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KL1KIrAr COMING BACK.

PORT TOWNSEND, September l.
The British ship Beechbank received
orders and proceeded to Seattle today
to discharge her cement cargo. The
barkentine Klikitat. with a cargo of
lumber from Port Gamble, arrived here
this morning for crew. The present
trip of the old barkentine is the seven
ty-second made by that vessel to Ho-
nolulu, Captain Cutler having been in
command during all the time with the
exception of one or two voyages, when
he took vacation.
SHIPPING NOTES.
The Alameda was busy yesterday
discharging freight.
The tug Chas. Counselman arrived
from Hilo yesterday to look after tow
ing business while the Fearless under
goes an overhauling.
Purser F'riel of the steamer w. G..
Hall reports the steamer Niihau at
Eleele discharging coal She will leave
for Honolulu today. Strong trade
winds on lee side of Kauai.
On Saturday it is expected that the
schooner Mary E. Foster will be ready
to begin her voyage to the Hawaiian Is
lands. The schooner is now compIet-
ing her cargo at the Tacoma MILL
Tacoma Ledger, September q
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A. B. CLARK, DDS, room su Besssu
Building. FrEy
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FOR RENT.
LOST.

ON UNION street, a bunch of KEYS,
81 reward if returned to 1161 Miller
street. 1910
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Professional Cards
PHYSICIAN.
DENTISTS.

HENRY BICKNELL, D.D.S.-Union
street, corner Hotel; Tel. Main 28s.
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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28
Corder Items.

Mrs. M. A. Steele is on the sick list
Miss Maud Harwood spent Tuesday
acre.
Butler Thomas, of HigginSville, was
h,re Tuesday.
Miss Ida Smith spent Sunday in
Alma with friends.
L. w. Roth made flying trip to
Colorado last week.
Mrs. R. L. Gaines was in Higgins
VILE Saturday evening.
R. L. Gaines spent Monday and
Tuesday in Lexington.
Miss Bessie Kuipmeyer was shopping
in Higginsville Tuesday.
Ed. VIM, Of Dover was in our
little CITY Sunday evening.
Weob Goodwin, of Alma was a
pleasant caller here Sunday.
Miss Mabel Kpipmeyer spent
Sunday in Odessa with friends.
Mr.. Raggen, of North Carolina, is
now visiting Sam Wagner south of
town.
Miss Sarah Kelley spent part of last
week in Higglnsyille the guest of Mrs.
Price Payne.
Our @. & A. station is undergoing
some repairs which will We quite an
Improvement.
Mrs. Emma Arth and cnlldren,
left Monday ior their home in
Collinsville, III.
Miss Ravilla Bray, Of near Hodge
visited her brother Harris Bray this
city Wednesday.
M, and Mrs. Taylor VIM, Of near
Dover arrived home Sunday evening
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28
Partner in a New Firm.

Summers Gundach formerly OF
this city has formed Law partner.
ship with e. e Aleshire and Robert
T. Herrick under the firm name OF
Aleshire, Herrlck and Gundlach.
Mr. AleShlre formerly lived in Gentry
county and was few years ago a
candidate for congress against the
late John Dougherty. He is isregarded
as a corporation and land lawyer of
much ability.
Mr.. Herrick also bears a high
reputation at the Kansas City bar,
where he has given special attention
10 recent years to Insurance law.
Mr.. Gundlach's association with
these gentlemen would Indicate that
he is making a record for himself at
the Kansas City bar, OF which his
friends 10 this city and county are
glad to learn,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28
The Elias johnson Trial.

