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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26
BRIDGE WATER.

John McGregor of Broad Brook
Conn, is boss dyer at the mill,
ID. A. Hawthorne's household
goods went to Rutland Monday.
George Pollard received news on
Thursday of the sudden illness Of
his son Leon in Rutland with scar.
let fever.
Clarence Albee was in Boston the
first OF the week.
Charles Bean is working in the
mill again.
{. Z. Billings of Hartland was in
town from Saturday until Monday.
w. II. Tetman is working for II,
ii. Daniels at the Corners.
The Grange have harvest sup
per at Grange hall Saturday even
ing, All members are requested to
bring supplies tor the supper.
Eva Wyatt and Nora Ladue are
new hands in the finishing room at
the mill.
Alec Hammond began his seasons
work for F. P. Smith Monday.
Miss Hetty Irish of Wallingford is
friends i'm town.
Ben Smith is moving back onto
the tarm in Curtis Hollow.
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah G..
Thompson, widow of ID. A. Thomp-
son, who died March Is, was held
Rev. IL l.. Garfield at
tending. She was the daughter of
George and Lucinda Fish, six of
their twelve children surviving her
Lionel Fish and Mrs. Cameron of
Mrs. NJ. w. Taft and Mrs.
OF Sprins Ge!a, Horny Fish |
md Mrs. Thomas Cole of Bridge
water. Mrs, Thompson's married |
life was passed in'this village, which
mourns her death Her
hree surviving children are Burn
'ide A., George b. and Fremont Jr.,
Who reside here.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26
SOUTH POMFRET.

Mrs. Cherries \. Burnell died Tues
day morning after short illness.
She was born in New York state, but
has made her home in Vermont for
many years and was much re-
spected woman during her resi-
dence here. She leaves a husband
and two daughters, all living i'll
this village. The funeral was held
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
News comes of the serious illness
of Frank Vaughan in Wyoming.
Several years ago he left Fremont,
Nebraska, to which place he went
from Vermont, but on account Of his
health he is obliged to return to Ne
braska.
Samuel Paul was quite badly hurt
by a fall on the ice recently.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26
SOUTH ROYALTON

The funeral of John b. Durkee,
who died Wednesday, March Is, was
held the following Friday. He was
70 wears of AGE and had been a resi-
dent of Bethel since 1851, and for
most of the time was engaged in the
mercantile business.
The Ladies Literary and Social
club gave their third annual gen
tlemen's night on the evening of
Much -9.h, -oIthe.- Sons of Veterans
hall. twenty-five members and in
vited guests were present, and a fine
musical and literary program was
enjoyed. Solos by Mrs. P. S. Bel
KNAPP and Charles Folsom were
greatly appreciated, also the read
ings by Mrs. Newton, Mrs. Galusha
and Ernest Hewitt. An hour was
passed in games and social inter-
course, followed by an excellent BAN
quet, served from table daintily
decorated in green and white, with
center piece of carnations and ferns.
At an early hour the company dis
persed with pleasant anticipations of
our fourth annual gentlemen S
night"
Daniel Durkee, who has been in
town during the past ten weeks,
started for his home in Los Angeles,
Cal, Monday afternoon. The fu-
neral services of his father, J. B.
Dmkce, one of our oldest and highly
esteemed residents, took place the
preceding Friday afternoon, with in
terment in the village cemetery.
Miss Bessie Wyman is visiting
friends in Gaysville.
The friends of Mrs. Albert Sar-
gent are glad to learn that she is
rapidly recovering from her late
severe illness.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26
PROSPER

