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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Pastor w. T. Groom, of the Chris
tian church will preach next Lords
day morning on Business and Social
Activities In the Church. Believing
as he does that there is proper
sphere for both in the church life
he will on this occasion give his po-
sition on church work and entertain.
ments. In the evening he will preach
a straight gospel sermon.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
Newly Appointed Mail Carriers

Mr.. Warren Williams has given
bond, his commission have been re-
ceived, and he will enter upon his
duties December Is as carrier on
Rural Route No. 4. Mr.. Williams
succeeds MIR. Fred Hoge, who re.
signed his position to learn to be a
draughtsman with the Bellefontaine
Foundry Company.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
Christmas BdZdrS.

The ladies of the Christian church
will hold bazar in the church par
lors Friday afternoon, December is
and If it's dressed doll you want to
give somebody for Christmas this
will be thelplace to find it.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
Holiday Goods.

Are to be seen all over our
store. We show some very attrac-
tive things in Mexican drawn work.
Embroidered pillow shams and
dresser scarfs. A beautiful line of
pillow tops. All sizes of silk pill
lows. Wrist bags at all prices in a
variety OF feathers. Some extra
pretty things in hemstitched turn.
overs, hand made, just received.
Real Japanese ornamental wear.
Real Japanese baskets for fancy
toilet articles. Belts of various
kinds, including bead and crushed
leather. A fine assortment Of um'
brellas for ladies and gentlemen
Knit goods in facinators, shawls
leggins, gloves, mittens, skirts
slippers, etc. Our reputation on
handkerchiefs is fully sustained by
our present line, prices range from
1c to IS. An effort to describe the
line would be but to fail 80 We
earnestly invite you to call and SEE
for yourself Blankets in cottor
and wool, prices Soc to $40 per pair
Table linen and napkins are alwayi
useful and acceptable. The popu
larity of this line grows daily
Linen towels we show great va
riety.
We study to please.
No trouble to show goods.
ALFRED BUTLER.
RalloIo.Aa...
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

The anniversary edition of the
Deshler Flag lies before us. A beau
tiful paper published by Mr.. A. b.
Smith, a native of Bellefontaine, who
learned his trade in the old Press
Office in this city. Long may she
wayer
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
~>~~~~
Waist Patterns.

\GOut of 1876 waist pat
terms that we advertised
>last evening 27 were
! sold out within an hour:
they are new goods in
( canvas weaveS intended
for Spring wear. We
had the manufacturers
ship the goods to us so ,
{ that we could have \
(them for holiday trade.
1.-TWO waist patterns of {
a kind, all priced at one
\price, 75c a pattern. Z
They are neatly and at
(tractively put up for
holiday gifts. You will {
(agree.with us, they are
the choicest line of {
styles you ever saw in
waistiDgs. :
{ III. Nj. ANNAT. :
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Bellefontaine has many visitors to-
day. The progressive farmers are
here attending farmers institute
and the progressive teachers are at
tending teachers bi-monthly. Besides
these there are the early shoppers
who are buying Christmas gifts.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

OF the $50 clergymen in Rhode
Island 200 have agreed to put STUN
bling blocks in the way of the re-
marriage of divorced persons. The
other $50 will do rushing business,
Columbus Journal.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
BARGAINS in Millinery.

Here for bargains in millinery. We
are closing out our winter hats for
less than half their real value. Call
and secure a hat at an unheard of
price. HELEN BACON,
lis n. Main street.
3tei Bellefontaine, O
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
Child Burned to Death.

A small child was burned to death
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Sheppard. near Bellecenter, Wednes-
day. The babe was alone at the time
of the fire.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Richard B, Thomas, aged AZ, COM
mitted suicide at his home in Bloom
ington, H., last Saturday afternoon,
by taking an ounce of morphine and
carbolid acid. The remains were
brought to West Liberty for burial.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Bowling alleys are to be closed at
II o'clock, the same as billiard halls,
SAYS Mayor Havilard. Why not at
10 O'Clock? All places of business
are closed at 9 p m, save the sa-
looms, and men and boys would have
no excuse for being away from home
date at night
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
SYNDICATE'S
Christmas Announcement.


With the energy experience
obtain the best selection OF Christmas gifts that be found
where Befunane Logan lower than
1t makes difference whom
your baby your daughter your your
brother grandchildren
grandparents wife husband sweetheart your
friend can find at our
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
Hung Prof. Frank i'm Effliqy.

The High school students in Mari
on hung their superintendent, Mr..
b. l. Frank, in etflgy, Monday night.
The students were enraged over the
stand which the Professor has taken
relative to the athletics of the:school.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
Arm AmDutdted.

Charles Bushong. formerly of this
city, a nephew of Mr.. w. II. Bushong.
is a brakeman on a railway in Illi-
nois. A few days ago his arm was
caught between the cars while he was
coupling, making amputation neces-
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
LOd0e of ST. Andrew.

