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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

sioners during the year. out OF q to
tai OF 304,S09 applications on ham
during the year. $50, 100 We're adintte
and 1874 rejected
The average annual value of eact
pension is now $3.50. The annual value
OF the Spanish war pension roll has
reached s1,Ie5,31o.
Commissioner Ware makes the fol
| lowing recommendations:
Laws forfeitng the pension or right
! to pension of any man convicted Ia
court OF an infamous crime; prohibit
| ing the giving of pensions to tbs
women who marry soldiers after the
! soldiers become old pensioners, and i
| different method of examining appli-
cants for pension, stamping the pres
ent system as uncertain, expensive,
unsa tisfactory and generative OF an
enormous amount of political fric-
| ton.
Mr.. Ware suggests boards constitut :
ed of experts under civil service rules
which should go from place to place on
| fixed days, giving examinations an,
receiving testimony regarding the con-
dition of applicants and making re-
ports thereon. He also recommends a
II. n.
Ware says that the bureau has gained
upon the current work one hundred
thousand cases during the last two
years. An interesting historical analy.
sis of pension figures shows that the
actual total OF disbursements in pen
sions on account of the revolutionary
war, war of 80, Indian wars, Mexican
war, civil war and the war with Spain
was s3,03s,623,59o.
1t is estimated that sixteen million
dollars was paid in pensions for disa-
lilities and deaths due to military ana
naval service In wars OF 80 and with
Mexico and during the time Of Deacs
prior to the war of the rebellion, max.
ing the payments OF pensions to SOL
diers and sailors of the war of the
rebellion and OF the regular military
and naval establishments since the
close Of said war OF the rebellion, and
their widows, children and dependent
relatives amount to s2.S62,24s, 400.
The cost of the pension system per
capita of population for 903 is given
as SIS. The system according to Com
missioner Ware was the greatest as d
burden to the people of the United
States in 1898 since which time it has
shrunk from 1924 to s1.32 per $1,000
of taxable wealth, and in ten years,
he says the burden Will cease to b.
noticed. Mr.. Ware estimates that Ia
survivors of the civil war
exclusive of deserters, is In round num-
bers 100000 and says that this un-
known army is meeting with disease
and misfortune to such an extent that
1t is applying for pension at the rate
Of over fourteen thousand per annun,
In ten years. Mr. Ware predicts, the
Unknown army will have ceased to be
4 factor
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11
FISH ATTACKS SCHOONER.
Drives Its Sword Thru Plankins and
Boat Leaks Badly.

Boston, Sept. 1.-THE fishing schoon-
er Actor sailed into port yesterday In
a badly leaking condition, the result
of an encounter with a mammoth
sword fish off the Georges banks.
The big fish met the schooner with
terrific force in a head-on collision.
The force of the impact shook the
schooner from stem to stern, and at
first the crew thought the vessel had
struck a half sunken wreckage Short
ly afterward the vessel began to leak
An examination was made and under
the starboard bow about two feet under
the water line there was found the
sword of a gigantic sword fish. Further
examination showed that the big sword
had penetrated thru the hull OF the
vessel, extending several inches within
the hole. The vessel was headed for
Boston, and during the voyage it was
necessary to keep the pumps working
a large part Of the time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

be irrigated. III most OF the states
the area now irrigated is less than ]
per cent of the total surface. Under
the most complete system that can be
devised this percentage can not be in
creased to more than one twentieth
of the total land area. The tracts
which ere being or can be irrigate1
are widely scattered, with stretches
of improbable land between. At the
time of the passage OF the irrigation
law. two years ago. 100000 acres Of
land We're being irrigated
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11
F arm Lands!

II you are looking for a home or an
investment, do not forget that the best
farm lands in the Northwest are along
the line Of the Minneapolis & St
Louis r. r. where crop failures ara
unknown. Good soil, good climate,
good people there. Farm values are
rising rapidly and tho time to buy is
NOW.
Low excursion, rates from points on
the Iowa Central and Minnea polls &
St. Louis Railroads. II you wish to In
vestigate. For particulars address,
A. l3. QUITS,
g. p. A.. Is., Cent. and M. & st. L. r. r.
AinneaDolist MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11
ONE CENT A WORD

Advertisements under the headings.
wanted" For Sale" ITO Rent" ITO
Exchange" "To Trade Lost" or
Found" inserted in this column, ONE
CENT A WORD for each insertion.
No advertisement inserted for less
than Is cents
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11
His Life Saved by chan,berlain's Colo
Cholera and biarrhoea Remedy.

