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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-18
THE OLD SETTLERS,
They Will Gather Again in Annual
Picnic at Lynnville Augr 10.

The Old Settlers Association of
Lynyille announce the annual picnic
Of old settlers and soldiers at the as
ISOLATION grounds near that place on
Thursday, August Is. The plans
have been arranged as to all details
and one of the best meetings in the
history of the association is being
anticipated An unusually large
number of the old crowd who were
with the association in the early days
are in the county this year and have
signified their intention of being pres
ent Special features in the way Of
musical entertainment, base ball
games, and other amusements have
been added Ito the usual program.
Addresses will be made by Hon.
John F.. Lacey, of this city; Frank It.
Noble, of Eldora; G. F. Rinehart, of
Newton, and others.
Instrumental music will be furnish
ed by the cornet band of Lynnville.
Special excursion trains have been
arranged for. A special train from
Oskaloosa will leave at nine O'Clock
Thursday morning, and returning will
leave Lynnville at seven o'clock in
the evening.
The day is an outing that anyone
can enjoy, and Lynnville and her hos
pitable folk are prepared to care for
and entertain any number of visitors
Several old settlers associations
about the. country are now holding an.
nual picnics in several cities of the
state, but if you wish to see the orig,
inal old settlers meeting, go to Lynn
vile, for here was the birth of the
old settlers idea and it still fourishes
and is justly popular. People will be
in attendance from many states in
the Union, for it is a well known fact
that it is a gathering from all parts
of the country and one gets to meet
more friends here in the cours.> of {
day than would be possible otherwise
lin aN'nhSnth'7 lyisitipg from place e.. t!
place.
Reunion at Harvey.
The old settlers and old soldiers
reunion association of Southeastern
Iowa will hold their reunion at Har
vey, August II, Is and 49, Some
good speakers have been secured fol
the occasion and big time is antici
Hated. Harvey has one of the finest
little natural parks to be found in
Southern Iowa. where the meeting
will hp hold Taln q dow off opd of
tend the reunion.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-18
ARTHUR WALLlNG HURT.
Little Fellow Sustains Painful Injur.
les While Playing Show.

Arthur Walling, aged seven years,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. S. Walling,
sustained a very painful and serious
injury Thursday afternoon while play
ing at his home on North Third street.
Master Arthur and John Fleener were
playing show. They were doing won.
derful feats and peculiar stunts in
trees, upon ladders and wherever a
chance offered. Young Walling made
miscalculation while upon the top
Of a stepladder and fell to the ground,
some little distance. He fell in such
a way that his right arm came in con.
tact with the ground and was forced
backwards and the elbow joint was
dislocated and fracture of the liga
ments also caused. The hurt wax
very painful and the child had to be
placed under the influence Of chloro
form while the physicians were work
ing with the injury.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-18

it of regret that the ladies' were so
soon to leave the circle Of friends and
acquaintance among whom they
have lived and moved for so long a
time, was characterized by many man
ifestations Of sincere regard that win
cause the afternoon to be ever re
membered by all who participated.
Refreshments were served and the
afternoon was most pleasantly passed.
1t was more as reunion of friends
than reception, and the ladies hon
ored have reason to feel highly graft
fed at the many sincere expressions
of good will extended them.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-18
cEaTRAL IOWA IMPROVEMENTS.
More Light For the Workers In the
Depot Building Being Provided.

Notable improvement is in progress
at the Offices of the operating depart
ment Of the Iowa Central in this city.
The Office rooms, which have always
been dark on account of the smallness
of the windows, are now flooded with
the necessary number of rays. The
windows on the east of the building
have been greatly enlarged and win.
dows have been placed in the hallway
partition, so that light enters from the
east as well as from the west A new
window has also been cut in the south
end Of the dispatchers' room and the
better ventilation is greatly appreci.
ated by these busy workers. The
painters and the wood workers have
their inning and will be doing things
that. will greatly change the appear
ance Of the rooms.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-18

many Of them whose names were on
the sign boards about the streets in
those years, are now only exposed to
view in Highland cemetery, where
they are sleeping In the little plat Of
ground which Mother Earth kindly
gives to all her children.
The reputation of city depends on
the splendid class Of young men and
women who go out from its nurture
and influence. Eddyville has done
well in the past. May its standard Of
excellent life and character be even
higher in the years that are to come.
IN. Hedge
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-18
Christian Home orphanau..

