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The midland journal., 1904-03-11

So named because so acres produced so
heavily, that its proceeds built lovely
home. See Salzer's catalog. Yieldeu in
1903 in Ind l57 bu., Ohio 100 bu., Tenn
9S bu., and in Mich. 900 bu. per acre
You can beat this record in 1904.
WHAT DO you THINK OF THESE YIELDS
PER ACRE?
l20 bu. Beardless Barley per acre.
$40 bu. Salzers New National Oats per A.
so bu Salzer Speltz and Macaroni Wheat.
1000 bu. Pedigree Potatoes per acre.
IA tons of rich Billion Dollar Grass Hay.
$4,000 lbs. Victoria Rape for sheep-per A.
100000 lbs. Teosinte, the fodder wonder.
$4,000 lbs. Saizer's Superior Fodder Corn
rich, juicy fodder, per A.
Now, such Yields you can have, Mr..
Farmer. in 1904, if you will plant Salzer's $
seeds. [A.C.L.]
JUST sE.,D THIS NOTICE AND loc.
in stamps to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, and receive their great
catalog and lots of farm seed samples.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

When we introduced Billion Dollar
Grass three years ago, little did we dream
it would be the most talked of grass in
America, the biggest, quick, hay producer
on earth, but this has come to pass
Agr. Editors wrote about it. Agr. Col
lege Professors lectured about it, Agr. In
stitute Orators talked .aboss it. while in
the farm home by the quiet fireside, in the
corner grocery, in the village postofice. at
the creamery, at the depot, in fact wher-
ever farmers gathered, Salzer's Billion Dol
]; Grass, that wonderful grass, good for
5 to IA tons per acre, and lots of pasture
besides, is always a theme worthy of the
farmers voice.
A. Waford, Westlore Farms Pa, writes:
Il have 60 acres in Salzer's Alfalfa Clover
1t is immense. | cut three crops this sea
son and have lots of pasture besides"
JUST SEND THIS NOTICE AND lOc. IN
STAMPS
tc the John A. Salzer Seed Co.. La Crosse,
Wis, and receive their big catalog and lots
of farm seed samples free. [A.CL.J
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

Many a girl has regaincd her faded
beauty, many a matron has heightened til
days of her comely appearance by usin,
peruna.
Peruna produces clean mucous meI,
branes, the basis of facial symmetry and
perfect complexion.
The women have not been slow to dis
cover that a course Of Peruna will do
more toward restoring youthful beauty
than all the devices known to science.
While it is true, that Peruna cures ca
tarrh wherever located, yet it is advisable
for everyone to use Peruna as a preven tive
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

There is more Catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the las. few years was supposed 10
pronounced it local disease and prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing to
cure with local treatment, pronounced it in
cura5ie. Science has proven Catarrh to be
constitutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,
Toie,lo Ohio. is the only constitutional cure
Oh the market 1t is taken internally in doses
from 10 drops to teaspoonful. 1t acts direct
iy on the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. They offer one hundred dollars for
any case it fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address F. ]. CHENEY &
Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by DRUGGISTS, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

aud not wait until catarrh has fastened it
elf in some part of the system.
Pcruna acts quickly and bene6cially on
he infamed mucous membranes lining
he different organs of the body. Thus
i will cure catarrh wherever located.
Ii you do not derive prompt and satisfac-
tory results from the use OF Peruna, write
at once to DR.. Hartman, giving full state
mert of your case and he will be pleased to
give you his valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartmann, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
w. L. DOUGLAS
So &s3 SHOES YsIsn saBE

w. l.. Douglas
shoes have by their
excellent style,
easy-ftting, a n d
superior wearing
qualities, achieved
the largest sale of
any shoes in the
world.
They are just as good
as those that cost you
ST. to So the only
difference is the price.
Sold Everywisre.
Look for name and
price on bottom.
nAV~una "a4a ro-<...
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
EASY WAY.

