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Packwood.

Packwood, Nov. s.-Chas. Smith has
returned from Montana
Ray Haggan of Ottumwa is visiting
his cousin, Jesse Forrest.
Lee MYERS returned Friday from the
harvest fields of Minnesota.
Joseph Baldwin is quite sick.
The teacher, Miss Anna McClintoc.
at Brookville, with the help of the
scholars and local talent gave a very
successful entertainment Saturday
night. The proceeds are to be expend.
ed on the purchase of library for the
school,
Guy Brown and Miss Lulu Harris
son, a young couple residing near
here, are married.
The Misses Jessie and Mary Davfs,
of Abingdon, We're guests of Mrs. C.
G. Norman Wednesday. Miss Josie'a
health is quite delicate since the at
tack of catarrhal fever she suffered
early this fall.
Herbert, little son of Mr.. and Mrs,
George Caldwell, was severely burned
on one arm, while he was playing with
matches few days ago
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Dudley.

| i e.
Dudley, Nov. 4.-Samuel johnson of
South Ottumwa visited with his sons,
Andrew and Wilfred johnson, south of
here, on last Friday.
3. l.. Peterson was in Ottumwa last
Saturday.
Miss Cora Augustine, teacher of the
No school south of here, spent last
Saturday at her home in Agency.
John Gustason's new residence is
nearing completion and will soon be
ready for occupancy.
A. o. Stevens is building new barn
on his place south of here this fall.
Alex Anderson and his mother called
on 2. l.. Peterson's last Saturday at
fternoon.
Alfred Peterson, principal of the
school at Cromwell, who came home
last Saturday on short visit, return
ed yesterday afternoon on No. 9.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Carlson, living
west of here spent last Sunday at the
home of j. M. Nelson's east of Mum
terville.
Albin Allen, who has been working
in Ottumwa for the past three months,
returned home few days ago and is
now working for Wilfred Johnson.
S. B. Burgeson of Des Moines made
few days visit with his parents near
here last week.
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Eddyville.

Eddlville, Nov dorm, Monday,
November 2, to Mr.. and Mrs. Victor
MCGEE, on the w. Chapman farm, four
and one-half miles south OF the city, a
SON.
Mrs. G. N. Berry, northwest of town,
submitted to a surgical operation at
the w. G. Berry home, on South Third
street, Tuesday afternoon The oper-
alton was in charge of DR.. E. L. Bay
and DIR. r. f. Hinshaw of this place,
mad DIR. ID. G. Brockman of Ottumwa.
The patient was resting as well as
could be expected last night Mrs.
Berry's sister, Miss Electa McCrea of
Oskaloosa, was down Tuesday and
spent the day at her bedside
Melvin Johnson, driver of FATS ice
wagon, while embarrassing his team
Monday evening received blow on
the head from the front foot of one of
the horses, making an ugly scalp
wound with the calk of it's shoe, which
it required several stitches to close
He was also injured on the back and
arm. His injuries We're attended to
by Drs. F. e. Vance, E. L. Bay and
r. F. Hinshaw. and he suffered quite
severely Tuesday
Willie Bell. the young man at Pekay
who was shot Saturday evening while
out with a party of young men enjoy.
ing Halloween, is getting along nice
ly, and will in all probability recover
In the absence OF the regular pastor
Rev. w. r. Yard, who has been con.
Quoting reviyals at Prairie Flower for
two or three weeks, Rev. Mistle OF
Pella, preached at the Baptist church
Sunday morning and evening, and in
the hall at Lakonta Sunday afternoon
Mrs. J. w. Seifert entertained mum.
Der of ladies at a o'clock tea Monday
evening in honor of Mrs. Ed Smith, OF
Des Moines, who is here on a visit
Those in attendance were: Mesdames
Mary Snow, j. N. Elliott, Lucy LATER
ty, Henrietta Sprague and ]. r. Day
idson, Sr.
VIII Alhaugh, south of town, has
been indisposed.
Rev. W n. Howe, assisted by Rev
Bevan Of Ottumwe, commenced a ser
les of REVEALS at the Methodist Episco
pal church Sunday.
Adam Embling, residing about fou
miles south OF town in the yicinit!
of Last Greek, purchased the Courts
property on Ninth street Monday, am
will move his family 10 town.
The Halloween party given at thu
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Concord.

