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Middletown transcript., 1906-01-13
BRADLEY FAMILY REUNION

There was reunion Of the members Of
the Bradley family at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Oliver L. Bell. No. 8l9 Orange
street, Wilmington on Sunday. The
family is one of the oldest in the State
and the FIVE representatives whom Mr..
and Mrs. Bell entertained are the SURVIVE
ing children OF thirteen OF the late
Thomas O. and Mary Bradley, who lived
at Newark for many years.
The children are Mrs. Bell and Mrs.
Mary E. Cook, Of this city, William Brad.
ley, OF Newark, Patterson @. Bradley OF
Marydel, and q. Taylor Bradley of Mid
dletown. In addition to these there were
present Mrs. Patterson G. Bradley, Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis A. Bell and children, Mr..
and Mrs. Amos ]. Schlosser and children
and Oliver L. Bell, Jr., and Charles 7.
Bell 1t was the first gathering Of the
family and they had a delightful time
together
All the surviving sons, together with
OittSt Il. DELL Suo sui-lLi-laH VI GIlo ldtS
Thomas Bradley, have civil war records,
strange To say. Mr.. Bell having served
with distinction during four years, Pat
terson G. for one year, and William 7.
and q Taylor for three year each. None,
excepting Mr.. Bell, however, bears evil
dence OF the great civil conflict. He lost
one leg aud today the Government hon
ors him with position in the railway
mail ueryice. Every member Of the
family, although each Is somewhat ad-
vanced in years, has good health. and as
it is the purpose to make the family re-
union an annual event hereafter ii is pro-
bable that there viii be many more of
the happy occasions Of Sunday.
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PoRT PENN

Mr.. Albert Kumpel visited Wilmington
on Tuesday.
Mr.. Edward Yearsley was in Whining
ton on Monday.
Mrs. w. V. Harris, of Henderson, Md,
is the guest of Miss Annie Keen.
Mrs. William R. Heavellow is enter
taing her niece, Miss Mary Smith, OF New
Castle.
A minstrel troup is advertised to give
an entertainment in the hall next Satur-
day evening.
Messrs. NJ. G. Moore, Albert Kumpei
and H. M. Faunce spent Wednesday
evening in Odessa.
Presiding Elder Mowbray preached a
fine sermon to good congregation last
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. James M. CIeayer and family, oil
Mt. Pleasant, spent Sunday with their
mother, Mrs. Casper Eaton.
Mr.. William Dyer, of Wilmington, aud
Miss Annie Mcfarland, of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Mary Collins.
District President NJ. g.. Moore in
stalled the following officers for Washing
ton Camp, No. 12, P. o. S. Of last
Monday evening: Past President, Rufus
s. Yearslav; President, Elmer E. Bend
Ter; Vice President Obie Eaton; Master of
Forms; w. B. Zacheis; Recording Secre-
tary, F. B. Hickman; FinaniaI Secre-
tary, NJ. Moore; Treasurer, Isaac W. Con
ard; Conductor, Joshua Wilkins; Inspec-
tor. E. S. Zacheis; Guard, H. NJ. Faumcr;
Trustee, John A. Wallen.
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cEcILToN

Durney Oldham is spending sometime
with relatives in Philadelphia.
Miss Mary Waters has been spending
the past week with Miss Mamie Pierce.
Madam RnDor says We are to have
quite number OF weddings this winter.
Oldham Davis, Of EIkton, spent Sum
day with his parents, Naylor Davis and
wife.
Thomas Bnnlden has returned from
visiting relatives in Philadelphia and
Wilmington.
Miss Elsie Spear has returned from
spending sometime il Baltimore and
Washington.
George Price has returned from visiting
relatives and friends in Wilmington and
Philadelphia.
]. L. Shrach. Of Philadelphia, has re-
turned home from visiting his sister, Mrs.
s. w. Lusby.
Clifford Hoover and Dallas Manlove
we're entertained BY friends in Chesapeake
City on Monday.
Ollie Alfree, Of tile Levels. has been
spending the past week with Arthur
Davis near town.
Mrs. George Pierce has been spending
a few days with her sister, Mrs Thomas
Bell, In Philadelphia.
Messrs. Fred Hoover and Robert
Anderson. ofst Johns, Annapolis. have
returned to their studies after spending
the Holidays viii, their parents in town.
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WARWICK

