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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08
HARRISON Trustees Notice

NOTICE IL hereby given that the nnder.
signed, Trustee of HARRISON townsbin
VII at End TO township business on each
Monday OF the year. at INV Office ana
persons having township business ~
transact are required TO present i ~ him
IN Mondays y ann
The township library will be kent a,
my home in Haysyille.
~ 30, 1000 GEORGE Nix,
W. - I7VV'-y. Trustee.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

S9.Esq Mittlebuehler, a j. P. Of
Hall township, came near being
landed in jail Wednesday, for being
a contumscious witness in the drum
ken riot case from Hall township.
However, when Judge FL, ordered
the Sheriff to take him to Jail, and
the Sheriff was about to carry the
order into execution, he ate humble
pie quick, and lost his braggadocio.
and was plant witness immediate
ly ready to answer questions.
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Railroad Exclusions.

indianapolis State Prohibition Con-
Eeni.on, lndH papolis, Ind, April land
Z. l'"l so3l ilr the ulnu trip IN Anr
= ., . good returning until Apr.l7.
World s Fair Rates begin April b and
close Dec F.. 1904. Tckeisgooa for the
season 500. Tickets good IN 40 dav4
e'.l2. ON certain days there win s.
eXcursions good for day. 40 500 for
me round trip, such days 10 be- adyer-
tised later,
". \. On AlcnMn- Art
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

sar The grades Of the public
schools will dismiss on April 22d
The High School will dismiss on
April p having days to make up
The commencement will occur on
wednesday evening, April p. The
following compose the graduating
class: Misses Bessie Greene and
Mary Anderson and Messrs Lee
Salb and Romas Chambers
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08
Democratic Ticket.


For Joint Representative
HORACE VI. KEAN
For Prose eating Attorney. 57th Judicial
Circuit-BOMAR TRANIOR.
For Go. Treasurer, w r. BECKMAN.
For Co. sheriff, VIC. Y. CASSIDY.
For County Coroner. F. MEINKER.
For Co. Commissioner. lst District
HENRY WEIR.
FOR Go. Commissioner, 81 District
HENRY LANDGkEEE.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

sAThe Courier is in receipt Of a
neatly arranged pamphlet contain
ing the vote Of Indiana for 1902 by
precincts and counties issued by
Dan. f. Storms. Secretary OF State
Thanks.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

sos-Mr. +. +. Cox, Of Petersburg
chief engineer Of the Vincennes &
Jasper Electric Ry., was in Jasper
the first part Of the week at the re
quest OF the town trustees, looking
over the town Tor the purpose OF
making an estimate OF the cost Of
grading and widening the rock work
on 9th and Main streets.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

so~Gsorge McConahay, Of Kan
sas City, was born and raised in
Jasper, came in Monday, after an
absence OF p years to renew old
acquaintance
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

sor Tony, the Fat Slob, " failed
to catch any fish at the ball park
last week just like be failed to catch
any balls last Summer-He could
not get his hands on either.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

saT The Jasper Star Pand has
been recognized, and will open the
dancing season at Kunkel's hall on
Monday evening next. Every BODY
invited. Admission 50 cents.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

s4-A very bad, and what wa.
close to being fatal accident. befell
John II. Judy, while duck hunting
Saturday with Chas. Flick and Alvin
Eliot. He stepped out of their boat
to the shore, and reached for his gun
catching it by the muzzle and pull.
ing it towards him. The triggers
hit the side Of the skiff, and the gun
was discharged, the load tearing the
flesh between his thumb and first
finger on the right hand, then cut
ting oil the waist button on his trou-
sers, and going through his left arm
tearing the flesh below the elbow
The wound is very painful one
After the accident his companions
bound up the wounds as well as IA
cilltles would admit, and he had TO
walk four miles to Jasper to Doctor
kempt to have it dressed. Ii was
lucky 1t was no worse, as had the
muzzle pointed little nearer to him
the load would have entered his alb /
domen, and might have been fatal h
Never pick up gun by the muzzle
unless you want to rest awhile.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