Concord, Nov. Brew Aired filled
his regular appointment at the Liberty
church last Sunday morning
Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. TomIinson of
Drakeville. visited over Sunday with
the latter's parents.
Rev. Smith filled his regular appoint
ment at the Miller church last Sum
day.
VIM. Morrison was Centerville
caller Wednesday.
The election passed off quietly in
this township. The entire democratic
ticket was elected.
Mrs. T.. Chez and Aired Ladd visit
ed at the James Selix home last Sum
day.
Clayton Criddlebaugh and wife Wis
tied with relatives in this vicinity Sat
urday and SUNDAY.
Levi Swain transacted business in
Moravia last Wednesday,.
II. Simmons and family visited Sun
day with their daughter, Mrs. Della
Bradshaw of Green Valley.
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Foster.

Foster. Nov. 4.-Thomas Crook and
family OF Hiteman were over Sunday
visitors at the home of David Lewis.
James Anderson and Jules Lambin
went to Abba Saturday and took out
their naturalization papers and be.
came citizens of the United States and
will vote hereafter.
George Funkhouser moved to Hilton
Thursday where he has secured en-
ployment.
Quite a number went to Abba Sat
urday night to hear Major Lacey and
the Hon. N. E. Kendall speak.
Mrs. Cross is visiting relatives in
Hamilton this week.
Born. to Mr. and Mrs. George Miller,
October &c. a son.
Anthony Pavelgis moved out to the
Sheppard mines last week.
Roy Manner and Miss Annie Erick-
son were visiting in Abba Saturday.
Born October 26 to Mr.. and Mrs. E.
G. Sly daughter.
Harry William and wife of Hook
ing were over Sunday visitors at the
home of Bert Seely.
Robert Wilson moved on the E. T.
AIDE farm southeast of town.
Frank Buck of the Excelsior Coal
Co., was in Chicago last week on bust
ness for the company.
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Pulaski.

Pulaski, Nov. 4.--Miss Fife yorhis and
Miss Fanny ROUGH spent Saturday and Sun.
day in Bloomfield
Quite a number Of the school children
have the chickpoS at this time.
Lee Miller, Of Mcpherson. Kan. visited
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Miller, the
past week.
Mr.. Maiback returned home Friday from
trip to New 4dexico, where he spent the
past week looking at the country.
Bessie Reed is visiting her sister. Mrs. II.
H. Corrick, of 0ttumwa, this week.
Guy Blough has returned home from the
west where he has been spending the past
few months in oregon. Washington and
California.
Mr.. aud Mrs James Milligan visited their
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keoSaudua.

Keosauqua, Nov. 5.-County Super
intendent w. T. Dick sold his house,
hold goods Saturday afternoon at pub
lie aution and yesterday he and his
family departed for Colorado, where
they expect to make their future home
for sometime for the benefit OF the
health of Mr.. Dick. They have been
in Colorado all SINNER and were here
on short visit.
George Dooley and Miss VIVA Paris.
both Of Bloomfield, were united in
marriage here on Saturday afternoon
OF last week, Justice Harwood offlciat-
ing.
ing treatment at Mt. Pleasant for can
Ger, has returned to his home in this
place.
The grand and trial juries in the
district court were summoned To APP
Dear YESTERDAY. Last week OF cnurt
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Bunch.

Bunch, Nov. 5.-Mrs. Charles Ham
ilton of Orn1anville, has been SPEND
ing a week visiting with relatives at
this place.
Earl James and Lucy West visited
with their sister, Mrs. S. Hoover, last
Sunday.
Silas Parks of ottumwa, visited will,
his sister, Mrs. Robert Cousins, last
week.
John Morrison has leased a farm, of
LATE Wheeler and will move on the
same in a few days
Mrs. Anna Balston and children have
arrived from Loveland, Cal, and her
husband will arrive in few days with
their stock and household goods.
Mrs. Walker Smith of Snider, Okla,
who WAS called here by the death of
her mother, Mrs. Sarah Carson, of OF
tumwa, formerly of this place, arrived
too late for the funeral but. is now
in Ottumwa looking after her mothers
surroundings.
Perry Morrison and Pearl Collins at
tended church at the Pleasant Fill
church Sunday afternoon.
Corn gathering has commenced in
this locality and the crop is fair
The election passed off quietly, the
republicans getting good returns.
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Charlton.

