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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
EXCESS FREIGHT.

Bob had been sent to the railroad
station for-.tN,o pieces Of baggage, but
returned with one only. In reply to
his masters question as to why he did
not bring both he said:
'Dey all say 'yo' cyarn hab de big
trunk .'twen yo' pays de twenty cent
abcess whar be on him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22

WilHszwhy / hsuno IDEA you wers
such q big mani IS
Mr. Sfina-Why metz
While Bsaause papa said you were
q Iightw eight N
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
Strong In Death.

Cannibal Chief
Have you any
last message that
you wish to have
sent home?
Stern Looking
Female Yes, 1
have. Don't let
my son = in law
know.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22

Great Show Place.
She - Where in
the world do you
suppose all the
bcnnets go to?
H e - w ell, q
great many of
them go to church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
How He Made Il.

did he make
his college team %
YES, he made
his college team
tired"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
THE oPPosITE.

did she tell you you might hope p
Indeed not; just the opposite"
Promised to marry you. eh?''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22

Papa-Look here, Willie, Santa Claus
has brought you little BABY brother
too. -
WiIie--AI5ss that's god. Kitty has
got 4 stuffed m 5nkey ttat [ want. aads
III bet shelt exchange
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22

NCCoUHLtu Tors
Poorshot 1
on ght to have
killed something
that time, guide.
tGuide-Y es, you
oughtef, but both
the dogs is hang
in behind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
After the FnnIe!raI.

After the Funeral.
oh, wellA she's
young and pretty
and will get over
it and marry
again.
But it viii take
her a long time.
She looks So well
in black"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
NOT WORRIED.

I should think you'd be afraid I
let your boys run your automobile."
ooh, no; I have it insured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22

what caus e d
the accident ?"
HE suddenly
gained control of
his machine"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
.An Easy Matter

An Easy Matter.
Il can induce
the most contrary
man in the world
ITO agree with
me"
Indeed! How,
pray ?"
by saying mean
things about his
neigkbors- .
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-06-07
THE CONGO FREE STATE.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society met with Mrs. G. w. Lyons,at
her home on Second avenue west, Fri
day afternoon. There were twenty
eight ladies' present and all were Deep
.ly interested in the story Of the Con-
go Free State as outlined in the fifth
chapter of "Christus Liberator.Y The
lesson was conducted by Mrs. Thomas
Stevenson, ably assisted by others. At
its close Mrs. Gossage lead a paper
on Missionary Training In the Home
which she had prepared and read be-
fore the Presbyterial meeting in Des
Moines few weeks since. This paper
showed care and thought in its prepa-
ration and was indeed most excellent.
Following this was served delicious
Strawberries, ice cream, and the best
cake ever. The social hour was pleas
antly spent in conversation, and each
one felt that it was indeed good to
be there"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-06-07
SHERIFF,s SALE.

SHERIFF'S SALE.
- Notice is hereby given. that by
virtue of special execution to me
directed by the Clerk of the District
Court of Mahaska County, Iowa,
against the Goods, Ohattels, Lands,
Tenements. etc of Hirshel P Bidwell,
defendant in favor of John A Crook
ham, PLAINTIFF.
1 will offer at Public Sale
to the highest bidder, for cash, at the
door of the Court House, in the City
of Oskaloosa, County of Mahaska.
Iowa, on the 23rd day OF June 1905,
all of said Defendants right, title and
interest in and to the following de-
scribed Real Estate, situated In Ma
haska County, to-wit:
The undivided one half interest in
and to Rot No. eighteen (1s) in Crook
hams Subdivision of lot four az Ir-
regular Survey of the 8. E. d of the
N. E. d of section No. twenty-four
ga Township seventy-five (75) North
of Range sixteen (16) west 9Th p. M.
Sale to commence at the hour of 2
O'Clock p. m. of said day.
Witness my hand this 25th day
May 1908. 44w2
e. L. VALENTINE
Sheriff of Mahaska, County Iowa.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-06-07

