, who has beer doing carriage painting for R. Hatch & Go. of New Fairfield for number of years, has leased the shop with B. Kyle and F. E. Sturges, where he will do all kinas of wagon and car riage painting. MT Sears is an expert enced workman and does satisfactor, work.
 Mrs Charles Hinman is in Newtowl caring for Mrs C. D. Ferris.
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G. F. BAKER & CO.,, Furniture, Carpets, Mattings and Kitchen Ranges,
 Hawleyville, Conn.

Y. M. c. A. building at North Wood- bury, Monday next if the weather per mits We congratulate the brethren upon getting the work under way, and are looking forward to fine building.
 Car Winton has returned from win. CT trip and visit in California. He reports Woodbury climate as cooler than whe: he has been.
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800 ,4IOO
OUR NEIGHBORS-
sTEPNEY.

CRAZY MAN ArrEMPs TO START FIRE
 IN CURTIS MILL. It is a matter of good fortune that all the buildings about Stepney Depot are not in ashes. Last Thurs seen hanging about the Depot. He talked to himself and walked about in an aimless way. In the evening Mrs Frey, who was visiting at neighbours, saw the light from fire in the mill and gave the alarm. Chester Tyrrell and others rushed out of the store and going sinto the mill found the man crouched over a fire built of papers. The blaze was soon extinguished and the man secured. He gave the name of Nichols Larcey. He was taken to the home of Constable Stephen Hayes for safe keeping, and in the morning and bound over under $500. It is evil dent he is not a safe man to be at large, and is probably fit candidate for Middletown.
 Messrs Stephen French and A. B. Curtis attended meeting of Pequon- mock chapter, last Friday night, where they saw the 17th and 18th de- grees in Scottish Rite Masonry eXem- plifed.
 A. R. Curtis attended session of Mecca Temple of the Mystic Shrine in New York City, last week.
 Merchant Stephen French is offering an especially desirable line of garden seeds, in packages and bulk.
 Frederick Sherman passed Friday and Saturday with friends at Brook field.
 Miss Julia Clark, who was assisting Mrs Charles Hawley with her work, was obliged to return home on account of illness.
 Miss Rose Keenan was the guest of Miss Clara Candee over Sunday.
 Miss De Mo and Miss Lillian Porter, who have been enjoying the Easter vacation at Mrs Charles Hawley's, re- turned to Miss Baird's Institute at Norwalk on Monday.
 Miss Jessie M. French has been the recent guest of Mrs A. w. Banks of
 A Collection for the Baptist Minis ters' Home will be taken next Sunday morning at the Baptist church.
 A preaching service will be held at the Lower Stepney schOOlhouse, next Sunday evening, at o'clock. Every body is invited.
 The Methodist society will tender their pastor. Rev c. s. Dikeman, and his wife, welcome reception Wednes- day evening, April 16 in the social room of the church. A cordial invita- tiOn is extended to all to attend and participate in the enjoyment of this evenings greeting to MT and Mrs Dikeman. If stormy the gathering will be deferred until the first pleasant evening.
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In another column will be found the attractive announcement of George H. Babcock, the Bridgeport clothier. He asks you to examine his stock and prices. He extends a cordial invita- tion to out-Of--town patrons to call and get acquainted with his store.
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MRS JULIA BURDICK.

The funeral of Mrs Julia Burdick took place, last Friday, Rev B. Whit come conducting the service Mrs Burdick has been great sufferer for long time. She leaves several children years.
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A NEARLY FATAL RUNAWAY

Started horrible ulcer on the leg of J. B. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill.,,
 which detied doctors and remedies for four years. Then Bucklens Arnica Salve cured him. Just as good for boils, burns, bruises, cuts, corns,
 B. Hawley, Sherman; The E. c. Platt Co.,, Hawleyville; B. Hawley & Co.,.
 Stepney; E. A. Honan, Gaylordsville. *
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LYAL LEACH.

The death of Lyal Leach occurred on April 5, aged IT years. The funeral took place on Tuesday at 10 a. m. at his sons home. Rev B. l.. Whitcome conducting the service. The burial was in New Fairfield.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative BromoQuinine Tab lets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. B. w. Groves sig nature is on each box. 25c.
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finding ready market at re- munerative prices.
 Miss Julia N. Hawley is home for visit and rest for little while.
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ENLARGING A FACTORY.

