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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18

ier," begins one diary, "of Samurai
race. but fallen into poverty. OF
Russians l have slain with rife and
bayonet ten. When the story of my
adventures is complete / shall have
slain ten tens" Here follows a skill
fully drawn picture of a hundred
Russians laid in row.
Many of the diaries are filled al
together with poetry, and "Odes to
Glory" written in true European
strain are common. One booklet
contained twenty pages of an eulogy
over, my fallen brother the child of
eagle ancestors After this followed
a neat account of personal expendi-
ture, the whole for three months,
amounting to three and one half yen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18

The trouble between the Washing
ton Liquor company and the unions
has been settled. President Holland
Of the company has consented to the
terms OF the unions.
As stated in The Press q few days
Ago, 9. J. Holland refused to consider
the request Of the unions to cancel
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
WOMAN
INSANE

In Judge Kennan's court this
morning Matilda Elder was declared
insane and committed to the asylum
at Medical Lake.
The woman was released from the
asylum a few years ago. Recently
she has been disturbing the neigh
bors, rafting dishes, using profane
language and threatening to cut the
heart out of her enemies"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
SHOSIKE AEATSEKA-

WASHINGTON, Oct 1s.-Minister
in this country, has as his special
aide Shosuke Akatsuka, second secre-
tary of the legation. Ho Is always
to be found at the side of the min
lister, and expression OF his opinion is
often invited by the great representa-
tive. of the mikado. MIR. Akatsuka
was educated In this country.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
ILSE WORKS HIS
men EIGHT HOURS

Contractor August Hse, the demo-
cratic candidate for sheriff was be-
fore the board of public works this
afternoon and showed that he had
complied with the law and put his
men on an eight-hour basis.
He changed the hours of labor as
soon as he received the notice that
he was violating the law.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
DR.. LATHAM
ON THE STAND

The case of Jennie II. Johnson
against DR.. Mary Latham is on trial
in Judge Kennans court This Is the
suit brought to recover the property
which DIR. Latham claimed under the
will.
ly the whole day.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18

GET BUSY

Two highwaymen last night held
up and robbed l. E. Van Dorm, de-
partment manager for the Spokane
Dry Goods company. They took 81
in money, but returned a watch when
wife's picture.
Mr. Van Dorm lives at 1714 Sharp
avenue and was on Ash street be-
tween Boone and Sharp when two
men met him. One robber held a
gun to the victims head while the
second man did the searching.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18

the bankers and attaches of the banks
attended the funeral. The pallbearers
were selected from among the bank
men.
The interment was made at Fair
mount cemetery.
These resolutions were passed by
the Spokane Clearing house:
Resolved, That in the death Of
William NJ. Shaw, for many years
manager of the Spokane Clearing
house, we deplore the loss of an hon.
orable man and a faithful official;
THAT we extend to his bereaved
family our deepest sympathy, and
that during the time of the funeral
the banks of the city close as
token of respect and each bank be
represented at the funeral services
by one or more of it's officials"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18

Ing, boiling issue. In shops and Of
fees, on the streets, and. 1t is said.
I'm the saloons, men work themselves
into fever arguing campaign aues-
tions. There one may learn at any
hour of the national horror that will
attend Parkers election by the Stand
ard OIL company: of the sad downfall
of the republic the day after the steel
trust returns Roosevelt to the White
House.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
BENEFIT BALL

The Norwegian society Fran will
give ball at Swedish Brothers hall
tonight for the benefit of George B.
PI.augh, who was paralyzed about a
year ago and who has a wife and
family depending upon him. Good
ised In the name of the society.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
SUICIDE
(scripps News Associatlon.l

(Scripps News Association1
NEW YORK, Oct. 1S.-Paul Cod
ard, Frenchman, jumped from one
of the approaches to the new Will
liamsburg bridge this morning and
was dashed to death on the pave
ment, 125 feet below. He was de-
spondent because he failed to make
a success of business in this coun-
try.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
ROBERT Lee RINGER
MARRIED

Robert Lee Ringer and bride, who
were married at New Plymouth, Ida
yesterday. Mr.. Ringer is commercial
reporter on the Review.
Mr. and Mrs. Ringer will be at
home after November Is in the new
Beck apartments, Riverside and
Sprague avenues.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18