| business 10 a Mr.. Bernstein Ge Oska
ioosa and will give possession june
Is. Mr.. Bernstein is in the same
business IN OskaIoosa and his. son and
brother from Chicago will conduct
the business here.
Knoxville journal: Mrs. KilburI
and daughter Lillian, of Oskaloosa
spent the latter part of the week and
Sunday at the W. A. Moody heme in
this city. The visitors are mother
and sister of Mrs. Moody. They had
returned from California and were al
Los Angeles at the time OF the big
earthquake which shook the whole
Pacific coast Of the u. S. on April IS
The quake" was not at all serious
at Los Angeles and yet it shook stuff
GENTLY to give an idea of what real
earth tremor is like.
c. H. CEisman H. for Ashland, Wis.
on the owa Central this morning.
Leland vallandingham is visiting
for few days with relatives in Rose
Hill.
John Buffers departed this morning
for Atwood where he will visit his
aunt for few days.
Ralph Burnside leaves this evening
over the Iowa Central for Portland
Oregon, on business.
Mrs L. M. Williams left over the
@. for Des Moines where she will at
tend the camp meeting.
, Geo. Cruzen went to Barnes City
+, this morning and will visit for some
time with relatives there.
Major Loring left this morning fol
#, Des Moines where he win attend the
meeting of the Masonic Grand Lodge
of Iowa.
Miss Myrtle Northcutt returned this
morning to her home IN Keota after q
short visit with her grandparents
Mr. and Mrs. Mccall. :,
Mrs. Emma Gardner returned thi:
morning to her home in ottumwa at
J ter pleasant visit in this city at the
home of Miss Leila Shelley.
Thomas and Allen Wilson departed
T, this morning for Danvine, Ill, wher'
the former has accepted position
with the Danville Supply Co.
] Mrs. NJ. Heppner, who has been Wis
iting for few Gays at the Chas
Spates home, departed this morning
for Des Moines where she will max,
her future home.
Clarence Anderson, wife and bah,
James spent Sunday with Mr.. Amer
sons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Q. An
derson. They returned this morning
to their home in Ottumwa.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lloyd returne,
to Evans this morning after one
visit in oskaloosa, stopping on theil
way from 4anadarko, Oklahoma, wher,
they have been visiting her sister, rs
Eta Hall. formerly Mrs. Eta Nor
gan Of this city.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-06-07
With relatives and friends during the

with relatives and friends during the
week.
Mrs Geo. Opel departed this morn
ing for Clear Lake and she viii spend
couple nf wseks at that Summer re,
sort. ....
Miss Sophia Melcner, who has been
visiting with Oskaloosa relatives, re-
turned last evening to her home at
Abba.
Principal H. W. Hurt of the High
school was a visitor Sunday in Pella
a guest of his sister and other rela'
tives there.
Miss Josephine Harriott returned
this morning to Lacey where she is
teaching school, after brief visit at
her home here.
Mrs. M. ]. Ackert, of Des Moines,
who has been visiting her brother, L.
R. Rosebrook, of this city, for two
weeks, returned to Des MONIES today.
Mrs. E. W. Beitel returned last ev'
ening to her home in Abba after hav.
ing visited in Oskaloosa with her
brother, j. c. Bringman and family.
Mrs J. T. Coveny and son Clarence
departed this morning for Boone
where they will spend the summer
with Mrs. Coveny's father, T. J. Brain
ard.
Mrs. Wilbur Spencer left last even,
ing over the Central for Ellensburg
Wash, where she will visit during the
summer months with her mother, Mrs
Hinton.
/ P. Burgher, who has been visiting
in this city and at Leighton, where he
was attending the Baptist conference
left last evening for his home al
Moulton, Mo.
c. F. Hurst, OF Fremont, Nehr., ar
rived last evening and will visit in
TUSCALOOSA, joining mis- wife, who was
called here recently by the Illness Of
her father, J. B. Adlon.
| Mrs. Marion Newton, formerly Miss
Marion Ross of this city, but now Of
Cedar Falls, is visiting in Oskalooss
and at Beacon with her friend anC
former fellow-teacher, Mrs. w. w
Williams.
/ Mrs. C. w. Durfee, Of Durfee, was {
visitor Sunday in oskaloosa, being
here on her way home from Mime
| apolis, from where she returned with
her daughter, little Miss Hildegarde
who has been in school In that city
during the winter.
i Pella Chronicle: Rev. r. r. Hopton
well. remembered in Pella, has beer
suffering for the past three or foul
months from nervous trouble. The
writer saw him at Oskaloosa thii
week and he said he is again feeling
about as well and strong as ever.
i Abba Republican: Forsythe q Aiki
! have disposed Of their feed and fioul
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-06-07
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