The Elias johnson murder trial
has occupied nearly all of this week
in the Criminal Court. About one
hundred and fifty witnesses have
been here all the week from Saline
county, from which the case came up
on charge of venue. Johnson is
charged with numbering his wife.
The defense holds that the shooting
was ACCIDENTAL
The special jury consists of o. o.
Wilson, II. G. Kueck, H. L Schmidt,
O B Prince, 1, N, Vance, G. NJ.
Bear, J. T. Cheatham, Josiah
Lauderdale, Robert Brougbton, j. T.
Rogers, Jos Crutsiuger and G. f.
Jennings.
The State Is represented by the
prosecuting attorneys Of Saline and
Lafayette counties and Fl. f.
Blackwell, The defendant is repre-
sented by R. b. Ruff and Robt.
Reynolds OF Marshall and John
Welborn Of Lexington.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28
The Gilbert.SiIver Wedding

The marriage of Miss Mary Winsor
Silver daughter of Mr.. and Mrs,
Joseph B. Silver, formerly Of this city,
now Of Hummelstown Pennsylvania,
aud Mr.. William Heartt Gilbert Of
Grand Rapids Michigan, will take
place on Wednesday afternoon
November Sth at O'Clock, at the
church of the Covenant, Philadelphia,
Bishop Charles G. McCabe of the
Methodist Episcopal church officiating.
The bride will be attended by her
cousin, Mrs. William X. Stannard,
OF St. Louis,
Miss Silver was reared and educated
here and was a social favorite in the
community. A few years ago the
family removed TO Grand Rapids,
Michigan and later to Hummelstown
Pennsylvania.
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Mayvlew Notes.

M VIII Moore, oiKaasas City visit
ed his mother Sunday
Mr.. Tom Wheatly has been On the
sick list this week.
Mr.. Thomas, from Oak Grove visit
ed lady trends here Sunday.
The Baptist ohurch intend to begin
a meeting Sunday October 30.
Walter Winsor spent last week in
Kansas City at the horse show.
Mr.. Hugh Puckett, of Kansas City
visited his parents here Sunday.
Otto Nolte VENT to Warrensburg
Tuesday to attend the association,
Jas. f, Smith took car of fat
cattle 10 Kansas City last Thursday.
Mr.. T. T Pickett has been quite i'll
for several days, but is now improving.
PACK Beamer and wife went to
Blackburn last Thursday to visit their
home.
W. P. Keith aud wife went to Hig-
ginsvile Wednesday to visit their son
Charles.
Dan Vaughn, of Higginsville, passed
through here Monday to his farm south
Of town.
Brother Henry is attending the
Baptist association in Warrensburg
this week.
Jonas Ferguson, of Bates City was
here Monday on business connected
with insurance.
Rev, Henry spent Tuesday and
Wednesday in Warrensburg attending
the Baptist association.
If you miss coming to the Halloween
reception at the Christian church
October 81, you will always feel bad,
so come.
DR.. Bradley and daughter Miss Bess
moved back to MAYHEM this week.
We are all certainly glad to vi leone
them to our midst.
MIR. win Smith returned to his
duties IN Kansas City Sunday evening
after spending the week with home
folks and friends here.
Mrs. Sam Winn came from Kansas
City Saturday to make Mayview her
home. Her many friends are glad
that she has returned
Several of the children are absent
from school this week on account Of
the whooping cough, but we are glad
to say that none of the cases are
serious.
Elder Bond, who has been holding
series of meeting at Columbus,
Returned Wednesday morning, and
will fill the pulpit Sunday October
29th at the Christian church.
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after visit to their daughter in
Kentucky.
E S. Willis and Howard Dean
returned Monday from trip through
Indian Territory.
Mrs. Fletcher Groves spent last
Friday in Marshall with her sister
Mrs, Wm. Fletcher.
Webb Caynon, wife and baby came
down Thursday for visit to Mrs. S.
NJ. Carlton at Corder hotel.
Miss Kate Winter, of Platt Co.,
arrived Thursday for visit to her
brother Jno. Winters and family.
Miss Edua Carthrae returned
Thursday from St. louis after a
months visit with relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Geo. B. Sydnor left last
week for a visit to her son in Kansas
City and sister Mrs. n. H. Mccain in
Odessa.
Mrs. Pnce Payne came down from
Higginsville Wednesday morning for
short visit to her daughter Mrs.
Steve Hughes.
Misses Bessie Coe, Kathryn Vandiver,
Pearl Smith and Mr.. Phil Higgins, OF
Hgglusville attended the Yandiver-
Kelley wedding Sunday.
Deck Vandiyer and Miss Kelley, oil
Higglnsville we're quietly married at
the Methodist parsonage here Sunday
October % by Rev. Wood.
Mrs. Dan Jackson, Viola and Dan
Jr,, and Mrs, Leula Stafford, of Tulsa,
l. T. went to Alma Sunday for short
stay with Mrs. Steve Fletcher.
Miss Ben Nora Bradsher left
Saturday for her home near Mslta
Bend after spending the summer here
with her sister Mrs. Frank Van
Arsdale.
Mesdames Echardt, ChamberllD,
Misses Juliette Chamberlin, Bette and
JOdie Hackley spent last Sunday at
the country home of Miss Mary
Edwards
Mrs. Rose Reighley came in We'd
nesday evening for visit with her
mother, Mrs. Wollerman, Mrs. Reigh.
ly having just learned of Mr.. Woller.
mans death.
Mrs. G, Chamberhn, Mrs. VIM
Bell and Miss Bette Hackley returned
Friday from Sweet Springs, where
they attended the Annual Foreign
Missionary meeting.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28
The WestpOrt-W Wentworth Game.