Mrs. a. y. Atwood is still very
poorly.
We understand Dora Dolloph has
been appointed janitor at the school
house for the coming year.
George Hubbard has moved to
Cloudland, where he has employ
ment.
Harold Winslow and Walter Cox
have taken George Atwood's sugar
place.
Homer Atwood had hemlock tree
from which he cut seven logs. The
best log measured 3 #. ) in. in diam
eter.
Ed Wood and family and George
Badger and wife of Pomfret visited
at w. X. Thomas Wednesday.
Mrs. Homer Atwood attended the
funeral of her aunt, Miss Laura Fay,
at Reading the 18th.
Earle Foster and friend of Rut-
land spent few days at w. D. Eos.
ters recently.
E. G.. Clifford is to work for Guy
Barrows.
The social of March Is was de-
cided success and there will be an
other April lst
Harold Clifford met with a seri-
Gus accident Monday and was taken
to the hospital at Hanover, n. II.
Mrs. S. G. Fogg of Quechee is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. NJ. E. Scott.
Mrs. G. NJ. Jones of Waitsfeld is
with her mother, Mrs. II. n. Atwood.
Miss Nancie Atwood is quite sick
and under the care of DIR. Kidder.
George Sanderson has moved his
goods along the route to Hartland
Hill.
Mrs. John Gilman is suffering
from the effects of fall on the ice,
narrow escape from a broken hip.
Nelson Atwood is down again,
this time complication of rheuma-
tism, neuralgia and German mea-
sizes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26
BARNARD.

Austin Ward is getting materials
for the erection of a house on the
North road farm which he purchased
Of II. A. W God.
The last social of the season is
advertised for Friday evening of this
week.
Miss Margaret Reagan is at home
from White River Junction for Il
couple of weeks.
The board Of school directors met
Saturday, electing {. L. Sleeper
clerk and F. G.. Graves chairman.
Ebert Miller of East Barnard was
appointed superintendent of schools.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26
SOUTH WOODSTOCK.

The following item of local in
terest is taken from n Williamstown,
\, y, paper;
In a special term Of supreme court
held by Justice Wight at OSwego
on March 5, the divorce case of Lii
liam b. Hoadley against George H.,
Hoadley was heard, There was no
defense. An intellocutory decree
was granted and at the end OF three
months an absol decree will he
entered giving the plaintiff right to
resume her maiden name. The
plaintiff resides in this place and the
defendant now resides in South
Woodstock, VT
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26
GOOD ROADS. CONVENTION

The movement for good roads in
the state of Vermont is expected to
receive decided impetus at the
meeting of representative men to be
held at the Van Ness House, Bur-
lington, the afternoon and evening
Of March IS. Invitations have been
sent to such men in the larger towns
and cities OF the state and a large
attendance , is looked for. The
meeting is called by the Vermont
representatives to the American
Road Makers convention which
was held at Hartford, Conn.,, last
month.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26
Notice to Taxpayers.

The tax bills for the village taxes on the
1908 Grand List of the Village of Wood
stock, VT. have been handed to me for
collection. and taxpayers are called upon to
pay theiI respective taxes to me within
ninety days from Wednesday, Feb. 10 (by
May 10, 1900.
The deduction provided by law will be
allowed on taxes paid during that time.
Taxes not so paid will be collected by the
Constable, with costs.
HAROLD s. DANA,
Village Treasurer.
Woodstock; VT, Feb, 10, 1904.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION.

N. P. Wheeler is improving after
a combined attack of the grip and
mumps.
G.. L. Tarbell was quite badly
scalded recently while removing a
kettle of water from the stove.
The earthquake Monday morning
shook West Lebanon, N. H., harder
than it did this village, houses near
the river being more affected than
those further back.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mas. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over sixty years by millions Of moth
ers for their children while teething, with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child, softens
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie.
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
Sold by ell druggists in every part of the.
world Twenty five cents bottle. Be sure
and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing 81
rnp." and take no other kind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26
HARTLAND.

