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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05
Eddyville.

EddyvilIe, Feb. 4-Born. Sunday
February 1, 1903, to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Oldham, who reside about four miles
east of town on the Mrs. Della Schmut
place, seven and one-half pound
girl.
marriage license was issued at
and Miss Jeneva M. Besco, both of
the farming community across the riv-
er.
Mrs. John Wright and two children
of Oskaloosa, were over Sunday guests
of Mrs. Wright's mother, Mrs. L. Mid
ellsworth, on Second street.
The musical program to have been
given at the school house the past
two or three Fridays, but which was
postponed from time to time owing to
scarlet fever, was given Friday after
noon. Something like dozen visitors
We're present. The program contained
about twelve numbers, part musical
and part being compositions on the
lives of great composers. The new
glee club Of ten girls sang beauti-
full song, and the program which was
under the supervision of Miss Blanche
Baker, was much enjoyed.
The Mite society met at the j. S. Old
ham home Friday evening. An enjoy
able time is reported.
Paul Leeling and w. S. Phillips of
the farming communities We're Ottum-
wa visitors Friday.
Mrs w. o. Roberts and daughter,
Miss Ida, were shopping in Oskaloosa
Friday.
No inf nj Of - MI I,c-T NIy Dow.
rot south of town, has been i'll with
kidney trouble.
Dick Barnett of Sand Ridge has been
suffering for few days with quinsy.
Mrs Henry Keen of Ottpmwa has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. B. Fisher and other relatives west
of town.
o. H. Seifert has purchased the
building corner Walnut and Second
streets, of his mother, Mrs. j. w. Self
ert.
F. w. Schafer returned Saturday
noon from Des Moines where he had
been attending series of meetings
of the funeral directors
A brass quartet was organized Sun
day as follows: First cornet, w. S.
Phillips; second cornet, Clint Roberts;
baritone, Frank Burns; alto, Dan
Burns.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Ives, west of town, has been upon the
sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. M. Young of Fourth
street, were called to Knoxville, Mon
day by the death of Mr.. Young's sis
ter, Mrs. May Hayes.
Albert McKim Of Sand Ridge has
been i'll with measles for several days.
Frank Packer of Oskaloosa, was in
town Saturday on business.
Nellie, the little daughter of Mr.. and
| Mrs. John Pickerell, near Lakonta, has
| been quite i'll with pneumonia.
F. e. Bassinger has sold his property
consisting of about ten acres lying in
the outskirts of town to w. f. jaeger
of Bluff Creek. Mr.. Bassinger gives
possession March L. Mr.. jaeger will
then move to town, and rent his farm.
The consideration was $4,000.
| Bert McDole of Leighton, was in
town from Friday until Tuesday, visit
ing relatives and transacting business
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MISCELLANEOUS.
IOWA CENTRAL RAILWAY.

IOWA CENTRAL RAILWAY.
Time of trains carrying passengers a.
Hedrick, Iowa. Effective July LIST. lam a.
Going North.
No. I.-Mason City Mail (Ex Sum 2:I0 r. =. M
No Way Freight lex SUM-. 500 B. m
Going South.
No. 6-Peoria Mail (EI SUM, -. 1920 D. m.
No. 4-Peoria Express (daily}... $40 a. M M
Coupon tickets on sale to all points in ths
United States, Canada and Mexico. Fns
rates, folder, etc, call on or adress 'S
GEO. S. BATTY, a. II. KENNY
Gen. Pass & Tiki. Agt., Aeen+
Marshalltown. Iowa. Hedrick IL
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Eldon.

