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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07

Miss Dunlop, of Baltimore, with Mr.. Hen
ry Powell Miss Birdie Watson with Mr..
Charles Gilmore, of Petersburg, Va; Miss
Sue Richards with Mr. S. S. Parham, Miss
Leila Shannon with Mr.. Robert Lassiter,
Miss Ethel Dorsey with DR.. Edward Tuck
er, Miss Laurine Dorsey with Mr.. Carroll
Singleton, Miss Julia Tucker with Mr..
Frank Harris Miss Claude Hunter with
Mr. Gus Moore, Miss Nettie Gilmore with
Mr. d. Y. Cooper, Jr., Miss Bette Putt
man with Mr.. Harry Bum, Miss Sallie
Leach, of Littleton, with Mr. Samuel
Watkins, Jr., Miss Cant, of Burlington,
with Mr.. James Brodie, Miss Amy But
Ter with Mr.. Edmund Taylor, Miss Re-
becca Butler with Mr.. Will Morris. Miss
Leah Perry with Mr.. James Davis, Miss
Willie Parker with DR.. Pendleton, Mr..
John Leach and Mr.. George Gillian,
Misses Julia Cooper. May Hunter, MAZE
Whitfield and Hattie Cooper.
Mrs. w. o. Shannon and Mrs. Clarence
Wyche aided Mrs. Cooper in doing the
honors.
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Miss Emile Smith Entertaips.

A most enjoyable "At Home" was
given on Wednesday afternoon from tc
by Miss Emile Smith, the little daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. +. Smith.
Fan tan was the game of the after
noon, and the first prize, beautiful copy
of Lucy Madison Fosters Colonial
Maid was won by Miss Ruby Norris
while Miss Sackle Latta secured the
consolation. Misses Bonnie McAden and
Mary Grimes Cowper, being voted the
most popular young ladies in the room
presented the prizes. Delicious refresh
ments were served.
The young ladies present were: Misses
Mary Grimes Cowper, Annie McKimmon
Katherine Barbee, Josephine Gilmer
Edith Pou, Lacy Moore, Annie Young
Fannie Young. Mary Moses, Carrie Moses
Minnie Moring, Pattie Moring, Margaret
Lee, Sackie Latta, Jennie Lee. Dee Dun
can, Ruby Norris, Bonnie McAden, Meta
Graham, Mary Winter, Lucy Hayes
Pauline Young, Latta Watson, Lela
Douglass, Bessie Ivey, Nanny Lacy
Frances Lacy, Foy Yancey, Florence
Lands, Gusta Lands. Margaret McKim-
mon and Belle Andrews.
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An Observation Psrty.

Henderson, ~ c., Dec. 6.-(Special.) ,
Mrs. C. M. Cooper gave most delight
full Observation Party Thursday evening,
in honor of her cousin. Miss Eliza Nets,
of Wilmington, N. c.
Mr. Charles Cooper received the guests
as they entered.
Cards with numbers were handed
around by Miss Julia Cooper, each gentle
man claiming the lady as partner whose
number matched his. The gentlemen
were then assigned the left parlor and
requested to write a description of the
ladies they drew. When time was called
the ladies were ushered in and it was in
deed a merry scene as the gentlemen were
called on to read their papers aloud.
The first prize, silver paper knife, was
won by Mr. Henry Powell, (Which he
presented to his partner, Miss Rebecca
Butler). The BOBBY was won by Mr..
Samuel Watkins, Jr., and presented to his
partner. Miss Cant.
The ladies were then given cards
with questions and pencils attached) and
a penny for their thoughts. In this con-
test there was tie between Misses Nets
and Elmore. In cutting Miss Gilmore
won the beautiful vase which she grace
fully offered Miss Nets as a souvenir
of the occasion. The BOBBY, "a bottle of
''catch up') was given to Miss Amy
Butler.
Vocal selections beautifully rendered
by Misses Metts and Leach, and instru-
mental music by Miss Pittman, added
to the pleasures of the evening.
The guests were then invited into the
dining room and elegant refreshments
served.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Watkins. Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Wyche, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Wearn, Mrs. w.
o. Shannon, Miss Metts, guest OF honor,
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To Attend Memorial Service.