The Baird-Untiedt company are preparing to place large three story addition on the east side of their Main street hat factory. The firm will use the new building for the manufacture of soft hats. Excavating is being done for the foundation walls and the dirt which is taken out is being carted away by William J. Nichols, who is using it for filling in his yard at the corner of Center street and Fountain place.
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A car load of cattle arrived from Buffalo, Tuesday night, for Ackley, Hatch & Marsh.
 Charles Planz attends the sesslon of the grand lodge, N. B. o. F., instead of J. w. HOyt, as stated on another page.
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Choice line of muslin cmbroiicrle>. matched patterns in different widths with in>c ions to match.
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PLATTSVILLE,

HOYDEN'S s HILL AND VICINITY. s. Wisner is improving his residence
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NEW MILFORD.
MRS HENRIETTA NOBLE.

Mrs Henrietta Noble, widow of G. Il. Noble, died at her late residence, No. South Main street. at the age of S6 years. The funeral took place on Thursday at , D. m.
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Don't go crazy. Keep cool. Go up to the spot cash sale, this week, of E. Hawley & Co.
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BETHEL,
THE BOROUGH ELECTION.

HE DO1sOO0nS EALS41ONs
 The borough election on Monday exceptions. The small boy in the rear made considerable noise which kept the moderator, Justice B. R. Barnum and Officer F. H. Judd on nettles most of the evening. It is one of the disad- vantages of putting the election off until late hour of the day which is from p. m. until o'clock in the evening. There appeared to be dis position on the part of some of the op- pOsite party to defeat one of the most efficient officers on the board of water commissioners whose ticket was badly scratched but was more than made up by votes gained from the opposite ticket. It goes to show that it is a large republican majority and the whole ticket was elected. The whole number of votes cast was 369 as fol- lows:
 Wardens, George H. Hickok, r, 24O; Peter Mcdonald, d, l26.
 Clerk, Howard s. Gilbert, r, 24O; Ed
 Burgesses, George w. Roe, r, 2l5; Henry F. Kyle, r, 243; Benjamin D. Meeker, d, 148; Daniel B. Joyce, d, 119.
 Treasurer, Howard H. Woodman, r, 241; Eli w. Gilbert, d, l26.
 Assessors, Howard B. Mackenzie, r, 239; Frederick E. Benedict, r, 239; Theodore H. Smith, r, 235; William P. English, d, 125; Michael Grove, d, 125; George H. Gilbert, d, 126.
 Bailiff, John R. Evans, r, 243; Henry A. Brennan, d, 123.
 Registrars of voters, Frederick H. Judd, r, 241; William T. Patchen, d 126.
 Auditor. Reuben J. Signor, r, 241 Willis B. Judd, d. 126.
 Water commissioner, Charles H Hart, r, 24O;c Frederick N. Porte, d 125.
 Treasurer of water fund, William T Burr, r, 241; Eli w. Gilbert, d, 125.
 The meeting was adjourned unti next Monday evening 7.30 o'clock tt hear the borough reports and do othe business proper to be done. The aud itors' reports were printed and distrib uted.
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AN EXTRAORDINARY SALEOF
 EMBROIDERIES.

Twenty thousand :yards of Hamburg Elm deries-Manufacturers's short endS from to 10-yd lengths.
 These came to at 5ac on the dollar of their cost, and go on sale in the same propor- tion of their value. 3c. 5c, ss. lOc, lsI1c yd.
 Edgings and insertions-this seasons de- signs.
 Cambric embroideries 14 inches wide. suit able for corset covers-twelve patterns Sc yd
 Cambric embrOideries 1i inches wide, 3oc yd
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MRS SUSAN SHORT.

Mrs Susan Short died at her home, No. 10 High street, Saturday after noon after long and painful illness. Mrs Short was the widow of the late Rufus Short who died several years ago. Her father, Bennett Blackman, lives in NewtOWn and also one brother, John H. Blackman, lives in the same town. Two children also survive her, Mrs Theodore Ferry of Main street and c. Bennett Short of Elm street. The funeral services were held from the house, Monday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Rev MT MOrrall Officiated.
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THE CURRENT EVENTS CLUB. The Current Events club met wi