"Funny how those old-time alchem,
lists strove to make gold out of dross?
Eyes, and alchemy isn't necessary
nowadays. It's easy to make gold out
of the dirt in our streets today"
Nonsense! How?"
"Get a contract for removing it. and
let the rain do your work. ."-Philadel
phia Catholic Standard and Times.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
A RAFFIING CASE.

Naggsby-And what would You say
IL were to tell you that my wife and
I had been married ten years. and
had had our first quarrel only last
night?
Wagesby-I might recommend some
form of treatment for loss of memory
and I might tell you what I really
thought. if you weren't in such con
fcnndedly good condition.-Baltimors
American.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
VANISHED PRESTIGE.

"Who is that?" asked the bantam.
"That," replied the brahmin, sis the
famous goose that lays the golden
egg"
"Well, she needn't put on airs. AT
current market quotations the hen
that lays the plain old-fashioned egg
is quite as Observation-Disclosures
Star.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
GETTING ACQUAINTED.

ma. that new boy next door has
the reddest hair I ever saw"
81 haven't caught sight of the new
boy. my dear. How do you know that
his hair is so red?"
81 pulled some out and matched II
with Micky Gorgan's. s."-Cieveland
Plain Dealer.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

Reeder-"Scott said a clever thing
to-day; said that luck is good bit
like lightning; for it seldom strikes
twice in the same place" Heeder-
"Yes, and as rule neither of them
needs o."-Pennsylvania Punch Bowl.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
QUICK ACTION.

First Russian-You say the hgnt
was quickly over?
Second Russian-Yes; it was finish
ed before you could say Jackopolinsky
Robinsonopolotowsky!-Ne Orleans
Times Democrat.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
TWO OF THEM.

May ask inquired the Melancholy
Stranger, "what is your pursuit In
life?"
"It depends" replied Subbubs,
upon whether I'm going or coming
It's the 7:4S train in the morning, and
the 6:12 at night. t."-Philadelpf
Press.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
WEALTH AND HEALTH.

Mrs. Jilson-I see Mr.. Brewer has
been advised by his physician to go
to Carlsbad for his health; it's a good
thing he has plenty of money.
Old Jilson-He wouldn't have any
thing the matter with him if he didn't,
Cleveland Leader.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
PRIVACY.

Briggs-There go the Swathers
They are very exclusive, believe.
Griggs-Yes; they travel in prl
vate car. private carriages and prf
vate yachts.
81 see. Everything about them If
private except their lives. Life
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
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60 u - 81
0nNR
MUSIC OF THE SPHERES.

Mrs. Gusher-Don't you think my
daughter has a heavenly voice?
Mr.. Well-er-it certain
ly sounds unearthly.-Woman's Home
Companion.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

"Cracious." sighed Mr.. De Spepsey
81 wish could acquire an appetite"
"For goodness sake!" exclaimed his
wife, what do you want with an ap
petite? 1t would only give you more
dyspepsia. philadelphia Press.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
A BEGINNING.

He-We must economize. Suppose
darling, that you try your hand at
making your own clothes.
She-Oh, George. dear, never could
do that! Suppose begin by try''
to make yours?-New Yorker.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
=
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ~ I |. !. !.

Miss Flora Hauser. 1882 S. New Jcr-
sey street, indianapolis, Ind, writes:
"I think I mast hdUe been
s troubled ,citt catdrrIt eUer since 1
tUas Uery young, aggravated each
time caught a cold. This did not
prove sufficiently serious to be Oh
,sorious until last acinter. Then
my head aud nose acere so stopped
mp that L felt I must do something.
5 Peruna tcGs recommended to me
5 by a friend. used 1t for four
5 ,ceeks, and found to Iny relief that
5 tt cured me. IhGUe not had a bit
5 of trouble since. Ny head Is clear,
5 and can sdfety affirm that Pc
5 ,,ss,s cured me. ''--Miss Flora
H1mser.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

n. Fl. GREEN'S Sons, of Atlanta, Ga. are
the only successful Dropsy Specialists IN the
world. See their liberal offer in advertise
ment in another column of this naper.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
A DISTINCTION.