Rev. /. R. M. Beeson, of Savannah.
Mo-, is in the city in the interest OF
the Christian Home orphanage Of
Council BLUFFS, Iowa, an institution
entirely free from sectarian bias.
wholly supported by voluntary Offer
ings of the lovers of Jesus and hui
manity. of whatever name or faith.
having for its object the temporal, In
tellectual and Christian training OF
destitute and orphan children. Rev.
Beeson is having success wherever he
goes.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-18
BROKE A RIB.
officer Al Jones sustains Injury But
Attends to Business.

AL Jones met with painful acct
dent last evening at his nome on High
avenue west. All had retired for the
night when call came for service in
his capacity as constable. 1t was
quite dark when he stepped out of his
home and he was not fully awakened.
He stepped into chair that was sit
ting on the walk and fell over it,with
a result that he has a fractured rib.
The officer responded to the business
call and did not know that he had
been injured by the fall until after ne
returned home when the intense pain
called his attention to the fact that
something was wrong. Medical at.
tention disclosed the nature Of the
hurt. AL is on duty today but he does
not feel as well as he might.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-18
O. n. Hare, DentIst, room 10,
Evans block, home Phone $50.
St. Mary,s sunday school Picnic.

The children Of st. Mary's church
and many Of the elders went to Riv'
erside park Wednesday afternoon and
greatly enjoyed days outing. Faith.
er Waldron was in charge and all vot
ed him a great success in planning
and executing entertainment of this
character. monster dinner was
served and the usual sports of out
doors we're INDUCED in to the pleas
ure and profit of all participating
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-18

It's gentleman's whiskey, a pure
delicious beverage and grand ap-
petizer. Don't forget the name.
81. w. HARPER whiskey. The kind
your grandfather used.
Sold by II
M. & M. Star Bottling Co., Uskaloosa,
Iowa.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-18
THE FREMONT BUDGET.
News of a Good Town Scissored
From the Gazette.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. " Full
Ter. Saturday morning, August G, a
nine pound boy.
j. A. Gum and Geo. w. Alderman
returned Saturday morning from a
business trip to Fargo, N. ID.
Lacey Moore has secured job as
book-keeper for food company in
Chicago and is now in that city at
tending to his duties.
A number Of the farmers have fin
ished threshing. Oats are making
from 80 to 40 bushels to the acre; rye
and barley 10 to 80 bushels.
Mrs. w. w. White and children, of
Mexico, Mo-, are here for four weeks
visit with relatives and friends in FIRE.
mont and Hedrick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Roberts attend
ed a family reunion at the home of
w. P. Emery, north of Highland Cen.
ter, Sunday, at which there were fif-
ty-seven immediate members of the
Emery family.
The excursion to Oskaloosa Sunday
was rather a disappointment to the
Central officials. They expected sew
enty-five from Fremont and only six
teen tickets were sold. Too many
counter attractions.
Nettie Howell of Wright, and Frank
Hale, of near New Sharon, were quiet.
ly married Monday evening at the
home of the bride. The groom is a
successful teacher of this county, but
this summer is at Des Moines work
ing for an agricultural firm. ..
Clyde collars, Earl Byram and Wal
ter Ehrenhard started overland fol
Verndale, Mimi, Tuesday. The boys
are going up there in search of work
and will enjoy the trip going and
coming, as they will take their time
and camp out on the way.
Cnas. Dean and Geo. w. Akermar
closed a deal Monday whereby Chas
Kicker, Of Hedrick, comes into pos
SsssgSe the
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-18

There is nothing else in all Iowa
like the old settlers meeting at Lynn
vile. II you have never attended, try
II this year.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-18

The season OF hay fever is again
upon us and sneezes Of the people are
becoming more frequent.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-18

The home talent tomato. the best
in years. il in the market.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-18

residence joining 1t on the east, botI
of which were the property of Canon
& Gum. This firm get 269 acres OF
Minnesota land in exchange and the
total consideration was $4,000.
The Cedar Township Cemetery AS
sociation is an organization that was
formed here yesterday afternoon for
the purpose Of caring for, ornamenting
and identifying the Fremont ceme-
terry, and was started with charter
list of thirty. Articles of incorpora-
ton and bylaws were adopted and
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President, Mrs. j.
R. Dale; vice president, Mrs. Jennie
Caves; recording secretary, Mrs. j.
B. McFall; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. Jay Forbes; treasurer, Mrs. G..
w. Beck.
On Saturday a deal was closed by
Lyon & Charnock, of Cedar, and c..
C. Caves and C. F. Dinsmore, of the
Geo. w. Alderman Land Co., of New
IhdI kOlulSu PAtpfuO. wv
Barclay, of New Sharon, traded his
260-acre farm near Moulton, Iowa, and
his residence property in New Sharon
for $50 acres of South Dakota land,
and is we'll pleased with the trade.
He only recently returned from trip
to South Dakota where he spent a
few days viewing the country and re-
ports bumper crops in that state.
Our base ball club went to Ollie Fri
day and allowed the aggregation
there to beat them IL to IL, when our
boys had the game virtually won.
When the Ollie boys went to bat in
the last half of the ninth the score
stood II to in our favor, but the
umpire called long foul a fair bali,
thus letting in the winning runs. But
our boys got even Sunday. They
went to Eddyville to play their team
and at the end of the fourth inning
the boys over on the Des Moines be.
came thoroughly discouraged and
quit, the score standing % to 0 in IA
yor OF Fremont.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-18