The great days of the '96 campaign
were not more halcyon.
Bryan has swept through the state
In special train and amid a regular
tidal wave of enthusiasm. swarms of
voters turned out as In the old davs
This has moved the republicans to
get up series OF demonstrations to
beat anything seen before even In
battle-swept Indiana. Senators Fair
banks and Beveridge will close the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
BIDS FOR GOVERNMENT
Building
(Scripps News Association.) }

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1S.-Bids for
the construction of the government
building at the Lewis and Clark ex-
position at Portland were opened to-
day. There was only one within the
appropriation of s25o,0O0. 1t was that
of ]. e. Bennett of Portland at
s235,4S2. The next highest was the
Burrell Construction company of
Oakland, Cal, at s255.719.
Bennett failed to enclose the certi-
fed check required, but if he proves
financially responsible he will be
given the contract.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
new CONCERNS

Articles of Incorporation have been
filed with the auditor by three new
concerns.
Robbins, Pratt & Robbins have in
corporated for the purpose of hand
ling merchandise, with a capital of
$4,000, the stock divided into 500
shares. The directors are w. w.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
RIO
lScrinps News Association. J

(Scripps News Association.)
SALT LAKE, Utah, Oct. 1S.-The
students of the university yesterday,
in celebration of their victory over
the Montana university football
team Saturday, INDUCED in stam-
pede. The faculty endeavored to quell
the enthusiasm when the students
broke down the classroom doors and
compelled the professors to march
with them around the campus. The
proceedings ended in a small riot.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
DAVIS STILL SPEAKS

(Scripps News Association.)
ROANOKE, Va, Oct. 1S.-The Da-
Wis party made a dash into Virginia
this morning, making a stop here.
The special will next make a stop at
Bluefield, w. Va, where the days
speechmaking begins.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
PLAGUfSPREAOING
(ScrinnS News Association J

(Scripps News Association)
VICTORIA, b. c., Oct. 1S.-A mes
sage received here today, states that
r. B. Shadwell, collector of customs
at White Horse, and Mrs. Shadwell
and daughter Flora all died of black
diphtheria Saturday. The plague is
spreading over the camp.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18

works can be filled. The board yes
terday afternoon awarded contract
for 2500 signs 10 the Enamel Sign
company of Chicago.
The signs will be blue enamel with
white letters and are to cost 2Sls
cents (. o. b. Chicago.
Several local firms bid as agents
and one local firm, the Spokane
Stamp works, bid for Its own product
The stamp works bid was far too
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
oYAMA WANTS TROOPS.
(Scripps News AssociationD

NSVTIppS NVWS AsSOCIatlOH.
ROME, Oct 1S.--A Toxic dispatch
to the Italia Militaire states that
Oyama has asked for 10000 rein
forcements. The dispatch also states
that General Stoessel. commander of
Port Arthur, has prepared to abandon
the town, docks and fortihcations
with the exception of Lao Tishan,
where there are provisions and muni-
tions enough to last 10000 men six
months.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
THREATENED TO
MILL HIS WIFE

Mrs. Daisy Malcolm is of the opin-
ion that her husband, Charles w.
Malcolm, isn't a daisy" in action
by any means. Mrs. Daisy today
asked for a divorce from Charles w.
because of his bad actions.
In the complaint Mrs. Malcolm
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
RUSSIA DOES NOT
Want ANY MEDDL|NC

idea of peace, 1t Is asserted, could
hardly come at more inopportune
time with the Japanese in the full
flush of victory. The announcement
aroused only resentment. There is
no doubt If Roosevelt should attempt
to open the question at this time he
would meet with a rebuff.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
TWO OF HE|NzE'S
TICKETS KNOCKED OUT

tickets known as the antitrust re-
publicans and antitrust democrats,
thus sustaining the republican con-
tention that the candidates had not
been regularly nominated by con-
vention.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
RUSSIANS REPULsED.

