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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-09-27

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church o: Col. Dor state. and b, they
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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-09-27

IL D., pleasure 70 me and ms
friends, the people Of Crittenden Co.
to ,sy Of Watkina Anodiue Linimen,
II relieved ne Of rheumatism 10 m,
shoulders when | had uot had ms
hand 90 ny head Tor two years. Ii
cured, amen every thing else failed
=. mas been worth a thousand dollar.
70 ne. RHODA WILLIAMSON
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-09-27

Saddles and Harness
Brides ami haIterS
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-25


r. X. Haskins. of Mcdowell. was
in the city Yesterday taking i'm tho
Christmas times
Misses Mamie Thomson and Alice
NattoX. of Norfolk, We're visitors in
he city yesterday shopping
Miss Minnie Young. on Princeton
vas in the city yesterday visiting
friends
Attorney Bernard McClaugherty
has returned from his visit to Rich
mond and Norfolk, where he has beer
IN professional business.
Oiiiccr Hunt nabbcd two colored mel,
Yesterday with razors. and thinking
hey might use them unnecessarily.
ne locked them mp for safety
officer Galloway arrested a man yes
'erday in the East End for shooting
into caboose There was no serious
damage done. however.
Officer Francisco and Houchins ar
rested man here from Montgomery
ounty by the name of EperIy on -
serious charge yesterday ana he will
be taken back to face his accusers.
There were several colored boys ar
rested Yesterday for taking tbin.,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-25
OUR FIRE
DEPARTMENT

In or reference to tho fire 1T the
uoador- nd building the other night
We stated that the fire department.
vas not much 'e'r3 We have been
Informed dino entity Had il rot bae-
pr the fire department It might have
been different They responded TO
ne alarm quickly and did excellent
work and showed their efficiency. for
al of which. on behalf Of our people.
We wish to give them praise and
credit
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-25
NOT A GOOD
SHOWING

Warden Haddor OF the state Pcni-
Tertiary. i'm his report has the fol-
lowing paragraphs as TO five counties
OF this section which makes bad
showing and should Doc remadioi u
some way
or the SOS state couyicts Faycttc
county contributed 1870 Mcdowell
county 1o7 Kanawha county o..
Mercer county t3. and Miupo county
%. against q total Of i18 from the
other fifty counties OF trc state
Let those in authority look into
the cause and gee 30 somcthing cam
not bo done to rcIiovo such dcplorablo
conditions
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-25

Bismarck's anticipation Of the date
IF his own death is not generally
known. About nineteen years ago
Turing a debate in one of the great
military schemes, he refused to in
terfere with the sepennate bill ON
the ground that he expected to live
another three years, but to die within
seven. In other words. he calculated
on living till 1890 and on dying be
ore 1894 As matter of fact. his
prediction was not far wrong. for
though he actually lived until 1897
ne was politically dead as soon as he
went into retirement at Friedrich
sruch
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-25
WANTED.
THE DAILY LEADER WANTS A
LINOTYPE OPERATOR BAD.

y good linotype operator
who wishes a position at
good wages is desired at this
Office, Come, write or tele-
graph and we will guarantee
satisfaction.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-25
NOT UP TO
EXPECTATIONS

First Boy Expect to get much for
Christmas?
Second Boy Yep but I expect (
won't get nothing Ike wot ex-
pect Judge
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-25
NEW HOTEL RIVERSIDE
Keystone, w. Va.
\. \. NICHOLSON, Manager.

Newly refitted throughout with
commodious sample rooms.
EVERYTHING FIRST-CLASS.
Open day and night and run on the
European and American Plan.
Your patronage respectfully So
licited.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-25
WANTED.

WANTED: At once, First
Class Cook. Apply 843
Princeton Ave, or this Of
flee.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-25
ART STUDIO.

The Art Studio will be closed until
Wednesday morning for Christmas.
After which it vii be ready for bust
ness rs usual.
J S. WALLACE, Prop.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-25
ALL TRAINS LATE
LAST NIGHT

No. 3 was behind wreck AT Zurich
last night and was reported three Or
four hours late. No. Is was reported
two hours late Railroads as well as
he rest OF as have their troubles
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-25
TAKE DUE NOTICE.