See j. d. Guthrie for ice. Old
phone 3146. 51wtf
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-18

residence joining it on the east, both
of which were the property of Canon
G Gum This firm get 269 acres of
Minnesota land in exchange and the
total consideration was $4,000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-28
KIna George Notes.

King George Courthouse, Jan 20, 'O4.
Messrs George Staples, Eugene II.
Weaver and Mckenzie Jackson, OF Colo
niaI Beach, spent the night OF goth inst
In our village. These gentlemen had
been TO Fredericksburg to bring down
merchandise, owing to the close OF navi'
cation.
Judge ]. E. Mason has appointed
Messrs Allen Smith, F c. FitShugh and
VIM. F. Grigsby pension commissioners
for this county.
Miss Augusta Writ, OF Baltimore, II
visiting her uncle, Mr.. VIM. ID. Writ, al
"Wirtland."
Mr.. Forest p. Tayloe, OF Chatterton
left on the goth Instant for Essex Coun'
". where he Is largely engaged In the
lumber and tie business.
Mr.. V Tur0er lie having q private
telephone liue constructed from bis store
at Port Conway to "Woodlawn" and
"Oaken Brow" the two fine plantation
belonging to the estate OF his late father
Mr.. VIM. N. Heflin has moved his steam
sawmill to "White Hail." the farm o
Mr.. John W. Grigsby, where he has pur
chased a lot OF fine timber.
Mr.. Y. Turner has returned from
trim to Baltimore and Washington.
Thirty-four marriage licenses wer'
issued from the clerks Office for the yea
1 GOA. being the smallest number eve
issued for the same period heretofore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-28
ORANGE.
The Smallpox Scare Other Notes
Personals, Etc.
probate

Orange County. Va, Jan. 25th, 1904.
The smallpox is yet unbridlcd and pub
lie sentiment and public good are ripe
with unrest and danger. Ii seems im.
possible TO conine the negroes who have
had opportunity 10 take the disease. IL
is a matter Of public concern and uniavor.
able comment that the doctors have
been directed by the authorities whoever
they be-, to varciuats the negroes fires Of
charge and charge whites full ice. Now
let us look at the justice and Iacts In this
matter. This disease was brought here
by negroes, who lett our cropsin ruin for
higher wages on other works, which
close during winter months, then return
foil OF disease, endanger our lives, Increase
our tax and doctors bill. and go Scott
free" Verify the education and foster ing
care OF this race II food for reflection, DR..
Mitchell and his cohorts 10 the contrary
Notwithstanding.
Mules and horses are in demand at ad-
vancing figures.
Some OF our traders who attend Louisa
courts, report great change since local
option spread its purifying wings over
that once famous horse market Most Of
the "boys" have left for more congenial
parts, and the steeds don't trot in like
they used to. There Is they ssyl plenty
of whiskey, such az 'tis, but IL don't suit
the "ole" trade.
Mr.. Trimmer. oiNorth Orange, tells US
that there ia negro on his farm and not
more than hall a mile from his house
who has smallpox. He Is unguarded,
and keeps warm by FIRE made from Trim
mer's new rails.
The board Of health S otfsr from this
metropolis OF our county.
Mrs. Will Morton has been on trip
to Culpeper this week. From what we
learn OF that progressive city, she Is a
close rival OF Orange;
Miss Mary Pinksrd il quite sick at Mr..
EFT. BrOekman's She Is one OF the most
beautiful Christian characters we have
ever known. May she soon be well. 3.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-28
LETTER FROM CAPT. POLLOCK.
He Writes Words Of Praise Of His Old
Comrades,

Weedonvile, Va. Jan. %, 1901.
To The Free Lance;
was much disappointed by being ice
bound and unable TO attend the meeting
of oil Confederate veterans on invitation
extended by the Daughters OF the Coined
eracy OF Fredericksburg for the distribu'
ton Of crosses OF honor TO the old Con
e IL. Am glad To see the names OF 30
many OF our battery men among the
number honored with crOsses, as pub
lished in The Free Lance of the 21st; but
why did they not give the trederieks
burg Artillery it's true and well-deserved
title, as it was organised in and largely
composed OF Fredericksburg men? | am
sure 1t made record worthy Of it's name
during the entire Civil war, and fired the
last gun at Appomattox. Why was Zach
member rec, living a cross OF honor pub
Iished 81 a membes OF Pegram's Battery
60 not wish to detract anything from
the efficiency OF Pegrsm or his battery,
but think the fredericksburg Artillery
should be known as such, and as one OF
the batteries composing Pegram's Bat
tallion. Very truly you're,
J G. Pollock,
Former Capt. Fredericksburg Artillery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-28
URSDAY, JANUARY IS, 1904
Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac
Railroad.

