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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-01

This will be the biggst showing Of shirt These
the
lar Weaves of wash materials The will surely impress you
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-01

Women's Offering now a
Dress Skirts ssIqns ss,ptg hng aH OF Ss,S salK
features. $40 TO sl4. Unlined mo-
hair skirts, s. to $3.50. Closing
ont some rainy .day skirts that
were 81 to 25 as g. SO.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-11-19
BROOKE REMEMBERED.
Iowa Central Employees Show Their
Appreciation of official.

Times Republican: AS a farewell
token OF appreciation and mark Of
the esteem in which he was held, en-
ployes of the Iowa Central Tuesday
night presented George D. Brooke,
former master mechanic and later
superintendent of equipment and mo-
tive power, with solid silver table
set, also a silver smoking set. The
presentation was made at the Rail-
road Y. M. @. A. rooms, and about
$50 engineers, firemen, shopmen and
round house employees of this city,
Oskaloosa and Monmouth were pres
emit. Mr.. Brooke was taken to the
depot on the pretense that friend OF
his, who had Just arrived on belated
train wished to see him. He was con-
Quoted to the auditorium room of the
Y. M, O. A. where the company was
in waiting. John Mohr voiced the
sentiment of the men in his short
speech of presentation to which Mr..
Brooke feelingly replied. After the
formality of the affair was concluded
the men enjoyed special smoker.
The music for the evening was furn.
ished by an orchestra. The gifts
given Mr.. Brooke are most beautiful
ones. The table set is composed OF
200 pieces and is valued at $40. Those
who were here from out of the city
were Acting Treinmaster Frank Sny-
der, Round House Foreman w. A.
johnson, Travelling Engineer Ed An
derson and Engineer Ed Hill and
Oscar Scheduling, of 0skaloosa; Round
House Foreman w. M. Cline and
Engineer e. e. Alders, of Monmouth.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-11-19

MARRIAGE LICENSES.

MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Following is the list of marriage IL
censes issued by the clerk since our
last report:
NO, NAME. RESIDENCE. AGE.
ooos Leonard Walrsven, Oskaloosa 25
010' Elizabeth Long, Oskaloosa-... 20
M'BURNEY.-Dled, of rheumatism
after an illness of more than two
years duration, at 500 o'clock a. m,
Monday, November 16, 1908, at the
home of her brother, William McBur-
ney, in West Garfield township, Miss
Jane McBurney, aged Go years.
Funeral at the U. P. church in Os-
kaloosa, Wednesday, November Is,
at IL o'clock a. M, and interment in
Forest cemetery. The deceased was
a sister of James, Robert and VIM.
McBurney and Mrs, Mary Whiteside,
all of Mahaska county.
MILLER-COFFIN.- w. Mil
Ter and Mabel Coffin were united in
marriage at the home Of the brides
parents, Thos. and Anna Coffin, in
East Oskaloosa Nov. 10. 1903.
A few relatives witnessed the GER
emony of the union Of these two
worthy young people. Tom has been
employed with the o. L. C T Co. as
one of the leading drivers. Miss
Coffin is one of Mahaska county's
respected young ladies', Lurana M.
Terrell, of Abba, oficiated. They
left for their new home q. in Pasa-
dena, California. Nov. II, with the
best wishes of a host Of friends.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-11-19
THANKSGIVING NOTICE.
Postmaster Hoffman, Gives Notice
of Closing on That Day.

Following a time-honored custom
and in accordance with the proclaim.
alton of President Roosevelt and
Governor Cummins designating as a
day of general thanksgiving, Thurs.
day, the Goth day Of November, and
recommending that throughout the
land the people cease from their or.
binary occupations and in their sew.
eral homes and places of worship
render thanks to Almighty God for
the manifold blessings of the past
year, and that the employees of the
pcstoSS5 al Gsha.ioosa may So Oh.
serve the day the following hours
will govern the service on that day:
Money Order Department will be
closed all day.
Registry Department will be closed
all day.
The General Delivery and Stamp
windows will be open from a. m
till 1880 p. M, and will remain
closed the balance Of the day.
City Carriers will make two deliy'
eries-Trips Nos. and 2, commonly
: !
known as morning business and morn
ing residence deliveries. No after
noon deliveries.
The evening collection in business
district will be made as usual be-
tween and 8 O'Clock.
The City Carriers window will be
open from IL a. m. till 1880 p. m.
The Postmaster General has di-
rected that no delivery or mail by
Rural Carriers shall be made on
Thanksgiving Day. Rural patrons
viii be accommodated at the Rural
Carriers window from IL a. m. till
1880 p. m.
The dispatch of mail deposited in
the Office will receive the same atten.
ton as on any other day OF the year
Chas. v. HOFFMAN,,
Postmaster.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-11-19
Ben Mccoy John N. Mccoy
Mccoy & MCCOY
Attorneys
Office North of Court House
Over j. B. McOurdy's
29y1pd
sohooI Report.