Greensboro, N. c., Dec. 6.-(Special)
The State Normal and Industrial Col
lege students will attend the Elks me-
mortal service here in a body tomorrow
and the procession of four hundred and
fifty young ladies will alone be an inn
posing feature of the occasion. The late
Judge John Gray Bynum, strange to say
is the only citizen of the State who has
mentioned the Normal College in his
will, having made a bequest to that in
stitution. Aside from other interest is
the ceremony tomorrow the students feel
an especial cause for Joining in the me-
mortal tribute, to the lamented judge
who thought of them and who is one OF
the members of the Elk fraternity who
has passed away during the year.
There will be an elaborate marriage
ceremony at the Methodist church in
Mount Airy next Wednesday night, when
Miss Ethel Armfield sister of Mrs. E. G
Gilmer, of this city, and Mr.. Charles E.
Brower, formerly of Greensboro, but now
of Waycross, Ga, will wed. The groom
is a highly successful business man and
the bride is universally popular.
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THE GRAHAM-sHBPARD WEDDING.
A Most Brilliant Event in the Social Life OF
Edenton.

Edenton. N. c., Dec. 6.-(Special "A
brilliant wedding took place on Wednes-
dav December 3rd, at St Pauls Episco-
nal church. Edenton. The bride was Miss
Ann Cameron Shepard, daughter Of Mr..
1vn r. Shepard, and the groom, Dr..
VIM A. Graham, son of Major John Ora
nom Hillsboro. Long before the APP
nointed hour the church was filled with
friends and relatives of the young couple.
Promptly at noon the strains of the
wedding march. rendered by Miss Drane,
onnounced the arrival of the bridal party,
which came in the following order
Or Cason, of Edenton, and VIM. Cape
hart of Ayoca; Miss Anna Graham, sis
fer of the groom, and Miss Mary Warren
Cameron. OF Fayetteville; Mr.. Paul Col
Inns Of Durham, and Mr.. hurry Borden,
~ Goldsboro Miss Clara Capehart, OF
Avoca and Miss Sophia Martin, of Eden
ton. Mr.. Harry Howell, of Washington,
N q and Mr.. Frank Stronach, OF RAJ
oigb: Miss Alice Makely, of Edenton, and
Miss Mary Pruden, Edenton. The groom
was accompanied by his brother, Mr.. Geo
Graham. The maid of honor, Miss Sophia
wood. of Edenton, was followed by the
bride on the arm of her father. The
beautiful service of the Epicopal church
was rendered by DR.. Drane in his most
impressive manner.
The church was tastefully decorated IN
white and yellow chrysanthemums ana
the soft light from many candles cast a
Incoming glow. The maids were beau
tifullv gowned in white silk null and DIG
white chiffon hats and carried alter
natelv white and yellow chrysanthemums'
The bride looked charming in white SIR
creme and lace and her veil was caught
with a diamond pin, the gift OF the
groom.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bridal party returned to the home OF the
bride. where an elegant breakfast was
| served.
Among the out of-town visitors VINO
| we're present at the wedding festivities
| were: Major Jno. Graham, DR.. Joseph
| Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Benehan Cameron
Mai. and Mrs Geo. Collins. Miss Collins,
| Mr.. Geo. Collins. Miss Eliza Busbee ana
| Miss Margaret Pruaen, and MISS Ellza
Drane. Mr.. Arthur Collins.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wood entertained
DELIGHTFULLY."- Tuesday evening in homer OF
the bridal party.
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Blackburn Parker.

The marriage of Miss Louise Vaughn
Parker, daughter of x-Commissioner OF
the District of Columbia, and Mrs. Myron
NJ. Parker, to Representative Edmond
Spencer Blackburn. of North Carolina
will take place Thursday, December IS
at II o'clock. from the home of the
brides parents, 1920 Vermont avenue
The brde-elect made her debut -four
years ago at one of the largest teas OF
the season. She is a tall, handsome
young lady of the brunette type, with
regular features and graceful figure
Her only attendant will be her school
girl sister. Miss Ruth Parker
Representative Blackburn is a native
of North Carolina, where he was ad-
mitted to the bar in 1890. He is now
serving his third term in Congress, and
is one of the two Republican members
from this State. His engagement to Miss
Parker was announced last summer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
In Honor of Miss Alice Styonach.