Master Hadley G, Spear of Wood
stock is spending a few weeks with
his grandparents, Mr., and Mrs, G,
l., Hadley,
Miss Mary r, Walkers quite sick
at the present time.
Miss Irma Perry of West Fairlee
is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. c. A,
Sturtevant.
Little Miss Esther Royce cele-
brated her eighth birthday Monday
by inviting twenty of her young
friends TO Il party at the home of
Mrs. j. V. johnson.
Mrs. W. +. Britton returned Mon
day from a weeks visit in Wood
stock.
We are glad to report that Mrs j.
&. Merrill is commissioning slowly.
r. w. Ieadlc and f. =. Daniels
took Il business trip to Bridgewatcr
Tuesday.
S. j. Smith went to Hanover last
Friday for treatment for blood poi
soning.
f. Sylvester, son of W. f. Rogers,
while unloading milk cans last Fri
day slipped on the ice and a can full
of milk fell on his leg and broke it
Just above the knee. He was taken
to Hanover Saturday for treatment.
Little Marion +, Reed is confined
to the house by sickness.
Miss Ellen A. Ben amin returned
from Boston last Saturday and is
now with her uncle Fillmore Ben
jamin
The oyster supper served by the
gentlemen Of Congregational chu,cl
last Friday was a very ENJOYABLE oc-
casion to the large number gathered
After the supper Fred NJ. Goodwin
told in very interesting way about
his trip to Montreal and Quebec last
fall. Proceeds Sl3.
Real estate transfers: Susan l..
Stevens to Frank p. Martin, Willis
Merritt place, S2l00; John Waldron
to Austin B. George, home farm,
S2l0O; F. j. Reed to Gilbert A. Da-
Wis, new house occupied by Mrs.
Stahl; George b. Elms to Joseph B. |
and Emma B. Harlow, 50 acres home
farm, $3.50.
Mrs. Fl. w. Small and Hattie took
urday.
Guy 0. Paige is among the sick.
Mrs. Burt is slowly improving
from her late illness.
Miss Matte Rogers of Norwich is
her father, w. f. Rogers.
Frank f. Darrell has the head of
the deer which he shot last October
and it is certainly a trophy
to be proud of.
Earle Graham is improving from
IN attack of tonsilitis.
Frank G. Burk is very sick with
pneumonia.
Mrs. Oliver Woodward is in Il
critical condition at this writing.
Monday morning between | and 2
4. m. four earthquake shocks were
felt by our citizens; beds rocked and |
fishes ratified.
Mrs. Hawley of Brattleboro is the |
guest of Mrs. f.. S. Ainsworth.
Clayton Walker of Woodstock is
spending the week with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. j.. |. Walker.
Harry W. Britton of st. Adams
spent Monday night with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. f. Britton
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION.

L. &. Whitcher will soon return
to Boston and will be succeeded by
w. n. Head OF Littleton, N. H.,
as chief operator at the central tele-
phone office.
Miss Helen Williston Smith has
returned from Norwalk, Conn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26
NORTH POMFRET.

DR.. Locke Bugbee of Meriden, N.
H., has been i'll at his fathers, JUS
tin Bugbee's for a week Or more, but
is now reported improving. Other
people on the sick list are Mrs. Vic
tor Bushway, Homer Moore, Mrs. s.
F. Leonard and Peter Thatcher.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26

B SALE The farm known as
dickinson farm, two miles from
fillagc of " oodStock, on the
road to Bethel. Inquire on the
ses. Cause for selling, no barn
Dor health.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26
Tvs of Woodstock