Mrs. T. G. Lynch is visiting in Kent
County.
William ]. B. Lofand was at Dover,
Del, on Friday
Miss Bessie B. Bishop was in Philadei-
phia last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John RI. M. Garner spent
Tuesday in Philadelphia.
Washington Camp, No. 5, meets next
Tuesday evening at o'clock.
Miss Bessie W. Gunkle was visitor
in the Quaker City on Monday.
Us. Merritt, Jr., entertained his sister,
Miss Bessie, Of Colts, part Of last week.
Miss Lizzie Caldwell was brief visitor
at the home Of Mrs. Mary A. Lofand on
Saturday.
Mass at st. Francis Xavier r. G. Church,
tomorrow morning at the usual hour.
Rev. Charles A. Crowley, pastor.
Work is being rapidly pushed on the
new creamery and we understand that
the plant viii be in operation by Feb
ruary 1st
Revival services are in progress at the
Methodist Protestant Church. Pews are
free and the pnblic cordially invited,
Rev. Frank s. Cain, pastor.
Mrs. Maude Davies, Of the City of
Brotherly Love, accompanied by Mr.. G.
Richard Manlove, of near Middletown,
were brief visitors at the home of Mrs.
Mary A. Lofland on Sunday.
Mr.. A. r. Merritt entertained few Of
his friends last Monday evening. Instru-
mental and vocal music were induiged in
until late hour after which refreshments
were served. His guests left wishing him
many happy returns for their evenings
pleasure.
Rev. G. E. Redecker, of Odenton, Nd,
came to town Wednesday and is assisting
Rev. Frank s. Cain in his revival services.
He attended the special meeting of WASH
ington Camp, No. s, on Friday evening
and will give public lecture in the hall
on Saturday evening. The public is cor
daily invited to be present. Admission
free. Mr.. Redecker is bright man and
the press speaks of him as doer,
writer and most eloquent speaker, SO do
not miss this rare treat.
The following officers have been elected
to serve for the ensuing six months by
Washington camp, No. 8, Of Md: Pres,
L. P. King; Vice-Pres., Fl. NJ. Eaton;
M. of F., T. c. Lynch; Rec. Sec, Will
liam ]. B. Loaand, Jr.; Fin. Sec., Frank
S. Cain; Treasurer, r. B. Merritt, Jr.:
Cond., Charles Stearns; Inspector, L. P.
King, Jr.; Guard, J. M. Holden; Trus-
tees, L. P. King, Edgar Bishop and D.
Travis. Appointive officers for the ensu-
ing term: Assistant Rec. Sec, Prof. Guy
johnson; Chaplain, Hanson King, Right |
Sentinel, Samuel King; Left Sentinel,
George Pierce.
Middletown transcript., 1906-01-13
CHURCH DAYS FOR 1905

The season of lent will occur unusually
early in the year OF 1906 1t begins Oh
February %, and ends on April 25, toe
early for the ladies' to do much with the
Easter bonnet. Following are the dates
of church days for the year 1906
Epiphany, January 6.
Septaugesilna Sunday, February IL.
Sexagesima Sunday, February is.
Junquagesima Sunday, February %.
Slrove Tuesday, February 27.
Ash Wednesday. February 2S
Quadregesima Sunday, March 4.
Palm Sunday, April s.
Good Friday, April l3.
Easter Sunday, April Is.
Low Sunday, April %.
Rogation Sunday, May 20.
Ascension Day, May "a.
White Sunday, June 10.
Corpus Christs, June IA.
Advent Sunday, December 2.
Christmas Day, December %.
New Years Day 1905 comes on Mon,
day Valentines day on Wednesday
Washington's birthday on Thursday
Memorial day on Wednesday Indepen.
dence day on Wednesday Labor day on
Monday, Sept. 8; Halloween on Wed
nesday, Oct 81 Thanksgiving day on
Nov. 20; and Christmas day on Tuesday.
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ZEE POULTRY sHow