(Scripps News Association.)
TOXIC, Oct. 1S.-Oyama reports
the Russians made six counter at
tacks on Oku's left column, which
were repulsed. At the time of re-
porting they were advancing for the
seventh attack. The Russian losses
were heavy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
TIBBLES TO
SPEAK HERE

Thomas III. Tibbles, the populist
candidate for vice president, will
speak here Monday night, October "a.
This announcement was made by
John p. Coffeen, state committeeman
of this district.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
ALASKA DAI
At TIL FA|R
(Scripps News Association }

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Oct. 1s.-This is
Alaska day lat the worlds fair. Gov
ernor Brady, President Francis and
Judge Irwin of Juneau were the
speakers. The $4,000 marble bust
of William Fl. Seward, secretary of
was unveiled.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
SHAW'S
FUNERAL

The funeral of William NJ. Shaw
took place at go O'Clock this after
noon from the Shaw home. Ss37 Hill
lard street. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. G. William Giboney
of the First Presbyterian church.
All of the banks Of the city closed
at 1 o'clock today out of respect to
the memory Of the deceased. All of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
(0Rb[TT WILL
f|6HT IN LONDON
(Scripps News Association.) }

\h'Sii iPpso A>SWo <hSooSidtioii.I
NEW YORK, Oct. 1S.-"Young
Corbett' and Jabez White, the Eng
lish lightweight champion, were
matched today to meet in London in
January. Charley White of New
York is to referee the contest. The
men are to weigh in at 1873. For
feits of $2500 will be posted today.
Charley Mitchell, the former English
champion, puts up $4,000 on White
George Considne will take Corbett
to England.
NEW YORK, Oct. 1S.-"Young
Corbett' leaves today for the coast,
where he will meet Battling" Nell
son before the Hayes Valley Athletic
club at San Francisco next month
The weight question will be settled
on bis arrival.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
(Scripps News Association. J

(Scripps News Associatfon.)
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 1s.-The
report from Washington to the effect
that President Roosevelt was inclined
to believe the time for mediation In
the far eastern war was approaching
has created an unfavorable impress
Ion In government circles here The
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
$4,000
DAMAGES
Scripps News Association.

CHICAGO, Oct. 1S.-A jury today
awarded damages of $4,000 to Emma
Grennell, 15-year-old girl, against
the Union Traction company for in
juries caused by being run over by a
car in 1895. This is the third trial
of the case.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
MRS. PARKER ATTENDS
POLITICAL MEETING
(Scrfpps News Association.) }

(Scrfpps News Associatton.)
NEW YORK, Oct. 1S.-Parker ar
rived today and went to the Hotel
Seville, where he met Mrs. Parker
and their daughter, Mrs. Hall, who
came to New York yesterday to at
tend a democratic meeting in Madi-
son Square Garden.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18

(Scripps News Association.l
HELENA, Mont, Oct. 1S.-The su-
preme court this morning ordered
the secretary of state not to place
upon the official ballot the Heinze
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
10 YEARS IN Pen
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Aseociatfon.)
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1S.-Gar-
nett was sentenced this morning to
Is years in San Quentin for the mur-
der of Major J. w. McClung in the
room of Mrs. Hitchcock in the Palace
hotel last November.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
RUSSIANS CAPTURE GUNS.

tScripps News Association)
LONDON. Oct. 1S.--An Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from st. Peters
burg states the general staff has re-
ceived telegram which says the
Russian right on October II advanc-
ed and drove the Japanese from six
positions. The Russians captured 16
guns, eight of which were Maxims.
The battle is still raging.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18

tScripps News Association.)
LONDON, Oct. 1S.--The CORE
spondent of Reuters with Oku's
army reports the Japanese now in
possession of the entire Russian line
except a small hill on the Russian
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
JAP SECURITIES 90 DOWN.

(Scripps News Association.)
LONDON, Oct. 1S-Japanese As
slumped considerably today on re-
ports of Russian successes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
Improvement
OF LADY CURz0N

(Scripps News Association.)
LONDON, Oct. 1S.-Lady Curzon
continues to improve. but progress is
slow.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18

(Seripps News Assoclation)
ESOPUS, Oct. 1S.-Parker left to-
day for New York. He will probably
return Thursday night.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
ATTACKS REPULsED.