Winston Salem, N. c., Dec. 6.-(Spe-
cial)-A handsome dinner party was
given at the Hotel Phoenix on Thursday
evening by Mr.. j. S. Dunn in honor of
Miss Alice Stronach, of Raleigh, who has
been visitor to Winston and has made
herself a belle.
Eighteen covers were laid and the
menu wa served in simple but elegant
style.
Those present were: DIR. and Mrs. C.
L. Summers. Mr.. and Mrs G. S. Nor
fleet: Miss Alice Stronach, J. S. Dunn
Miss Fan Conrad, Fl. B. Shelton; Miss
May Barber, E. w. O'Houlon Miss Ida
Miller w. D. Curtin; Miss Daisy Hanes,
r. w. Gorrell; Miss Erma Bailey, w. II.
Maslin; Miss Lucy Lybrook, Thomas
Maslin.
Private parlors were used by Mr..
Dunn's guests and during the evening
musical numbers were rendered by tall
ented members Of the party.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Ward-Grimes.

The marriage of Mr.. John Ward and
Miss Nella Grimes will be solemnized
Wednesday morning at Christ church.
The hour appointed for the ceremony
is 10 a. m.
Miss Grimes will have no bridesmaids
her only attendant being her cousin, Miss
Mamie Pulaski Cowper, who will act as
maid of honor
The bridegroom will be attended by
his brother, Mr.. Frank 7. Ward. as best
man.
The ushers are j. Bryan Grimes, +. J.
Haywood Jr., of Charlotte; c. B. Hart
and Frank P. Haywood.
Miss Grimes is the youngest daughter
CT the late Mr.. William Grimes and has
a large circle Of friends. Mr.. Ward Is
an able and progressive young business
man of this city, connected with the
Hart Ward Hardware Company. Both
are very popular and are highly es-
teemed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
THORPE-YoUNG.
a Brilliant Wedding on Wednesday Night at
Presbyterian Church,

A social event of great interest and
brilliancy this week will be the we'd
ding of Miss Charlotte Young, of this
city, daughter of Hon. James K. Young,
State Insurance Commissioner and Mr..
Henry R. Thorpe, of Rocky Mount,
prominent and popular young business
man, with a large circle OF frlends
throughout the State.
The wedding will take place at S:5o
Wednesday evening in the First Presoy-
terrain church, this city and will be toi-
lowed by reception from till IL. at
the home of Mr.. Young.
The maid of honor will be Miss Mabel
Young of Raleigh, sister of the bride,
while the groom's best man will be Mr..
j. L. Arlington, of Rocky Mount. The
other couples in attendance will be Mr..
~ X. Morrisey, of Clinton. with Miss
Lila Tucker, of Henderson; Mr. F. w.
Mailer, of Raleigh, with Miss Augusta
Talcott, of Virginia; Mr.. j. Crawford
Biggs. of Durham, with Miss Melissa
Payne, of Norfolk, Va; Mr.. Robert Las
sitter, of Henderson, with Miss Blanche
Arden Blake. of Raleigh; Mr.. John M.
Sherrod. of San Francisco. Cal, with
Miss Annie Cannady, of Oxford; Mr.. Her
bert M. Jenkins, of Tarboro, with Miss
Embra Morton, of Rocky Mount; Mr..
Watkins w. Robards. Of Raleigh, with
Miss Lucy Thorpe, of Rocky Mount.
The ushers are to be Messrs. John H
Andrews. Samuel ]. Hinsdale, J. Tucker
Pescud, Raleigh, and Joseph B. Ramsey,
of Rocky Mount.
On Tuesday afternoon Mr.. F. W. Nah
Ter will entertain the gentlemen in at
tendance at his rooms. and on Thursday
night there will be given by friends, a
complimentary dance to the bridal party
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
he Cristmas Bazaar.