A DISTINCTION.
He-Yes, 1 remembered you at once
as the girl 1 was engaged to in the
mountains some seasons ago.
What a remarkable memory
faces you have, haven't you!
s'No-for rings. Life
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
BOBBY.

Bobby-Grandma, do your glasses
magnify?
Grandma-Yes, dear.
Bebby-Well. when you cut OFT my
cake will you please take them of?-
Harper's Bazar.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of
as cough cure.-J. ". O'BRIEN, S92 Third
Avenue, N, Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 6. 1900.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
NO BETTER THAN FATHER USED
TO MAKE.

Young Husband-Still sitting up
dear? You shouldn't have waited fol
me. was detained down town by
important business and
Young Wife-Try some other ex'
cuse, George. That's the kind father
used to make.-Chicago Tribune.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
IN THE SWIM.

A glance into the future:-
Mrs. Smiths she wealthy?
Mrs. Jones-I should say so! Why,
last night she wore dress OF pure
cotton!
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
NOT IN TRAINING.

Jcnes-That's my boy, Tommy. Best
football player in the high school
makes forty-yard runs every game
he plays.
Smith-What's he looking SO
"grouchy" about?
Jones-Oh. his mohter wants him
to run an errand probably.-Judge.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

Mrs. Winslow's S Soothing Syrup forchildren
teething, soften tie gums, reduces infiamma-
tion allays pain, ,cureswind collie. 25c. abottle
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
sT'AMPs

There are about l2,Ooo ,epers in the Phil
ippine Islands.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

Warmed-over love is anything but salts
factory.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES do not stain
the hands or spot the kettle. except green
and purple.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

Nothing worries woman like forgetting
q secret she wants to tell.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

About half OF the coffee consumed in the
world comes from Brazil.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

To produce a Cashmere shawl requires
the labor of four persons for year.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

A physician in Germany has discovered
o method of obIlterating wrinkles.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

Many man would be glad if his wife
would talk to herself.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

Any wise little fish begins business on a
small scale.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

A gallon of air a minute is breathed by
the average grown person.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

Coitsl<in. which Is everywhere conceded to
be the finest Patent Leather yet produced.
Fast Co or Egeiets used. Shoes by mail 25r.extTa.
Write for Cafalog. .L.DougIas, Brockton. Mass.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11
salzor's Home Builder Corn.

1t is said that gray horses live longer
than those of any other coor.
The midland journal., 1904-03-11

FITS permanently cured. N9 fits or nervous.
ness after first days use of Dr. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer. S2trialbottleAnd treatisefree
Ir. r. Ii. kLINE. Ltd, eS1 Arch ST.. Phila., Pa
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
WANT TO ExpEL CONGRESSMAN
Members of House OF Representatives
Receive Petition Against Hef.
lin of Alabama.

Washington, Dec. Members of
the house of representatives have r.
ceived copies OF circular In the form
of petition praying for the exrul-
sion from the house of Representa-
tive J. T. Helm of the Fifth Alaba-
ma district for making Statements
calculated to incite attempts upon
the life OF the president of the Unit
ed States.
The circular is signed by Asa A.
Stiatton ami dated Montgomery Ala,
Il is said that this is the beginning
Of determined effort to have the
house take action against Represen
tative Helm.
In a speech a. Tuskogee, Ma. in
the recent campaign, REPRESENTATIVE
Hellin, referring TO the occasion when
Booker T. Washington wa entertain
ed at the White House. said:
There thEy sat Roosevelt and
Booker and If some Colgosz or one
ct his kind had thrown bomb under
the table no great harm would have
been done the country"
Helm explained later that he in.
tended these remarks as joke.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
STRONG OPENING
BUT WEAK CLOSE
INCREASED OFFERINGS BY TRAD.
ERs EAsED OFF PRICES, Ac-
CELEBRATED BY HEAVY SELL
ING OF NORTHWESTERN
HOUSES.