Ten young men met Tuesday night,
at the Episcopal rectory, to organ
ize Brotherhood Of St. Andrew. APP
plication has been made for char
ter.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

No difference how much you want
to pay for candy for Christmas time,
you can find 1t at all prices, from
eight to sixty cents per pound. at the
If GEoRGEoPLE CANDY KITCHEN.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

If you are in doubt about what to
give for Christmas gift, why not
buy ticket for the lecture course.
One dollar Is a small gift, and think
of the happy hours 1t would giye-
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Time slips along, but we haven't
SEE n any cars coming in on the u B.
& N, although yesterday was Decem.
Der 10, the PFC missed time of their
coming.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Lewis Shumate of this city is pet
ty sure that his wife is entitled to a
one-third share in the 1000, 900 said
to be awaiting the heirs of Hiram
Ru- sell
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
Spelling School and
Oyster SuDDer.

The Y. P. S. C. f of the Lewistown
NJ. P. church will give a spelling
school and oyster supper in the Odd
Fellows Hall, Friday night, Decem-
Der IL, 'O3.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

The Galloway Concert Company
assisted by Mrs. Robinson OF Spring.
field, viii give an entertainment IL
Educational Hall Tuesday evening
December Is
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

A fine line of Perfumes, just the
thing for Christmas presents. at Fra.
z,r's drug store.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
New Hall for X. C. E.

December q is the time set for the
dedication of the new X. G. T. hall in
Lewistown. DR.. c. W. Heffner, of
this city, and Rev. Mr.. Taylor, of
DE- Graf, will make the addresses.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

The home of Mr.. Will Lawrence, of
Kenton, was entered a few nights
ago. The burglar took Wills new
cap and left an old one.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Mrs. Jennie Jordan has purchased
the property en- South Madriver
street, formerly owned by Mr.. John
PIummer, and will improve it.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Mr.. Charles Morse, of the Belle
fontaine Mattress and Upholstering
Company, is laid up with an injured
shoulder.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

The Georgeople Candy Kitchen on
West Columbus has the best candies
to be found in this city-all home
made and first-class. If
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Calling cards. engraved or printed,
with the newest style types, at the
REPUBLICAN Office. tt
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Twenty per cent discount on Cam:
eras for the holidays. Just the thing
for a Christmas present. at Frazer's
drug store.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
Dress Goods.

GSome new things opened in black
dress goods in voiles and etamine
effects, some in armure weaves, priced
at 81, S1.25 81 so, 46 inches wide.
There is a cut in price OF suit patterns
OF 25 per cent, some more than 25
per cent. All exhibited at dress goods
counter; only one pattern Of kind.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
Handkerchiefs.

GOur handkerchief trade is opening
out satisfactory; we have heard COM
ments every day on comparison with
our goods; all we ask is comparison,
we know what the result will be, you
will buy your goods here, you will be
pleased with them. You find values
and assortments to choose from that
you don't find in other stores. We So
licit your trade on the above goods.
IL, NJ. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
jail Physician.

DIR. ]. p. Harbert has been ap'
pointed Jail physician for six month:
from January l, 1904.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

We will have plenty of nice fresh
Holly. with lots of red berries on
it, for Christmas at Frazer's drug
store.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
Farmers Institute Proqram.

The thirteenth annual meeting oil
the Logan County Farmers' Institute
will be held in the Grand Opers
House and Educational Hall, Belle.
fontaine, Friday and Saturday, Dec.
IL and ~. The admission will be free
and the lecturers @. G. Housekceper.
Bowling Green, Ohio, and E. p.
Snyder, Monroeville. Ohio. Ushers,
G. NJ. Detrick and E. G. Williams.
The program arranged 10 a. follows:
FRIDAY, DEC. IL, MORNING SESSION, o O'CLOCK
Music
Prayer - - DIR. 3. biaii
"ei'o'"e Reeding of Ninnte. " 0'i'
Music
"sOme Valuable Helps" :---------.,-..-.--..---.-
Open for General Discussion
Music
"smail Fruits for the Farmer"
Discussion
Music
Adjournment.
AFTERSooS-LADIKs' SESSION, O'CLOCK
Music
Care of Farm Poultry
Discussion
Music
Reading for the Farmer and Family"--
$1,000 q. @. Housekeeper
Paper----.- Mrs. Retta Garwood, Hamilton
Discussion------------- Mrs. 3. A. Rodgers
"A Few of the Possibilities OF Farming"
Music
Adjournment
EVENING SESSION, O'CLOCK
Music
Prayer-..--.-.--..---..--- Il. q. Simpson
Music
'aIn the Home"--G. @. Housekeeper
Music
Notes of Travel In Our Native Land"-----
---- ---' '-----'---- --------S' r SnSoe'
SATURDAY, DEC. Il, MORNING SESSION AT
Prayer .-...-.-.---- - Rev. Jesse swank
''Growing and Marketing Hos."
Discussion
Music
-Shall We Keep Sheep" L. p. Snyder
Discussion Opened by----------.-----
-------...--.--.---G. A. Henry and 4. T. Fawceti
Music
Adjournment.
AFTERNOON SESSION, O'CLOCK
"A Home on the Farm. H. Fawceti
Cattle for The Earmsr"Grove. S Hrsgiov
THE Farmer and the Public school,.
O. Housekeepei
Music
Value Of Higher Edu9ation for ths
Farmer Prof. J. w. Mackinnor
Mutual Fire Insurance for Farmers
------------- -E' N1.,o T. =. snyds
Doxology Benediction
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
Stores Will Be ODen.