Ladies and Misses Suits at the re
duccd prices are going fast-they will
be no cheaper In January.
PEDIGO'S
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-12-25
FOR SALE: One large ire

FOR SALE: One large iron
double door combination
Safe. Weight 1000 lbs
Large space for books OF
any size, and 4 lock draw
ers, 4 pigeon holes, large
steel box. AS good as new
Will sell for $4,000 cash
to first man. p. O. Box
212, Kimball, w. Va.
Dec. IS, 1wk.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1906-01-03
Married.

Melvin O. Thompson and
Fac Smith, each of St. Law
renee, were married on Jan.
1st at the home of j. Nor
row, the grandfather of the
bride, Rev. O. W. Butter
field, pastor OF the a.. p.
church, officiating.
A eompany.of relatives and
friends assembled to witness
the happy event. After the
beautiful and impressive
ceremony of the Methodist
ritual, and congratulations
had been given a sumptuous
dinner was spread. We
hope the entire married life
of the couple may be as
pleasant as the wedding day
occasion.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1906-01-03

MILLER AND VICINITY.

Logan Scott departed yes
terday for the coast.
Miss Eddy has returned
from a visit at Aberdeen.
Capt. Sheldon was in
from the east side on bust
ness.
The steam heating plant
has been started going in
the Masonic block.
VIM. Fenton's ice rink is
bearing up well since the
change of weather.
Lei the wish go out that
the grounding will not
make a shadow of 8 show on
Feb. 2.
Railroad Commissioner
d. FL. Smith was at Sioux
Falls attending a meeting
of the board.
Mrs. VIM. Johns and
baby boy, wife of editor of
the Woolsey Herald, spent
Thursday with relatives and
friends in Miller.
We understand that Mack
Miller expects to build a
four or five thousand dollar
house next spring on his
lots west of the Methodist
church.
Mrs. Sweetman is spend
ing the holidays here visit
ing with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Erickson. Mr..
Sweetman is a successful
physical of the .allopathic
school.
About all the women in
town attended a big recep-
ton yesterday afternoon at
the Judge Carroll home.
The affair excelled anything
of the kind yet attempted in
our town. Mr.. and Mrs.
Carroll and their young
folks are all good people
who like TO entertain and
make it pleasant for their
nelghbors.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1906-01-03
The Policy Holders Want
Such Men.
Argus Leader.

Mayor Thompson, Of
Miller would never do for
a life insurance president.
One of the societies of
which he was financial head
attempted to raise his sal
airy, but the mayor refused
to accept more than he was
already receiving.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1906-01-03

1t would be q big I'd for
Miller if one of the eastern
insurance societies should
offer it's presidency to Mayor
Thomson. The papers would
be full of it.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1906-01-03

Building barns and sheds
by the farmers is not an IN
common thing la this part
Of the state at this season of
the year.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1906-01-03
The Miller Sun.
%. Printed on Wednesday.
THOMAS STRATTON, Editor.

Notice the Suns big offer
Of the Drovers journal
weekly free on another
page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

Wednesday evening in the Green
street church there will be held a great
revival service. The churches of Hal
lowell and Gardiner will unite with this
church for this service and Rev. Felix
POwill. the Italian preacher and lee
turcr, has been secured for the service
He will tell the thrilling story of his
conversion to Christ. Bowley Green
writes under date of Feb. %: I'm my
church Mr. POwill spoke for more than
an hour on his life and conversion. 1t
was a mastery piece of work, an ire
SiStibie piece of oratOry." j. AleXan-
der Betchcr. a pupil of the famous
Boston teacher. Whitney, and now a
gospel singer. will conduct the singing
and render several solos. This is to be
strictly a gospel service. The public Is
cordially invited. A silver Offering will
be taken TO meet expenses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07
Court House Notes.

The big calendar clock that has been
out of commission for some time has
been repaired and it licked off the
fleeing minutes Tuesday with faith
fuiness and accuracy that was well
come to those who frequent JanitoI
Mckinney's comfortable office.
Tuesday was a busy day in the pro-
bate court. several out-of-town attor-
neys having business before Judge
Stevens.
The county commissioners Will be in
session at the court house today.
Detective Martin of Boston was q
visitor at the court house Tuesday.
Herbert +. Foster of Winthrop was
n business visitor at the court house
Tuesday afternoon.
Justice Peabody heard an action for
divorce in the supreme judicial court
Tuesday afternoon.
Sheriff Ham has arranged for the
accommodation of the jurors who will
serve on the Cooper trial at the Win
throp house, directly opposite the court
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07
BEGINS TODAY.
mi
Great Interest in Trial Of
Mrs. Alice F. Cooper.
Whole Day Will Probably Be
Taken in Getting Jury.
Will Prisoner Be Allowed Liberty During
Trial for Murder?