BY the Associated Press.
Chicago Dec 1.--WHEAT--Hig
prices in Liverpool and unexpectedly
small receipts northwest caused a
strong opening. Owing to exception
ally light deliveries on December
contracts, shorts were active bidders
for that option, and as offerings were
scarce, the price quickly advanced
Toward the end of the first hour sen.
timent gradually shifted TO the bear
side. With increased offerings by
pit traders prices easad off. The
weather was still dry in the winter
wheat country, but Kansas City re.
ported snow fiurries in parts of Mis-
souri,. Prospects of moisture in the
drought-stricken region gave cour-
age to sellers. Late in the day
prices received an additional set
back the result Of heavy selling by
northwestern houses. The weakness
was due to heavy deliveries of De.
cember contracts at Minneapolis re.
heeied in this market toward the
close A late bear factor was an Ar
gontina cablegram claiming the
weather there was improving. The
close was barely steady, May off 40
Vi December, Is higher.
CORN-The close was a shade low.
er for the day with the market rath.
o. tame. Outside business was small
There was less business with a not
able falling off in offerings by houses
closely connected with the country
that have been such heavy sellers for
TIE past week. Late in the day ac-
ceptances were reported as large
with Nebraska the leading seller.
OATS-Were sparingly traded in.
There was some changing from De.
cember 10 May at 2M@2A difference.
Local traders weer good sellers of
May on the hard spots. Prices had
!. range and closed 1s lower than
final figures.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
EVERY DAY TROUBLES.
Most Cairo Readers Realize What it
.suesM

The constant, never ceasing itch.
ness.
Ever present with itching Piles,
With Eczema, with irritating skin;
It's everyday trouble in many
households
Doan's Ointment brinps relief and
cures.
Is endorsed by Cairo people.
Louis Bernard Of 206 Ninth street,
employed at the American Steam
Laundry, says: II suffered from itch
ing hemorrhoids for four or five years,
When | became oyeerheated the an.
noyance almost drove me wild, and l
tried one preparation after another.
but received little if any benefit.
Finally procured Doan's Ointment az
Paul G. Schuh's drug store. and began
the treatment. The first application
gave me relief and by the time | had
finished one box | was cured. DO
not hesitate to recommend a remedy
which does just what is claimed for
it,
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
SALE OF
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
$50, 100000 WORTH OF BONDS
SoLp--STRoNG SPOTS IN
STOCK MARKET But pays
BUSINESS WAS CONTRACT
ED.

BY the Associated Press.
New York Dec. l.-Pfices movet
upwards in opening dealings in s'oeh.
today in fairly uniform manner
But chat WIS he lssl Of uniformity
in the days market. There were
many strong spots and they were de
yeloped in rotation, spreading the eff
feet of the strength through the ses-
sion Of the stock exchange but the
general list did not become animated
at any time and the days business
was considerably contracted from the
recent average.
There is stiJl undated confidence
that the Tranquility of the money
market Is not to be disturbed By year
end requirements, although It is
commonly expected that rates will
work somewhat closer. So long as
the money rater remain easy there
seems to be nothing that can disturb
the speculative confidence OF the
present market.
The strength of St Paul was gen
orally attributed to hope of an
early decision of the Northern secuy
ities The most notable advances
were divided between stocks of an
extremely high grade class and those
of little tried and suspected issues.
This apparent anomaly Is easier to
understand when il is considered that
both classes of stocks are likely 10
be not widely distributed and in con
sequence, easy 10 move Junior
Vanderbilts We're conspicuous ex-
amples of The class today
Active trading at receding prices in
cotton helped the railroads which
have large traffic in that commodl-
ty and Illinois Central had an add.
tional advantage of the sale of s12,.
000,000 of its bonds. The rise in
Amalgamated Copper was based on
rnmors of an intended increase in
dividends on one Of It's subsidiary
companies
Railroad earnings reported werc
generally favorable. December first
settlements here and the payment cf
q s20000,000 installment Of Southern
Pacific preferred stock induced a
irmer tone both for call and time
loans. But this was not an effective
Influence in the stock market The
reactionary tendency became fairly
general, however, late in the day and
the closing was weak aud generally
below last uigh's level Of prices.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
GOVERNOR YATES SAVES
MRS. YATES FROM FIRE
Uses ovcreost to Smother Flames on
Her Dress Which Ignite From
Heated Bricks in Carriage.