 The Current Events club met with Mrs William 5. WOrtman, Monday evening. An interesting program was carried out.
 Piano duet, Mrs T. H. Smith and Mrs James Amber.
 The Early Years of Mary Queen of Scots, Miss Anna Kyle.
 Her Life in Scotland, Miss Mary Woodman.
 Her Life in England, Mrs w. &. WOrtman.
 Miss Grace Allen of Norwalk has been visiting her parents on Grassy Plain street.
 The Y. B. club will meet with George Nichols, Friday evening.
 A very pleasant SOciable was given by the Grassy Plain Hose Company in it's hose house, Friday evening. Danc- ing. was enjoyed by those present until midnight, when supper was served and the mileage book, on which chances had been sold, was drawn. Ticket No. 6 drew the book.
 The Literary Delivers will meet with Miss Edith Barnum, Friday evening" Subject will be "Current Events"
 The entertainment given by the pupils of the Center school was a very pleasant and successful one. The Opera house was crowded to it's ut most capacity and the audience acted as if they fully appreciated the efforts of the children and the others who took part in it.. About $SO was realiZ- ed from the entertainment. This to- gether with money secured by sub- scriptiOn amounts to $125 toward a piano for the school.
 The meat markets and grocery stores had a busy day, last Saturday. According to reports about 30 new families moved into town, this spring. John Eckert has purchased Leroy Blackman's house on Plumtrees road and is making repairs. MT Eckert ex- poets to take possession of his new place about June ]. Johns friends will be pleased to hear that fortu- nate young lady in Danbury takes prominent place in his new home.
 Mrs John Evans, Sr., is very low with pleurO-pneumOnia.
 Mrs H. L. Ross of Canaan, who has been very ill, is improving.
 The young people of St Mary's par ish met at the rectory, Monday even- ing and made full arrangements for their coming fair which is to open in Nichols Opera house, Friday evening, April II, and continue for eight nights Books were also given out to canvas on the articles which were donated to
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AN OLD HOMESTEAD.

AN OLD HOM ESTEAD.
 The old Seeley homestead, which has been vacant the past year, has been repaired and is now occupied by two families. Formerly this old land mark was a popular boarding house and was kept by the late Harry Seeley who had been blind since early youth. MT Seeley kept large herd of COWS which supplied the milk and cream for the boarders and the neighborhood about. MT Seeley usually milked his own COWS. Each COW wore bell with a different tone which enabled the blind milker to distinguish each anil nal in the yard. The COWS were well fed, sleek and sometimes fat. Few men were better judges of good milk CT. MT Seeley was blessed with a strong constitution and loved to work. When prosperous he was a person of happy disposition and often sang some favorite hymn while at work. In trouble he always prayed. The large elm trees now standing in front of the Congregational church were set out by MT Seeley who watered them daily and kept them alive the first summer. The old homestead is nearly century old and was built by Nathan Seeley, the father of Harry. In 1872 the She paug railroad built the track within a few feet of the old house which made once desirable home almost unfit for a dwelling place.
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SPECIAL OFFERINGS IN The Cloak Department.

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  $s EtonJ wit 
  Price $5.
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SKIRTS

special Dress Skirt. tblask only) with three rows satin around fiounce. Price Saa5
 Walking Skirt in Blue and Oxford. full flare. 24 rows of stitching around bottom. Price S.a6; value S3a5.
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the fair. Attractive features have been arranged for each evenlng,A so that all those who desire to attend shall have an enjoyable time.
The Newtown bee., 1902-04-11

CRAZY MAN ATTEMPS TO START FIRE
 IN CURTIS MILL.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-07-25
Politics in Henry.

The candidates for Congress in
the Eighth District met at Paris
Monday in a four. handed contest.
Congressman Sims, of Perry, At
torney,General Lewis, of Henry,
Hon. j. H. Trice, of Chester,
and Hon. j. M. Trout, of Madison
met in a lively debate. Mr..
Trout opened with a pretty caus-
tic criticism of Mr.. Sims record
and General Lewis occupied the
remainder of the morning. Mr..
Trice in the first speech of the af-
ternoon produced afidavits from
citizens, attempting to show that
the nomination of Mr.. Sims was
obtained two years ago by fraud
over Mr.. B. A. Enloe. Mr.. Sims
resented the imputation and de-
cIined to meet Mr.. Trout in furth-
Ell debate. The race in Henry is
said to be very close between Mr..
Sims and General Lewis.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-07-25
Does It Paw To Buy Cheap?