Schedule In effect Jan. 11th, 1904.
LEAVE NoRTHwARD.
6.09 A. M. daily. Stops on signal al
Occoauan Sundays only.
$40 A. NJ. daily. Stops at Alexandria
1905 A. NJ. Sunday only. Stops on
signal ct Brooke, Aqua, Wide Water
Quantico, Cherry Hill, Negley Occoquap
Lortop and Alexandria
1O.45 A. Nj. daily, except Sunday
Stops on signal at Brooke, AQUA, Wide
Water, Quantico, Cherry Hill, Preestone
Negiey, Occoqusn, Lorton, Accotink
Franconia, Seminary and Alexandria
LA p. NJ. daily except Sunday. stops
at Alexandria.
6.49 z. M. daily. Stops on signal al
Brooke. Wide Water. Reid, Qusntico
and Alexandria.
1901 p. NJ. daily. Stops ct Alexan'
dris. Stops on signal at Oceoquan on
Sundays only.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
$50 A. NJ. daily except Sunday, Rich
nond accommodation. Makes all stops.
6.2l A. N. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
srain. Stops on signal at Wide water
and Brooke Sundays only; at Milford
boswell and Ashland daily, and on sig
nal at other locals.tops on Sunday only
9.4S A. NJ dsily exceptionally Makes
local stops on signal.
1923 p. M. daily, 8. A. l.. train. stops
on signal at Lorton and OccOQuan Sun
days only and daily at QuanticO, Milford,
boswell and Ashland.
5.26 p. NJ. daily. Atlantic Coast Line
train. Stops at boswell and Ashland
$50 p. NJ. daily. Makes local stops
on signal.
Oil P. NJ. daily. Seaboard Air Line
train. Stops at boswell and Ashland
on signal.
Accommodation train leaves Richmond
4. p. NJ. daily except Sunday, arrives
fredericksburg 6.33 2. NJ.
&C. COX, Agent.
W. D. DUKE. c. W. CULP, W. p. TAYLOR
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-28
MR.. W. FIcKLEN WHITE DEAD
Dies Suddenly OF Heart Trouble Near
His Home in SpotsylVRnia.

Dies Suddenly OF Heart Trouble Near
His Home In Spotsylvenia'
MIR. w. Ficklen White, a well -known
and highly respected citizen OF thie coun,
", died suddenly Tuesday evening, aged
90 years
lie and his son, Edgar White, were en-
route home from the residence OF MIR. Is.
Frank Eastburn and were walking by
the side OF the road when he was seen to
cross quickly and luTched heavily into
the ditch. His son ran to him quickly,
but life was extinct. Heart trouble was
the cause OF his death. He Ia survive
by a widow aud ten children, two
brothers, 3. \. Whits, OF Spotsy lvania,
and DIR. b. W. White. OF Bridgeport,
Conn. His sister is Mrs. h. Frank East
burn. Funeral services from his late
home Thursday afternoon at 1 O'Clock.
Rev. Decator Edwards will conduct the
services.
The pail. bearers will be: Active-C l..
Rhosdrs, L. W. Landram, Bowen En-
brey, ". II. Stephens, L. +. Morrison, j.
B. Terrell. honorary-J. Stansbury
Wallace, g. w Lewis, George FIR eman,
Jr., r. c. Decker, T. A. Harris, W. J
ButEner, Benjamin Hall and A. Ne
Whirt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-28
Mr.. GORDON AND THE cRls-
MOND CASE.
Says He Was Not Employed as
Counsel BY Mr.. Graves.