Springfield, H., Dec. Gov. Yates
today rescued Mrs. Yates from threat
ened serious injury. The governor
and his wife we're riding in the exec
utive carriage to their new hcme,
now in the course of construction
near the entrance to Washington
mark. when Mr. Yates dres caught
FIRE by coming in contact with hear.
ed bricks placed b. the bottom af he
carriage. The governor tore off lis
overcoat and smothered the flames
The dress worn by Mrs. Yates was
ruined. and so was the governors
lovercoat.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
MEMPHIS NEWSPAPER SOLD.
Gilbert D. Raine and Ssnstpr Car.
mack TO Make the Morning
News an Evening Paper.

Memphis, Tenn. Dec. The Mem
Dhis Morning NsEs v1ieh entered
the newspaper field here several
years aEo was sold tonight to Gilbert
D. Raine, ore Of the directors of che
Memphis Commercial-Anpeal OF this
city. who viii assume edi-oras charge
.of the paper and nil be assisted b.
United sta q eaa-ot p H Garmacs
wh0 IS also iusueia'ly inter d n
he enterprise the paper wiil joe
changed from q morning - an after
nocn publication with a Sunday morn.
ing edition Mr. Raine announces
that be will resign the directorate Of
the Commercial appeal
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
ORIGIN Of Ancient SAYING.

It was formerly trick among coun-
try folk to substitute a cat for suck.
ing pig, and. bring It in a bag TO MAJ
ket. II any greenhorn chose to bsly a
mig in a poke without examination.
all very well; but If he opened the
Sack "he let the cat out Of the bag,
and the trick was disclosed.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.


By the Associated Press.
Chicago. Dec. 1.-CATTLE-The
market was IN much the sane condi-
ton as recent days with an active de-
mand for better class Of Fat cattle
at firm prices. while other grades
we're slow Of sale at weak prices.
HOGs-Aggregate OFFERINGS were
about 1880. but buyers took hold
freely and prices were strong to fre
points higher.
SHEEP-The market for both
sheep and lambs was steady although
1T inclined towards dnliness. There
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
New Steamship to I. aba.

Commencing November 18th, 1904,
the large and modern steamship
Saratoga" of the Munson Steamship
line, viii ply between Mobile, Ala,
and Havana, Cuba, making the trip
in less than 40 hours. Low rates via
the Mobile and Ohio railroad. Write
John NJ. Beall, G. P. A., M. G. 0. rail-
road, ST. Louis, for full particulars.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
NEW YORK GRAIN MARKET.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
New York, Dec -WHEAT-Re.
ceipts $4,000. Spot, steady; No. 2
red, s11Sh f. o. b. afoat Options
closed IL net lower. December,
s115A.
CORN-Receipts. $4,000: spot,
easy; No. 2. Ga nominal elevator and
54h anoat; No. yellow. 54ik; No. 3
white. IS. Options closed = net low
or. December. 81
OATS Receipts. 10000 Spot.
duh mixed. s4i5@s5iz; No. 2 white.
96d5T; clipped white. SO 1891.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
Provision Market.