Following is q report of work done
at the Centennial school, Black Oak
township for the month ending Nov.
4th, 1908. Number of pupils enrolled,
boys IL, girls Is, total 80. Average
number belonging, boys IL, girls IL,
total 20. Average daily attendance,
boys eleven and three-tenths, girls
fifteen and seven-twentieths, total
twenty-six and thirteen-twentieths.
Pupils neither absent nor tardy dur
ing the month were: Anna Graham,
johnnie DeLeeun, Hattie DeBruin
and Jennie Boertje.
HATTIE M. BARBER, teacher.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-11-19

her daughter, Mrs. w. w. williams
She was accompanied by her brother
/ y. III. Goodwin and son Clyde, q
indianapolis, Indiana, who are bel
| guests.
Mrs. o. O. Meredith, of Newton
chairman OF the Sixth district Of th.
Iowa federation OF Woman's Clubs
arrived in the city this morning IL
attend the convention tomorrow anC
Is q guest In the home OF her cousin
Robert Meredith.
| Miss Laura Clark, student 81
Iowa Wesleyan at Mt. Pleasant, at.
tended the State Y. w. convention
at ottumwa until Saturday, wher
she came to this city and was an over.
Sunday guest of Misses Anna John.
son and Cora Springer. She return
ed home this morning.
ID. J Evans, OF Evans, who had the
misfortune to fall from an apple tree
four weeks ago resulting In the
fracture Of the left leg is said to be
getting along as well as can be ex.
pected under the circumstances,
Jenkin Reese who has been in attend.
ance upon the sufferer was at bic
home in this city Saturday evening
and reports that his condition Ia
steadily lettering andIthat his friends
are greatly pleased and encouraged
with the progress that has been made.
L. w. Barnhart and s. b. Wenger,
of South English, were in the city
Saturday returning home from the
Donahey cattle sale at Newton.
These gentlemen purchased the cream
OF the sale, four imported COWS,
ranging in price from $40 to $50.
Newton Record: Mrs. M. A.
Blanchard, who had spent the past
summer with her daughter in Ohio,
recently returned, and last week was
spent very pleasantly with Mrs.
Jennie Blanchard and other fold
friends at Newton. She and her
daughter, Mrs. Judge Preston of Os-
kaloosa, leave this week for Los
Angeles, whore Mrs. Blanchard will
probably make her home with her
daughter May.
Richland Clarion: Q. E. Lemley
and wife arrived in the city Saturday
and took up their residence in the
rooms above the Geo, DeLong grocery
which Mr.. Lemley has purchased.
He comes among us we'll recon-
as an upright business man
of considerable experience, having
been engaged in mercantile pursuits
for the past thirteen years. He has
conducted stores at Wayland and
Dublin and is not altogether unknown
to the people of this vicinity. He has
been recently partner in the Times
Journal at oskaloosa, having severed
bis connection with that paper last
August. ~. ii
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-11-19
J.F. & w. r. LACEY

Attcrneys-at-Law
Office over 1O7 High Avenue West,
Oskaloosa, Iowa. Prompt attention
given to collections. Probate busi-
ness will receive careful attention.
Business attended to in the U. 8. and
State Courts. %
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-11-19

What's the secret Of happy, vigor-
GUS health? Simply keeping the bow
els, the stomach, the liver and kid
neys strong and active. Burdock
Blood Bitters does it. I
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-11-19

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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-11-19