Charlton. Nov. 5.--A g. Dent anG
daughters Misses Blanche and Daisy
left yesterday afternoon for Spokane
Washington where they will join Mrs
Dent who went there some months
ago and will make that place their fu
lure home. In the departure OF these
people Charlton loses one of its most
estimable families. Mr.. Dent has been
connected with the business interests
OF Charlton for a great number of
years and the family's removal from
the city will be felt in the business, re-
ligious and social circles. The change
is made for the benefit of Mrs. Dents
health as the western climate seems
to be beneficial to her. With them go
the best wishes of their many friends.
Charles Bowdel of Derby was a bust.
ness caller in the city Wednesday.
Ed VeirS made business trim to
Alton yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G.. Lewis went to
Murray yesterday where they will re-
side in the future.
Harry Bond returned home from a
trip to Des Moines, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newt Wilson came
ioui IldIidH yesterday 1Or visit at
DE home of Mr.. and Mrs. Eph Bad
der.
J. M. Harrison made trip to ottum.
wa yesterday.
The Baptist Benevolent society will
meet with Mrs. j. o. Grips tomorrow
afternoon.
Mrs. Alice Lorimer wento to Gales
burg yesterday for three weeks Wis
it with relatives.
Ed Northcut who is located in the
western part of the state is visiting
with friends for few days.
s. Foster Of Oneida. ILL.,, came the
FIRST part Of the week for visit with
relatives.
VIII frost made business trip to
Ctutmwa yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Se1lick are
moving to the capital city this week,
Where they will reside in the future.
Elmer Hasselquist is assisting at
the postofice during the illness of
slant Howard and Fred Lorimer.
Jacob Cortelyou is seriously ill at
his home on North Main street.
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Drakevilie.

Drakeville, Nov. 4.--Dr. Stoker and
Mr. Hutch Left Tuesday for South Da-
kota to look after their claims.
Frances Sloan spent Sunday as the
guest of Lou Truitt.
Fred Clark who is attending medi.
cal college at Keokuk is spending a
few days at home.
Will Spaulding and family arrived
last week from Kansas to spend the
winter with Mrs. Spaulding's parents,
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Hiah Point.

High Point, Nov. Miss Katherine
Garvin closed successful term of fall
school at High Point Friday.
Those on the sick list are: Mrs. Fer.
ba Parker, Mrs. Kaspar Schwartz.
Mrs. Harla Chisman of South or
tumwa spent Sunday at the parental
home of Mr.. and Mrs. U. L. Har.
len.
Mrs. John Smith of Amador spent
Sunday with relatives in Ottumwa.
Edward Scully made a trip to Ot.s
tumwa Tuesday
Byron Gasser visited with relatives
in Ottumwa Sunday.
Mrs. Ben Cloyd spent Tuesday with
Mrs. Mart Pumroy
Mrs. Grant Reed of Ottumwa visited
at the home of Mrs. Frank Thompson
recently
We're business callers in ottumwa on
Tuesday.
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Irish Bend.

Irish Bend Nov. 2-Four Sexton was
a Douds visitor Saturday.
Henry Peacock and family spent
Sunday near Cantril.
Fletcher KoontH was caller at
J. e. Wheaton's Sunday.
Peter Davis was in Chequest on bus-
mess Friday.
E. n. Cassidy returned from KAN
sas City last week.
j. e. Shafsr and Harry Stout went
to Glenwood, Mo-, Sunday for visit,
Samuel Roush visited at the A. L,
Coffman home recently.
Mrs. Macintosh and family of Mil.
ton. visited at the John Lewis home
over Sunday.
Mrs. B. +. Miller of Bloomfield, vis-
tied at the home of her mother, Mrs.
Frazee, last week.
masked Halloween party was Civ,
at the VIM. Fellows home Saturday
night.
Mrs. Ralfer Jamison of Bloomfield
visited at the home of her mother, Mrs,
Fellows, last week.
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u 4 pleasant months visit here With

u a pleasant months visit here with
relatives.
Emmett Johnson who has been very
i'll with typhoid fever is on the mend
again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shelley were visiting
Mt Agency few days last week.
John Quakenbush and wife have
been at Fairfield lately helping to care
for their son who has been sick.
Forest Mcfarland is home from,
Burlington.
Ira G. Hadley and wife were visiting
at Washington Sunday.
The McCracken young people at
tended the contest at Clay last Satur-
day night.
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Wnolson.