Sos- Jacob Eckert has not bought
part OF the Jarper bakery, but is
there to see about the business.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

ro5 Mrs. Jane Dougan, and dlugh-
ter, Helen, Of Selvin, Ind, came to
Jasper Saturday to visit her sister.
Mrs. Pickhardt.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

ne merchant who constantly al
vartlses never has time TO becon @
an expert chess player.-Advisor
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

see~ The civil suit for damages OF
John Ambs V. Henry Ell, in circuit
court was compromised by defend
ant paying $500
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

fas- Mrs. KNIT, mother our fell
low-town-m man, Jacob kuniz. died
at her home in Fulda last week. 70
Yeas and D months old.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

rG-Scott Hunter was the success
iul candidate for the position Of 81
oaseman on the Purdue base ball
team, and played in the first game
with indianapolis Monday. Hurra
Tor Scott
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

so-Ihe 10Th century club viii
meet at }. /. Bretz's next Wednes-
day evening.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

sosJos. Buchart has repapered
and reprinted his home residence in
line style, Luther Parker doing the
work. Mr.. B. will move into it in
a few days. He has, also, received
a cheap stock Of clothing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

sos- Mrs. And'w NJ. Sweeney and
daushier, Lucille, left for their home
IN Indianapolis Wednesday.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

sarMiss Norma Koerner. of
Huntingburg, was the guest OF Miss
Olive Taylor sunday.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

soT Mrs. George Friedman went
10 Tel City Monday to visit her son
Louis.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

So~ Wm Bloedsoe was up before
Judge Betz Wednesday April IS, for
E. c. ". he plead guilty and was
lned 70 and costs; total $3.50.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

sor Ed. Troxler came in from San
Pedro, Cal, Saturday, after an alb
sence Of two years, to visit his little
daughter and other relatives and
friends.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

ssa-Andy Seherer, Of Linton, is
visiting in Jasper.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

sar Miss Merle Greene returned
Saturday to indianapolis, where she
Is employed in the Central Insane
Hospital.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08
~ Trinity SUNDAY school :

ssA-Trinity Sunday School reor.
gained Sunday, by electing r. NJ
Milburn, Superintendent; asst Mrs.
Sarah Cooper; Sec'y, Howard Rus.
sell; Treas, Alma Buettner; Libra.
rians, Rose Russell and O. Cham.
bers. The present teachers were re
elected.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08
sor The family Of DR.. Roland
moved to Jasper Monday.

rsn-Ihe C.. X. Of a. viii xiv, a
eIenre sunday evening, April ~.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-04-08

sr, ger specialist. AND 4
~onaeFinl'y success'si % promptly curr.
lame back kidney bladder erlc ssi ,.,1
pes ana Bright Disease. which ID Me- 49,,
/ form cf kidney trouble.
Dr. Kiimer's Swamp Root IS no, r.,.
ornmen1edior everything buiifyouhay IA.
ney' liver or bladder irolb.sfi win be 60,
lAs' 'Ae remedy yolneed. Ehas been t.s-,sl
lnso many ways. ~ hospital work. IN rr.,.sts
pfaeuce, among the be p.estco POOR ta r.,r.
ohSsa relief and has proved SO successf.'i n
sFeiy case that special arrangement has
ueen made by which al. readers Sftbls -a.sr
VINO nave not already tried N. may have
sample bottle sent free by mail. also 49,
ieii.ng more abou, Swamp-Root ara b,v, !,
ilna OUT fyol have kidney orb.addertro.h,s
"nen writing mention reading this qenerous
offer IN this paper ana e. -
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! h'l'nera e.. Sing s.I--s,
aamion. N. Y. The - ,- -. rssEry1
regular fly cent and Hameo, saamr-F.,,
'o.'"r sizes are sold by al coed druggists.
Don't make any mistake hu, renen.
pen lhe name, swamp Root Or. Kilmers
'Namp- Root. and the address. Bingham.
on, \. ~ on every bottle.
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rRoIs COUNTY. INDIANA.

nnterea a. the Postofaee a. Jasper Indiana Tor
sr mission through the mail a. second class matter
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-29
SOUTH SIDE NEWS ITEMS.

From Thursdays Daily
VIM. Burris and Miss Minnie Leel-
ing, both of Agency, were united in
marriage yesterday morning at 10
o'clock at the home of the officiating
minister, Rev. S. I. Elder, ia South
Davis street. The bride and groom
have the best wishes of their many
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Burris Wi! re-
side at Agency.
Robert E. Mccormick of Ottumwa,
and Miss Harriet Albright, of Blakes-
burg, We're united in marriage last
evening at the home of the officiating
minister, Rev. S. I. Elder, ia South
Davis street in the presence of a few
friends and relatives. Their many
friends extend to them their best
wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Mccormick will
reside in Ottumwa.
A very pretty home wedding took
place last evening when Miss Fife
Regina Faulds was made the wife of
Charles Albert Eakins. The ceremony
was performed at 1880 o'clock at the
home Of the brides father, ]. T. Faulds
who resides on Madison avenue, before
a few relatives and very intimate
friends. Rev Isaac Goodman, pastor
of the Second Congregational church
officiating. The house was beautifully
decorated throughout with chrysanthe-
NUNS and autumn leaves. A two
course wedding supper was served.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-29
CHARLTON.