Eldon, Feb. 4.-W. J. Weaver of
Davenport is visiting relatives in this
city at the home of w. H. Crow and
family.
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SUNDERLAND
The Southern Railway
QUEEN AND CRESCENT ROUTE,

has inaugurated new through service ia
Florida and the South, without parallel in
magni6cence.
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TRAINS LEAVING JEFFERSON
STREET UNION DEPOT.
A J. Packard Aoa1&

~ Us VVNuTQI FtHCgIGs
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE G. ST.PAuE
Arrive. Depart.
Chicago, Dubuque &c
Milwaukee ..... .dl2:15 a. M. b2:35 am
Chicago. Cedar Rap.
Southwest !. ....b2:3o a. m. d12:25 m.
Kansas City and 20
cal -. b6:55 p. m. b1O:2O n. m
No. %, east pound, leaves. 49,. 6:55a m
No. ga, east bound, leaves. .1O:1S n N
No. 81, west bound. leaves. 49,. 6:4b .. m.
No 81. west bound, leaves. II 80 q. m
These are freights leaving ottumwa
"a Daily. b Except Sunday. d Except
Monday.
Ottumwa Junction.
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Abba.

Abba Feb. 3-At $3.50 o'clock this
morning at the Catholic church oc-
CURED the marriage of Miss Kate Sex
ton to James Mcdonald. The cere,
mony was solemnized by Rev. Father
w. j. Guiman Of Centerville Mr.. and
Mrs. Mcdonald will leave in few days
for Chicago, where Mr.. Mcdonald is
employed as deputy United States
meat inspector.
Henry Davenport found guilty of be
ing intoxicated was fined $40 and costs
this morning.
James Clutch departed this morning
for Salt Lake. Utah, where his brother
John is living.
Robert Clapp left this morning for
Kansas City Mo-, where he is working
for the G. M. &. st. P. railroad He
was called home to attend the funeral
of his father D. G. Clapp.
Edward Cunningham of Hiteman
was in town yesterday ON business.
w. j. Rutherford and e. l.. Millett
of Ottumwa were transacting business
in town yesterday.
P. E. Thomas of Sigourney is in
town this morning on business.
R. W. Hicks of Centerville, was in
town on business yesterday.
Mrs. Avery of Hiteman was an AL
bia visitor yesterday.
G. r. Miltenberger spent Sunday
with his family.
John M. Coffman went to Charlton
yesterday on business
Oscar Corey and R. Fl. Palmer were
in Abba on business yesterday.
VIM. Rosen of Davenport is in tow
this morning on business.
Thomas O'Haro Of Des Moines wa:
an Abba visitor yesterday.
Marriage licenses were issued yes
terday by the clerk of the district court
to Walter Bennett aged 26, and Miss
Carrye Donald Amber aged %, botf
of Lovilia James Mcdonald, aged 20
and Miss Kate Sexton. aged 25, botf
of Abba; Victor MCGEE aged 26,of bud
ley and Miss Grace Chapman, aged 2.
of Eddyville; John Caldwell aged 81
and Miss Elsie Neal, aged 20, both o.
Abba.
John Bennett Jr., who had an opera
ton performed on his arm, having par
of the bone removed is getting along
nicely.
| Amos Miller is transacting business
| in town today.
Alola, Feb. 4.-Miss Helen Dins
more is on the sick list this week.
Rena Lundeen of Hiteman is spend
ing few days with her aunt, Hannah
Lundeen.
The Des Hart club met with Miss
Madge Robb last night.
Mrs. Nelson Of Avery was shopping
in Abba yesterday.
Mrs. Harry Strasburger and daugh
ter Helene of Parsons, Kan, visited
at the Strasburger home last week
Mrs. Strasburger was formerly an OF
tumwa woman.
Miss Sarah Simms of Bloomfield
Ohio, is visiting G. c. Atchison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Orr are rejoicing
over the arrival of an eight pound
baby girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Johnson very
pleasantly entertained number OF
young folks at their home last even
ing.
Misses Shipley of Wapello county
are visiting at the home of N. S. Ora
ham.
Jennie Fitus is visiting relatives il
Eddyville.
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WABASH.