Central for Kansas City. Mr.. Carton
goes on business connected with the
new cement "building-block" factory
and Mrs. Carbon accompanies him
upon pleasure trip.
Guests In the city Friday from
neighboring towns were, Miss Mary
billiard, Mrs. Lydia Perry, Miss Mary
Cubit, of Givin; Mrs.. r. w. Klinker,
OF New Sharon; Mrs. Jessie Dixon
and Miss Mamie Sullivan, of Beacon;
Miss Mamie Stewart, of White Oak;
Mrs. L. K. McEwen, Miss Edna Nc
EVEN and Mrs. w. L. Fry, OF Cedar,
Misses Jessie and Maude Sparks, of
Stark.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-11-19

Residents of South Market street
have been annoyed lately with a
number of rowdies who despoil flow
er beds. destroy property ana even
break window lights. The identity
Of the miscreants is known and pros
ecution by law may follow.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-11-19

The 5-year-old daughter Of John
Hitner, of Des Moines, in attempting
to lift her 2-year-old brother from a
chair, fractured his arm near the ell
bow.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-11-19

Charles and Delma Wilson
lot q and 81 of lot 8 in
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-11-19

Diphtheria relieved in twenty min
utes. Almost miraculous. DR.
Thomas Eclectric Oil. AT any drug
store,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-11-19
REAL ESTATE DEALS.
Transfers Of Mahaeka County Let's
and Lands Filed for Record.

Charles and Delma Wilson
lot q and sa of lot 8 in
Lacey. 300 90
Elmer Barrows to VIM. L
Darland pit lot 2 Streets ad
to Oskaloosa ....... --.--.-.------------ 300 90
] L and Mary, -heesley to
Absalom Ryan, pit lot 16'
77.17,.,.,....-....,,..,.. .,.-,---,... GA 90
Margaret, William, Elizabeth
and Nellie Scott, Bertha
Acknowledgements and Mar
garet and Edmund Meag-
her to the Burlington &
Western Ry, a strip ofland
in % 70. 16 $780,. ....... ;...........- 400 90
w G and Jennie Jones to
Maria ElIwood, the middle
6O't of lot 80 Ninde. Searle's A..
ad to Oskaloosa-.-----. ..,.,..-.-..- 900 90
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14

Vinila will undoubtedly make
it's greatest progress during the
present year, the expenditure for
internal improvements will exceed
500, 900 and the proposed expen-
diture will far exceed this figure.
The work of paving the streets
has jnst begun and the present
city council, we understand, will
take up the work and push it with
even greater vigor and will make
q new record for strenuous pro
gress. The proposition to build a
system of waterworks will be
pushed without delay. Mayor
Davenport says arrangements for
voting on the proposition will be
made promptly.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14

The Press published few days
ago an amusing little story about
good old Carthage deacon who
was suborned by his grandchildren
into fishing on Sunday. This has
called forth letter from B. f.
Wampler, in which he defends
Sunday fishing and lays about him
on the ministerial "hirelings"
with great vigor. "Christ," he
aflirms, twas an expert at fishing,
and il hungry for fish, certainly
would not have hesitated to fish
on Sunday, as it is recorded that
He gathered corn on Sunday to
relieve hunger. Men used to fish
for a living and preach to save
souls, but now they preach for a
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14

living and fish for sport, while If
they woald work far living (as
God commsnds) and preach to
save souls, there would not be so
much temptation for others to go
fishing Preachers were COM
manded to fish for souls, but they
have perverted Gods word andafe
fishing for dollars, even on Sun
day, and it is only a question as to
whether the deacon was really
hungry for fish or was only sport
ing. "Fishing on Sunday, accord
to the gospel, is as honorable and
right as is the catching Of chickens.
And it is fact we'll known that
preachers like chicken, and they
don't stop to inquire whether they
were killed on Sunday. *. G.
Journal.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14

To he United Sons of Confederate
Veterans, Order No. /

To the United Sons of Confederate
Veterans, Order No. l
On Friday The 18th. inst, th ere
will be meeting of William Penn
Adair Camp of United Sons of
Confederate Veterans at the Court
house III Vinita, l. r., 10 select
twelve delegates, one sponsor and
maid of honor to represent the
camp at the Confederate Keuuion
at New Orleans, La on May 10,
20, 81 and %, 1908. 1t is recon-
mended by general order No Z
that all sponsors and maids of
honor be selected from among the
mem bers of the United Daughters
OF the ccnfederacy Each must
be descendant of one who serv-
ed in the Confederate army or
navy By order Of
JOHN B TURNER,
Comm andant.
JOHN { GUNTER, Adjnrant
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14
HERBINE CURES.