20 NotIce Is hereby given 20 al
persons interested, that on the 2srd
day of May, A. D., 1905, the I'M
dersigned was appointed by the Dis
trict Court of Nah. Co., Iowa. adm. of
the estate of James Gordon, deceased
late of said Mahaska County, Iowa.
All persons indebted to said estate
will make payment to the undersign-
ed, and those having claims against
the same will present them legal
ly authenticated to said court for al
lowance.
Dated oskaloosa, Iowa, May %.
1906.
U. G.. DECK,
Administrator.
CLIFF B. WEST, Clerk.
By w. T. MARTIN, Deputy. Jaws
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-06-07

Oskaloosa hasn't heard anything
about proposed street fair yet. And
isn't likely to. either, 1t is said.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-06-07

Look up the South Dakota PROPOSE
ton made by G. B. Foncanan else,
where in this issue. 36wS-pd
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
ROXBURIe
THE LOCAL NEWS.

Mrs H. H. Warner has fine lot of geranium blossoms in her windows. It is late in the season but her geraniums are still blossoming and are very pret-
 The ladies of the Congregational church gave Shower social and SUD- per at their newly fitted up chapel, last Tuesday evening, which was en- joyed by large number of people and netted the ladies good sum.
 David McMillan has purchased the Walter Booth place and has moved there.
 L. Chowder is soon to erect a new tobacco barn just north of his other barn. The new barn is to be 65 26 feet. Bronson Brothers have the con- tract.
 MT and Mrs M. H. Riley of Bridge were guests, Sunday, of MT and Mrs William Bulkley.
 David McMillan has gone to West Point, N. Y., where he has accepted position.
 A few members of the Roxbury Fishing club of South NOrwalk are spending few days, this week, at the club house near the Falls, enjoying the fishing.
 Miss Marion Holmes of Bridgewater spent Sunday with Mrs Alice Merwin.
 Miss Ruth Merwin of Waterbury spent Sunday with her mother.
 Wesley Dickinson and Nathan Evarts of South Britain drove through town, Sunday.
 Miss Phebe Merritt of South Britain spent Sunday at Lee Dickinson's pleas ant home.
 Henry and William Bronson were in wartfOrd, Monday.
 Edwin J. Leavenworth and friend were in Waterbury, Saturday.
 Miss Nettie Botsford has returned after a four weeks stay with friends in New York City.
 Misses Flossie and Sadie Mansfield of Woodbury visited at Mrs Addis', re- gently.
 Anson Ward of South Britain is do- ing carpenter work for Miss Emma Beers.
 Charles Thomas and Lincoln Smi tn have had long distance telephones put in their houses.
 Charles Thomas is driving new horse, purchased of Ira Booth.
 Mrs George Wilcox of Waterbury is visiting at Ira Booths.
 The much needed repairs are being done on the Mill property. Madau x Robinson are the architects.
 T. McNif entertained company, this week.
 Several cases of scarlet lever are re- ported in town. We hope none are serious.
 The men at the quarry are again at work. Some have commenced the nine hour system.
 Edward Daley and gentleman friend were in town, Sunday.
 w. B. Leonard is entertaining his nephew.
 Col A. L. Hodge is enjoying his trip immensely. Never felt better in his life. All wish for safe return.
 Mrs H. Thomas was the guest of MT and Mrs William Trowbridge, Satur' day.
 Robert McMillan and Miss Grace Forbes visited the latter's parents, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
FORTUNATE ruSSOURlANS.

"When was druggist, at Livonia, Mo.,' writes T. J. Dwyer, now of Graysville, Mo-, "three of my custom CTS were permanently cured of con- sumption by Dr Kings New Discovery, and are well and strong to-day. One was trying to sell his property and move to Arizona, but after using New Discovery short time he found it un- necessary to do so. I regard Dr Kings New Discovery as the most wonderful medicine in existence" Surest cough and cold cure and throat and lung healer. Guaranteed by R: Fl. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; w. N. Noble, New Milford; E. J. Bucking- ham, Huntington; Allen Joyce, Rox- bury Station; G. W. Hurlburt & Co.,, Roxbury; c. N. Hatch, Bridgewater; Connery Bros, Georgetown; ". B. Hawley, Sherman; Honan S Soule, Gaylordsville; George D. Odell, Corn wall Bridge, Edwin H. Beardsley, New Preston, druggists. soc and s1. Trial bottle free.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

purchased the Skidmore place in Quaker Farms. The farm of the late smith Wheeler at Woodruff Hill was sold atauction last Thursday. William Andrews of Or lnge was the purchaser. The farm on the SOuthford road of the estate of the late Louisa M. Davis was sold to George Andrews'of West Haven, who took possession last Saturday.
 The stork made visit to Christian street, last Friday evening, and left a little daughter at the home of Lewis Pope; also a daughter at the home of Bartholomew Flenzusky.
 Miss Rose White of Middlebury visited at Mrs Martha Hawley's few days last week.
 B. A. Scoville and family from South Britain were visiting with Mrs Sco- ville's sister, Mrs Philip Rowland, last Sunday.
 MT and Mrs Miles l.. Shelton were visiting in Trumbull last Friday.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
BETHLEHEM.
GRANGE NOTES.