"B. L. Dyer, a weI-known cooper OF
this town. says he believes Chamber
lains Collie. Cholera and Diarrhea
Remedy saved his life last summer. He
had been sick for a month with what
the doctors call bilious dysentery, and
could get nothing to do him any good
until he tried this remedy. 1t gave him
immediate relief" says b. r. Little.
merchant, of Hancock, Nd. For sale by
all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11
3uckIen,s Arnica SaIxe.

Has worldwide faina for marvellous
cures. 1t surpa sses any other salve, To-
ton. ointment or balm for cuts, corns,
burns, boils, sores, felons. ulcers, letter,
salt rheum. fever sores, chapped hands,
skin eruptions; infalible for piles.
Cure guaranteed. Only 20 cents at
George p PnMers' druggist
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11
Reduced Rates to Clear axe.

Commencing Saturday, July IL, and
each Saturday thereafter until Sept. 20
the Iowa Central will sell special round
trip excursion tickets to Clear Lake,
Iowa, at very low rates, limited to re-
turn the following Monday. See your
local ticket agent for further informa-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11
WANTED.

Wanted-Young man wishes a po-
sition with some business house, local
preferred, 10 years experience in bust
ness in the east Address LII care
Of T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

Enthusiastically to put in racket
stock at Parkersburg. Iowa. Best
room in the best location for rent. Ad-
dress George Shoenhair. Iowa Falls,
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

For SaIe-Only drug store in town
OF about 400: invoice $1,000 to $1,000;
will sell at discount; good, honest. rea-
sons for selling. Address Drugs"
care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

Wanted-A housekeeper in family of
two; wife invalid. Widow preferred.
Address J. NJ. Runyan, Geneva, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

For Sale-My feed yard at No. ITO
East Schurch street. on account of poor
health; terms to suit purchaser. Ad-
dress owner. G. w. Schick.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

For Sale-Meat market In town of
$50 population. Only market in town.
Sold at a bargain If taken soon. Address
p. F., care of T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11
hcmeseekers, Excursions.


One-way rate, with Sc Z .ditional, for
round-trip tickets on salenhe first and
third Tuesdays of every month, with
limit for return twenty -one days from
date Of sale. See prket agents of the
Iowa Ce1eeal for informa ton as to
rates, e,c.T,or address A. 3. Cults, G. F.
II 7. A.. Minneapolis, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

For sals-Free gift. A good daily
business given free with sale of clean,
new stock Of general merchandise. Only
stock in town. Money making bargain.
Write George w. Smith Notion Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

For Sale-Upright piano. English oak
case, nearly new, at a sacrifice. Ad-
dress p. o. Box 271. Marshalltown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

For Rent-Good restaurant building
In good town and location; has some
fixtures; will rent cheap. Mrs. a.
Arkwright, Scranton, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11
M<sa1e.z@

Intestinal infection, appendicitis and
all affections of the bowels, liver and
kidneys prevented by taking genuine
Rocky Mountain Tea, great summer
tonic. Thirty-five cents. Mcbride &
VIII Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

For Rent-Best store room in Par
kersburg; fine opening for racket
store or dry goods. Address George j.
Shoenhair, Iowa Falls, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

Wanted-First-clas solicitor expert
enced in country work. Steady job at
good pay. Apply by letter to &c" care
T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

Wanted-A position by lady cook;
hotel preferred. A. A, care. T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11
O. r. Dafy, chief A. G. p. A., CHICAGO
A Remarkable Record.

Chamberlains Cough Remedy has a
remarkable record. It has been in use
for over thirty years, during which
time many million bottles have been
sold and used. It has long been the
standard and main reliance in the
treatment Of Group in thousands Of
homes. yet during all this time no case
has ever been reported to the manu-
facturers in which 1t failed to effect
cure When given as soon as the child
becomes hoarse or even as soon as the
croupy cough appears 1t will prevent
the attack. 1t Is pleasant to take: many
children like 1t. It contains no opium
or other harmful substance and may
be given as confidently to baby as to
an adult For sale by all druggists
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

Wanted-A dishwasher at the Para
gon restaurant 119 East Main. Wages,
81 per week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

Wanted-Person to manage business
of old established house of solid finan-
cial standing. Straight, bona fide.
weekly salary Of SIS paid by check each
Monday. with all expenses, direct from
headquarters; money advanced for eN-
penses. Enclose addressed envelope.
Manager, 1872 Caxton Bldg. Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

Wanted-Good girl for general
housework. No washing or ironing.
Enquire at II South Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

For Rent-Eight- house, city
water, closet and furnace; Ito East
State street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11
FOR SALE.