The Union stores will be open each
evening until Christmas, and will
close at noon Christmas day.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
Table Linens.

lGNapkins and tablecloths to match,
IL, 2S, 8, 81 and 4 yards long; two
size napkins; cloths are priced at 81,
81 .25 and $1.50 yard. At the linen
counter there is also a complete line
OF new towels for holiday trade in hem
stitched and drawn work huck and
damaek
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Cotton Brothers and Alfred Butler
are improving the rooms occupied by
Leonard, Eicholtz & Co.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Wedding invitations, engraved or
printed, can be furnished at the
REPUBLICAN Office. Call ane see sam
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

We have a new line of Stationery
for the Christmas trade.
FRAZER, the druggist.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
LOCAL BREVITIES

Pay your debts first, then buy your
Christmas gifts.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Ice creams of ali navors. plain oi
in brick form, you can have on short
notice, from
GEoRGEoPLE's CANDY KITCHEN.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
Licensed 10 Wed,

Nov. Is. Ed. NJ. Euans, Bellefon
taine: Ella Yourg. Bellefontaine.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

West Mansfield has been having
small burglaries.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Born, Dec. 7, to Mr.. and Mrs. Robt
CHM, son.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Christmas Trees at Frazer's drug
store.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Two weeks from today will b'
Christmas day
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
For Sale.

A fine new cash register. Call at
the REPUBLICAN OFFICE.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
Aprons.

q There is a new line about 81 dozen
opened, priced from 15c to 81 c, p ,ssibly
20 different varieties to CHI, Sc from,
some in swiss, some in mains, ok and
others in India linen. All shown at
white goods counter.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Diaries and Lancaster Aiaanacu
for 1904 at Frazer's drng stSge
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Born Tuesday, Dec. s, to Mr.. an
Mrs. Alf Humphreys, a son.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

The hsppiest day-Christmas.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
Furs.

Owe are selling more furs this season
than ever before; there is demand for
good goods. A range in styles at prices
from S. to $25 values are excep-
tionally good. Isabella fox boas we
are showing at S., S6 so, $3.50 and $40
are 1% yards long; the fox boas at $40,
Sl2, S14, $3.50, $1S 80, $50 and So so
are 2L yards long, choice skins. Som
neat little novelties are shown in squir-
rel scarfs priced at So, some choice
things are shown in long squirrel
scarfs at 81 so, $40, Is and $3.50.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
At the Lowest Price Money Can Buy.

Little Folks everything the line bigger
children have Sd Skates Coasters Wagons Steam Engines,
Magic Lanterns Typewers Printing Presses Tool Chests Mechanic
and Educational Toys Games description and fact
thing Santa Claus would think bringing Christmas For little
Gs have the best line of Dolls had prices lower than
before To appreciate their value and them
Our Doll Cabs GoCart Doll Cradles Doll Furniture, Doll Swings,
Dishes Pictures Books Speakers
Boards, ETC., at asronishngly low prices.
We have the best line Of fancy piece China in Beefontain at
selling consists of everything would give buy for
Then call special Gel
uoid which the Belle
ontan prices below your expectations Nothing
Box Handkerchief Box ALBUMIN Photo Box by
Collar Neckie Box Smokers
anything think Celluloid Goods find
Space will allow price into further detail,
but ask before makngyour Christmas
purchases and Judge for Yourself.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Peloubet's s. S. Notes at Frazer
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
Silk Petticoats.

q Quite demand for them at present
for holiday gifts, a big line OF new
goods just opened in plain and
changable colors as we'll as black.
There is the new blue changeable and
the new gun metal taffetas made up in
silk petticoats priced from $4.95 to $40.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11

Ladies' Shopping Bags at Frazer's
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-11
Neckwear.