VScf1p!S NeWN NSSptIHIINf.I
TOXIC, Oct. 1S.--Severe attacks on
the three japanese armies Monday
night were everywhere repulsed with
heavy losses to the Russians
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18

DR.. ]. Bullivant Of the state board
of health today caused the arrest of
w. F. Mogart and A. C. Allen, milk
dealers, on charges of adulterating
milk. The complaint states the dairy
men put soda in the milk they offered
for SALE
They were arraigned before Judge
Hinkle and pleaded not guilty and
the cases were set for trial tomorrow.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
FREIGHT RATES
CUT
(Scripps News Association.

tocIlppS NEWS ASSoClHtlOn.D
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Oct. 1.-THE
Santa Fe freight department today
announced cut of cents per hum
dred on sugar in carload lots from
California to Kansas points.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
ROADS RUINED BY RAIN.

MUKDEN, Oct. 1S.--It rained all
night and the day broke cold with a
biting wind. The roads are ruined
by rain. The roar of artillery con-
tinued during the night.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
RUSSIA WANTS TO FIGHT.

tSoripps News Association.)
PARIS, Oct. 1S.-Russia will not
consider mediation from any quarter
whatever, being more determined
than ever to vigorously prosecute the
war.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
TORPEDO BOAT
INJURED
(scripps News Associa,ion.)

(Scripps News Association.)
GIBRALTAR, Oct. 1S-During the
maneuvers OFF here last night the
British torpedo destroyers Ardent
and Boxer collided. The Ardent was
seriously damaged.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18

says her husband heaped her with
indignities. beat her and made
threats to kill her. For this reason
she took her 4-year-old daughter and
left.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18

political meeting In the city hall to-
night. The party may cnjoin the city
officers from interfering.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-18
SOCIALISTS CANNOT
SPEAK IN CITY HALL

HUNTINGTON. w. Va, Oct. 1S.-
The council last night refused per-
mission to the socialists to hold
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-12
Social Notes.

The engagement of Miss Grace Whet-
sci and Mr.. Harry Buns has been an
nounced The wedding will be sol
emniZed in the near future.
At the meeting of the W. Il c. held
Saturday afternoon plans We're made
for a picnic at Silver Lake park
Wednesday afternoon.
In the Sunday morning Columbus
Dispatch there appears good likeness
of Miss Edith Evans. the beautiful and
accomplished daughter of DIR. G. III
Evans. the noted musician. Miss
Evans for the last three years has been
accompanist for the Marysville Choral
Union.
A quiet wedding occurred at the
home OF Mrs. Hayes. east Columbus
avenue, Saturday evening at 70
O'Clock, when Mr.. Arthur X. Hayes
and Miss Nellie a Shumate plIghted
their troth. Rev. Jesse Swank per
formed the ceremony. Both are well
known and popular young people.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-12
PERSONAL MENTION

Albert McAttee and family left this
morning for Wapakoneta. where they
will make their future home. Mr..
McAttee will be employed there by the
Standard Oil Company. He was con-
nected with that company while re-
siding in this city.
Winfield Scott expects to go to Lake
side soon for a short time. He may
not camp at Lakeridge this season.
Miss Laura Hornberger left this
morning for Cincinnati and from there
with $50 other successful contestants
in Cincinnati papers popularity con-
test will leave for st. Louis for visit
to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
DIR. and Mrs. Fred Graham arrive
this week from Sioux City. Iowa. fol
visit.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-12

A writer on financial affairs has the
following in the Cincinnati Times
Star:
sin the financial districts of the
country at the present time there is a
more cheerful feeling than for months
past. and the indications are that the
improvement which is noted now will
be more or less permanent since the
conditions at hand leading up to the
betterment are of the most substantial
type For months past there has been
q degree Of timidity ON the part of
outsiders and mOneyed interests gener-
ally which has been difficult to over
come, but the investment elements ap-
psrently have finally come to the con
clusion that the worst of the reaction
ary tendencies following the severe de-
preston in the stock markets during
1913 hiss long since been passed and
that there is now no longer any room
for apprehension
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-12
JUDGE ALTON B. PARKER.
SPECIALS.