The Westport- Wei worth game of
football on The Academy campus
Saturday was walk.away for Went
worth The contest was one side d
from the start, Wentworth scoring at
will, The visitors had several first
rate players but the average of the
team was not high enough for the
contest they had on hand. The first
half was PLACED through and about
seven minutes on the second half
when the visitors lost hope aud gave
up the game, the score standing
So to 0.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28
Council PrOceedinps.

Council met in adjourned session
Thursday night with Mayor Winkler
in the chair and all members present,
The Lafayette Telephone Co filed
its acceptance Of franchise granted
by ordinance passed and approved
October 23, 1905.
Mr. Yingling moved that the clerk
be instruc ed to advertise for bids for
the construction Of sidewalks in
front of all property where ordinances
had been passed.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28

The crowd in attendance upon the
races at the Driving Park Monday
Afternoon was disappointing, espec.
Tally in view OF the excellent pro.
gramme provided for the occasion.
The half mile trot was won in two
straight heats by G. Green, owned by
Walter B Waddell, time 1920 and
1:24. The other entries we're Auda,
owned by DR.. G.. W. Bates, and
Useful, owned by e. NJ. Taubman.
The half mile pace was won in two
straight heats by Billy, owned by DR..
6. W. Fredendall, time 1921 and
I1:25. The other entries were Col.
aRamey, owned by ed. Aull, and
Nelle O., owned by Harry Caldwell.
The free for all running race was
pom by Mr.. Clark against a field Of
Ee.
There were only two entries in the
lule race which was won by Lon
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28
Central College.