Charlton. Oct %. - Court is in SEES
sion this week but nothing of interest
has. taken place. the case of the state
CT Iowa VS.. Walter Ralston for assault
with intent to commit murder was
postponed until next term of court
as his victim Miss Ruth Campbell does
not feel able to attend this term of
court.
Mrs. Austin Hanson of Liberty
township was passenger for Wood
burn yesterday morning.
Alfred Wiene of Belinda returned
home last evening from an extended
visit in Kansas with sister.
The women of the Episcopal church
are holding rummage sale this week
in the Copeland building on the South
Side.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Duckworth went
to Abba last evening for visit with
friends.
Richard Foster of Belinda was in
the city last evening while en- route
to st. Louis.
Ed. Lorimer returned to his home
in Abba last evening. being called
here by the serious illness of his
mother. Mrs. w. X. Lorimer
/ Congressman w. P. Heuburn will
speak to the voters of Lucas county
on Saturday afternoon Nov. 5. This
will be the last meeting of the cam
paign and the republicans should turn
out and give the Colonel rousing
meeting. If the weather is good the
meeting will be in the open air, other
wise the court room will be used.
Marion White and two daughters
Miss Aliea White and Mrs. M. E
Stone left this morning overland for a
visit in Madison county.
Herman Ekleberry is moving his
household goods this week to Creston
where he has position as brakeman
for the Burlington.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-29
DUDLEY.


Dudley. Oct. 27-On Sunday even.
ing. October Is. Miss Maud Arnold
and James Gaultry were united in
marriage at the parsonage at Chillico-
the by Rev. George Monkman. Both
of these young people are well known
in this community. the bride being the
only daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs John
Arnold who reside Just south of town.
Mr.. Gaultry has been employed here
for several years and has made many
friends who wish him and his estim-
able wife long and happy life.
Alfred Gunnarson has his new resi-
dence about finished and will soon
move into the same.
E. l.. Peterson was an Ottumwa WIS.,
itor Friday.
Mrs. Albert Rurgason, of Valley
Junction, is visiting with John Burga-
son.
John Winblade who has been quite
sick for some time. is now able to be
up and around.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Phillips, of Denver.
Colorado, are visiting at the home Of
w. w. Rapp this week
Last Saturday evening about twenty
five young people gathered att the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs John Peterson,
gouth Of here, and spent a very pleas
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-29
ALBA.

Abba, Oct. 2S.-Three marriage lie
enses We're granted by tNe clert OF
the court yesterday as follows: Toni
Augaran and Mary Richardson OF
aocklng, Winner Austin and Mrs. Lulu
curtis, of Buxton, and Carl Lamb and
barpara Mathews, of Hiteman.
Chautauqua association for Abba
is now an assured thing. constitu-
ton has been adopted, a program COM
mittee appointed; also a committee tc
look after the finances of the associa-
ton. Its first session will begin June
%, 1905.
The Yeomen of Abba held a banquet
last night at Byers' hall after Initiating
ABOUT twenty-five new members. The
Yeomen lodges from Des Moines
charlton, Oskaloosa and several
smailef towns were present TO assist
In the work. Many of the high off,
Gals OF the lodge were here also. The
editor OF the "Yeoman Shield" Grand
Foreman and others were among the
number.
Harve Best, of Detroit Mich, is a
guest of relatives and friends In this
city.
Bill Twain and chas. Kidney were
arrested by Marshal VanSchoiack and
fined by the mayor yesterday. the for
mer for intoxication and the latter or
the charge of using profane language
in addition to being drunk.
d. II. Hawthorne, of Frederic, was In
town yesterday on business.
Mrs. G. G. Mccormick and little sor
Paul returned yesterday from Page
county, where they have been the
guests of relatives and friends.
The funeral services of Mrs. w. N
Moon were held at her late residence
in Abba this forenoon at 2:30 o'clock
Rev. c. S. Cooper of the |irst Methodist
church officiated, assisted by Rev. D
c. Smith, of Pella, and E. L. Schreinel
of this place. The remains lay in state
from to 2:30 p. m. Interment at Oak
View cemetery
Miss Louis Saun, of Clarinda, is Wis.
iting her friend, Miss Sig Edwards.
Miss Emma Wales returned a short
time ago from a visit with Ohio rela-
tiyes.
E. A. Long was able yesterday fol
the first time in five weeks to be on the
street.
E. R. Reeves and wife returned from
Kansas City yesterday where Mr.
Reeves has been taking treatment.
Miss Jessie Palmer, who lives neal
Avery. is visiting relatives in Ne
braska.
S. T. Springer is planning to move
from Ottumwa to Abba in a short
time.
Miss Helen Mitchem, of Marshall.
town, is here for an extended visit with
her brother, w. E. Mitchem.
Miss Edna Buck, a trained nurse
has taken up her residence in Abba.
Harry Noble has returned from his
trip in the west, where he has beer
for the benefit of hay fever.
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BoBToWN.