The March term of the Supreme
Judicial Court with Associate Justic,
Henry c. Peabody of Portland prcsid-
ing opened Tuesday morning at the
l<ennehec county courthouse. AT 1C
O'Clock the usual prOclamat alton was
made by Sheriff Frank j. Ham, and the
opening prayer was offered by Rcv. G.
G., Mosher, pastor Of the Free Baptist
church. The calling and assignment OF
civil cases for trial at this term fol-
lowed.
Sheriff Ham has assigned for service
at this term, the following deputy
shcrifs: Morris Fish of HallowclI
Robbins of Eassalboro. and A. r.
Buckien of LitChfield. The last two
named will be in charge Of the jury
during the trial of Mrs. Alice F. Cooper
Members of the bar who were present
at the orening of the court Tuesday
morning We're as follows: Thomas
Leigh, w. II. Fisher. NJ +. Sawtelle,
i. NJ. Thompson, F. J. c. Little. l.. T.
Carleton. F. l.. Dutton, Benedict F.
Maher. A. NJ. Goddard. Norman L.
BasSett, Leslie c. Cornish, Joseph Will
Hanson. and T. J. Lynch of Augusta
Fred Emery Beane of HallOwell
Charles y. Knight, Oliver f. Clason.
VIII G. Atkins and Guy a. Hildreth of
Gardiner: Fred w. Clair. D. P. Foster,
Charles F. Johnson, and W. c. Phil
brook of Watervile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

Men were at work Tuesday morn
Ing pumping out the water which ran
from the cellar of the Russell &, WeS-
ton store into those of the adjacent
stores Monday night. Wrecking pumps
were used for the purpose and the
work was conducted in the cellar of the
Bennett restaurant and the store &C.
cupied by Mrs. Z. c. Leighton. Mrs
Leigaton's store, Russell & Weston's
and r. Z. Buckley's are all closed and
will remain closed until after the in
surance has been adjusted. The insur-
anoe adjusters are expected to COM
nence the work of looking over the
stock Tuesday, March IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

One of Frank Lees teams met with
q mishap on the driveway north of the
post office building. and which leads to
the steamboat wharf, at about $50
Tuesday evening, but which was happi-
~ unaccompanied by serious results.
The team was one of two that are en-
gagged in hauling to the city landing
some oak logs which are to be used
for the piling for the new club house
to be built this spring by the Augusta
Yacht Club. The driveway is icy. and
in going down from Water street the
forward sled Slowed around so that one
OF the horses was thrown down. and as
the other horse could not hold the load
behind him. the PROSTATE horse was
dragged down over the hill and nearly
to the pitch of the river bank before
the team could be stopped. The horse
lost some hair by being dragged over
the rough ice. but aside from that he
did not appear to be much injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