The first annual exhibition Of tile
Diamond State Poulty and Pet Stock Ar
sociation, opened in Turn Hall, Whining.
ton. Tuesday morning, and judging from
the avendance on the apening day, the
success Of the affair exceed the ex pections
OF the officers.
There is no disputing the fact that the
exhit il a fine one aud there are many
valuable birds entered that haze won
prizes in the big shows in New York,
and other cities. The exhibition isa rev.
elation to many. t.Wliy. | never knew
there was SO many kinds ii Chickens, =
was an expression made By more than
one spectator.
The MiddIetown faHciers exhibited 28
birds in. all and fell highly elated over
their success, as many blue ribbons are
attached to the cages containing birds Of
the local breeders, and not single one
was disqualified by the Judges. Their
winnings follow
Rhode Island Reds, rose Comb, cock
Charles P. Cochran, Middletown, second,
hen-Charles P. Cochran, first and third,
cockerel--Charles P. Cochran, third.
Same class, pullet-Charles P. Cochran,
first aud third.
Buff Orpingtons-co Walter Beaston,
Middletown, second; hen. Walter Beas-
ton, second; pullet. Walter Beaston, Sec
ond.
Buff Orpington-rose comb-W Walter
Beaston, two frsts and one second.
Single comb Brown Leghorns-pu llet
IT. E. Clayton, Mt. Pleasant, first, Sec
end and third; also first in the same class
OF pens.
Black Minorcas-single comb-hen,
Thomas s. Fouracre, Midaletown, first;
cockerel, Fouracre, first; pullet, Fouracre,
second and third.
Columbian Wyandottes-John A. Jolls,
Middletown, first cockerel, first and sec
ond pullet.
Middletown transcript., 1906-01-13
CHURCH NOTES

The Young Peoples Society OF Christian
Endeavor of Forest Presbyterian Church,
meets every Sunday evening at 6.45
o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended
to everybody. The topic for tomorrow
evening is "What Christ Taught About
Money and Its Uses," Matt. I'll Mark
l0:17-3l. Leader, Miss Holten.
Bethesda Epworth League meets in
the lecture room of the M. E. Church
every Sunday evening at 6.45 o'clock.
Everybody is invited to attend. The
topic for tomorrow evening is "a Love-
Controlled Life" Deut. 1912; Mark II:
80 81 John l4:2l SO Rom. 1910; 2 Cor.
5:14-15; ! John 4:l6-2l. Leader, Miss
Lillian Solway.
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The MiddIetOWn transcript
Ma,ls l lose ..s Isollows.

Going Nartr--7. d. ~ 100 4 m. $50 PM,
). A. p. M. and Up. IN.
Going South $40 "a. M. 4.l5 p. M, and p m
For Odessss-7h.o a. M. e.st a M H.Sh q. Ia.
II For warwick. cecilton aud Earlville go a,
nj. and "A p. m.
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Now On
Special Sale.

Our Semi-Annual Clean Up
Sale of Broken Sizes, Odd
Lots and Special Goods.
Mems Suits at IS, Sc and
$3.50. Plenty of Boys, II to
19 years sizes, Young Mems,
33 to 36 chest, among them.
Mems sizes, 36 to Al. 10 per
cent. off all regular heavy
weight Suits, Overcoats and
Trousers. Big line new
styles in Dress-up, Full Dress
and Tuxedo Suits. SPECIAL
prices in every department.
Clothing, Hats, Furnishings,
Tailoring and Shoes.
B.ssss' ssssase MULLINS GISs4'"s G.ts
Best Wilmington Shoes
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clrIzEs's NATIONAL BANK
NoncE-DIvIDEND