Woolson, Nov. 4a-John Kimmies
sale was wen attended and things
brought good prices.
Lucille Richards was calling on her
friends in Woolson Sunday.
Ernest Draper returned 10 his home
in Colorado Springs last Thursday aft.
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ornanviIIe.

OrmanYllle, Nov. Airs. Lydia OV-
erturf is seriously ill.
John Eggelson was a Sunday visitor
at the home of d. L. Belger.
The pie social at the Zion Christian
church was great social event. Many
were present and a handsome sum
was realized for the church.
J. P. Hollingsworth and family were
Sunday visitors at the home OF j. B.
Jackson.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Rankin were
entertained at dinner Sunday by Mrs.
G. M. Thomas.
John Wilson was most happily sur
prised by legion of his friends com
ing in and calling on him Saturday
evening, the occasion being his for
ty-eighth birthday anniversary. A de-
llghtful evening was spent and an
elaborate supper was spread by the
social club of which he is an honorary
member.
Mr.andMrs.J John Hunt and children
Elmer Bartlett and Miss Bertha Berry
were Sunday guests at the home of
Wesley Hunt.
A few evenings since some forty or
fifty persons were entertained at the
Van Wrinkle home.
The report Of the first month of the
Ormanville school follows:
Number enrolled, 80.
Average daily attendance 80.
Those neither absent nor tardy are:
Roy Eakins, Edna Berry, Annie and
Renie Skinner.
Those not absent-Milda, Lille, Da-
Vld and Laurence Heckart.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Schafer and
family, Leo Lutz and Miss Mary Muir
ry all of Ottumwa were recent call
ers at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. M.
Thomas.
]. w. Lyons and family of Bloom
field We're the guests few days since
OF Mr.. and Mrs e. S. Berry. Mr.. Ly.
on is a brother of Mrs. E. S. Berry.
Miss Frances Holzhauser or He'd
rick who has spent two or three
months with her sister Mrs. Amos
Grille has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Bennett are
visiting in Ormanyille.
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Maple Grove.

Maple Grove. Nov. 5-Everyone from
here We're in Moraria Tuesday.
Dan and Carrot Pence are on the
sick list at this time.
Miss Gladsy Dodd has recovered from
her recent illness.
Harry Sharp of Moravia was at
this place Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Weatherly have
been visiting in Lineville for a few
days with Mrs. Weatherly's sister, Mrs.
John Krider.
J. L. Dodd spent Sunday evening
with friends near Odell.
N. H. Coe and son James were OF
tumwa visitors Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chalmers Woodruff en-
tertained relatives at their home Sun
day.
r. S. Caulson and family visited rel
atives at this place recently.
Miss Maude Lowell entertained
friends from Hilton last Sunday eve
ming.
Chas. Hensler of Moravia was at this
place a few days ago.
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Butler.

Butler, Nov. ED Lindsey of 1lli-
nois visited his brother Frank and
family from Friday of last week until
Monday.
Albert Clarks daughter from Ohio
is here visiting relatives.
j. G. Kennel spent Saturday night
in Fremont.
Clarence Howell and Bert Jones of
Rose Hill We're, at A. j. Burgess on
Thursday.
r. Shoemaker wife and daughter
We're in Fremont last Thursday.
School closed at No. last Friday
for a two weeks vacation.
M. Clarke of near Eddyville, Simon
Clark of Fremont and Mr.. and Mrs.
Stinson Clark We're Sunday visitors at
Albert Clark's.
Luther Samon and family moved to
Ottnmwa Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Shoemaker, Ross
Wylie, Orlando and May Shoemaker,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Crawford, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Lindsay and Ed Lindsay,
spent Sunday at the home of A. ]. Bur
CESS.
j. G. Kennel went to Sigourney on
Tuesday evening.
III. w. and James Burgess We're in
Hendriek Tuesday evening.
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Lebanon.