1o3-Gardiner National Bank VS.. Fuller.
O. b. Clason; G. w: Heselton.
1IO-Kcan VS.. Porter. w. c. Atkins; j. F.
Gould, o. Il. Clason.
12i-Wilson VS.. Dcehan. VI. T.. Sawtelle;
Brown & Brown. F. w. Clair
followers VS.. Goodwin. NJ. E. sawtellc;
1os-Tilley vs.. Abdelnour & IRIS. NJ. E.
Sawtellc; Heath 4 Andrews.
12S-Hopkins VS.: ribbetts. b. f. Maher;
G. w. Hesclton.
13s-Wiles vs. Hickey. G. A. Hildreth;
1ai-Dunn. Jr.. vs.. Dunn. G. w. 1Icselton;
Q. b. Clason
136-Rrackett, Pctr.. VS.. Bartlett & Den
dreth
137-Canter. Pctr. VS.. Wise. c. A. knight:
G. A. Hildreth.
1il-Snell VS.. Dobson. Brown & Brown;
Manson & Coolidge.
1i7-Warrcn VS.. WaterviIlc a. Fairfield
R'way. & 1t. Co. G. NJ. Chapman; Z.
+. Johnson.
'N- mitn: r. " Vs. c f"iron G. NJ Chap
man; +. w. Clair
1JO-Bakcr VS.. Watervillc & Fairfield
R'way. ~ 1t. Co. G. G. Weeks;
Heath 4 Andrews.
171-Campion, Petr., vs.. Marston, Admx.
c. p. Mattocks; Cornish IL Eassctt.
159-Brann vs.. City of Augusta T. l..
button; w. II. Fisher.
X. i
II. Fisher. Williamson & BurIcigh;
q. ID. Baker.
lG3-Trask vs. Hallcwell Granite Works.
". IL Fisher Heath * Andrews; o.
1c'-WaketeId US. Royal G. W. Hesel-
ton.
1G9-Fcoplcs National Bank Is. Dunbar.
ct Is. {. +. Johnson; John f. Mel
son.
1S7-I.cc VS.. Nichols Magce Cons. Co.
Williamson & Burlcish
lN.-nnung vs.. Randall. Williamson &
i'urlegh.
1S3--Augusta Trust Co. VS. Marlowc Mfg
Co. Williamson 4 Burieigh
1St-I4ancscy VS.. Nichols MaGec Cons. Co.
Williamson e. BurleiSh.
lS6-ncfeo VS.. Nichols Mascc Cons. Co.
Williamson < Burlcieh.
FS-iGtcomb EXr vs. llo%;c. s. (; l..
TitcOmb
1>o-.ritcomb. Exr vs.. scribner. s. q L.
Titcomb
1aI-Iynch. TT. vs. Pellcticr. .-:hos. ].
Lynch. A. Nj. Goddard: +. w. Clair
WI-Walkor vs.. Augusta Steam Laundry
Co. A. NJ. Goddard
196-Gonnella VS.. Morrill,. a. NJ Goddard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

City Marshal Breen has received a
notice from Supt. Pierce of the Boston
police department, giving a description
of one William D. Owen who is want
ed in that city for larceny and con-
spiracy. which charge is contained in
126 counts. He is IS years of age. but
looks younger, 5 feet, : or s inches in
height. and weights $50 pounds. He has
brown hair, probably streaked little
with gray. and a little bald in front,
bushy eyebrows and a high forehead.
He is of a restless nature and a very
clever talker. He is we'll known in
Indiana, where he has held prominent
government positions. The man is I'M
doubredly accompanied by his wife. He
operated by means of false representa-
lions regarding coffee and rubber
plantations on the isthmus of Tehuar-
t.nec. Mexico. by which he received =
yary large amount of money. although
only s25.Ooo is the amount named in the
warrant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

Miss Harriet Enright was a passen-
ger OH train No. 102 Tuesday after
noon, on her way to New York to join
Miss Harriet Allen, and the two will
pass the next ten days in looking over
the spring styles in millinery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

Drumrlond and Robbins. who arc
building launch for use on the river
during the coming season. have the
hull completed said painted and the
craft is about ready for the engine tc
he installed. The owners have not de-
cided what type of an engine they will
use. but intend to put in one that will
send the boat along at a rapid rate.
She will prove a welcome addition to
the fleet of the Augusta Yacht Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

The Russell & Weston fire reminds
the public that it is not well to put off
the matter of fire insurance too long.
c. :. Downing & Son are now perma-
nently located in their new quarters in
the Vickery Block, opposite Hotel
North and will be glad to receive new
customers as well as old ones. Tele-
phone 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

The work of putting in swing doors
in the corridors at the City hospital is
now in progress. and the benefit re-
sulting therefrOm is already notice.
able in the increased quiet in the hos
pital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

The youngsters of the city are at
present having some of the best coast
ing Of the winter. Saturday night
storm covered the snow in the fields
with IL coating of crust, and the boy
with the sled is now reaping his full
share of enjoyment,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07
Major Holman F. Day of Auburn was

Major Holman F. Day of Auburn was
in the city Tuesday on a combined
business and pleasure trip, and in
tended to return home on train 1O2
but owing to the fact that he was led
to believe that the train left Augusta
at 3.45 instead of 3.42. he was just
that much behind in arriving at the
station. and so deferred his return to
Auburn until the lilo Pullman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