Fever and ague, A dose will usually
stops chill, continuance always cures
Mrs. VIM M Stroud, Midlothian, Texas
May 81, 1899 writes: 1--WE have used
Herbine in our family for eight years
and found it the best medicine we have
ever used, for la grippe, bilious fever,
and malaria" SOC at Peoples drug
store. dw
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14

The Indians Of the five tribes
led by Governor McCurtain Of the
Choctaw Nation will hold con-
stitutional convention at Eufaula
May 20. Vinits has one candidate
for delegate to that and any and
all other such conventions.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14
city Council meeting.

The first session Of the new city
council was held at the city hall last
night. Recorder Il. j. Barrett was In
the chair 10 the absence Of Mayor j.
8. Davenport who is attending court
at Claremore. Those present we're
9 o Berry, Davis Hill, Geo Hendricks,
Geo Nidiffer, Recorder r J Barrett
and City Marshal Sam Ridenhour.
The recorders bond of $3.50 was ap-
proved, aud the treasurer's bond
fixed at $40, 900. John Britt was ap.
pointed deputy marshal and sworn in.
The council will meet again at s
O'Clock tonight.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14

Have you paid the first install
ment Of the ten percent Of the ap-
prsisment Of your lot? The time
will expire shortly.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14
The Progress OF the world.

Worlds Fair Dedication, st. Louis,
April 80 to May End. Low round trip
rates via the M. X. s. 7. Ry. Best
time and quickest service. See Katy's
Agent. d167 w35
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14

Low rates by the Choctaw, Cklaho-
ma & Gulf r. r., Crock Island Sys-
em) for the National assembly Of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, to
be held at Nashville, Tenn, May n
to 29th. Full information from Geo.
H. Lee, G. P. A., Little Rock, Ark.
dwm20
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14

Garden seeds are about all gone but
there is no end to the Refrigerators.
dtf Darrough Hardware Co.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14

Remember we handle the White
Mountain Goods in refrigerators and
ice cream freezers. Frazee Hardware
& Furniture Co. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Outline Tab
let's. All druggists refund the roney
II it fails to cure. K. w. Groves sig-
nature is on each box. 25c. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14

For liver trouble and constipation
There's nothing better in creation Than
Little Early Rlsers, the famous little pills
They always effect cure and save docter
bills. Little Early Risers are different
from all other pills. They do not weaken
the system, but act as tonic to the tis-
sues by arousing the secretions and res
toring the liver to the full performance
of its functions naturally. A w Fore
man. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14
RIP ANS Tabules
Doctors find
A coed prescription
For mankind.

The scent packet is enough for usual
occasions. The family bottle (60cents)
contains supply for year. Ali
druggists sell them. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14
The Eight Wonders Of the World

Worlds Fair Dedication, St. Louis,
Mo. April 30 to May 2nd Low round
trip rates via the M. K. & I. Ry.
Good service. Quick time. Ask Katy's
Agent. dl67w35
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14
Spectacular Show Of the Universe.

WUTIuS at D6uICdlIUII, oI. IUuIs,
Mo-. April 30, to May 2nd. Low round
trip rates via the M. X. & Il Ry.
Best and quickest service. Ask Katy's
Agent. d16Tw35
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14
Get permanent photo
graphs at FOWLER'S.
Beauty and Strength

Are desirable. You are strong and
vigorous, when your blood is pure. Many
nay, most-women, fail to properly
digest their food. and SO become pale,
sallow, thin and weak, while the bright
ness. freshness and beauty of the skin
and complexion, depart. Remedy this
unpleasant evil, by eating nourishing
food, and taking small dose Of Herbine
after each meal, to digest what you have
eaten. soc at Peoples drug store. dw
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-14

JOHN ( GuNrER, Adja'ant-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-24
GENERAL CLAY DEAF.
Death From Exhaustion and Extreme
Old Age.