Tvs of Woodstock
ins are among the early spring
S this week.
Aline ]. I'oyce returned
dorchester, Mass, Monday.
D. Buchanan has bought of
Fraser the Abner Buchanan
Barnard for $500.
Ward we'll is putting new
roof on the piazza at the
her residence on Mountain
bdstock chapter, O. E. S.,
Id it's next regular convention
thursday evening. March 81.
d. Berry of Burlington is max
general inspection OF the local
lone exchange.
4 and Mrs, Harry A. Durham
Ashcville, n. c., former resi-
of this village, We're here a
Hays this week.
|c y. w. {. Il. U. will hold its
billy meeting on Monday even
March g Us" MIS- W. l.
jill.
puty Sheriff Spafford OF White
| Junction brought Thomas Lee
Wednesday to serve Il ten
lentence for intoxication.
rles Batchclder is to have his
and office connected with the
lone exchange, and an instru-
bis to be put into Herman Per-
Ruse.
istinct earthquake shock was
h Woodstock about o'clock
lay morning, continuing sew
|econds. Prof. Hicks almanac
Eted Il shock "about this time"
Vermont Experiment Station
i to distribute Bulletin 100,
nsed resume OF its ann ual re-
1T will contain data about
diseases, weeds, borers, dairy
/, etc.
food real estate sale made this
/ by Dearborn & Co.-the Geo.
eeman farm to A. w. Eustis
sdensburg, n. Y; considera-
10000. Also to same party
4 the personal farm property
bo. Mr.. Eustis takes posses,
Pout April lst.
|ral local fishermen went to
nevah ponds in Plymouth the
ktlay, but the raid on the pick
fas not huge success. They
holes--ice three feet thick
e net result of the days work
bly, three fish. The travelling
Zen here and Plymouth is not
pod, either, and the wind blew
cane on the pond. but the en-
IS enjoyed the trip.
lons We're out in numbers for
1T time Wednesday, the vii
baches coming out on wheels.
low is fast disappearing and
pc DAYS runners have been
ped on the Bridgewater road.
kr'ier c. II. English reports
poor going" on his route,
found and places six feet
how, where a horse sinks in
ars, adding variety and en-
1t to the daily trips with the
Mr.. English thought he
have to 60 on foot until the
got into better shape.
]. E. Eldredge, department
pder of the Vermont G. A.
returned from Boston, where
Secured excellent accommo-
for the state delegation to
htional encampment, which
i'm that city August IS. The
Pnt headquarters will be at
Square hotel, which is very
be national headquarters and
neral barracks in Mechanics
hiding. 1t is probable that
number of veterans will be
ndance from this vicinity, as
probably be n number Of years
the national encampment
pm be held in New England.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26

BIS daily Sundays excepted. *Flag
! Trains Nos. 8 and 6 stop on
Company reserve the right to cancel
without notice.
J. G.. PORTER,
Genera! Manager.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26
POST CuE'ICE NOTICE
MAILS CLOSE.

|RRlAGES, Wagons and Sleighs
ed and vanished at lower rates
Syer. 81 and upwards, at Pat
Call and see us ut the old
ley shop, Barnard road.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26

Senator VIM. A. Clarke of Nor
tana is said to have an income of
ST. 900, 900 a month.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26
Spirit Of the Aar,
pdstock, w., March 20, 1904

WOODSTOCK RAILWAY.
TIME TABLE.
IN effect Oct. ~, 1908,
GOING Fast.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-03-26

The sugar season started in with
a rush Thursday, the first real warm
day of spring, and the local manu-
factnrers who we've prepared for
business were rewarded with a
good flow OF sap. Reed Brothers
have tapped several hundred trees
ana ]. w. Boyd of Taftsville will
tap 400 or 500 if the weather con-
tinues favorable. Billings farm has
begun sugar making on a much more
extensive scale than usual and has
hung over one thousand buckets,
tapping the old "Kennedy" orchard,
famous sugar-producer, for the
first time in many years.
Miss Laura A. Fay, who resided
in Woodstock for over twenty years.
died in Reading at the home of her
brother, Charles Fay, on Wednes-
day, March I6. She sustained Sc
we're shock, from which she never
regained consciousness, although she
lived ten days. She was somewhat
deranged at times, but was a hard
working, conscientious woman and
had many friends. She went from
here to Reading about two years ago.
The funeral was held Friday, Rev.
M. I. Morrill, officiating, and in
spite of the storm was attended by
nearly all the near relatives. Inter
ment was in the family lot in Hill.
side cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-28
DECORATION DAY At CHARLTON
Citizens Will Assemble at $3.50 a. m
and Go to Cemetery.