GRANGE NOTES.
 Excelsior Pomona Grange met with Bethlehem Grange, last week WedneS- day. Worthy State Master O. s. Wood was present and made very in- teresting address. The subject for discussion was "Shade trees along our highways"
 MT and Mrs J. w. Smith atten ded the funeral of a great-grandson of the late Abel Tracy in Waterbury on Sun day.
 z. P. Candee and family of Water bury were at J. B. Thompson's over Sunday.
 Miss Dolly Flower was at N. w. Flowers, the first of the week.
 MT and Mrs Charles Albee of New Haven were up at her fathers, over Sunday.
 Howard Seymour and family of Wa tertown were at R. Magee's on Sun- day.
 john Greene was at Alfred Scoville's in Watertown, blowing with hls sulky blow, last week.
 James Wickwire has gone to New Haven as teamster at Spring Side farm.
 The farmers here are greatly trou- bled to find help, both on the farm and in the house.
 Apple trees are bio ssoming quite full.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
sOUTHBURY.

Miss Eva Hurlburt from Roxbury is visiting her aunt, Mrs Charles Lewis, in White Oak.
 Miss Mary Bronson from Watertown is visiting her friend, Mrs Clifford Hawley.
 The Choral Union society will meet for rehearsal Friday evening at 73O. All are invited to be present.
 Mrs c. H. Brown, who has spent the winter in New Haven, has returned to her home on Main street for the sum- mer.
 Lawyer Steele and wife, Mrs Ed ward Oatman and daughter came up in their autos, last Saturday, and re- turned, Monday afternoon. They en- joyed the trip very much and expect to come again, next month.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
mARBLEDALE.
ITEMS JOTTED DOWN.

ITEMS JOTTED DOWN.
 MT and Mrs JaWes Sperry and Miss Julia Bryant came from Brooklyn, last week, to the house of Mrs Bernard Peters.
 Miss Lizzie Derrickson was at Minor Morehouse's over Sunday.
 George Gilbert returned from Bos- ton, Friday.
 Cosy cottage, occupied by Mrs Pol lock, has been renovated by the rooms being papered. A man from New Mil. ford did the work
 The death of MT Anthony at New Milford takes one away who was greatly respected in this vicinity.
 Philip Rydell, who has been taking instruction in aut0mobiling, the past winter, in New York City, has sue. cessfully passed his examinations and has begun running an auto in the city
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
WHAT'S GOING ON HERE.

MT and Mrs Wesley Hull and Master Arnold Hull of New Britain are visit ing at the home of Mrs J. A. Greer.
 MT and Mrs Frank Carlson and friends of New Milford visited friends in town over last Sunday.
 Henry M. Smith of Newtown was in town on Friday.
 Miss Mary McEslin returned to An sonia on Monday, after brief stay at her home in town.
 Friday evening the Tamtles club entertained their friends at a social dance at the hall. Music was by the ments were served.
 Jim, the old white pony owned by Austin Gillett, died on Sunday last, aged 9 years.
 Mrs Levi Smith of Roxbury has talk en position as hOusekeeper at Austin Gillett's.
 Mrs Albert Mallett and child have returned home from au extended visit with friends in Westerly, R. l.
 Joe and Francis Wellwood are at tending the primary department of the Center school.
 MT and Mrs Sherman Morgan of New Milford were in town on Sunday, field.
 Charles Trowbridge of South Nor walk was in town, recently, the guest of s. H. Bronson.
 Mrs Lyman Smith Weeks, who has been spending few days at her home in Bridgeport, has returned to the home of Smith Weeks for the summer.
 The woods east of the Center caught fire on Sunday and number of men were called on to help put it out.
 THE BEE man was kindly entertain ed at dinner, last Friday, at the home of Mr and Mrs James Orr.
 Austin H. Gillette, who has been Town Clerk for several years, has on account of his age been obliged to re- sign bis position. A town meeting is warned for next Saturday, May 26, to elect his successor.
 The school at the Center is soon to have 8 new flag pole erected near the schoolhouse. The old pole became un- safe and had to be cut down. First Selectman Albert B. Mallett has improved his house by having it newly painted.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
KEN1.

