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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-03-03
TIMEs' Telephone No. 81.

A Aise cobble seat rocker $1.75 at
Knight Bros. Adrian, Mo.
See shoss special 1926 dining
shaiNs 81 Knight Bros, Adrian, Mo.
Knjg1b Bros, Furniture and I'M
5sTtsking. Telephone 81 and ~,
ADRIAN.
Esss county democrats will nomi-
Da,s theiT aounty ticket by primary
aAstiO2.
a;sy primary to nominate can
dDntes tor the different city Office
VIII be held Wednesday of next week.
Don't forget to attend the primary
slesiioa 10 be held in Butler Wednes-
nay ssaszt week to nominate city
teEss.
MIS-. Slas Levy returned home
rom a pTotracted visit with her
pnos3ss st Helena, Ark, the last OF
he Eeek.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-03-03

The city gardeners have gone to
work, and with hot beds we may ex-
pect early garden sass.
The man in Vernon county that
votes against the proposition to
build a new court house for that
county ought to have the moss
shaved on his back.
The county clerk, circuit clerk re-
corder and probatejudge are fixed for
two years more. The sheriff, prose-
cutting attorney, treasurer, public
administrator and surveyor step
down and out.
j. NJ. Vaughan. who with his wife
has been spending several weeks in
Texas, has returned home. He left
his wife at Dallas, where she will re-
main until the last of March before
returning home. Mrs. Vaughan has
not been in good health, and it is
hoped she will be benefited by the
mild climate OF Texas.
The New York Racket store is quit
ting business in Butler. Jim Win
sett, who has had charge of his store
for several years, will move with his
family to Texas, where he will again
engage in business. Mr.. Wisnett is
most excellent gentleman and citi-
zen, and THE TIMES regrets to see
him leave town.
A. L. Mcbride, wife and daughter
Mrs. E. d. Kipp left yesterday for
Kansas City, where they will make
their home. This family Is one OF the
early residents of Butler, have al.
ways been prominent in business and
social circles and enjoy the esteem OF
all and the close friendship of largr
circle in Butler. THE TINES wishes
them we'll wherever their lot NAV be
cast.
Hancock & McMullin have inaugu
rated a stock sale at their feed yards,
the old Cannon stand, which ought
to be successful and Is deserving of
the patronge OF the public. The
farmers can make it success by list
ing their surplus stock and patronz.
ing it both in the capacity of buyers
and sellers. Stock sales OF this kind
are important features in some towns
and are of great benefit to the farm
ers. We hope our farmers will give
it the encouragement such an enter
prise deserves and make a stock
market at least twice month, ifnot
oftener.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-03-03

Isaac Ellington and o. NJ Burk-
hart. two Of Pleasant Gaps substsn-
tial citizens and Democratic leaders,
were pleasant callers on Tuesday.
Our all friend + NJ. Fort was a
very pleasant caller the last OF the
week. Mr.. Fort resides in Ballard
since be sold bis fine farm last fall.
He is one OF our best citizens.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-03-03