New CASTLE County NATIONAL BANK
OF ODESSA
January Sd, 1906.
The Directors have this day declared a
SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND of THREE
PER CENT. Payable on and after the
10th inst.
JOSEPH L. GIBSON, Cashier. 4
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Intensive Farming Paws

A Poweshiek county (Towa) man set
out to make record ON forty-acre field,
and the result strongly emphasizes the
importance OF intensive farming opera
tions. In the selection Of seed and at
every other point be neglected to factor
In good crop making. A single acre of
this field produced l47 bushels Of corn
and five wagon loads Of pumpkins. On
the remainder Of the field the yield was
nearly as large. Never before had this
tract produced more than 81 bushels to
an acre.
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NoTIcE--REMovAL

DR.. W. E. Barnard, Surgeon Dentist.
has vacated the Anderson property. and
removed his Offices and residence to the
property recently occupied by the late
{. n Reynolds, next door to the post
otIics. Long Distance Phone, No. 81.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-02-09
A. AND NJ. BASEBALL SCHEDULE

At the meeting of the South
western intercollegiate Ath letiC
Association held in Fort Worth
Jan. 2S,the following schedule was
arranged by the several college
representatives that were there for
the colleges that are members;
Agricultural and Mechanical col
lege schedule is as follows, arranged
to date: Baylor at College Station,
March so aud 81, Trinity At Col
lego Station, April 4 and 3; Austin
College at sherman April 8; Poly
technic College ~ Fort Worth
April 10; Trinity at Waxahacbie,
April / and ~; Texas Christian
University at Waco, April 10;
Baylor at Waco, April Ia; South
western University AZ college Sth-
ton, April 10; State University at
College Station, April 20 and q
(?); Polytechnic at College Station
April %; trip to Austin May 2 to 81
Texas Christian University at Col
lege Station May IL and II. This is
tbs list A. now complete up to date.
There will probably be over
twenty games during the entire
season, and there will be at least
eight played here ON the campus,
and perhaps ten. 1t will be LEFT
with the cadets A. 10 whether 4, be
eight or ten, and Se feel sure thai
every one will be- willing 10 pay
some extra for the two additional
games The management intend t.
huvenii the games played In ne"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-02-09
JUDGES AND COMMISSIONERS.
Hold Annual Meeting at Dallas and
\ Fine Attendance Present.

t\palIas. Feb. s.-County Judges and
Commissioners Association OF Texas
met In annual convention here today
There were about ibO members pres
ct when the convention wns called 70
order Judge Bradley OF Fannin coun'
ty. who IL presi lent. called the meet
ing 10 order I'm the Commercial cluh
room. Mayor Barry delivered the ad'
dress OF welcome. TO which Judge Live
ly OF Dallas county responded.
Judge webb Of GraysOn county de-
iivered an interesting address In fav'
or OF the juvenile court bill.
L. the afternoon the delegates were
:sscs around :he city on trolley car
and In the county In carriages.
At night with graf ceremony th'
visitors were Initiated into the mys'
tories Of the Sho-Guns. THIS was fol
lowed by a visit to theater aud
banquet at the Elks' hall.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-02-09
woLFE'o LETTERS READ.
Former Mormon Teacher 10 Subjected
20 Rigid Cross Examination.

Washington. Feb. Sin the inyesti-
CATION OF protests against Senator
Smooth OF Utah before the committee
on privileges and elections, Professor
Walter NJ. Wolfe. who was "A teacher
In Mormon schools and a member OF
the church until very recently. Thurs
day was sui .ected To severe cross
examination by A. s. Worthington
counsel for the senator, A large num-
Der OF letters. which had been written
By Wolfe TO members OF the church
were put on the recocrdo ctoc cshocw
were put into tho record TO show that
he had not made comp ANTS OF the con-
duct OF Benjamin Cuff on the Mexican
expedition. AS he had testified In di'
rect examination. He denied th'
charges by counsel that he has beer
intoxicated In several public places
but he expressed contritlon because 81
his refusal to pay his tithing.
Mr. Worthington will call a larg'
number Of witnesses In an effort tc
discredit Wolfe's testimony
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-02-09