William T. Hall of Flanders makes three trips weekly, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturday, through Kent, South Kent, Bulls Bridge, North Kent and Skiff Mountain, furnishing the people with the best meats the market affords. He has built up an increasing trade by handling the best meat that can be bought, and has been prompt and energetic ID cover ing his routes.
 MT and Mrs E. J. Soule and two children, Detective George Fox and MT Lalley of Bridgeport enjoyed sOjOurn, last week, at the pleasant home of MT and Mrs Edward Lineberg of Lane street.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
DEATHS FROM APPENDICITIS

decrease in the same ratio that the use Of Dr Kings New Life Pills in- creases. They save you from danger and bring quick and painless release from constipation and the ills grow ing out of it. Strength and vigor always follow their use. Guaran- teed by R. H. Beers & Co.,, New town; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; W. N. Noble, New Milford; B. J: Buckingham, Huntington; Allen Joyce, Roxbury bury; c. N. Hatch, Bridgewater; Con- nery Bros, Georgetown; W. B. Haw- ley, Sherman; Honan & Soule, Gay louisville; George D. Odell, Cornwall Bridge, Edwin H. Beardsley, New Preston, druggists. 25c. Try them.r*
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
SOUTHvILLE.
INSTALLING TELEPHONES.

INSTALLING TELEPHONES.
 The new telephones were installed in this place, last week Thusday. Those who have them in their houses are: H. N. Camp, G. W. Northrop, A. M. Worden and at the John M. Ford place.
 D. N. Clark of Shelton spent last Friday at his farm up the river.
 Mrs David R. Barnum has in her yard wisteria vine which is beauty. It is just one mass of blossom.
 D. N. Clark is to build large barn at his farm up the river. He now has the foundation for the barn all ready for the frame.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
1(s(!a>1|tq,oe(S:
 762.768 Chapel St.
 New Haven, Conn
Fine  nuSllnS At Reduced
 Prices.

Our semi-annual sale of fine un- dermuslins offers a splendid op- portunity for lovers of dainty un- derwear to purchase supply for the summer at a great saving. The garments-corset covers, drawers, skirts, gowns and chemises are the same as we sell at any time of the year; all generously fashioned, carefully and daintily trimmed. Every garment in stock is reduced as follows:
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
NEW HAVEN COUNTY.
MIDDLEBURY.
GRANGE TOPICS,

GRANGE TOPICS.
 A class of five received the third and fourth degrees in the Grange on last week Tuesday night, and the Grange was honored with the presence of State Master O. S. Wood from Ell ington. MT Wood was the guest of MT and Mrs A. F. Greene.
 Quite number attended the meet ing of Excelsior Pomona Grange in Bethlehem on last week Wednesday. The weather most of the time is pretty cool for the time of year; a frost on Sunday night in many locali- ties.
 Mrs Lawrence Tabor from Water vile is spending few weeks with her parents, MT and Mrs H. B. Abbott.
 MT and Mrs A. J. bbott and daugh- ter, Alice, spent last Sunday in South Britain, the guests of MT and Mrs William Mitchell.
 The entertainment given by Mrs Ida Jenness Moulton, under the aus- pices of the Grange, was very much enjoyed.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
LOCAL NEWS.

The young people are preparing an operetta to be givenIJ une 8,:which will be a very fine affair. We are up and stirring in this little town.
 Preparations are being forwarded for the decorating of the graves of the soldier boys on Sunday afternoon, May 27. The G. A. R. men wish to go to Litchfeld to be with the Post, May 30, as they expect quite program there. The citizens are lending a helping hand.
 Mrs Betsey Smith of Colbrook, grandmother of Mrs James Skilton, is guest at their pleasant home. Mrs Skilton has young brother with her spending several weeks.
 Edwin Short has son added to his family. He is employed by F. II. TurkingtOn.
 Mrs A. H. Turkington has been spending few days in Waterville, the guest of her sister, Mrs Garrigus.
 H. R. Stockbridge and Miss Clara have been spending a few days in Springfield, Mass, the guests of J. Gleason Moody.
 A very pleasant birthday party was