Louisa, Va, Jan. 25'h, 1904.
To The Free Lance
IL has been charged publicly by the at
torney for Mr.. j. T. H. Crismond that In
undertaking the prosecution OF Mr.. Cris-
mond was the paid representative
representing the malice Of one man, Lee
]. Graves. This Is absolutely untrue.
Mr.. Graves did not employ me, and had
no conversation with him on thesublect;
nor have received one cent Of compen-
sation from him.
The gentl, men who did employ me and
paid my fee are as follows; Mr. NJ. F.
Waite, DR.. J. d. Pulllam. Il l. Biscoe,
]. II. Biscoe, George Perry, J. z. Gayle,
l.. Landram, ]. r. Aldrich. K V. Graves,
Temple Smith, w. C. Reynolds, Dr. j
W. Davis, Dr. c. r. Massey, DR.. j. NJ.
Massey and Thomas Coleman.
| am informed that these gentlemen
have no objection to the publication oil
their names in this connection. and |
would be glad II you viii publish this
letter. Very respectfully yours,
X l.. Gordon, Jr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-28
ORANGE COURT.
LAST TERM HELD MONDAY.
Judge Morton Presented With Com
plimentary Resolutions and Loving
Cup-Court Proc edings, N otes. Etc.

Judge Morton Presented With Com :
plinnentary Resolutions and Loving
Cup Court Proceedings Notes. Etc
Another County Court has passed
away. IL was that OF Orange, which
has been held regularly for period ol
over a century. Two men were con.
spicious In It's passing whose families
have been identified with the county Tor
a long period, the SCOTS and the Nor.
tons. AT the close OF the days session
Mr.. w. w. Scott arose and presented a
series OF resolutions complimentary to
Judge j. w. Morton, the retiring Judge.
This was followed by the presentation
of a loving cup az testimonial OF the
respect aud esteem OF the bar OF the
county. Judge Morton responded very
feeingly. Senator ShackelfoIi and
other members OF the bar were present.
NOTES.
The crowd was not large.
The new bank at Orange, OF which Nr.
X. o. Halsey Ia 10 be president, has q
promising future The stock Is being
rapidly subscribed and prominent citi-
Eens are prominent in it's organization.
There are many fine cattle In this coun-
ty. Mr.. o. Il. Terrll has thirty head
that now weigh | 200 pounds each He
hopes to make them average 400 each
when sale time comes.
Much speculation was INDUCED in as
to the growing wheat crop. 1t IL show
ing badly and the absence OF snow is
affecting it's looks. One experienced
farmer said IL predict we are going to
have the best crop for years, notwith-
standing the condition now"
The smallpox scare lie on, but every
precaution is being taken TO prevent a
spread OF the disease.
Those at Orange from this city were
Messrs Elton Alrich, Geo. p. King, j. g.
Wallace, + c. Ninde, w. + Lang aud q
representative OF this paper.
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
+. V. Huffman qualified as guardian Of
bis two daughters, Mary v aud Virginia
Ann Huffman.
Mary Ann Reaves qualified as admins
traitor OF Willis Rsaves.
j. q. Williams qualified as notary pub
lie.
DR.. W. J. Crittenden qualified a. guard
ian of Marcia Webb.
Liquor licenses granted o. +. Hickey
as assignee of e. Z. billiard.
Will Of W j. Lewis admitted to pro
bate.
Geo W. Whitlock exempted from CAPT
tation tax.
viii of Sally Williams admitted TO
probate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-28
II. n. JOHNSTON SUES THE CITY
Damages Askes for $3,ooe-The
Case Now Rsins Tried.

A case that's exciting much interest, 's
now being tried before Judge A. I. En-
brey in the Corporation couIe oith's city.
Ii is that OF Fl. II. Johnston vs. city OF
fredericksburg. In which he claims dam
ages to the amount OF $4,000, for the
loss OF business aud property, cauee1 by
the late street improvement, wherein the
pavement has been cut down some four
feet, which necessitates the lowering oil
floors or building new entrance at con
siderable cost
The case was called at II a. m. Tues
day, aud the following Jurors selected:
Geo. =. King, j. b. Colbert, Ernest
brulle, Lawrence Perry, Warren Sullin-
ger, Charles Htfin, l.. j. Cartright, +. c.
Ninde, s. w. Somerville, D. Ii. Knox, r.
e Dignum aud James r. Rawlings.
A large number Of witnesses have been
summoned. The city is represent
ed by Mr. st. Geo. X. titshugh and the
plaintiff by Judge j. t. Goodrich.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-01-28
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
SPLENDID MEETING EXPECTED

SPLENDID MEETING EXPECTED
The Farmers Institute will be held
in the Courthouse here, beginning Thurs
day morning Mt 10 o'clock. The pro.
gram will be an excellent one.
A large attendance OF farmers Is e1
pected and it is hoped that the business
men Of the city will attend the sessions
and mingle with the farmers.
There will be two sessions, morning
and afternoon. Mr. J. II. G. Beverley, OF
Essex, President OF the State Board OF
Agriculture, will preside.