Keep the little ones healthy and hap
py. Their tender, sensitive bodies re-
uuire gentle. healing remedies. Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea viii keep
them strong and well. 35 cents. Tea or
tablets.
Bowditch. Webster & CO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

AT Locke's market Tuesday morning
there was a display of game that was
little unusual at this season Of the
year. in the shape of two coons. The
animals Were captured by Il Sidney
man, and had every indication of hav-
ing enjoyed prosperous winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

Matters at the police station are very
quiet, and arrests are few. There were
two occupants of the station Monday
night, but they We're both dodgers en-
route for the ice fields down river. and
they were released early in the morn
ing that they might have chance to
get TO work as soon as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

Among the petitions in bankruptcy
which were filed at the United States
district court before Judge Hale, Mon
day, was one by Arthur j. FoSS OF
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

Among the births which have been
recorded at the office of the city clerk
during the week is that of daughter
who was born Monday, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin c. Humphrey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

Mrs. Hattie E. Johnson, formerly of
West Harrington. died at the Insane
hospital Monday morning. aged So
years. the cause of death being Bright's
disease. The remains will be sent to
West Pennington today for intcrment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

I.unt & Brann have some very pretty
doilies for coronation cord, eyeiet en-
broidcry, satin stitch, chain stitch out
line and bullion, or as it is sometimes
called, wheat stitch" These are very
pretty worked with white Utopia LUIS
tire and, as they launder beautifully
are very serviceable and durable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

An examination for rural mail car
rierS will be held at the Federal build
ing at 10 o'clock Saturday forenoon for
Kennebec county. There are six appli-
cantS for the position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07
LOCAL MATTERS.

f. Z. Leighton's store will be closed
until further notice on account OF
damage by water and smoke of Mon
day nights fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

Linwood +. Crockett of, Portland.
Arthur II. Stockman Of Saco and Har-
ry H. Thurlough of Fairfield We're adj
nitted to the bar in the Supreme Jul
dicial court before Associate Justice
Peabody, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-07

Assignment Of cases for jury trials ~
the Mar"h term Of the supreme judicial
corr. in tn" following order:
%'-Trilis'n vs. City of HalIowelI. I. ].
Lynch. ~ n. Goddard: +. +. Ee:ins
The Marshall republican., 1906-07-20
From Texas
Mckinney, Texas.

July is, 'O6.
Editor Republican:
This letter will be a sur.
prise TO some Of you, / know,
for some of you hardly know
that I have left the old muddy
country of Missouri of last
winter. l left there in the
spring to come to a dryer and
more healthful country and |
certainly found IL when /
came 70 Texas, although we
had too much rain here early
in the spring and people
could not get to work their
crops as they would have
liked to. They are all about
up with their work now.
Corn and cotton look fine
and are about laid by. People
have all finished thrcshing in
tDis part of the country.
Wheat averaged about 81 10 Z
The Marshall republican., 1906-07-20

bushels per acre here tEis
year. There were some good
crops of oats here, some of
the winter oats made as high
as 81 bushels per acre.
Steam plows are beginning
to run now; lots of dirt will be
turned up with the steam
plOws This summer aud fall.
The ground plows pretty hard
just now for we have been
needing "a little rain here in
old Collin county for two or
three weeks. Laud is selling
high here now, some n high
as $50 per acre. There is
some land in Collin county ~
gpod ~ eau he found any.
where IN Texas. Collin county
land is the blaci gumbo type
and contains no sand.
Most people in Texas are
Christians and we have plenty
of churches to go to. This Is
the time of year for camp
meetings and they have ul.
ready begun in some places.
You may think by my let.
ter that ] am an agent for
the Collin county real estate
company, but l am not, SO I
will close now and come again
il youjwill permit me; 80 by
wishing you all many happy
times at the Blue Lick Springs
this summer | remain,
Gus Phillips.
The Marshall republican., 1906-07-20

three married daughters,
two at Higginsville MRS.
Always and Mrs. Jackman)
and one at Independence, Mo.
MRS. EMILY FOSTER.
died at her home in Kansas
City last Friday night, aged
n years. She WAS the mother
Of DR.. j. S. Mckee, the den.
tist, who was ut her bedside
and also attended the funeral
at Lexington Sunday. lie
has our sympathy.