Bobtown, Oct. 2s.-orin Wood and
Charley Rupe attended church at the
Liberty school house Sunday.
Rev. Fielder conducted the services
at the Liberty school house Sunday
morning.
Rev. Pike will fill his appointments
in this vicinity next Sunday.
Glass Leader Calvin Wood is con-
Quoting series of very entertaining
and instructive prayer meetings in the
vicinity.
Miss Cora Simons and Ada Smith
We're pleasant callers at the news office
Saturday.
Mrs. Patrick Courtney. of Honey
street, called on Mrs L. S. Wood Tues
day.
John Wood and wife were calling on
friends on Helm street Tuesday even
ing.
Mrs. Charles Tillotson and Miss
Kate Cline were visiting at the home
of Geo. Wiseman Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. Walker, of Coon Flat is
spending a few days visitinr friends in
Adair county.
Mrs. L. S. Wood, of Court Hill. spent
Saturday night and Sunday at the
home of her father. ]. II. Wood, OF
OrmanYille.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-29
v RITIEN BY low AN
"NAvAJo," THE POPULAR SONG
OF THE DAY is COMPOST
TIoN OF VAN ALSTlNE.
Began Writing Verses While in Cor.
nell College at Mt. Vernon = Songs
Have a Musical and Lyrical Quality
That Put Him in First Rank.

While all of Iowa is singing Navajo
and are enjoying the rythmic runs
and the harm onious trils of the popu
lar song, not one in the many thou
sands who now know the words in the
state are aware of the fact that the
author is an Iowan, who made his
home for while in Des Moines,. How
ever such is the case, and 1t introduces
to Iowa music lovers, one OF the ris-
ing young composers of the popular
music of the day, Edgar Van Alstine
The tuneful chorus of "Nava, Nava
My Navajo, have love for you thai
will grow" comes from the incidents
occurring to and impressions made or
the author while in the southwest
In his first composition he has &C
CURED note, and he promises future
which will be replete with many such
ditties and love ballads.
Started in College.
When fresh from Cornell college,
where he was considered one Of the
best musicians in the institution, he
and several of his companions started
a musical career. Their efforts led
them to the stage, where in musical
comedy they made hit.
Van AIstine Happy.
Van Alstine was always a happy
optimistic person, they say, and when
the copies of his musical genius were
distributed he sent to all his friends
autographs copies of the song
which was bound to become the most
widely known production of an Iowa
composer since Jack Heating of Coun
Gil Bluffs chimed in with the world
wide melody of Just as the Sun Went
Down." comm emorating in the realm
of popular music the Spanish-Ameri-
can war. Heating wrote under nom
de plume and afterwards produced
Break the News to Mother"
Heating was on the Pacific coast
when the muse struck him, but while
at Council Bluffs was constantly turn.
ing out minor productions which
achieved local fame.
Edgar Van Alstine has a tinge OF
harmony in his productions which nc
other Iowa composer has acquired
and his friends have been longing for
the musical muse to strike near him
again. 1t is declared by those who
know him that during his earlier mu
steal career before he left the stage
he was constantly spending spare mo
ments in working out couplets and
verses in song. His effort in the song
story of the southwest has placed him
along with other popular composers
and his publishers are promising fu.
ture songs and love ballads from his
versatile pen.
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oLEo DECISION ENDS FIGHT.
Justice Brewers Findings Complete
Knockout for Dealers

Justice Brewers Findings Complete
Knockout for Dealers.
Des Moines, Oct. 28.-Material por.
lions of the text Of the great decision
of Justice Brewer in the oleomarge-
rine cases have been received here.
They show that the decision is tt
most sweeping one ever given.
In the decision it is admitted IL &C
palm oil is vegetable oil. but Justice
Brewer points out that congress Mn.
cluded in that term substances used
for coloring purposes.
"The fact that one of the ingredi
ents of this compound is palm oil"
continues the opinion, docs not show
that such oil did anything else but
color the product composed of other
INGREDIENTS. and if it did substantially
only this it is rightfully styled an ar.
tifjcial coloration."
One effect will be to prevent the
coloring Of oleomargarine in any way
whatever, and another will be to uuash
suits for recovery of large sums as
rebates on taxes paid.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-29
ELDoN.