| The hens are reducing the tariff on
eggs.
E. D. Kipp was in the city Tuesday
shaking hands with friends.
Our popular east side jeweler, Geo.
W. Ellis, favored us pleasantly and
substantially.
City marshal OF Marshall, No.,
died Sunday morning. He was strick-
en- with apeplexy Saturday.
Our highly esteemed lady friend,
Mrs. Eva Willis, OF Lone Oak town
ship, favored us with remittance for
renewal.
Two hundred and sevpnty-four
deaths were reported in st. Louis
last week. 81 were due to pneumo-
MIA.
John Cooper, who has been spend
ing the winter with his sister, Mrs.
Thrasher, at Bloomington, Ind, re-
turned home Monday.
Hon. Joseph W. Folk writes that
he thinks he will be able to speak in
Butler about the 25th OF March. A
definite date will be announced soon.
Our old friend Andrew jackson, OF
Rockville, remembers us with remit
tance for renewal. He is one of
Bates county's substantial citizens.
James Newberry, Of Siloam Springs,
Ark, brother of Capt. Jno. B. New.
berry, is visiting the families Of Chas.
S. Ewin and George Newberry, in
Butler.
Judge Sam1 Levy left to day for
New York to purchase his spring
stock OF goods The TINES wishes
him pleasant and profitable trip
and safe return.
We see from the Rich Hill Review
that our young friend Arch Stone
had his leg injured in hay press one
day last week. His many friends up
here hope it was not serious.
W. =. johnson and family left on
the noon train Wednesday for Liber
ty, Mo-, where they will make their
future home. They have lived in
Bates county for fifteen years.
Over in johnson county it was de-.
cided by the county central commit.
tee to nominate county officers by
primay election and Saturday, April
End, was the day named to hold the
election.
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Henry A. Harrison, an old citizen,
substantial farmer and influential
Democratic worker was a pleasant
caller the last OF the week and favor
ed us substantially.
In sending the Charles Kratz case
to Butler for trial full justice will be
reached and melted out. Notwith.
standing that Bates Is a Democratic
county, and kratz is a stalwart Re-
publican, justice will be done in the
courts. The case will be tried upon
the evidence as presented, and the
law.-Nevada Mail.
I Hulen was summoned to Kan
sas City on Wednesday by telegram
stating that his son, Ed. Hulen had
been injured in n street railway acct.
dent and was then on the operating
table at st. Josephs hospital. His
left leg had been broken in four
places, necessitating amputation.
The Star, March 1st, says:
"Motorman E. L. Hulen, PHO
Belleview street, was in the east end
of the car, facing the runaway and
was just about to remove the con.
troller and go to the other end OF the
car. Patrolman Ben Goode, Officer
Gibbons Of the Humane society and
Others who were there yelled at Hulen
to Jump and save himself, but he
stood, they say, as il paralyzed until
the crash came The whole vestibule
was crushed in, pinning Hulen against
the beams of the door and smashing
one leg badly"
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GEORGE |. SMITH STRICKEN.
His Right Side ParaIyzed and
He is in a Critical
Condition.

The people of Butler were shocked
on Tuesday morning to learn that
George l. Smith had suffered a para
lytic stroke and was lying uncon
scious at his home in the north part
OF town. He attended the Odd Eel
lows lodge the night before, and went
home about 10 o'clock. His wife
said he awoke about 4 o'clock in the
morning and complained of feeling
bad, He got out OF bed and fell un.
conscious to the floor. While Mr..
Smith had not been in robust health,
his sudden affliction is a great sur
prise and sorrow to his friends. His
right side is psralyzed. At the time
of going to press Wednesday there
had been no change in his condition
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teemed citizen, died at his home in
Butler Friday last. He was eighty
six years old and had been q resident
of Bates county for many years. The
funeral took place from the home on
Mechanic street and interment was
made in Oak Hill cemetery. He had
been married 81 years and leaves an
aged widow and several children,
among them being Ed. Holt and
Mrs. NJ. F. Kinney.
County Attorney A. B. Ludwick, OF
Bates county, will not play the part
taken by David Harris OF Galloway
county, in the trial OF Ed. Butler.
Mr.. Ludwick believes that a man
drawing salary from the State should
not assist in the defense Of those
charged with the violation OF the
States laws. He will be of the coun.
sci for Missouri in the Kratz trial at
Butler.-Nevada Post.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19
PERSONALS.

Mr.. B. W. Spillman, of Nashville,
Tenn, is in the city
Private Secretary Pearsall left yester-
day for Jackson Springs for few days.
Sheriff E. K. Howard, of Oxford, left
yesterday after visit to Mr.. w. b.
Mann.
Mr.. W. f. Moody left yesterday for
Moore county.
Mr.. O. p Shell returned yesterday to
his home in Dunn.
Mr.. Crawford Biggs, of Durham, was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. L. N. White returned last night
from Richmond
Gen. Julian S. Carr returned yesterday
to his home In Durham.
Mr.. j. E. Saintsing, of Greensboro, is
in the city
Mr. Charles K Bryant, Of Charlotte,
is a visitor to Raleigh.
Mr.. B. H. Merrimon- Of Greensboro
was registered at the Marlborough yester-
day.
Mr.. Howard A Foushee, of Durham
was here yesterday.
Mr. c. D. Finch, of Wilmington, Is q
visitor to Raleigh.
Mr.. T. S. Manning, of Durham, is ii
the city
Mr.. r. D. Covington, of Wake Forest
was here yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19
Popular-Priced
Millinery