1.-THE biggest variety. in novelty neck
wear is exhibited to-day in this store
that you ever saw. Manufacturers
have produced new ideas this season,
they are priced from 25c to 81 .75; meny
new things are also produced in the
big liberty silk ruches for neckwear.
In extreme novelties only one OF q
kind is shown,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-08-20
AN INSPIRING
SPECTACLE

OARBONDALE, Aug. 19.-This is
the red letter day of the big knights
Of Pythias convention. The grand
parade OF the encampment was held
this morning and thousands of people
thrOnged the streets TO view the mar
chers The procession was magnlti-
cent spectacle Many bands enlivened
the parade, flags and banners tlutter-
ed IN the breeze, royal reception
was rendered the paraders all along
the line of march. 1t was the biggest,
eraudest parade in the history of Car
bondale since mi-contennial day.
Parade dav of the convention is one
Of the most fondly looked forward to
Of the gathering Delegates and Wis
iting communicates participate. This
morning broke threatening enough, a
light. .dEizzling rain began to fall just
ar the starting bell pealed out its
command, and continued all the morn
ing The paraders and throng of peo-
pie. were, however, unmindful of
his. Nothing could dampen their
aTdor
Aside from the election of Grand
inner guard aud grand trustee, which
offices the post grand chancellorS could
not agree upon, and the endorsing of
the Pythian home the first day ; work
OF the convention was quite feature
less
After the formal opening of the
convention the grand lodge rank was
conferred on all past grand chanccll-
ors who had not already received it.
The report of the grand officers was
then read and referred To committee.
The Pythian home project designed
for the care and maintenance of old
and innrm members of the order and
which il being doomed 10y the western
delegation, received a deserving i'm
petus when the convention unani-
mously endorsed it, The home will
be built IN the western part of the
state
Berton Rearick, of Philadelphia,
was elected grand inner guard after
sharp contest. He was opposed by a
number of others, including Attorney
James Watkins, of Taylor. who re-
ceived the second highest number of
votes Inner guard is a much sought
after position "a It Is a stepping stone
10 all the other offices within the gift
of the order From inner guard the
member Is advanced in succession up
10 and including grand chancellor.
This Is practically the only office
which Is contested for Louis Gun
meyer, of Philadelphia, was elected
grand trustee. The next convention
will be held in York McKeesport
tried hard to get the convention. The
naming of representative to the su-
preme lodge by the past grand chan
cellor was declared contrary to law
and a representative ordered elected
by the convention This will be done
today
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-08-20
A Paving OCCupation.


Inc "loS' proIO"''e employment "
young iil'H Vi " young "oIllail can Ioi-
10" Is IiiaC u WrI'lilS advertisements.
| ne S"i''tI'S l'''" railSt rom 9'''"' u
Sloo'oo Il week "ohh "all''l'aNer pays
ms advertising manager Hio'ooo year.
more young people SHOULD IOt'ly
themselves TO write adS aS there are
openings LOT al VINO are properly lnah-
il'd' ION can take an advertising
course by mail lhef' Is as" " hook
Oh the SUBJECT containing flity Com
P'e,e Lessons II j. el'li'''" he"ry
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"or!o ana Is written oy " pr"''l'a' a'-
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W i" '"'. Pi"l'' ,'S "'''I"S v"'N o''N
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9''"Np' Ih' young man OF woman
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-08-20

An old lady applied at q registry Of
fee for a maid
Il want a little girl, between eight
cen and twenty-five years of age who
is fond Of mushrooms"
Fond Of mushroomsT" inquired the
agent THAT is something I never
inquire about from my applicants. I
don't understand"
well, | am very fond Of mushrooms
myself, and there are so many mis-
takes made The idea came to me soy
eral years ngo, and It was a dispcnsa-
ton Of Providence that II did or !
should have been killed. | make my
maid eat a portion of all mushrooms
brought 10 my house before any are
served to me | always require fl"
replied the old lady. II have lost two
excellent maids from toadstools dur
ing the last five years, and, Of course,
/ could not think of taking the risk Of
eating mushrooms unless / had q maid
TO test them London Globe
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-08-20
Welded After Facing Death.

InterwOven with the nuptials of G.
f. Baker and Miss Lizzie Morgans in
Mt. Carmel, Monday evening, by the
Rev. Gonsar. is pretty romance of
several months standing.
In the early Spring John Robinson S
circus visited Mt. Carmel, aud with
this aggregation Baker was connected,
being "a bare back rider. He met Miss
Morgans and it was a case of "l0ve at
first sight. They subsequently cor
responded and about two months ago
Baker left the Robinson circus to join
the Wallace Bros. in a similar capac-
ity. He was one of the wreck victims
of two weeks ago when the circus
train was wrecked near Duluth, Mich.
He was pinned under cars for four
hours with dead and dying all about
him. When taken out he was moro
dead than alive. He was removed TO
the hospital and for days hovered he
tween life and death. BY sheer grit
he pulled himself together and was
sufficiently recovered to come on to
Mt Carmel and be welded Monday
evening.