Citizens Will Assemble at $3.50 a. m.
and Go to Cemetery.
Charlton, May 27.-The committee
appointed some time ago by the G. A.
r. have completed their arrangements
and the following program is to be
carried out on Decoration day:
The martial band will call the as
they will form in line on the south
side and proceed to the cemetery to
decorate the graves Of their deceased
comrads. Taps will be sounded by Go.
H buglers and the recall at the ceme-
terry gates. On returning to town they
will adjourn until 2 o'clock when
they will gather at the arrnory and
carry out the following program:
Song-By Manuel Callahan.
Song-By quartet.
Recitation--By Cecil Knox.
Recitation-Our Standing Army, by
Blanch Iutz.
Oration-By Rev. Palmer.
Song-By quartet.
observation-disclosures Of the Free, by
Helen Cook.
Son-By children of sixth grade.
ChoruS-By children OF seventh and
eighth grades.
A procession will be formed to pro-
coed to Lake Como. where the waters
will be strewn with flowers in honor
Of the dead sailors
Music-By school children.
Hymn-Nearer My God to Thee, by
| assembly.
Other Happenings.
Lester Simmons, of Chicago, came
Wednesday night for visit with his
friends.
Harley Sanger went to Humestor
yesterday on business
A number of the young people en-
loved a social dance iii the X. of T.
hall Wednesday evening.
Il At the anti-saloon convention hello
| in this city yesterday local organic
alton was formed, known as the Anti
Saloon League Of Lucas county. JOS.
| eph Brown was elected president anc
Rev. Mann, secretary and treasurer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Parkins, of Derby
visited in the city Thursday with
relatives.
The members of the B. Y. P. U. Of
| the Baptist church engaged in q socla
| last evening at the home OF Samue
| McKlveen.
| MRS. H. M. Harlan returned to hel
home in What Cheer today. after
| two weeks visit with her daughter
Mrs. f. B. Palmer.
! Cliff Clevenger has returned to ms
| home in Lacona, after months sta!
| in our city. ;.
| Mrs. Maud Hetheroe, of Bussey, Il
visiting in the city with her mother
Mrs. John Fox.
Rev. Jas. Mccoy, Of What Cheer, il
spending the week in the city witt
| his granddaughter, Mrs. F. B. Palmer
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Littleton O
/ Lucas, visited in the city yesterda!
with relatives.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-28
.MARTlNsRuRe.

Martinsburg May 27.-Mr. and Mrs.
D. Clark are visiting friends at Wright.
o. e. Love, Of Fl. Smith, Arkansas,
and J. r. Love, of Des Moines, are Wis.,
iting their mother, Mrs. E. Love.
Landy McCreery and A. N. Redfern
were in Ottumwa Monday.
Miss B. Crowell and Miss ]. Craig
were in Ottumwa Tuesday.
Mr. Field agent on the Iowa Central
railroad, has been promoted to a posi-
ton at Eddyville.
Miss Myrtle Riggs, of Oskaloosa,
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Riggs.
Mr. Cuddy, Of Pekin, has leased the
hotel and will soon be prepared to &C.
commodate the public.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Cathey were at Pc
kin Wednesday.
q. Ogden and G. Graves had good
success fishing Wednesday.
Miss Ethel Gephart, of Ottumwa, is
visiting Mrs. D. McElroy.
o. Loeb, of Ottumwa, was a business
caller Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Glass were in
Hedrick Monday.
Band concerts in the park every
Saturday evening.
Geo. H. Lotspeich, after a few days
illness, died Monday. The funeral was
preached by Rev. L. Hughes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-28
BoNAPARTE.