Lexington, Ky, July 22.-Genera1
Cassius Marcellus Clay, ambassador to
Russia, under President Lincoln, noted
abolitionist and author, died at his
home, White Hail in Madison county
at 9:20 tonight.
Death was due to general exhaustion.
General Clay was born October 18th,
1910, in Madison county. He led a STIR
ring lige which began to tell On him in
late years.
His children, long estranged by rea-
son OF his eccentricities were again
able to be with him and We're at the
bedside when death ensued- The sur
viVing children are:
Brutus j. Clay, prominent in national
politics of Richmond: Miss Laura. Clay.
noted as an exponent Of wOmans suf-
frage, Lexington; Mrs. Dabney Cren-
shaw, Richmond, Va; Mrs. Mary Barr
Clay and Mrs. James Bennett. of
Richmond, Ky.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-24
YACHTS STRIKE A FOG.
Have not Been Seen at End of Race
Course.

Vineyard, Mass, July 21.-The New
York yacht club attempted to carry
out its programme by a 81 miles rate
from Newport to this port today, but
up to s o'colck tonight not a single
yacht has shown up at the finish. The
Columbia was last seen about $50 p. m.
leading the fleet, at which time she
was off Guilty Hunk after a thick fog
shut in and the wind dropped, leaving
the yachts Tapping about the entrance
of Vineyard sound.
1t was expected at s o'clock tonight
that the tenders Of the three CUP yachts
has picked up some time during the
night n tow them into port, and that
the other yachts of the fleet would
anchor. At 9 o'clock this evening all
the cup defenders were towed into nan
the u defenders were lowed n har-
Dor by heir tenders and safely an
of any Of the yachts, and it is likely
that the run Will be called off. 1t is
hoped to start the fleet back to New
port tomorrow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-24
BIG
Trusted Clerk Gets 100000 but
Pays up When Caught.

Buffalo, n. Y, July PA defalca-
ton already ~aggregating $30O,OOO and
likely to be increased to a larger
amount when all the facts are known,
has been uncovered in this city.
The alleged defaulter is a confidential
clerk and trusted book-keeper in the
office of one of the wealthiest law
firms in this city and is under thirty
years of age. Shrewd real estate men.
bankers and lawyers ~unknowingly
helped him to carry out his schemes.
The clerks employers have known Of
his operations for some time. 1t is said
that he confessed when confronted but
vas willing to make restitution. A de-
sire to Straighten out the firms af-
fairs and to save as much as possible
Of the money involved has caused the
firm 10 stay the hand of the law.
None of the firms none was squan-
dered. 1t was invested in legitimate
business enterprises ostensibly for IAN
eastern CAPITALIST
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-24
"Young Corbett' Wins.

Boston, Mass, July 22-While Young
Corbett,'' champion feather weight Of
the world got the decision owe Jimmy
Braggs. in their ten round bout tonight
before the Tammany club, the Boston
boy gained considerable prestige by
staying the limit. An agreement to
break clean was costly to COrbett, VINO
does his greatest execution when fas-
tened 10 his opponent.
For five rounds the bout was slow,
Corbett simply stabbing his left, trying
to get near enough to reach over his
hight he never got a chance as Braggs
a. ready to back away or duck under
the powerful blows.
The champion was faulty in measur-
ing distance az many of his swings
upon which he depended fell shor5 OH
his WildnesS carried him into the ropes
The seventh was most vicious, as
Corbett at this point mixed the fight
and endeavored TO finish it. Braggs,
by avoiding Corbett's rushes and keep
ing head, stood the gait we'll. The re-
mainder of the bou was devoid Of IN
terest as Corbett lacked steam and
Braggs was playing a waiting game.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-24

Air Line Buys and Con-
soIidates Smaller Lines.

New York, July q President Will
liams, of the Seaboard Air Line rail-
way announced today h a the consol-
idation of the Florida Central and Pc
ninsula railroad system, embracing SOC
miles of road in Georgia and Florida,
lying south of Savannah, with the
~Seaboard Air Line railway has become
effective. Heretofore the Florida sys-
tenn has been controlled by the Sea-
BOARD through stock ownership INC
operated separately. AS a result of the
consolidation the Florida lines become
an integral part Of the Seaboard. The
outstanding 4 per cent. first mortgage
bonds of the Seaboari will become a
direct lien upon the additional mileage.
The Seaboard has purchased virtually
all the outstanding minority Of the
Seabeard and Roanoke railroad and ar
rangements have been made for it's i'm
medlately merger, thus rounding out
the consolidation of tie entire system,
embracing at present ABOUT 2,611 miles.
The Atlanta and Birmingham diviS-
ION of the Seaboard is approaching
completion and will the several branch
lines under construction will increase
the mortgage to about 5000.