Marysville. Ohio, July President
trade, received letter today from
Senator Charles W. Fairbanks, of In
diana, Republican candidate for vice
president. stating that he would De
here during the old home week and
. make the principal address on the
county fair grounds.
Lakeview, Ohio. July s.-The recent
hard rains have caused the water in
Lewistown reservoir to rise again.
Some uneasiness was caused Thursday
by fear the banks might be further
damaged in the weaker parts. Re
peated requests to the State for perma
nent repairs on the banks have not
been noticed.
Mansfield, Ohio, July 9.-James E.
Clark, a teacher in one of the grades
at the Ohio State Reformatory schools,
got this afternoon from a Union coun.
ty prisoner at the reformatory con-
fession which, it is thought, will Sc
] CuIC AuC lcWdfu Vi TO,VpO III
connection with the murder of Mr..
Lattimer. a merchant at Woodstock,
Champaign county, il October, 1903
1t is stated that it is Wooley, sent up
from Union county some months ago
for BURGLARY and larceny. who talked
Lakeview, July 11-People armed
with baskets. buckets. seines, hooks
and lines and what not are at the waste
weir at Lewistown reservoir catching
the German carp tnat are coming from
the pond by many hundreds Some of
the fish weigh ten pounds. The high
waters are causing this vertitable rain
of carp.
Marysville, O., July 10.-W. P. PEN
dleton, aud c. c. Slater, two promi-
neur young men of Bellefontaine, were
arrested here this evening by Chief of
Police Murphy on the charge of as
saulting Conductor Schwan-
The young men had been to Column
bus on the Ohio Central excursion, and
ON returning home refused to pay their
fare. One drew knife on t;e conduc-
tor
The above names cannot be found in
the city directory.
Marysville. Ohio, July IO.-The ad-
ministrators of the estate of Nelson
Mann, the miser hermit. who dropped
dead of heart disease last Friday, have
discovered that his estate is worth
about $4,000 He was never married
and always lived alone. On his person
when he died was found. money and
certificates of deposit to the amount of
S1213. In an old trunk was found
800 in gold and in an old envelope
$3.50. His neighbors knew nothing of
the condition of his home, but al
ways supposed that he was quite
well-to do.
Northwood, July 11.-Mrs. Eliza
Hargrave, wife of Rev. R. Hargrave
pastor of the R. p congregation here
died at 10 80 Sunday night of hear
failure. Funeral services Will be held
Wednesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock il
the r. p. church.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-12

According to the Cincinnati Enquir-
er within the last 80 days villages and
towns in the Ohio Valley States of
Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky have sold
bonds for various improvements aggre-
eating s.. 251, los. Among the munich
pslities named are West Mansfield.
amount, S11, 900. rate of per cent. ,
average life 11ai; electric light
Bellefontaine, amount SIS. $40. rate
of . per cent, average life 10; i'm
provement
Marion, amount $l1, rate 3 per
cent. average life 3IS refunding.
Gallon, amount 81. 200. rate AZ pei
cent, average life - improvement.
Lima. amount $i5. 600. rate of . pei
cent. average life. 10; deficiency.
Above will give good idea of how
Bellefontaine is spending funds for
public Improvements As compared 10y
neighbOring cities.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-12
County News.
lewistown Letter.

Lewistown, July 13-Ada and Edd
Kinney, who are spending the summer
with relatives in Union county, spent
the 4th at their home and returned
Tuesday.
Mrs. Carrie Wllson-Metcalf, of Red
Lodge, Montana. arrived Thursday for
an extended visit with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs John Folsen, of Cleve-
land, visited the first of the week at
the homes of Mr. and Mrs. /. n. Plum
and Mr.. and Mrs. ID. A. Hamer.
The baseball game played here July
4, between the Green Seal team. of
Lewistown, and Russel's Point. re-
suited in a score of % to s in favor of
the local team.
The following are the newly elected
officers of the c. E. society of
the NJ p church: President. Clifford
Brown; Vice President, Guy Shawl
Treasurer, Judson Patrick, Recording
and Corresponding Secretary, Anna
Miller: Orgsnist, Bessie Plum; Chor-
lister, viii Rogers
Miss Bess Patrick is entertaining two
friends of Adrian College, Misses
Neer and Neikirk
The many recent rains have made
work very discouraging for the farm
ers. Much of the hay Is spelling.
Mr.. Gail Hamer returned to Ada,
Tuesday, after spending few day:
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. d. A. Hamer.
Miss Josephine Renick, of Dayton,
spert Sunday at home of her father,
4 Mr.. John Renick