Bonaparte, May 27.-George Cheney
of Moberly, Mo-, and G. w. Cheney, OF
Douds, are in the city, called here by
the serious illness of their aged father
Luther Cheney.
Rev. G. w. Barber and family re-
turned to their home in Libertyvise
yesterday, after several weeks spent
here with relatives.
S. v. Sherman was a business yisi-
tor in Douds yesterday.
The residence on Front street occu-
pied by Mrs. d. T. Sherman Is being
raised several feet and a new founda-
ton placed under it.
u. A. Johnson was a business visitoi
in Keosauqua yesterday.
Mrs. WI l. Boyle and daughter
Dorothy are visiting relatives in Keo-
sauqua.
G. w. Whitsell, Of Centerville, Wis
tied relatives in Bonaparte Wednes-
day evening.
VIM. Morris and c. Prouty, of FARM
ington, were Bonaparte visitors yes
terday.
Memorial services will be held here
next Monday at 1870 p. m. from the
Baptist church, after which the graves
of the dead soldiers will be decorated
The residence occupied by JOSEPH
Cassiday and family is undergoing
some repairs ~
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-28
KEoTA.

Keota, May 27.-Mrs. George Hell
cher and little Irene are visiting at the
Hines home In Hedrick.
Mrs. Jennie Holmes returned on
Wednesday from a three weeks visit
at Atlantic, Van Meter and Oskaloosa
The funeral services of David Ander-
son were held from the Presbyterian
church on Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Dice and baby Mar
garet, Of West Liberty, visited at the
Mclaughlin home from Saturday till
Tuesday.
/ Misses Nell and vivvie Dayton went
to Washington Saturday for a visit
with relatives.
The Keota high school will graduate
a class Of eight girls and one boy. The
baccalaureate sermon was preached IN
the Presbyterian church by Rev
Brownell, Sunday evening. The class
exercises were held In the Metho-
dist church last night, and to-
night Robert Parker Miles de-
livers his lecture on THE Rheine and
it's Legends"
The teachers are planning a camp
ing excursion for next week
Bert Zearfoss has purchased a $3.50
motor bicycle.
DR.. Kerr, OF Washington, was II
Keota professionally on Wednesday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-28
EoR SALE

200 acres, ~ miles from small station,
which is not far from Ottumwa, 40 acres of
this farm lies fine and balance is from roll
Ing to rough. 1t is elegant blue grass land,
100 acres now under cultivation, 81, 900
against land, can run three years, 6 per
cent We will take In one-half trade on
this farm in city property, price $40 per
acre, fair improvements
We have 40 acres located near Ottumwa
which the owner wishes to exchange for a
small tract of about 10 acres near Ottum-
wa, price of land $40 per acre.
KEEP YOUR EYE UPON ARKANSAS.
We have very large list of farms for
sale and exchange in Arkansas and If you
want first class investment, an inspection
of the state Of Arkansas Will determine you
upon this point-it certainly is the state of
all states now, wherein you can make some
good, quick money.
We have very choice piece of property
In Ottumwa We think 1t Is one of the finest
and best propositions In the city and we
want to exchange 1t on Il farm. 1t consists
of fine dwelling and double brick business
building, $4,000. See us about this.
Next excursion to Arkansas June It'll
Round trip about SIT. Several are going
go with us.
NORTON e. SMITH.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-28
NEW lNTERuRsAN in SIGHT.
oskaloosa Capitalists Propose to Build
Line to Enter Coal Fields.

oskaloosa; May 27.-4Oskalo6sa may yet
hive an intef,,rban connection with the
coaI fields backed and built by Oskaloosa
capital and enterprise Such facts were
developed Mt 4 meeting Of the interlirliaii
committee Of the Commercial club, mem
bers of the executive board and represent
tatives Of the Oskaloosa Traction company
In the Osknloosn National bank building
Wednesday afternoon. Several ways of or
gambling and building and providing for the
necessary funds were discussed, and 1t was
finally agreed that a preliminary company
should be organized and surveys made
Major Lacey was employed to draw up ar
ticles OF incorporation and the matter will
he pushed to an issue The subscriptions
to the FIRST organization Will be small, MS 1t
is proposed to raise sufficient funds only to
test the proposition and see II a line liz
Feasible If favorable report Is made a
local company will then be organized and
enough stock subscribed to insure the build
ing of the line.