Anna, daughter of the late jay
Gould. will. according to report
dispose Of her French count hus-
hand bv the divorce route. Anna
Gould chose to marry a titled for
e,gner aud has doubtless lived a
miserable life Helen Gould, her
sister. has brought happiness To
herself and others by well directed
philanthropy in her native coun-
Try
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-02-09
ANNOUN CEMENTS

The Eagle Il authorized TO announce
j.. +. BUTLER
As a candidate for Mayor OF Bryan at the ensuing
city election In APRIL subject TO the action OF me
city democratic primary 10 be held TUESDAY
Peb. 20, 1903.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-02-09

athletic field unless prohibited by
rain for then the old ground will be
in better condition. Season tickets
will be sold and each game will
cost only approximately 20 cents,
20 with this small charge every
body will be expected to purchase
a season ticket. Prof. Kyle as man.
ager has proved himself very eili'
Gent in his endeavors to get good
games and will do his part to Re.
cure more desirable ones. II il not
decided for sure where the Univer.
sity and A. and NJ game will he
played, for the managers have not
agreed on the place yet. The Uni
versity wishes TO play at Houston
and the College men all want TO
see II here. IL has been proposed
by several cadets that the trust
fund left over at the end OF the
year be given To the association
70 build bleachers in the
new field. This seems very laud-
able motive, and it is to be hoped
that all will agree to this prop.
osition. With the surplus trust
fund this year it is calculated that
a seating capacity for about
six hundred could he possible
The Battalion.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-02-09
TRACK COMPLETED
Halt Million Dollars Expended In
Crossing coloraS9 Desert.

san Francisco Feb. S.--After an ex-
pondlture 81 about 100000 the South
ern Pacific officials have announced
the final completion ~ the new piece
Of track. thirty-clght miles long. Ia
the Colorado desert. which win enable
their trains to run without interfer-
ence from the waters OF the Colorado
river. which filled the Salion sink and
ruined about forty miles Of their main
line The new track Becomes part Of
the main line. unless the Salton sink is
finally rid Of water by proper control
~ thr waters of the Colorado
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-02-09

The poll tax payments are dis
couraging. II seems certain that
the payments and exemptions will
not exceed $4,000. Estimates the
population of the State at 4 100000,
il is evident that the males of yot-
ing age number 100000 Thus
it appears that for some reason or
other 100000 males of voting age
are disqualified to vote OF this
number not more than 100, 600 are
negroes. leaving $4,000 white
men who have failed TO become
voters Houston Post
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-02-09

The result Of last years efforts at
our canuery under the guidance
of John Mitchell aud J. j. Carter,
should be the best evidence of what
canning factory can do for a COM
munity. The out put Of the factory
is marvellous, and when planting
crops this spring, the lamer should
remember it and plant plenty of
truck to keep it running at last
three full months eat all you
can and what you can't eat, can"
Franklin Central Texan
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-02-09
AocH LAUGHED

Apparently Not Worried When Inform :
ed Rehearing Petition Was Denied.
Chicago. Feb s.--News of denial OF
his petition for rchearing by tho SUI
the Jail. lie was apparently unmovcd.
simply saying: "Oh that's all right"
Asked whether he had anything
further to say. hc laughed and re-
piled. NO. have said enough. II
anybody wants To- kno wanything
further they mrrt consult my attor-
ney."
Hoch hangs Feb. % Tor vic muir
der.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-02-09
ARMOUR PLANT oEFRAUoEo
Two Arrests Have Been Made and
matter In County Officers Hands.