For Sale-Seven room cottage, good
barn, lot 45xlS0. Call at EOS East Linn
street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11
RAILWAY TIME TABLES.



Time table, s MarshaIltown, e1sotivs Esn.
Is 100a
GOING NORTH
Arrive Depart
SIS m. No. /. So, Paul Mall .a.3O = "a
12.53 M. No. 5, st Paul ExpRess. 1a.59 : m
49,. No Il, Local Freight. -. - a
sa(pm.. No. II, Way Frei4ht 80.
GOING SOUTH
f.tsp m No. 2. St Louis & Kansas 80.
ab5 m. Nc. & Peoria express. Adj q
s.45a m. No 1. Peoria Mali 1900. Al5an
5ltpm.... No. - Local Freight:
Nos / 2. sand daily. All oshss ssAas
daily except Sunday.
story City Branch
FROM STORY CITY.
i:t5p. m..... No. 70 Mail. ........
II zoo q. IA. No. 81 Stock ExpRssy
l:4op. m. No. 80. Mixed. ,...-..
TO STORY CIrY.
No, 81 Mail .1lsA0A n
-. No.. S.. Wav Freight 49,. 6:aS u 3
No. 81 Mixed ....... $500. n
All trains on Story City Branch.dAi!y o.
). tNs 4. TITTEMoRE. : 8. f.a 4 4.
Traffic MAna9 o. Minneapolis
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11
FOR RENT.

To Rent-Furnished rooms with or
without board. sos East State street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11
Very Low Rates to Ogden and Salt
Lake City, Utah,

VIA the Northwestern line. Excursion
tickets will be sold on Sept. IL, 13 and
Ia, with very favorable return limits,
on account Of the annual meeting Of
the National Irrigation Congress. Ap-
ply to agents of the Chicago s. North
western railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11
One Way Special coIonist Rates.

On the FIRST and third Tuesdays Of
each month to and including September,
1903. the Iowa Central railway vii! sell
eolonist tickets to points In Arkansas.
southwest Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas,
Nebraska, South Dakota, Colorado.
Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, etc, at
extremely low rates. Call on local
agents or address A. Is. Cults, g. p. &
T. r. Minneapolis. for rates and further
information.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11
A Purqative Pleasure

IF you ever took DeWi.t's Little Ear
ly Risers for biliousness or constipation
you know what a purgat.ve pleasure is
These famous little pills cleanse the
liver and rid the system of all bile
without producing unpleasant effects.
They do not grippe, sicEen or weaken,
but give tone and strength to the It's
sues and organs involved. w. III. How
ell, of Houston, Tex. says: No better
pill can be used than Little Early
Rlsers for constipation, sick headache,
etc" Sold by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

For Sale-On easy terms, new ana
second hand billiard and pool tables,
bowling alleys. cigar store and banis
fixtures at the Iowa branch of the
Brunswick-Belk Calender Co. Ad-
dress 7. D. McElroy. State agent. Mar
ehalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

To Rent-Six- room house in good
repair. Enquire at 2041a South First
avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

For sale-The Globe Hotel property
In Marshalltown. c. ]. Hoyt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

Have not hidden we bware Of some
thing said to be same as Rocky Mount
ain Tea? II We are truly wise. heed
this warning. Thirty-f1ve cents. Nc
Bride & Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11
Fearful Odds AGAINST Him.

Bedridden alone and destitute Such
in brief was the condition of an old
soldier by the name OF J. j. Ravens,
of Versailles, Ohio. For years he was
troubled with kidney disease and Meth
er doctors nor medicines gave him re-
lief. At length he tried Electric Botters.
I. put him on his feet in short order
and now he testifies, "fm on the road
10 complete recovery" Best on earth
for liver and kidney troubles and all
forms of stomach and bowel COM
plants. Only so cents. Guaranteed by
George p. Powers, druggist.
The Lake Shore Limited to Fittsbura.
A thru Pittsburg sleeper is now
in daily service on the Lake Shore Linz
tied, leaving Chicago at $3.50 p. m. and
reaching Pittsburg the next morning at
So, affording Pttsburg travel all the
luxurious appointments Of this famous
train. NJ S. Giles, T. r. A., Chicago;
C. F. Daily, chief A. G. P. A.. Chicago
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

For Rent-Main street front Office.
Steam heat and water. First floor up.
Kirby Block.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-11

For Rent-Steam heated Offices In
Kibbey building; also building at cor
ner Of Church street and First avenue
for machine shop. and nine rooms suit
able for dwelling on second floor. See
DIR. Kbbey or W. E. Leech.
Mower County transcript., 1903-03-18
RED STAR