Despite the inclement weather
Monday evening a large audience
greeted the participants on the pro-
gram for the first Pupils Recital by
the School of Music, when the follow
Ing was admirably presented;
l. Concerto, A major (arst move
men0 with Reinecke cadenza
Mozart
Miss Bess Reynolds.
2 Vocal Solo, A May Morning
Denza
Miss Pauline Literal.
8. Scarf Dance Chaminade
Miss Mabel Coss.
4. Piano Soil:
a. Sous Ia Feuillee Thome
b. Papillon Greg
Miss Lydia Bell Butt.
8 Spinning Song Spindler
Miss Marguerite Rightmlre
6, Violin solo, Lucia di Lammer-
moor Singelee
Miss Marcia Sellers.
I. valse, G Flat Chopin
Miss RoXie Donaldson.
8 Piano Soil:
a. The Two Larks
Leschetitzky
b, Nachtstuck, f. major
Schumann
C Octave Etude Kullak
Miss Katherine Todhunter.
9, Vocal Solo, a Rose in Heaven
Trotere
Miss Mabelle Walters.
10. Coucerto Q minor (frst move.
ment) with Reinecke cadenza
Mozart
Miss Florence Shultz.
The violin solo by Miss Marcia
Sellers was playee with ease and
excellent effect,
Noteworthy among the piano mum.
bers was the Mozart Concerto in A
major, given by Miss Reynolds She
entered into the spirit of the com.
position in a muscianly way aud gave
the difficult Reinecke cadepza with
the utmost freedom,
Miss Katherine Todhunter was en-,
Enthusiastically received in a group Of
contrasting pieces Superbly rendered,
The Scbumann NachtStuck was play.
ed with repoSe and feeling, and the
Octave Study executed with the
greatest brilliancy.
Miss Florence Shultz closed the
program with a superior performance
Of the G minor Concerto By Mozart.
The work is technically and T. usically
one Of the most difficult compositions
of the Vienna master; but Miss
Shultz was abundantly equal to the
undertaking and retired amid rounds
of applause,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28
The Terhune.CatrOn Sale.

Elsewhere in this issue will be
found display advertisement OF the
Terhune.CAtron sale-one of the most
notable public sales Of horses ever
held in this county. In addition to
the registered animals Of wide fame
there will be offered lck and some
farm horses. Anyone interested in
horses will do well to get a catalogue
in addition to reading the advertise
ment In this paper. This sale is an
important one aud the opportu nifty is
not tN be lost by horse fancIers.
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Sci For Next Wednesday /.

The stone Ohrisman case is set for
next Wednesday, Nov. /. Thls-case
has been postponed so often that
public interest in 1t has declined. 1t
Is not known whether both sides will
be ready at this time.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28
Wellington and Vicinity
(BY LEAIMAl


Miss Nellie Steigall visited relatives
here Monday,
Edgar P Mann, of Springfield, was
here Saturday night.
Miss Maud Wright, of Lexington is
the guest of friends here.
Henry Buddemeyer and family spent
the day in Emma Sunday.
Leo Malouey, of Kansas City, Kas.,
visited relatives here Sunday.
John the five year old son of John S.
Slade is very Ill with tonslitIs.
Mrs Henry Carter and Miss Leslie
were in Kansas City last Sunday.
Postmaster George Larberg had
business IN Kansas City Wednesday.
Oscar Westerman was up from Lex
ington to see the home folks Sunday.
John L. Oorse went to Kansas City
Wednesday and had a cataract
removed from his left eye.
Miss Kate Sheeber spent several
days with her aunt returning to her
home west of Mayview Monday,
Mrs. John Ritter after stay Of
several weeks in the eastern part OF
the state got home Sunday evening.
Mrs. W. S Griffin, who went to
Kansas City for treatment of a tumor
two weeks ago, Is home again and is
gradually improving.
One day this week Elmer Duebbert
received a check for the sum of one
hundred dollars in liquidation of his
claim against the M, B. A for leg
broken by a runaway team July 4th.
Ed Kuhlman rsfllad off COW one
day last week, Woodenhead Denton
getting The animal for one cent and
now the boys are accusing Wooden
head of putting cheap authorizations IN
his liquors.
The new Missouri Pacific time card
is certainly great Improvement over
the old schedule and would be very
satisfactory to its patrons in Yelling
ton if the Jefferson City train could be
relied on to come more nearly on time,
Some members are trying to induce
the brotherhood to tear away the frame
building now in use and erect a brick
store and lodge room in the l. 0. 0. f.
lots at the northwest corner Of Walnut
and Fourth streets facing the city park,
While at work on his farm four
miles west OF this city last Wednesday
John Hoehn scratched his hand on a
barbed wire and on Saturday DR..
Frank Mann was called and found that
blood poison had set in. After two or
three local physicians had been con-
suited DR.. Frick of Kansas City was
sent for and the arm was lanced IN
several places and 1t is now thought
that probably .e will recover without
having to amputate the arm,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28
Letter List.