We think we have the largest millinery
business in the state. Did it ever occur
to you that we carried more stock than
an yother store in the city?
Our OWN TAILOR HAT.
Fancy braid trimmed in stuff bands of
SILK and ribbons with wide bows at side,
always smart and stylish. ...$3 SO
"Rurgesser" Walking Hats in mixed
braids, trimmed in stiff feathers and
velvet =. :. =. =. :. :. =. 81. 90
Misses Hats in fancy col6red lace braids,
SHRED chiffon facings, trimmed with
ribbons and flowers ,$5 90
"Ihipps and Atchison" Sailors, fancy
Lraids and quill trimming :. ..$6 90
Smart Heartshaped Turbans in plain and
mixed braids, velvet and gold trim
ming E. =. $3.50
V&lenciennes Lace Hats, wide brims in all
new shaped crowns, dainty trim
nlngS -. PI.OU
Just brought out from our own work
looms scores of children's pretty school
hats at 80. $3.50, 500
Rcady-to-wear Hats in great variety, de
void Of the usual stiff machine made
appearance :. :. :. $3.50 to $3.50
BABY CAPS-WASHABLE.
We carry the finest lines of baby caps
sold in the city. The new patent Elite"
baby cap, laced in the back can be
opened and Numbered like handker-
chief :. SOC. to 81 80
.ChILDREN'S WASH HATS AND CAPS.
Long Bill Duck Caps, Tam O'Shanters,
Leather Skull and Polo Caps-25 and
Soc.
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Ladies
Coat Suits

Tailcr-made Coat Suits in the new STYLES
and fashionable cloths for spring and
summer wear. All sizes now from which
to choose.
Royal Blue and Black Tailor-made Wolfe
Coat Suits, Eton Coat, Sikh lined, Faber
Braid Trimmed unlined, fare Skirts
Imported Scotch Tweed and Brown Chrv-
lot Coat Suits, Elton Coat. Fancy braid
trimmed new pouch sleeves, lap scam
skirts, Enl fare, strictly nstrp walking
length y .1U
Navy Blue. Black or Fan V"ii Tailored
Suits. Taffata silk lined coats. trimmed
With braid and fan2y cords fJll sweep
skirts - =. $50 OU
Black Cheviots and Wolfe Coat Suits.
Short coat with Peau de Sol collars.
mans coat sleeve, made expressly to
Miss STEMS special order for stout
ladies' :. e. E. -. =. .S22. SO
Fancy Mixed Scotch Tweed Coat Suits
Coat, bloused front and back, deep gir-
Gle, silk lined, full sleeves, pointed fare
cuffs, fancy braid trimmed. epauiette eff
feet. New skirt, pleated bottom, trim
med in braid to match coat -. S25. Do
Ladies Broadcloth Coat Suits. Gray, navy
ana black, silk mixed cheviots. Three
styles. All instep lengths =. ..227 so
Trench Covert Suits. Castor, three-quarter
length, silk lined coat, stitched lap
seams piped with satin. Curved belt.
fancy crochet buttons, seven gore.
rleated panel skirt to match $4,000
Light Weight Voile-Royal Blue cos
tunes, blouse boX-pleated coat with
shoulder effects, deep girdle, box pleat
ed sleeve with pointed cuffs. Paquin
skirts to match :. :. :. :. 1872. 50
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19
Pardons Harry Craig.

Governor Aycock has granted a pardon
to a negro of Rowan. The application
was made by Mr.. Walter Murphy, OF Sal
isbury.
The negro is Harry Craig, convicted in
1895 of murder in the second degree. The
sepence was for IL years. The grounds
for pardon are that the death was caused
by carelessness. The pardon was recon-
mended by the Judge and the solicitor who
tried the case.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19
A Veteran Dies.

Samuel A. Black, veteran at the Sol
tiers' Home, died yesterday morning at
1890. He was so years of age and in the
Civil War wastin Company E, 49th n. G.
Ramseur's regiment. The funeral took
place yesterday afternoon and the iner-
ment was in lakewood cemetery in the
Confederate soldiers section.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

FOR SALE-THE MAGNIFICENT
: property at the corner of Wilmington
and Edenton streets a rare opportunity
10 BUY an elegant H-room house with
all modern comforts. both gas and cleo
trc lights. lot 105x200s good stables
The price and terms will he made rea-
sonable. See at once J. NJ. Broughton
& Co ?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