Lebanon, Nov. :.--AIr. and Mrs. John
Robinson, of Milton, were callers at 2. B.
Browns Tuesday.
Mrs. Grace Beeler and son, Stanley, were
in Cantril Tuesday.
Amos Conner and wife. of Troy. spent
day night and Wednesday at r. g. Copners
in town.
Mrs. NJ j. Snider visited in Cantril last
week.
Silas Humphrey ana family and Miss
Achsa Petit attended district conference
at Cantril Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Alma Perkins was in Cantril Mon
day.
]. b. Glanvil and wife. after spending
one year in Milton, moved back to Lebanon
last week to make this their future home.
C. H. tombstone was a business caller in
Keosauqua Saturday.
Lewis Conner spent Saturday and Sunday
in Floris.
Mike Moon and wife, of Troy, was the
guest of j. T. Snider Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. g. j. uiison gave dinner
Sunday to relatives and friends IN honor of
John Robinson and wife, of Milton.
Mr. and Mrs. Watts gave Il masquerade
pie and pound supper Wednesday evening
at their home west of town. Juite a num-
her was there and all reported a pleasant
time.
Misses Eva and Grace Cofrman spent Sun.
Jay Win ". IL. sample.
Seth Roush and family passed through
town Sunday.
Henry Work, south of town, is building
a large barn.
Misses Estella and Tvadell Humphrey, Fay
Hutton, and Mary Casatt, of Milton. at
tended the party at Craig Johnstone's
Thursday night.
Rev. Minear and family ate dinner Sun
day at DR.. j. f. Gurnsey,s.
Misses Lula and Ethel Bingham gave a
party Saturday evening to their little
friends. oysters were served and many
games We're played.
Ed Robertson, wife and children. of
Stockport. spent Sunday with Mr. Robert
sons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. John
stone.
Mrs. Ed Humphrey and daughter, Mrs.
Jesse Davis, are visiting in Green Castle,
Missouri
Mr.. and Mrs. Craig tombstone gave a
party at their home south of town. Thurs
day evening.
Miss orpha Beggs is visiting with Mrs.
John Cowan.
Quite number of Troy young folks at
ing.
Ora Brown. wife and children, of Utica,
spent few days last week with C. p. Viii
son.
j. NJ. Humphrey and family spent Sunday
with their daughter, Mrs. Albert Boran, of
North Prairie.
Halloween was remembered again this
year by the little boys of the town.
e. Il. Humphrey has built n new wood
shed ON his place in town. Also cattle
shed and smoke house on his farm north of
town.
George Claffiin and mother was in Milton
Saturday
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SiaeurneY.

Sigourney, Nov. 5.-Thomas Gilstrap
who was shot in Mr.. Hart's hen house,
died a few days ago
Mrs. Hannah Pope has gone to Col
orado to spend the winter with her
son John.
Charles j. Stevens and wife and
Forest Stevens started to Washington
state Monday.
Mrs. c. K. Needham spent Sunday
and a few days at home. Mrs. Need
aham is court reporter for Judge Glenn
ents.
Charles A. Felker and family Of
Oskaloosa We're visiting in Sigourney
Monday.
Miss Coma Fidler departed Tuesday
for Burlington to spend the winter with
her sister, Mrs. Il. G. Gould.
H. S. MoVicker is principal of the
Thornburg schools. He came to the
county seat Tuesday.
County Auditor E. E. Phelps Went to
Hedrick Tuesday.
John NJ. Brady OF Hedrick, who gath
ers data for the census department:
for Uncle Sam, was in town Mon
day
A. M. Barlow started Tuesday morn
Ing for Jefferson City Mo.
Miss Mile Strain Went to Hedrick
"wednesday morning to visit Miss Del
IA Roop.
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Russell.