; L. Gekler and family went to: Aus
tin Saturday. They we're accompan'
led by Mr.. Gekler's sister Esther, OF
Lyle Center.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jaw Smith nee Miss
Sadie Kittridge and Miss Ella Kitt-
ridge and Charlie Dickerson spent
Sunday the 9Th, with Mr.. and Mrs.
d. L. Carter.
!. Will Kellner. of Mona was here a
few. days last week. 49, -. i
/ ~ sDeRemer >'of Austin and Mr..
Dickeispn OF Minneapolis were here
Saturday, represen nttng their respect
i've companies. .ur
Mr. Peterman's folks went to St.
Ausgar, Iowa, yesterday to attend the
wedding of Mrs. Peterman's. niece,
Mrs. Josie Spetch,. at which little
Josie Peterman acts as flower girl
They expect to return Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Clark entertained
relative, j. Schelde, few days last
week: -
Myrtle and Charlotte Carter are the
proud possessOrs Of an organ.
Mower County transcript., 1903-03-18
GRAND MEADOW

{ The Grand Meadow dramatic club
presented the play, "Woman Against
WON am at the opera house Thurs
day and Friday evenings. The play
was we'll rendered to full house both
nights. They will 60 to Dexter on
Thursday Of this week.
The Congregational Ladies' Aid will
give a social at Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
Schroeder's Friday, March goth.
Mrs. Johnson will visit friends in
Brownsville aud Austin this week.
There was basket social in the
Lewis school helse Friday evening.
There was a large attendance and
very good time reported. :. 49,.
The German Lutherans dedicated
their church in this village Sunday,
March 14th.
George Gladen is visiting friends
here.
John Darst .advertises an auction at
his place Saturday, March 2lst.
Mrs. Nolan entertained the w. G.
T.U at her home Tuesday, March
l7th: ..>5.-
Miss.Myrtle Seabern is on the sick
list this week,
Banker Cole Of Iowa was in town
Moudsy. -. -: .
Mr.. Tommerson has purchased the
G. p. Gladen house for $500. 49,
The Lutherans will build new
church here This simmer. They have
purchased the George Goodsefl pro:
perty nextit0 the school house They
will sell the old house and erect the
new church on the lot. -&+.-s..,, ~.
G. T. Bussell has allied the last few
days. . g, - -.... ~. 80.
Albert Peterson was on the etck list
last week but returned to his school
in, Spring Valley Monday.
A class of little ones commenced
going to school on Monday in Miss
Blooms room. -.
Mower County transcript., 1903-03-18
!. LYLE CENTER:

A few Of our young folks took tn
the show at Lyle Thursday evening.
= Adam: ,Duerst and :,C. A. *Sundin
swentsto Austin Ffidayvto attend the
Justice trial Of Boyd and Mitchell.
george Aaltiet9er .aold nofss i Il
lnssin \ i q satdrdal 4 -. e' 5,.s 81. s,
Adam Duerst1 has butltca new porch
en his house. 81 4 .fss s*sss ss ~ q /
B M There i wfiflsbe; Vi . hand social at Lyle
Center school hou use Saturday evening
March 28, proRramn6e to CONNIE ence at
'7:3O. Everyone invited, ladies are Te:
quested q to bring lunch for e ], stwas, 7! Let
.ta Pratt, Teacher. / S, ...gs &. I !:
Mower County transcript., 1903-03-18
VARW

Between thirty and forty relatives
and friends surprised. Asa Brooks on
March 10 and helped him celebrate
his 5Oth birthday. A royal good time
was had by all. A bountiful supper
was provided by the ladies and an
easy chair was presented to him in re-
mem brance Of the day.
Charley Vail of Vernon, s. D.,
formerly of. Varco is visiting frienGs
and relatives east Of Austin
Mrs. Amy Hart and Charley Brown
ell have been on the sick list, but are
better at this writing. .:~ =
F. E. Spooner sold hogs for 81 90
per hundred last week. -.
Mrs Thomas Varco and. grand
daughter, Pearl, have been visiting at
Mrs. Hart's. H.. 49,. -
There was a dance at Riley Brooks
Friday night. Music by Newman and
Schradle of Austin. All had a good
time. ...:
A farewell party for. Will Officer,
who is soon to leave for Window,
Minn.. was given at G. Fl: Lofts
Monday night. About thirty OF his
gentleman friends we're invited. For
entertainment card playing was en-
>joyed and a good SUPPER was furnished
by Mr.. Lott. "A beautiful watch was
presented to Mr.: Officer !by those
present and the kind wishes :. OF his
many friends 60 with them to their
new home. ~ - -, .~. r..
Henry S. Stockwell Of Lyle is the
happy grandfather of 9 baby girl,
born to his daughter, Mrs. Lulu John
son, on Tuesday. r-. ~. s.. -:
!, Will Lay has sold his ploWing on
the Dave Watkins place just west ot
the mill and he will have a:spublic
auction on Thursday, March, I9. He
will move to Lyle and, run: the trans.
fer and dray line. .l>;: :sg *..:t =s.s
Il Miss Ttlla Oleson visited her par
ents insNevada Sunday. - !: =t:s=&
I. M. J. Parmsntef sold . high grade
Bele1s9 ,! 9ls9 colt, three years old, satdrda,
Aot ss ii ~ Il.
Is Mrs. Jane Lott fsssste adily improy
ling andt'was o1t riding last week
She is able to walk some. II - ,t::J:yt
Mower County transcript., 1903-03-18