BUY YOUR FISH OF w. D. KING
where, you can find everything in sea
son in the fish line, and prices below
those of any other dealer. Fine shad
speciality orders filled on short no
tice Give me a trial, and I will get
the rest. 116 e. Martin Street. Bell
Phone 1892. 3-16-tf.
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Wake Land Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
were made yesterday.
j. w. Allen, of Durham, to P. P. Lloyd,
of Wake, tract in Wake Forest adj
joining the lands of j. L.. Allen. j. l..
Phillips, H. A. Chapbell and others Tor
$114.
c. V. Brooks. of Wake. to J. r. Cum
nngham. of Wake. tract of Is acres in
White ak, adjoining the lands of A. b.
Hunter and T. 7. Holland for 1929.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

TO INTERVIEW LOCAL
trade for commercial house; salary $21
and expenses weekly; previous expert
ence unnecessary. Colonial, Caxton,
Chicago. 3-17-1w.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

WANTED-FRUIT TREE SALESMAN.
Liberal terms. Regular work. Big
profits. Easy to sell our trees. Fine
opening for teachers and students for
vacation work. Write today. Smith
Bros, Concord, Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

WANTED-BY THE TOWN OF LUMBER
ton, N. c., superintendent for its
electric light and water plants. Apph
Cants will appear in person before the
board of commissioners on the 18th of
March, 1904 at Il O'Clock m. Refer
erces required. A. e. White, mayor,
Lumberton, n. c. 3-1S-1w
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

BOOK-KEEPER FAMILIAR WITH DOU-
hle-entry, loose-leaf ledger system, etc.,
also shorthand and typewriting, desires
position. Especially familiar with cot
ton mill work. Good reference given.
Employed at present, but desires change
Ct location. Address, l.. II. Nj, care
News and Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

WANTED-POSITION AS SUPERIN-
tendent or book-keeper of lumber plant.
Can furnish references and give bond ii
required. State salary and location in
first letter. yellow Pine" care News
and Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

SALESMAN WANTED-S \ l. e M e n
make 500 per cent. commission, selling
Novelty Sign Cards" merchants buy
10 to 100 on sight, 500 varieties. Cata-
logue free. Sullivan Co, 1889 Maple
wood Ave, Chicago, Ill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

BALTIMORE FIRE BOOK-BIG MONEY
for agents. Extraordinary Inducements.
Salary or commission ,Ziegler Co. 2l5
Locust street, Philadelphia.
3-12- sat. sun. we'd
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TEN CENTS PER LINE
NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN rs CENTS. SPECIAL
DISCOUNTS ON EXTENDED ADVER-
Using. RESULTS ASSURED.
(Six Words to the Line)

FOR SALE-TWO TRACTS OF FINE
timber land fl sale, from to miles
from railroad. Write quick. Real Els
tate Agent, Box IS, Hillsboro, n. c.
3-19-2t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

WHY SPEND YOUR MONEY. FOR ESTI-
mated dividends when the Washington
Life issues guaranteed dividend poll
cies. For particulars apply to j. ..
Guthrie & Co., Tucker Building.
3-1S-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

Shaw University baseball team defeated
Henderson Normal College at Henderson
yesterday. by a score of 10 to 2. The
locals were decidedly outclassed.
Shaw plays Kittrell College today, which
promises to be a. more interesting game.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

WANTED-SUPERINT OF WA
ter works and electric light plants.
Rocky Mount. N. c. Address F. M.
Draughn, chairman of committee
Alt
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

COMPETENT, STEADY AND
sober Drug Clerk wanted at once; ref
erence and salary Please address Sc
dative, care News and Observer.
2-2S-t. {.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

JUNIOR DRUG CLERK WANTED-ONE
with about years experience. Apply
with reference. Station and Zoeller,
Tarboro \. c. 3-17-1w.
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S9eesuupS3BzwyyGa Ggeomyuu908tagyY6a-
~ We Give GREEN TRADING STAMPS ga
At Your Service


goods What All
b. done
We have selected especially
in exquisite imported
of They
all the or uem
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

TRADE NEW HIGH
grade Bicycle for Typewriter. Box SIT,
Raleigh n. c.. 3-15-1w
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WANTED-FIVE THOUSAND BUSHELS
unknown peas also three cars laths
Quote lowest price. l.. II. Adams, Raj
oigh n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to 8. p. m, Saturday: Fair.
Local data for raleigh yesterday: Max
imum temperature, 60: minimum tempera-
ture, 80; mean temperature, Sc; total rain
fall 05 inches.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

Gowan's Pneumonia Cure. At your drug
gists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