Kanoas city & st. :
Louis 81. -. ae:15 m. ae:2o p m.
Louis ...... .a7:0o p. m. as:25 a. m
Freight trains carrying, passengers ba.
tween Ottnmw, and Moulton:-
Loca! freight $500. .bS;Oo p. m. d3:0O a. m.
FAST freight ..... .a12:10 p. m. a2:30 D. M
Daily. Except Sunday.
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Funeral Services Held at Stiles Church
Survived by Four children-Mr.
Mclaughlin Was a Native of Ken
lucky Other Bloomfield Items.

Bloomfield, Feb 4-(Courier Spe-
cial Service. )-Atter a lingering i'll
ness of several months, Hiram Nc
Laughlin passed away at the age of
o. years, at his home in this city Sun
day evening, February /. Funeral
Gervices were held over the remains
Monday at Stiles, conducted by Rev.
G. Moore, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church in Pulaski. The in
Ierment was made in the Stiles GENE
IAry
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Charlton.

4 L =
Charlton, Feb. &c. H. Young of
Indianapolis, Indiana, was in the city
yesterday calling on old friends, he
having at one time resided here, but
is now travelling salesman.
Dr. McKlveen, one of the members
of the state board of health, made a
trip to Blockton yesterday, being
called there to Investigate a supposed
smallpox case.
A marriage license was granted yes
terday to Archie M. Hawkins and
Miss Ida Johnson. The couple are
both residents of Wayne county.
H. E. Dill of Clarinda was in the
city Yesterday while enroute to Mel
rose.
The p. E. o. society held an inter
esting meeting last evening at the
home of Mrs. Anna Copeland
Miss Fife Snuggs of Lucas visited
with the family of A. G. Rebel yes
terday while on her way to Lacona,
for visit with relatives.
George Baker died at his home
west of Oakley yesterday, after an i'll
ness OF short duration. Funeral ser.
vices were held from the late home
this forenoon, after which the remains
were laid in their last resting place
in the Charlton cemetery. The de-
ceased was a highly respected man
by al who knew him. A sorrowins
wife is left to mourn his loss, and she
has the sympathy of her many friends
in this, her sad hour Of trouble.
A quiet wedding was solemnized
Saturday afternoon at the home OF
the bride in Corning, when Miss Min
ME Darrah was united in marriage tc
Thomas Phillips of this city. The
bride is a sister of John Darrah OF
Charlton and has made her home here
most of the time for the past two
years, in which time she has made
i a host of friends. She is of a sweet
and gentle disposition and is in every
way capable to preside over the home
she has chosen. The groom is one OF
Chariton's best young men, and has
been salesman in one of the loca
stores for the past two years The
many friends extend congratulations
and trust that their welded life may
be long and happy one.
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1t is nothing for bewitching girl
to trip and keep her feet.
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Native Of Kentucky.


Mr.. Mclaughlin was native of
Kentucky, having been born in that
state in 1928. While but child he
removed with his parents to Indiana.
Here he grew to manhood and was
married to Miss Becroft, whom he
survived several years. Mr. and Mrs.
Mclaughlin came to Iowa about the
year 1864. The deceased leaves four
children: Mrs. VIM. Petefish, who re
sides in the south part of this county;
Mrs. Martin, who resides in Schuyler
county, Mo-; Miss Rebecca McLaugh-
lin, who has resided in the home here
the fourth daughter resides in New
Mexico. One grandson, Guy Nc
Laughlin, being a son of a deceased
son, also survives. He has heretofore
made his home with Grandfather Nc
Laughlin.
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PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
Or. A. o. WILLIAMS.

c., r. /. & p. R'y. Co.,
Surgeon c., B. y @. R'y. Co.,
Residence, 2f6 North Jefferson street.
Office, 100 Court street Residence tele-
phone 10; Office telephone, 90. Ottumwa,
Iowa.
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Home. Seekers Excursions
VIA THE
Southern
Railway
10 POINTS IN

Alabama. Georgia, North and South Caro-
lima Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and
Virginia.
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Bloomfield Items.