A cheapremedy for coughs and colds
is all right, but you want something
that will relieve and cure the more
severe and dangerous results of throat
and lung troubles. What shall you
do? Go to warmer and more regular
climate? Yes, if possible; if not for
you, then in either case take the only
remedy that has been introduced in all
civilized countries with success in
severe throat and lung troubles,
"Boschee's German Syrup" 1t not
only heals and stimulates the tissues
to destroy the germ disease, but allays
Inflammation, causes easy expected
tion, gives a good nights rest, an
cures the patient. Try one bottld
Recommended many years by all drug
gists in the world. You can get DR..
G. G. Green's reliable remedies at
Nailling's Drug Store, Union City,
Tenn. Get Green's Special Almanac,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-07-25
Brain Food Nonsense,

Another ridiculous food fad has been
branded by the most competent au-
thorities. They have dispellcd the
silly notion that one kind of food is
needed for brain, another for muscles,
and still another for bones. A correct
diet will not only nOurish particular
part of the body, but it will sustain
every other part. Yet, however good
your food may be. it's nutriment is de-
stroyed by Indigestion or dyspepsia
You must prepare for their appearance
or prevent their coming by taking reg
ular doses of Green's August Flower,
the favorite medicine of the healthy
millions. A few doses aids digestion,
stimulates the liver to healthy action,
purifies the blood, and makes you feel
buoyant and vigorous. You can get
this reliable remedy at Nailling's Drug
Store
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-07-25
POISONING the System.

1t is through the bowels that the
body is cleansed of impurities. Con
stipation keeps these poisons in the
system, causing headache, dullness
and melancholia at first, then insight
ly eruptions and finally serious illness
unless remedy is applied. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers prevent this
trouble by stimulating the liver and
promote easy, healthy action of the
bowels. These little pills do not act
violently but by strengthening the
bowels enable them to perform their
own work. Never grippe or distress.
Moss drug store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-07-25
Mother Always Keeps it Handy.

''My mother suffered long time
from distressing pains and general i'll
health due primarily to indigestion, "
says L. w. Spalding, Verona, Mo.
1.-TWO years ago got her to try Kodol.
She grew better at once and now, at
the age of seyenty-siX, eats anything
she wants, remarking that she fears
no bad effects as she has her bottle of
Kodol handy" Don't waste time doc
toring symptoms. &c after the cause.
If your stomach is sound your health
will be good. Kodol rests the stomach
and strengthens the body by digesting
your food. 1t is natures own tonic.
Moss drug store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-07-25
J. J. L. Goodwin.

]. ]. L. Goodwin, one OF the oldest
and best known citizens of Union
City and Obion County, died
Wednesday evening about $50
o'clock at his residence in the city.
Mr.. Goodwin had been in feeble
health for more than a year. He
spent some months in Alabama,
but returned and was taken abed a
few months ago, afflicted with a
complication of physical ailments,
to which he finally succumbed.
Mr.. Goodwin was born in Santa
Fe, Maury County, more than 70
years ago, where he was reared and
married, moving to Obion County
about thirty years ago. He was a
good man and a substantial citizen,
thrifty and successful in his bust
ness, and imbued with a sense of
moral worth and integrity. He
has also been tor many years a con-
sistent member of the M. E. Church.
He was twice married, and the
sons and daughters now living are
the heirs of his first wife. Three
of these are sons-Robert, residing
in Alabama; John, of st. Louis, and
William, of this city. The daugh.
tiers are Mrs. Rosa Barham, near
this city; Mrs. w. A. Martin, Of
Mississippi; Mrs. DR.. Douglas, OF
Bolton, Tenn, and Mrs. J. r.
Walker, of No. 7, all of whom were
present during his last illness. He
leaves with them the wife of his
second union among the company
of sorrowing relatives and friends
Services were held yesterday at
the residence at o'clock, by DR.. r.
H. Mahon, after which the remains
were conveyed to Mt. Zion for
burial.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-07-25
The Summer Institute.