The following letters remain uncalled
for at the postofiice, at Lexington, Mo.
October 2S, 1905.
Mr.. Joe Clements, J, B. Clements,
Ike Davis. Mrs. Eden Edwards,
Elayne Foster, Cap Hq~~v G lmoun,
John A. Gray bill, Cbas. HAyer, Mr..
Geo. Johnson, Mr.. A. D. Lewis, John
lie nsley, Joseph Miles, Jno. Norman,
Sam Oppleger, W. G.. Renfro, Marie
Schneider, John K. Slnmerson,
julius Schmidt, B. F. Whillock.
When calling tor these please say
they were advertised.
JAMES NJ CRowDER, P. M
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Smlth.Baker-

Elmer A. Smith, telegraph opera
tor at Lexington station, was married
at Wellington Tuesday evening at
$3.50 O'Clock to Miss Ethel Baker,
daughter Of Morgan Baker, OF this
city. The bride and groom left Tues ay
night for st. Louis where they will
spend few days.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28
Mil Sold.

Cleveland Rex has sold his interest
in the Rex FIGURING Mills, of Wei
lington, to Fred Drewell, of Yelling
ton. Mr.. Rex viii, for the immediate
future at least, continue to live in
Lexington aud serve the interests of
the Lexington Mills.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28
The ROsaIi Band.

On Saturday at the New Grand
opera house, Lexington audiences
were greatly delighted with a matinee
and evening program by the Rosati
Band, The repertoire Included many
favorite selections Of Sousa and
Creatore, and it was indeed remark
able how effectively the pieces were
given With the smaller instrumation.
ROsati directs with precision and
enthusiasm and possesses qualifications
that make him worthy of a larger
organization. In addition to the
Conductors cornet solo, which was
applauded to the echo, Miss Nellie
Turnwall appeared in vocal selections
most pleasing to the audience. Her
voice has rich uniform quality
throughout and is used accord
ing to an excellent method
Miss Turnwall was obliged to
respond with Two encores testifying
to the acCeptability Of her beautiful
voice and charming personality.
R0sati and his Band may Justly
expect a hearty welcome whenever
we are favored with a return
engagement,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28
James Terhune was

Kslly's mule. James Terhune was
the owner OF the second mule.
The special race between Lon
Kelly, owned ny Lon Kelly, DR.. Jake,
owned by Neill Todhunter, and
Merula, owned by Geo. NJ. Catron,
was won by Lon Kelly in two straight
heats, 2:2l] ard 2:25.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28
Important Session of M. W. A.

AT irregular meeting of the M, W
A. No. 1882 a class Of fifteen was
initiated, The local officers were
assisted by drill team from Kansas
City. A banbuet was served after
the meeting.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28
Lesueur's Sale.

Attention is called to an advertise
ment elsewhere in this issue of the
public sale OF personal property Of j.
o. Lesueur at the Stramke farm
three miles south Of Lexington.
Read the ad, you may be interested
in some of the property offered for
sale.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28
ShOrthOrn Sale.

Don't fail to read the advertisement
Of the closing out sale Of shorthorn
cattle at the farm OF N. M. Cooper
Wednesday November s. Mr. Cooper
has sold his farm and will close out
his entire herd Of Thoroughbred
shorthorns at auction, Read the ad
There may be bargains for you,
Miss Elizabeth Schedule went to
Kansas City Friday morning.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28
Steele.carter.