Russell, Nov. 3.--Jno. Wagner and wife
OF Coshocton, Ohio, who have been visiting
their daughter Mrs. A. D. Boyd. of Rus
sell, left on No. 3 Friday morning for San
Francisco, California, where they ex-
pect to spend the winter
Mr.. and Mrs. @. A. Shirer. of Russell,
accompanied their son, w b. Sh:rer, on
his return to Ridgeway, Missouri. Thurs.
day, after a weeks visit with his rela-
tives here. They will spend two
weeks with their two sons at Ridge
way.
Walter Price. of Russell, who is brake.
man on the north branch ont of Charlton,
had his skull fractured Thursday night on
a bridge south of Lacona. Although still
living there is little hope for his recovery.
Ralph Huston went to Des Moines Fri.
day to visit his brother Harley who is at
tending school at that place.
Mrs. Sadie Lewis and son, Fred, of Rus
sell. went to Charlton Friday evening to
visit for a few days.
Mrs. NJ. j. Matthews, of Johnstown, Pa,
arrived Wednesday evening for a week S
visit with her niece, Mrs. II. W. Elliott.
Miss Nora Stech went to the country Sat
urday for weeks visit at the home OF
G. +. Dyers
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Abba.

~
Abba, Nov. 5.-The Epworth league
social and entertainment Tuesday
evening at DR.. G. B. Powells resi-
dence was a success In everp particu-
lar. Nearly one hundred leaguers and
their friends were in attendance and
a most enjoyable evening was spent
with music, refreshments and athletic
sports. Miss Bertha Harlow, princi-
pal of the Mckinley school was declar-
ed champion with the gloves.
Carl Hammond was in Ottumwa
yesterday on business
VIM. Evans of Ottumwa was a
business caller in Abba Tuesday.
Mrs. NJ. J. Nelson and Mrs. Ella
Luke of Avery were Abba callers
Tuesday.
Oden Robinson is in Moulton look
ing after his business interests.
Beaver and W..O. Appleman of
very were in the city Tuesday.
John l.. Nelson was in Moravia yes
FAY.
5ert Norwood of Eddyville was in
city Monday.
Wiliism O'Conner of Melrose was a
Dizziness caller in the city Monday.
Alba, Nov. 5.-The case of Flock
hart vs.. the Hooking Coal Co. is being
tried in the district court today. 1t is
a damage case. Flockhart claims dam
ages for personal injury received while
working at the mines.
The clerk of the district court issued
marriage licenses November to John
Buford, aged 26, of Hiteman, and Mrs.
Mary Priestly, aged "a, of Ottumwa;
and to Andrew Blakey, aged 81, and
Miss Vetta Stepp, aged 20, both of
Ruxton; and yesterday to Benjamin
f. Tate, aged 80, and Miss Edna AM
by, aged 81, both of Buxton.
Arthur Dowie of Oshkosh, Wis, has
accepted position in Abba and eX-
poets to make his future home here.
Colonel Hoard of Davenport, writes
L.. T. Richmond that he will be here
the latter part of this week to take up
the internrban electric road matter
Mrs. Wilson Of Avery visited Miss
Sophia Melcher a part Of this week
Chas. SnailWood has been elected
secretary of the Abba school board
Ben Jackson, who was in Moravia on
business returned home last eve
ming.
Mrs. Gilbert Nelson of Charlton has
has been visiting at the home of John
Nelson and family for the past few
days.
Mrs. Ralph Downs and baby Burt
spent last week with her parents, Con-
ductor and Mrs. S. P. Ralston of Char
iton.
Episcopal services next Sunday
morning at II O'clock at the corner of
Jackson and Taylor streets.
Mrs. Sarah Enix is visiting her
brother and sister, in Colorado, this
week.
The furnace for the new Iowa Cen
trail Wabash depot arrived the first of
the week.
Mrs. John Sexton has been i'll for
several days.
j. M. Tedford, who lives near Max
on, was in town this morning on bust
ness.
Mrs. w. c. Hammond who has been
visiting in Prescott for the past ten
days returned to her home yesterday
evening.
The Whist club was entertained last
evening at the DR.. It. z. Clutch home.
All report a. good time.
Frank Haur, who has been in Col
orado for the past two years, returned
home yesterday