BUTTER-Firm; creamery, 100
26.
CHEESE-Firm; unchanged
EGGS Steady; unchanged
COFFEE-0ptions closed steady,
unchanged to FIVE points higher
Sales, 4s,250 bags. December. SO 100.
Spot Rio, steady; invoice, SO mild
quiet.
SUGAR--Raw, steady; fair rein
ing, IA centrifugal, 90 test. 4a4. Mo-
losses sugar, A. Refined, steady
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
PlmpIes on the FACE.

Scaly Rough Skin, Black Heads, Tet
ter, Ring Worm cured by Lark's All
Healing Ointment 25c. Paul G
Schulz G Sons, and Harry w Schulz
Drug Co No cure. M pay.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
GoyERNA ENT BONDS
Money ouotations.

b The Associated Press.
New York, Dec. Money en- call
firm, 81 al per cent; closing bid,
81. offered Ia ga Time loans. firm;
sixty DAYS. ninety dsys SIX months
= per cent Prifnc paper ass uel
cen. Exchange C9dr demand
sfs6.55ff 4sib4 sixty days StS70f
EIE. Bar siIseE 81
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02

Builds up muscular fesb healthy
tissues. Rich red blood clears the
stomach, kidneys and liver That's
what HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
viii do. 35 cents, Tea OF Tablets.
Paul 6. sosah & sons
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
At ST. Louis.

BY the Associated Press
ST. Lonis. Dec. 1.--CATTLE- Re.
ceipts, 1000, Steady; beef steers
s3.00Q6.50: stoekers and FEEDER,
$225G375; cows and heifers. $2.250
4.50 Texas steers. s2.50Mf25,
HOGS Receipts, 5000. Barely
steady; range, $3.50@4G0
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
reported by the cassiday Commits
sion Company, COS Commercial Az.
enue.)
Grains and Provisions.

Chicago, Nov. 1.-The following
was the range of the leading futures
on the board of trade today:
WHEAT
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
Stocks : Bonds . Cereals

was very little change in values from
those of yesterday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
MinneanolIs Cereals.

by the Associated Press
Minneapolis. Dec WHEAT
December. S1O7lAG9s; May, $1.11M
as. Casino. northern, S110;
No. 2 northern, $1.06.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
Receipts and Shipments.
}v the A sgociated Press

Chicago, Dec 1.-FolIowing were
the receipts and shipments in carload
lots from this market to-day.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
liverpool ouotatolns.

BY the Associated Press.
Liverpool. Dec. 1.-CORN-Spot
American mixed, firm: As 10d.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02
(Reported by the Frank Cassidy Com.
mission Company, 6o5 Commercial
AWanus0


New York Dee ! The following
gas .ho range of prices on the Sew
forh Stock exchange to-day
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-12-02

Am. Cop. 49,. 1914 SO7k sn7z sO%
Poop. Gas Ill., 11015 1ioH li1as
Am Sugar i51 ft9T 40 leiL
Ten. z. & IT, 7Gia 15 % 7slz
r s Steel 1884 2lls bag 500.
Do pref ~ 81 a5 -.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-06-24
Obituary..

Last Friday, the Paw Paw friends,
who so recently mourned the death of a
sister. Mrs. Lottie Blackwood, were
called to Lawton to attend the funeral
of their cousins husband, Mr.. Ira Pow
ell. Mr.. Powell had been in the employ
of the Michigan Central railroad COM
pany for 20 years, and had won succe S
and favor. Four years ago he suffered
an accident while on duty which result
ed in the weakening of both body and
mind and finally caused his death
Deceased was Al years Of age and had
been a resident of Lawton when a boy.
Here his parents had resided, here he
had married his wife, and both had grad
uated from the high school in that place
and one year ago, when death seemed
inevitable, he and his family came back
among the old associations. His death
occurred Wednesday morning, June 10
and his funeral was conducted at hls
late residence Friday afternoon by Anna
Barton. In the large congregation were
many comrades from Niles and Kalama-
ZOO, and among the floral designs was a
broken wheel from the Brotherhood OF
r. r. men. The interment was in the
Lawton cemetery, conducted by the
Maccabees.