F. H. Wischmeler, of Kent, depart
ed for his home Tuesday after having
spent several days here on business.
Isaac Blakely is in Missouri on bust
ness this week. He recently sold his
farm in West Grove township to Geo.
Whistler.
AID. Duclworth, of Savannah, trans
acted business in Bloomfield Tuesday.
p. j. Baker, of Roscoe township,
was attending to business matters in
this city Tuesday.
Frank Walker, of Adair county, Mo-,
was business caller Tuesday at the
county treasurer's Office in this city.
Ed Newkirl, of Cleveland township,
transacted business Tuesday in Bloom
field
A. d. Martin returned Sunday from
Keolluk where he has been for the
past six weeks in the employ of the
Western Union Telegraph Co. at that
place.
Mrs. G. w. Phillips returned Mon
day evening from Centerville where
SHE had been for weeks visit with
her mother, Mrs. Foster, and sister,
Mrs. Tillmont.
The county teachers association
will hold a meeting at this place on
Feb. 81. 1t is expected that DR.. Fred
erick L. Bolton, professor of educa-
zion in the State University, will be
here and deliver q lecture in the af-
ternoon. 1t is desired that all teach
ers make arrangements to be present.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-12-16

The separation OF radium from
pitch blende 10 long aud tedious
process. The rare ore IL first crushed
and the powder is roasted with car.
Donate Of soda. After washing, the
residue Is treated with dilute sulphu.
rio acid, the sulphates being then
converted into carbonates by boiling
with strong carbonate of soda solu-
tion. Radium sulphate. an exceed.
ingly insoluble salt. IL contained In
the residue. The soluble sulphates
are washed out, and from the residue
hyrochloric acid dissolves out polo.
MUM actinium and other elements.
Radium sulphate remains, with some
barium sulphate. These sulphates are
converted into carbonstss BY boiling
With carbonate Of sods solution, and
the carbonstes are dissolved In by
drochlooric acid, and precipitated
again as sulLhate by means of sulphu.
rio acid. The sulphstes are further
purified and finally converted In o
cholorides. A ton Of pitch blended
yields about fifteen pounds of the
mixed cholorides Of radium and
barium, from which q small fraction
OF radium chloride IL separated by
crystal ization.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-12-16
!. XII. MILL IS
IN OPERATION

Fred I. Kelly, manager. Of the l.
x Z. awaS 6n :ths tfain tiiis AFTERNOON
going to Baker City after repairs 70,
the boiler The !:miii,' which, wat
started a few days ago, Mr.. Kelly
says. IL giving good satisfaction.
The cyanide plant was started up
today. Asked in regard to the re-.
cent reports 6s~ rich ore at the l. X.
L., Mr.. Kelly said:
1--WE are nov making q raise from
the 200 to the 100 level to shoot
which carries ore averaging 800 to
the ton and ut the same time we are
pushing the drifts on the 200 both
north and south. We are highly sat.
|sf1ed with the showings being
made"
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-12-16
New Peat. fuel Process.

In new peat.fuel process lately
exhibited at Charlton, rEnRland. the
water is removed by mechanical and
electrical means. The freshly cut
peats packed into rotating cylinders,
and fans beat. out part of the mois.
ture, while gu electric current 10
passed through the mass. heating Il
and aiding In expelling the wtater.
The material 10 finally pressed into
briQuettes. The fuel 10 claimed to
be economical, but nearly two
pounda must be burned to give the
effect Of pound Of steam coal.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-12-16
Will START WORK
ON Gypsy QUEEN