At the Christian church in this
city Wednesday evening occurred one
Of the Drettiest weddings in recent
years and one Of much general inter-
est on account of the wide family
connections of 'the contracting
parties. Mr., Baylis Steele, of Kansas
City, and Miss Olive Vivion Carter,
of this city, we're united in the holy
bonds of matrmony, the Rev. Frank
Waller Allen, Of Odessa, officiating.
The church was beautifully and
elaborately decorated in white and
green,-it was a white and green
wedding-forest leaves and vines
with chrysanthemums being used
Candles adorned the pulpit stand
with their mellow llghJ and lined the
aisles, being placed on tall candleSticks
at the ends Of the pews.
Mr. d. F. Conrad presided at the
organ and after two songs, "This
Ring" by Chaminade and "The Wed
ding Morn" by Alyward sung by Mrs.
Alfred Franklin Smith, the wedding
party entered to the music of the
Lohengrin march, The bride on the
arm of her uncle, DR.. ], W. Meng,
preceded by the ushers, groOmsmen
and bridesmaids entered the church
by the left aisle. At the altar the
Episcopal ring service was used, and
the wedding party passed oct by the
right aisle to the music of Mendels-
sohn' S wedding march.
The bride was gowned 10 crepe
chiffon over taffeta silk and carried
shower boquet of lilies of the vallev
and brides roses. The bridesmaids
wore wash chiffon with white and
green girdles and wrearhs of lilies
and smi'ax. They carried bOouets OF
white chrysanthemums. The brides
maids were: Miss Virginia Hereford,
of Kansas City, maid Of honor; Miss
Grace McCrosky, Kansas City; Miss
Nadine Steele, Lexington; and Miss
Bette Chinn, Lexington, The grooms-
men were: Mr.. Andrew F. Evans,
Kansas City, best man; Mr.. Hunt @
Moore and Mr.. John f. Lumpkin, Of
Kansas City; and Mr.. W. D, MeDg OF
this city. The usbers were: DR..
Frank l.. Carter, Of Higginsville,
Harry G. Wallace and e j. McGrew
Of Lexington, and Preston G. Walker,
of Kansas City.
After the wedding, which occurred
at 7 o'clock, reception was held at
the home Of DR.. and Mrs, j. W.
Meng on Main street. The house was
decorated 10 white and green con-
sistent with the church decorations
and the general colvr scheme. Re.
sreshments were served.
About half after niue O'Clock the
\ nsas City guests, about sixty in
nber, who had come on a special
| n of three Pullman cars, left
J er the Impression that Tie bride
groom were to accompany them
t had been planned differently
\ Mr.. and Mrs. Steele escaped tC
. lnsville where they took the
W. bound G. g. A. train for St.
Is and cities in the East
be bride is the daughter Of Mrs
~ B Carter and the late William
Aarter. The family being one OF
da3 dest In the county aud one Of
fau most widely connected a more
2usual interest attached to this
Eppy event
The groom is member Of the
upper house OF the Kansas City
council and is engaged in the rea
estate business in that city.
MIR. and Mrs. Steele will be al
home to their friends at 427 Waldror
avenue, after December 15.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28

August Marcks, who has been
few weeks in few weeks in Tulsa
and other points in Indian Territory
with view Of buying land, returned
home Tuesday night.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-10-28
Council Proceedings.

At the council meeting Monday
night the Bell Telephone Company
filed its acceptance of the ordinance
and contract approved by the council
at the last previous meeting in regard
TO establishing ten pay stations in
Lexington,
Contract was awarded to +. 7.
Hord to construct culvert and sewer
in alley south of Franklin street
between 11th and 18th streets.
An ordinance granting a franchise
Of twenty years to the Lafayette
Telephone Company was passed. The
rate Of business phones was fixed at
SO 90 per month and of residence and
public school phones Sl.00 per month.
The telephone company is to pay to
the city taxes at the rate Of 5000 per
annum.
An ordinance was read and passed
fixing the several divisions OF the city
lax assessment as lolloo: General
fluid 50 cent on the 800 valuation;
special water fund 40 cents; city hall
iu0d 10 cents.
Council adjourned to meet October
Og