The Christmas Bazaar to be given un-
der the direction of the ladies of the
Presbyterian church of this city will be
held next week in the Grimes building,
second floor, corner Fayetteville and Nor
gan streets. 1t will open on Wednesday,
December 10th at 1920 a. m.
Gentlemen will be served with hot
Inches at any hour from 1920 a. m. to
1890 p. m. in the Bazaar restaurant, en-
tirely independent of the fancy work de-
partment.
An invitation is extended to ladies who
may desire to purchase Christmas gifts
to inspect the articles to be found in
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
John Philips Mother-in-Law.

John Philip Sousa has now a young
mother in-law, and the March King
will presumably issue lovely Mother
in-Law" march
1t is given out from Atlantic City, N
j., that Henry Bells, a widower, aged
"A, the father in-law of John Philip Sousf
was secretly married November 5 to Ma
tilda Farthing. youngest daughter of Mr.
John Farthing. Sousa's new motherin
law is IS years old and she by mar
riage become the grandmother of chill
dren older than herself. The aged bu
active bridegroom is a wealthy retired
photographer. The wedding was not pub
lished until few days ago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Holding-Dunn.

There will be a marriage of much in
terest at Wake Forest on Tuesday,
when the wedding of Miss Eva F. Dunn
and Dr. S. P. Holding takes place.
The marriage takes place at the home
of Mr.. John Dunn, the brides father. at
6 o'clock in the evening, after which the
happy couple will come to Raleigh ON
their way north leaving here at half
past one.
The bride-e elect is handsome and at
tractive young lady and DR.. Holding is
a prominent young physician, the young
est son OF Mr.. Willis Holding. He is the
brother of Messrs. J. N, Thomas E., w.
w. and o. K Holding.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
::
! Y ;: Society,";

Many throne has had to fall
For a girl,
Just girl;
Many a king has had to crawl
For girl,
Just a girl.
When the hero goes to war
He may battle for the right
But tits likelier by far
That he sallies forth to fight
For girl,
Just girl
When the doctor turns to say:
ITS girl,
Just GIRL
Papa murmurs with dismay:
What, girl.
Just a grip
All. but why the sadness there:
Why the bitterness displayed?
Some day some strong man will swear
That the great round world was made
For that girl,
Just that girl.
Why did Adam take the bite?
For a girl,
Just a girl.
Why was Troy swept out of sight?
For a girl,
Just a girl.
O. would heaven still be bright,
And would any good man care
To achieve it. if he might
Never claim forever there,
Just girl,
Glorious girl?
u
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THE z. 8. v. P. CLUB
charmingly Entertained by Miss Alice Bycock
at the Governors Mansion.

On Friday afternoon the r. S. V. P
Club was charmingly entertained by Miss
Alice Aycock. A most interesting and
novel initial game was played. The first
prize was won by Miss Malinda Filling
hast and the second prize by Miss Brough-
ton. of the Baptist University.
Among those present were: Misses Lucy
Andrews, Caro- Gray, Villa Norriss
L.oula Mcdonald, Pearl Heck, Mary Hull
McKimmon, Lily and Rosa Skinner, Emily
Higgs. Sarah Tyler, Eliza Brown, Lucy
Haywood, Ellen Dortch, Bessie Trapier
Malinda Tillinghast, Gertrude Lands
Margaret Mackay, Miss Aycock and Miss
Boushall.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
CHRISTMAS MUSIC.
splendid Musical Programme Being Prepared
by the Raleigh choirs.

Unusual preparations are in progress
by Raleigh unexpectedly in those
churches that mark the great festival OF
Christ's Birth with significant religious
observances-for the rendering of splen-
did services of praise on Christmas day.
Frequent rehearsals of the elaborate
music to be sung are now being held and
echoes of the Heavenly chorus heard
first above the plains Of Judea nineteen
hundred years ago-"Glory to God in the
highest" Peace good will toward men
will form the theme of anthems, chants
and hymns that will resound in Raleigh
sanctuarieS
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this room There will be found all man
ner of things suitable for 1.-The sisters
and the cousins and the aunts." not to
mention the comfortable work bags for
the grandmother and all sorts OF home
attractions for the mothers. Dolls,
large and small will be there in tempting
array for the little ones, some of which
are too cute for anything"
Only reasonable prices will be asked
and no one will be importuned to buy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
RL0PERs IN hard LUCK.
Cruel Registers Of Deeds Refuse Them Ii.
cense.