Eugene Bartholf has been author.
lied to do the assessment work on
the Gipsy Queen, by the people who
bought aud paid for the property
last summer, and will put crew of
men Oh the job In q few days.
As The Miner has. before mentioned.
that was a queer deal, the sale Of
this group Of claims, engineered by
W. II. W. Hamilton. One day Mr..
Bartholf and bis associates who
originally owned the property, we're
notified that money was at the Bank
Of Sumpter with which to make the
last payment. Not until q few weeks
ago did they know who had bought
1t. Then Mr.. Bartholf received
letter asking about the cost OF doing
the assessment work, which showed
that the present owners are not
familiar with mining business. He
answered, giving the desired infor.
nation, and a day or two ,since re.
ceived reply instructing him to
have the work done.
The average man wouldn't even
buy q farm In this way. yet these
have bought q mine without knowing
anything about It, when the closest |
and most careful scru.
tiny would be advisable. And. WON
1erful to relate, they haven't been
'windled eiher. The Gipsy Queen
10 unquestiouably q valuable prop.
'rty and will make q rich producer
With little development; now that
he smelter here is to begin opera
ions aud furnish Q market for these
Ugh grade ores. II
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to the, provisions Of the act passed BY
the legislature at Its seventh session
Is one Of great importance to the
people of the state Of Idaho. Such
payment would establish precedent
for the payment Of other bounties and
subsidies In the future and would
impose upon the people a burden
much too great to be assumed hastily
or before the validity Of the act is
properly determined. Boise Capi.
tai News.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-12-16
IDAHO AUDITOR REFUSES
TO PAY SUGAR BOUNTY

For several days there have been
many rumors afioat M to what State
Auditor Turner would do when
claims were filed with him by the
sugar beet manufacturers for one cent
pound on sugar manufactured In
the state, In accordance with the law
passed by the last Legislature. Mr..
Turner was seen today by the Capital
News reporter aud asked what he
would do when such claims were filed.
In response to the question. he said:
"The matter Of payment Of
bounty upon beet sugar In conformity
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-12-16
CAVE IN At COLUMBIA
REPAIRED By SUNDAY

Frank Baillie, general manager Of
the Columbia, who went to Baker
City yesterday with his monthly
washing. ~ he puts it. stated that
the damages due to the recent cave In
on the No. 4? level, will 10 repaired
aud everything going again as usual
by Sunday.
1t was . pretty bad slip, the stope
giving way, carrying down with II
over 100 feet Of track.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-12-16
PRIMITIVE MINING
METHODS IN MEXICO

A mining man recently back from
Mexico has this to say about opera.
tiOns there:
Mining IL conducted In the most
primitive manner. Elevators, trains.
windlasses and even ladders are un.
known In many Of the mines.
'"The poems carry the ore to the
surface tn sacks, each containing abo ut
$50 pounds Of ore. A strap fastened
to the sack passes over the forehead.
Thus the hands are left free. In lieu
Of ladders notched poles are used.
The carrier climbs from ledge to
ledge on these poles. II IL dangerous
aud fatigueing and white man re-
fuses to make more than trip or
two. In fact the white mans shoes
won't cling to the worn and slick
pol"s, The poems wear sort Of soft
sandal.
''Tnere are no pumps IN the minss,
the greasers carrying the water out In
leather bags. When the water runs
too fast the mine IL abandoned. Then
along comes q hustling American,
buys the property for song. puts
In modern machinery aud has a CON-
pletely developed mine at 4 very
small outlay"
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-12-16
FOOL QUESTIONS
ONE MUST ANSWER