Fort Worth. Feb. S.-A plot by which
the Armour packing plant has been
defrauded by the dishonesty OF some
emplo, -. Il is alleged. has been dis
covered. II IL claimed that quantity
OF products. that was worth several
thousands % dollars. has not been
accounted for. A rigid investigation Is
being made. Two arrests have been
made by the city officials and the mat
ter turned over to the county officers
Little information Is obtainablo other
than that considerable discriminating
evidence has come TO light
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-02-09

Bryan should make strong
effort To have another oil ma ~
the opening Of the next cotton
season.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-02-09
BRYAN. TExAS, FEB. ., 1905.

Government tobacco experts VIII
work at Hallettsville during the
coming season.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-02-09
scHLEY MUSTERED IN.
Is a Member Of RooseVelt's Garrison
In Army and Navy Union.

Washington. Feb. S.-Rear Admiral
schley. retired has been mustered In
as a member % Colonel Theodore
Roosevelts garrison. No. - Army and
Navy Union Several hundred mem
bcrs OF the organization from differ
ent garrisons Boo thir .iiy were pres
cnt
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-04-05
The Shiloh Monument.

Governor Cummins is in receipt of
confirmation from the war depart
ment at Washington of the dispatches
in the Register and Leader to the
effect that the department had de-
cided to allow on the monuments of
the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Iowa
regiments, at Shiloh, substantially,
the Inscriptions demanded by the
soldiers and urged by the governor.
This will permit the completion of
the monuments and their dedication
this fall at the same time, approXi-
mately, as The monuments at Chatta-
nooga, Andersonville and Nicksburg
In his letter to the veterans the
honorable secretary of the treasury,
Leslie Nj. Shaw, of Iowa, wrote as
follows: " AS verbally agreed bet
ween the secretary OF war, Senators
Allison and Dolliver Congressman
Walter |. Smith and myself, on Fri.
day last, the mooted question will be
covered in the following language" "
etc.
This efficiently regiment arrived at
Pittsburg Landing on morning of
April 6, 1862. 1t disembarked, formed
on the bluff, and there received its
first ammuaition. 1t remained in this
position about an hour, when, under
the order of General Grant, and con-
Quoted by one of his staff officers, it
marched to join McClernand's (FirsO
division. 1t entered the field to the
right of this monument, near Ogles.
by's headquarters, and while crossing
it was fired upon by artillery and
musketry 1t formed line of battle,
advanced under fire $50 yards in to the
woods and held its position two hours
and then, under orders, retired to a
new line. Portions of the regiment
fought with other divisions later in
the day and on Monday, Present for
duty 700. Its loss was, , officers and
10 men killed; officers and l49 men
wounded; 2 officers and . men cap
tured or missing; total, 1856.
The decision of Secretary Taft con-
cedes the point made by the governor
and inserted it in this language: "Its
colonel commanding officially report
ed that the regiment held it's position
from 10 o'clock in the forenoon until
IL o'clock noon, and then under
orders retired to new line.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-04-05

The Misses Myrtle and olga
Marquesen, accompanied by their
brother, Evans, spent very pleas.
ant day at the Martes home, two
miles west of town, Sunday last.
These young people are some OF
Extras best; attentive to their
large business during the week,
and opposed to the desecration OF
the Sabbath on Sunday. Their oc.
cupation demands their very best
efforts during business hours and
little recreation at the home of
friends on the day of rest appeals
to ones nature as the proper thing
to do to recuperate. The visit was
one of enjoyment for these worthy
young people.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-04-05

Delegates for the new Firemen' 8
Association met al Carroll, one day
last week and perfected an organi-
zation by electing }. NJ. Wiederhold,
chief OF the Carroll fire depar tment,
as President; J. II. Post, Secretary;
Frank Foster, of Scranton, Vice
President; Peter Stephany, Treas
urer. The new association, which
comprises the towns along the
Great Western between Fort Dodge
and Harlan; along North Western
between Boone and Dennison; the
Carroll and Audubon branches;
will hold it's first tournament in
Carroll the second week m June. un-
der the name of the Interstate Fire
mems Association. A The Carroll
Commercial Club has consented to
cooperate with the tiremen in the
matter OF handling the tournament
which is evidence that the first race
meet will set the pace for future
events.