Winston Salem, N. c., Dec. 6.-(Special.)
Mr.. j. A. Goodwin and Miss Alpha Dodd
of Virginia, applied for license here this
afternoon to get married. Papers were
refused as satisfactory evidence was not
furnished regarding the young lady's age.
Miss Dodd is pretty. The register OF
deeds suggested that a telegram be sent
to her parents, but Mr.. Goodwin said
thuey lived off from any telegraph sta
ton, fourteen miles from Lynchburg. The
couple left on the evening train for
Greensboro They were refused license in
Guilford county yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07

Miss Florence NJ. f1druy, VI WI
liamsboro. N. c.. who after a visit TO
Richmond was here yesterday to visit
her sister. Miss Norma Hardy, left Tor
Atlanta last night.
Miss Mamie Evelyn Robbins, of VIII
son, who has been visiting relatives here
left yesterday for her home.
Mrs. R. P. Howell. of Goldsboro. ar
rived Yesterday to visit her daughter,
Miss Julia Bailey Howell, at the Cover
nor's Mansion
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel White and Miss
Margaret Risk arrived yesterday from
New York to visit Mrs. William Grimes
On Halifax street and to attend the mar
rage Of Miss Nella Grimes and Mr. John
Ward, which takes place at 10 O'Clock
Wednesday morning in Christ church.
Miss Georgia Ray Macmillan, of Lum-
berton, who has won many triumphs as
an artistic elocutionist and reader, is In
the city, a guest at the home OF MI. ).
A. Jones.
The Sans Souci Club will be entertain
ed by Mrs. Frank Stronach at 4:3O Tues
day afternoon.
DIR. Norwood G. Carroll and wife, DR..
Della Dixon Carroll. will leave tonight
for Atlanta, where they will attend the
marriage Of Mr.. Clifford Carroll and
Miss Leila Morris. They will return to
Raleigh next Thursday night.
Miss Myrtle Gruendler left for Spring
field. Mass. yesterday, which place she
will make her future home.
The Kentniss Book Club will meet
with Miss Mary Armistead Jones Monday
afternoon at o'clock.
Rev. Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Hunter
who are in charge of st. Augustine
school, have returned from a three
months European trip and report mos
delightful time.
A marriage license was issued yes
terday to Mr.. c. H. Moore, of Milbrook
and Miss Augusta Terry, of Six Forks.
Miss Bessie Green. who has beer
visiting Miss Nina Green, returned tt
her home near Franklinton yesterday.
Mrs. Baker Morrison. of Concord
came in yesterday morning and is visit,
ing Mrs. A. Baumann.
Miss Daisy Moring. who has beer
spending three months in New York with
her aunt Mrs. p. A. Carter, will return
home next Thursday.
Miss Conklin Carroll leaves today
for Atlanta, where she will act as maid
of honor at the marriage of her brother
Mr.. Clifford Carroll and Miss Leila Nor
riS.
Miss Eva Spears, of Weldon. whose
visit here as the guest of Miss Minnie
Lumsden has been so pleasant to her
friends, left yesterday for home.
Miss Eliza Metts, of Wilmington, ar
rived yesterday and is visiting the Misses
Hinsdale.
Miss Florence Robertson, who is a
student at Kings Business College. was
called home yesterday to Jonesboro by
the sickness of her brother.
Mrs. Fl. B. Hardy returned to the city
yesterday after visit to relatives in
Norfolk.
Miss Nellie Maroon, stenographer for
Messrs. Busbee and Busbee, left yester-
day for visit to her home at Holly
Springs.
Miss Margaret Strudwick. of Hills
boro. who has been the guest of Mrs. ].
Sherwood Upchurch, has returned to her
home.
Miss Alice Langhorne, of Lynchburg,
q student at Peace Institute, left yester-
day for Greensboro to spend Sunday will;
her father.
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Wilder s ga.