Fldon. Oct. 2S.--H. R. Baker and son
Ream have returned from trip
through California and other points.
Pleas. Gray and L. TAYLOR, of Udell,
are in the city on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Hammond, of
Eagle Grove, are visiting relatives in
this city
Or, BOX, of ottumwa, is in Eldon
today on professional business.
A. G Sparks and w. d. Davis have
retrrned from a several days business
visit in Bloomfield
s p. Phillips. a Rock Island en-
einner, who was quite severely injured
in wrecl- at Brighton several weeks
aeo IS recovering RAPIDLY and will be
ready for duty in few days.
Tho ladies' auxiliary Of the B. of L.
F. will give a luncheon and ball at the
K P. hall Saturday evening. Oct 80
All arc cordially invited.
r. 2. Osderdock, of Ottumwa. visited
with his uncle, P. c. Killer, of this
city, for short while today.
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Chase. Peterson
Phone 272 GROCER 212E. Main
A FAMILY REUNION.
Homo of Mrs. Widger of Batavia Scene
Of Happy Event.

Of Happy Event.
A happy family reunion of brothers
and sisters, was held at the home OF
Mrs Rachel Ann Widger Sunday, Oct
16, in Batavia. Those present were:
Mrs. Widger, of Batavia; Mrs. Robert
Dunning. Of South Ottumwa; Edward
James Smith, Of Caldwell, Idaho;
Marion Smith, Of Kirkville, and
Carlisle Smith, of Bladensburg. These
gether for more than forty years. They
were all born in Jefferson county,
Iowa, except Mrs. Widger and she was
less than two years of age when they
moved to Iowa territory.
Their father Elias Smith, settled in
Jefferson county in 1886 and died in
Batavia in 1892. Jefferson county, now
owns the farm he settled on. E. ]. and
Marion, Mrs. Dunning and Carlisle
were all born on this farm, E. ]. being
the oldest, sc years of ago and he
claims the distinction of being the
oldest soldier in the war Of the rebel
lion who was born in this state. If
any one can date back farther he
would be pleased to hear from them.
He was regimental color bearer and
member of COMPANY G. Sth Iowa cav
airy. He enlisted in Libertyville and
served three years. being in all the
battles in which his regiment partook.
He came home in poor health and went
to Idaho in 1869 and Is still resident
of that state. Carlisle was a member
of Company II. 30th Iowa, and enlisted
In Fairfield. Marion went to Oregon
before the war and was west until the
war closed. Politically they are re-
publicans and while there are many
things to be thankful for there are
some very sad things that have cdossed
their pathways. Carlisle lost his wife
twenty years ago. James and Marion
lost their companions in 1903 and Mrs,
Widger her husband in 1904 The
house they were born In was a double
log house with fire place in center
which has long ago passed away.
Manv tender thoughts of their assoc
Citations cling around that memorable
hill of their birthplace. They love Iowa
as their native state and have very
tender affection for their native county,
but above all that old h'll where they
were born. The three brothers visited
the spot where the house stood and
could not help but think what Won
derful chanres time had made, not
a vestige of anything left. All is in
pasture and not even the least thing
to mark the place. Many thoughts
flashed over their minds of bygone
DAYS when they were boys together 1t
did seem such sacred spot. When
the three. gray headed brothers stood
within ten feet of where thew We're
born and thought of friends that had
passed away, it seemed the sweetest
and dearest name of all was that of
their mother, who died in 1S47.
oh the dear old songs,
I can see her eyes
Aglow with gladness of paradise
AS fancy she sings in the streets
Of gold,
The Same old hvnns that she sang
of old.
AS the tears traced each other down
their wrinlSled cheeks a silent and
earnest PRAYER was offered to the Eter-
nal Ruler of all things that they might
be permitted again to meet on the
same old spot. The combined ages of
the three brothers and two sisters total
a2l years. Contributed.