r John Redding of Austin was here
on business Saturday. -. 49,. f..
Mrs. Fischer visited her daughter,
Mrs. Fred Allen at Owatonna last
week. -. 3.i>..
The drama presented by our home
talent was q success. Everyone acted
we'll their parts: and did honor TO
themselves. They were greeted with
q welt filled house both nights and
everybody was pleased. -.>. -
Mrs. Geo. Robertson visited in'Aus.
tin one day last week. ...'=>*v
Miss Martha Goodwin spent several
days last week with her brother Mr..
L. o.. Olson. She returned to her
home in Austin accompanied by her
sister, Miss Clara Good win.
/. Mrs h. N. Peterson and Mrs. f. B.
LoseY called on friends in Austin
Wednesday.
Messrs. ReQua, John Larson and
Osman Qlsonspent Sunday IN Aus in
Archie Harris Of Gladstone, Mic :,
is visiting his relatives, tn. Hill e.
brands:
Robert Richards was an Aust. rs /.
Ter the last OF the week. .>
Rev: Wsldelaud Of ST. AnsQa, m ;:
sed through here Saturday evening "
his way to Mason City:
Edward: Gould and Miss Ida VIII.
liams we're married Sunday in the St.
Ansgar Lutheran church. Rev. Wal.
dela1d officiating. Mr.. Gould is the
maoager OF the Lyle Telephone Co.,
and Miss Williams is we'll known and
has many friends in our city. They
will reside over Cromer and Leuthola'e g
store. -.
Mrs. Severen' johnson is very low
Her life was almost despaired of Sat.
urday night. We hope she may over
come this siegey of sickness: and he
herself again soon. ;, - = s..
Misses B. J. Robertson. Harvey Hill:
: debrand and Burney Hedemark were
calling on friends in Austin Sunday
/ afternoon. '> .~s. - 49,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. McAdoo spent the
Sabbath with her people in Austin.
Mower County transcript., 1903-03-18
THETRANSCRIPT
AUSTIN. WEDNESDAY, MAR. l8, 1908
REPORTERS NOTES
Items of Interest that are, Gath
cred from all Parts OF
the County. -.
LIE ROY

Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Gates of Lime
Springs, Iowa, visited in Leroy last
week.
W. M. Frank administrator Of the
Michael Francis estate has sold to the
Forthum Bros. fractional quarter
section just across the state line.
Consideration SA,5OO.OO.
Another old resident gone. Grandpa
Bettis of Bailey 80 we'll and favorabiy
known to the people OF Leroy oieu
Wednesday, aged almost 81 years.
Funeral services were conducted Sat-
urday at 10 a. N. at the residence, by
Rev. j. Russell jones OF Leroy: Mr..
Bettis retained bis faculties to re-
markable degree. His wife died in
1894 and since he has been kindly
cared for by loving children, his SOD
Augustus and daughters Mary and
Clara being still at home. The other
children are Mrs. Wm. Shepard, Mrs.
F. Wentworth and Mrs. Bailey. One
son Henry died several years ago.
Beside rearing their. own family, the
hearts and home of. Me. and Mrs.
Bettis were: always: open for any
homeless ones Of which they have
cared for many His cheerful coQn-
tenance will be sadly missed.
Mr.. and Mrs. g. L. Avery of Austin
we're guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Turner
over Sunday.
Walter Ellis departed Monday even
ing to spend a few weeks in Virginia.
Porter & Young shipped out IS
carloads Of cattle Saturday night.
E. L. Kingsley and Fletcher Yor-
man departed Thursday for Aitken,
MINI. to purchased land. Mrs.
Kingsley left the same day for Canada
where she will visit relatives for a
time.
The social at the Presbyterian
church Friday evening was we'll at.
tended aud very pleasant affair.