The marriage of Mr.. Thomas b. wider,
Of Louisburg, and Miss Francis rage, OF
Aberdeen, sister of Congressman X. N
Page, is announced to take place on
Thursday. December eighteenth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-07
Beef and Coal.

The future is surcharged with grief,
And hope has nigh forsook it,
For if you pay the price for beef
You can't buy coal TO cook it.
Washington Star.
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The Superiority Of
. The Royal Elastic. "

There are other cotton mattresses
besides The "Royal'-givng more orr less sat
isfacton-mosty less. because in none ofthem
has the most important feature re ceived
Iproper attention--i. e., that the raw material
used in making the filling shall be of the best
Istaple cotton prOCurable.
In no other way can a felting be obtain
led that will stand the test Of continued use
and retain through lifetime its frsteIasticiiy.
In all other cotton mattresses except the
Royal, this keystone" feature has been
Overlooked.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-10-02

that when he has departed from hrst
rules as much ms he darrs liz will hr
observing the same routine that
would he prescribed for I'm ordinary
patient.
"This is tough luck" he said To
one OF his visitors this morning. II
had not said more than one half |
wanted to say to the people of the
West r'fore this leg stopped me off.
Why, | had been thinking nllsummer
what | was going to say on this trim
and | had piled up all kinds of
speeches, which may never he deliver
ed now. Besides, | do not like the
idea OF disappointing those cities
which had been kind enough to in
vite me To visit them
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-10-02
Coal Barons Invited TO white House.
a FIGHT ON DEVERY.
Famous ex-Poice chief Had to Contest
for seat In the New York Demo-
cratic Convention.

Saratoga, y. Y, Sept. 3O-Prior to
the assembling of the democratic
state convention the state committee
decided that the delegation from the
Ninth assembly district of New York
city, headed by Frank j. Goodwin,
should be placed on the temporary
roll, while the delegates led by
Former Chief of Police William S.
Devery were mentioned as contest
ants.
The actual situation as regards
candidates is as clouded as it was
mp to a late hour last night. Former
Senator lil said: NO one man has
been selected as the gubernatorial
nominee. The race is still an open
one" W. 5. Devery was cheered as
he walked into the seats among the
alternatcS, the outburst which lasted
for many minutes breaking out every
time he rose to shake hands with
n, wcomer. The convention was called
To order at 1890 o'clock and John
b. Stanchfield, of Elmira, the tenn
porary chairman. addressed the as
semblagc.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-10-02
Spruce Items.

Miss Emma Lair, who has been
sick for some time, is slowly improv.
ing.
Quite number of people from this
section attended the street fair at
Clinton this week
Andy Stephenson bought hun
dred head OF hogs in the past week
for his feed lot.
Miss Pearl Dickerson, who is at
tending school at Appleton City,
came home Saturday to visit home
folks.
Rev. Cowan filled his regular ap-
pointment at Pleasant Home church
last Sunday.
Miss Stith of Butler, visited at jas.
Simpsons last week.
Walter Mister says half the grain
in his section is yet unthreshed.
Charles Peacock erected a new
smoke house for John Harshaw last
week.
Lew Smith bought a fine bunch of
cattle last week.
Ava Beard was in our midst last
week trading in the cattle line.
Miss Maud Erhurt, who ii,is been
visiting at Boonville, Mo-, returned
home Monday. FRONTz.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-10-02
CARS LEFT THE TRACK.
Two Rock Island Trains Wrecked at New
ton, Ia. Much Property and Merchan-
disc Being Destroyed.

Des Moines, Ia, Sept. 3O,-The Rock
Island fast mail, west bound, was
wrecked at Newton, 40 miles east
of here. Traffic will be completely
tied up "a hours as a result. No
loss of life is reported. Three ears
left the track. The accident oc-
Cured while the train was attempt
ing to get around the wreck of a
freight train which went through n
bridge across Skunk river. Three
tramps were reported to have been
killed in the latter wreck The bridge
is completely demolished, which will
necessitate use of Il branch line
for through trains for several daya
Twelve cars of valuable merchandise
Vest at the bottom of the stream.