The four-weeks' session of the
County Summer Institute closed
last Friday afternoon, after what
is thought to be the most success
full session ever held IN the county.
Superintendent Moore worked very
earnestly and diligently for it's sue
cess before and during the session.
His judgment was largely resposi-
BILE for the manner in which it was
organized and conducted, and with
the help of his able assistants, in
strumental in bringing the school
to highly successful conclusion.
In another column will be seen
list of those obtaining certificates.
For complimentary vote accord
ed The Commercial by the teachers
OF the institute we are most pro-
foundry and heartily grateful. Our
acquaintanceship has been very
Or1et with most or you, out by the
time the institute meets next sum-
mer we hope to increase our know
ledge of the teachers and schools in
the county and to meet the APPROX
al of a greater number than before.
Thanks of The Commercial are
due Miss Minnie VOORHEES,, who
was secretary OF the Summer School
which closed last Friday, for items
concerning it which she furnished
from time to time during its prog
ress. We are glad to know that
her name was on the honor roll
among those who made the highest
grades on examination.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-07-25
Reduced Rates to Monteagie, Tenn.

The N, c. g. St. L. will sci
tickets, Union City to Monteaglt
and return, at one fare, $3.50, or
July /, 2 and 3, also July %, "a anC
IS, final limit August 30.
Will also sell tickets to all points
east of Mississippi and south Of
Ohio and Potomac rivers, except c.
& o., at one and one-third rate
minimum of so cents, on July 2,
and 4, final limit July s.
w. w. LOvELACE, Agt.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-07-25
Because He Couldn't Go.

Wednesday about noon young
Penick Richards, son Of DIR. and
Mrs. w. p. Richards, attempted to
end his earthly troubles by swal-
lowing half ounce of be1ladonna.
His heart was set upon attending
the picnic west of the city, and his
parents refused him permission to
60. He took the drug and went
out to do some chores. Returning
he began to talk wildly, but this
was attributed to his mischievous-
ness until other signs began to
show that something was wrong.
In short time he was taken to
bed after telling what he had done.
Antidotes and restoratives were ap-
piled promptly, and yesterday, al
though. very sick for a time, was
thought to be out of danger aud re.
ported resting easily.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-07-25
Requiescat.

The CITY was Swallowed Sunday
morning by the sad intelligence of
The tragic death of Lucy Lane Polk,
,he only child of Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
trd Polk:
All hearts turned
To the stricken home
Where the sunlight and idol lay,
ROBBED in purest white.
With the light of Heaven
Kissing her beautiful face,
How sad-in the earthly way
Desolate indeed it was.
Yet ii the veil between
There and this
Could have been part d
How quickly thy sobs
Would have been hushed.
How eager to go from hence
To greet those we know
In the upper world
Where sorrow has no part
And the heart never grieves
In the old, old way,
over and over again,
Till tears, like the fall of rain
Come to relieve, and we,
With sigh, exclaim,
"Father, Thy will, not mine. i"
Thy jewel is safe in the Shepherds care
Close in the fold
Where the bright waters flow;
Mid whispering leaves and flowers bloom
She dwells not far from thee,
Watching she waits for the hour to come
When the boat again
viii touch the sands
And mama and papa will enter the mist,
Guided by soft white hands
To the land that is free from sin.
In the home beyond the golden stars,
Lucy Lane, thy precious child,
Smiles and waits for thee.
-JoIE CRADDoCK.
June 15 1902.
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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-07-25
Laid Corner Stone.

About one hundred members OF
Union City Lodge No. 2, F. & A.
M. (colored) went to Martin Sun.
day to assist in laying the corner
stone of the A. NJ E. Church. ]
E. Harper, w. M. of Union City
and State Senior Warden, presided,
assisted by Prof. Singleton, OF Full,
ton,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-07-25
Shooting in Campbell County

The Sheriff of Campbell County
has clue to the guilty parties
who shot down and robbed Will
liam DeLap, near LaFollette.
William DeLap is one of the most
popular young men in Campbell
County and had just been nomi-
mated for Circuit Court Clerk.
His election is assured if he recov-
ers, and the indications are that he
will. He was simply passing
through a woodland with 81, 100 of
his money he had saved, en- route
to Jacksboro Sunday night, to de-
post it on Monday in the bank,
when he heard the Odd Fellows
distress sign. He ran into the
woods where he heard the signal
and some one said: "Will, is that
YOU" and began shooting. He
became unconscious and when he
came to himself the money was
gone and he was able to pull him
self together and get to his horse.
The Odd Fellows Lodges of La
Toilette and other places in the
county have offered a big reward
for the arrest of the men who be-
trayed their confidence.
Our new drinks-Orange Fluff,
Maple Cream, Pure Grape Juice.
DDuNryD