Clerk of the Court Russ yesterday is
sued letters of guardianship to James
Baker on the estate of his grandchild.
Eloise Hackney, of this city
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19
No Stomach Trouble

After three DAYS if YOU write to Drake Formula
Company Chicago for free bottle of Drake
Palmetto Wine. Stops CONSTIPATION in . DAY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

1t. Oliver H. Dockery. U. S. A.. of this
State, who has friends and relatives in
Raleigh has been appointed by General
Frederick D. Grant as judge advocate and
stationed at Fort Wavne.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

Two prisoners have been brought to the
States Prison from Madison by Sheriff
w. G. Cole. E. Hensly, aged Z. white,
two years for completely in a murder. the
principal in which escaped and Fred
Avery, negro, in for seven years for
killing another negro, desperate who
at the time was loading his pistol with
the supposed purpose of killing Avery
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

Superintendent j. Y. Joyner and Capt.
John Duckett left yesterday for Harnett
and Wayne counties, where they will de-
liver educational addresses.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

Splendid congregations are attending
the revival services conducted each night
by Rev. R. T. Bateman at the West
Raleigh Baptist church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

The hospital for consumptives at the
Old Soldiers Home is now ready for oc-
cupancy. There are FIVE there who are
to occupy it now.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

DR.. j. R. Rogers has as his visitor his
brother, Mr.. w. T. Rogers. of Valdosta,
Georgia, who is engaged largely in the
lumber business
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

The rite of confirmation will be admin
istered at Christ church by Bishop JOSEPH
Blount Cheshire tomorrow morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

Several car loads of exhibits have beer
shipped this week by the Department o
Agriculture to st. Louis.
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complete. the additions and repairs max
ing it most attractive church building.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

Lewis Morrison as MeDhisto in Faust
at the Metropolitan Theatre tonight. 1t:
a great attraction.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

Mr. T. F. Terrell having passed safely
through the mump episode is now able tc
be about and doing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

Judge Charles H. Simonton left yes
terday for Richmond He was accom-
panied as far as Norlina by Judge Thos
r. Purnell
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

A number of new residence buildings
are being erected in the suburbs OF Raj
eigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-19

The electric light people were engaged
yesterday in taking measurements OF Fay
etteville street.
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IN AND ABOUT TINE CITY.


A number of new residence buildings
are being erected in the suburbs of Raj
eigh.
The electric light people were engaged
yesterday in taking measurements OF Fay
etteville street.
Lewis Morrison as MeDhisto in Faust
at the Metropolitan Theatre tonight. 1t s
a great attraction.
Mr. T. F. Terrell having passed safely
through the mump episode is now able to
be about and doing. .
Several car loads of exhibits have been
shipped this week by the Department of
Agriculture to st. Louis.
The rite of confirmation will be admin
istered at Christ church by Bishop Joseph
Blount Cheshire tomorrow morning
The Epworth Chapel is now entirely
complete. the additions and repairs max
ing it most attractive church building.
Judge Charles H. Simonton left yes.
leIuds lUi HlcniuOHu. lie WAS dCCOH~
panied as far as Norlina by Judge Thos.
r. Purnell
DR.. ]. R. Rogers has as his visitor his
brother, Mr.. w. T. Rogers. of Valdosta,
Georgia, who is engaged largely in the
lumber business
The hospital for consumptives at the
Old Soldiers Home is now ready for &C.
cupancy. There are FIVE there who are
to occupy it now.
Splendid congregations are attending
the revival services conducted each night
by Rev. R. T. Bateman at the West
Raleigh Baptist church.
90
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-08-19
Tour to Fort Riley.

Company H returned from the state
encampment at Ludington on Saturday,
well pleased with the camp and their
experiences, and with an excellent rec
ord for soldierly achievement.
Major George B. McCaughna, Lieut..
Willard M. Case. First Sergt. George M.
Hunt and Musician Clifton 1. Schenck
did not reach home until Tuesday
night. They stayed to finish the com
petitive target shooting, and were mem
bers of the team selected to shoot at the
meeting Of the National Rifle Associa-
tion at Fort Riley, Kas., on Aug. 90.
Sergt. Hunt has the highest score in the
state-a total of 276 at all ranges.
There were 18 men selected from the
40 companies in the state and Owosso
soldiers are proud of the fact that so
large a percentage should be selected
from this city. The quartette left We'd
nesday evening, via Grand Haven and
Chicago, for Ft Riley.