A reader OF the Arcata Union who
has been through the mill, with the
+, land officials, has handed into this
:. Office for publication the followine
/ questions propounded to him by the
I special agent, says the Ashland Rec
4 ord. As they we're reproduced fro m
memory some Of them my be little
! out Of the way, but on the main we
believe them TO he fairly correct.
Z When and where we're you born and
are yon sorry IL happenedY
/. We're any Of your ancestors ever
{ hung And what fory
. AEortoa. takips mp this land t.
iefraud the government aud II SO
why are you N wiokeds go.
~ II you build mill on this land
will you sell the lumber or give IL
away /''
What is your business and what
do you save each month";
DO you know the difference be
tween speculation and the doctrine Of
infant damnation?
We're you ever married and II so
why did you happen to be 30 care.
lessy g..
Who are the greatest smashers.-
Del Norte timber locators or Carrie
Hatchet Nstiony
What is your laundry mark and
how often do you send your clothes
to washy
IL the land office greater than the
Supreme court, and II so, why not?
DO you use Force and what IL your
opinion Of sawdust ~ u breakfast
foody
What IL home without an auto?
Are you In favor Of expansion and
what IL your chest measure?
How far IL II from here to there.
nd ifnOt, why SOY
We're you ever In jail and who |
bailed you outy ,
In IL true you stole the money out
of your little boys hank to pay for
your claim q
We're you ever baptised. inoculated
Or fnmigated, and did IL take? I
DO you know what made Milwaukee ]
famous, aud what IL your liquid ca. q
pacityY
Tell all your private affairs which /
have taken place since childhood not a
revealed by the above questions. {
Are you unOn man or u scaby I
Don't you feel ashamed of yourself Y
Tor trying to keep the poor scrip syn. .
aicste from getting hold Of your .
,lsimy
We're you ever In love and how I
long before you came toy i
How many running feet Of logs ~ {
there on your claim aud how long 4
Will II take yon to cut down all the b
'rees, working sixteen hours dayy 4
Who IL the author Of the famous .
Hack 10 the Woodsy" u
Now will you be Roody
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-01-22
which they have enjoyed in Ross SO
much of late

which they have enjoyed in Ross SO
much of late.
Rev. Faust pastor of the Evangelical
church, left last week for Magnolia,
Iowa where he will conduct a two
weeks series of revival meetings.
The good will of his parishioners here
attend him in his work.
Lu Beers who fell from scaffold a
few weeks ago while working on the
on clutches, but he thinks it will be
two or three weeks before he will be
able to do any work at the carpenter
trade.
Max Elhers who works at the shoe
store of Wehrmann at Manning came
home the first of last week and passed
the week visiting with his parents re-
turning again to his duties in that
city Monday evening after an enjoy
able stay here.
The party which was to be given
at the Mrs. Geo. Stetzel home week
last Friday was postponed until last
Friday evening when large assem-
blage of their friends came in and
helped them to pass an evening in
such pleasant manner as will not
soon be forgotten.
A jolly crowd of young people
assembled out at the Michael Boust
home one and one half miles south
west of Ross last Friday night and
participated in the pleasures of the
mystic whirl. Everyone present SO
thoroughly enjoyed themselves that
they hope to be able to attend a like
gathering at this home at some future
time.
Bates & Wilde received carload of
new farm machinery the first of the
week which they were unloading
Wednesday and setting it up for their
spring trade. The boys are now in
shape to do good business this COM
ing spring since the erection of their
new building will give them plenty of
room to show their goods.
Word comes that Mrs. d. N. Luse,
of Tekamah, Nebraska, died the 18th
near Villisca where they were visiting
her sister and she was sent back to
her Nebraska home for burial. She is
the wife of a brother of J. F. Luse, and
is doubtless remembered by many at
this place. Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. went
W tne luneTal Cne lUCn. der lungs
have always been weak and the cold
weather of this year was too much for
her frail constitution and she succum-
bed to the inevitable.
There was box supper given by
the WoOdmen boys at their hall Sat-
urday evening. 1t was most decided
success eleven boxes being sold which
netted the boys the neat sum of $l2 60.
Miss Jessie May prepared the box that
sold for $500 which was. the high
est price paid and it was purchased by
a travelling man. Geo. Stemm acted
as auctioneer and they do say he pos
sesses quite an ability along this line
and he secured some good prices under
the crack of his hammer. Some day
we may hear of Geo. being one of the
country's celebrated auctioneers.