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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-02
Chesapeake e Ohio Ryy,..s

5C1nc1nnatl, indianapolis, St. Louis, CHS
~ ccaoo Louisville, Nashville, Memphis.sssss
200 p. m. and II 100 ,. r.. daily. ~
Westbound Local Trains: III az
1880 a M and s15 p. M week days..-sss..sss'S
Newport News, Norfolk and Old Polne.,$s'Ss.
s:oo a m. and 400 p. m. daily. n S.s
Local for Newport News and Old Point.
7:a5 a. m. and 100 >. m. week days. 81
James River Line: III 5
1880 a. n. daily: 5:l5 p m. week days ss3:S VI
Arrive Maine Limo from West: 81 $50 A. n. q
1880 a.. M. $3.50 M. s.7:45 p. Errors
$500 p NJ James River: '.s I'D AZ. NJ, s6:j3
P. NJ. ('Daily: - Elk Sunday) sfi3s
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Stock Brokers
GEO. r, KING & CO.,

1104M p. Main ST., Richmond, Va.
STOCKS, COTTON AND GRAIN,
5a@ Fractional Lots a Speciality. VI
Close Attention to Out.o Town Accounts.
PRIVATE WIRES,
NEW YORK, CHICAGO, NEW ORLEANS
Western Union Branch IN our Office,
stock Ticker In customer's Room,
Members
Richmond Grain and Cotton Exchange
strangers Waiting the city are Invited
Ia make our office their headquarters, and
have their mall and wires sent in our
care, s -
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MEETINGS.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY.
NJ vrr ly ITohriarv

SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. e
New York. February 2. 1905.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a
general meeting Of tho stockholders Of
Southern Railway Compn ny has been
called by the Board Of Directors and
will be held at the principal office Of
the company in tho city OF Richmond:
Virginia, on Wednes day, tho 18th day Of
April, 1906 ut 10 o'clock In the, fore,
noon, for tho purpose of considering an
Il issue and sale OF Developmentfa and Gems
eral Mortgage Bonds by Southern Rail-
way3rC Company and tho creation OF a
pany to secure the same. all as proposed
In the communication OF Samuel spen-
Ger. president, to the Voting Trustees.
dated February /, 1906 and Of acting
on such other businesa MS may DO law
fully brought before the meeting. Tho
transfer books Of both preferred and
common stock of this company will DO
closed on April Z. 1906, and opened ngnin
on April 10, 1905. BY order Of the Board
OF Directors. r. D. LANKFORD, Sec
1 retary. 81 tsssl. -sflf ~ t5a552 l.aEt 80
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TuE ANNUAL, MEETING OF THE
stockholders Of the Bon Air Company
Of Virginia. will be held in tho Office Of
Col. r. M. r. Talcott Groom No. !,
Chamber OF Commerce) on Tuesday.
April 8, 1NOG, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. AS
matters OF Importance will come before
this meeting full attendance "a desired.
Secretary and Treasurer.
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5aAtLnoAra

VII a AZ
* II. Frederlekssuts I IL
.u...,u.uus t,otorriao u.
Trains Leave Rlehmond--- NsrthW1fds Y
4.fs A. M.--paiiy--Byr A. Thrctsh. Sys
go A. M.-Dally--Maln st. Through. IN q. III
$50 a ~. --Day--Maln ST Throus:t ~
ga 4; M.-.Eseept Monday. Byrd 81 Thsosates.
'tt a A., M ,aod:;; Days-alba- AshisAd 49,
so 4 M..Dsily--Byrd 81 rhroua s 49,
i2$S hoGsS- ;s.s. 12sy.yraa 81 hscSsA
.es PPul 16fsHT!1,Ssa 81; Through. I
Wv = M;.aWeek Days-t1iba. Ashlaned
trains ArrIve n eRiohr1 nj !.
s4o a; M...Week Days-Elba. Ashland w A -
500 4 AIN n. wesk pays-nyrd 81 rt.dsiiss,s'. II
tito 4. M.--WeeE Dayss = ISL 81 Tnrousls
;:sE esy s. sn: ss:.ss.sa
' F MM-P Bayys;4s 81 i. ra EssYasa wv.
'a2 t PM Daily Main 81. Throurn. ~ I
l lls M#R!sXn bs9. y gaEYss.s
pullInan Sleeping Of Farior Cafs. ~
ne9d e week Weep da syan ana ioes
J, Tine = arrivals and departure. ana eorns.o,s.
X:. P Il 9P Pss.s " S.s sY sapt 3
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Secretary and Treasurer.

Richmond, Va, March Is, 1906
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
i Of the stockholders OF tho Alhemnrle
PAPER Manufacturing Company will be
held at The office OF Capt. Charles u.
nmca Buildng. corner Main and Ninth
Z streets. Richmond. Va. on. Thursday.
April ~ 1hnG, Mt 1880 o'clock a. NJ.
CHARLES NJ. BOSWIGI.T.
Secretary aud Treasurer.
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NAVAL STORES MARKET. >
THrpentine Declines, But Reac-
ton Sets in Very Promptly,

especial 70 Tho 'Tlmes- DIspntch.) Z
SAYANNAli, GA. March S1.-Tlle Sa-
yannah naval stores market for the week
ending to-day has again seen spirits Of
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ATLANTIC COAST LINE
EFFECTIVE JANUARY e4th

EFFECTIVE JANUARY e4th. 5.5, Sss
Trains leave Richmond daily; ssas
For Florida and South s:o5 "A. n. a7:25 and
'll:5o p. M. a55t
re, Norfolk, 900 4. NJ. 500 " sndS
i7:a5 P, NJ. 4 5t35l y ~ M gSSS
For NJ. & w. ny, west, 1910 and 9 ;oSs
p NJ. h@ 55l5 .js 3.Sl .&s. y
For Petarsburg 300 A. NJ. 1870 500. 8 ~
900 and 1890 P. NJ. gS8 wv
4 For aoidsboro and Fayetteville. .s:5s pm.
Trains arrive Richmond daily: 4:i7. $40, ss:ss
..lo:4s and 11:4o A. NJ; 'l:oo. 2:o5, $3.50 500
and 0:e0 p. M. {3SF&
Except Sunday. - Sunday only. ]. a;
limo OF arrivals and departures and 5conHecss
lions not guaranteed. 81 Il % z . ssif
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Deducted to agree. Will cO!np @'ol' WE
years stock OF spts, 963 casks. IL.
Deducted TO agree with count from 'll's
years stock of rosin 12,5S, ..t Wac
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Seaboard Air Line Railway.

OCuUVU1 u NH KIM NuIAU0J s55.s5045h
southbo,,nd Trains Leave Rlchm ond Daily
0lo a. NJ Local TO Norlina, Aa'nlst aad !
$50 P. M-saild l. Ptaillman 50 st. Aurus-s;
a:.o p. III. and II r. M--yhroush PULL.
~ g"'' mans and coachkJ to Sav1n> 4
nah, Jacksonville Atlanta
* birmingham and Son thwest,ssSssef Fl
Trains Arrive Richmond Daily,
s:l5 a, M: GAS a. NJ: 4:hs P. NJ
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following table and 9snE fcbnms
nll year le ana ZOE
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Richmond. W.. March u, 1906.
THE ANNUAL. MEETING Or THN
members Of tho, Mutmnl Assurance So
ofI]ce OF the society Monday, April 18th,
ut one o'clock. EDWIN a.. PALMER.
Principal Agent
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TAX NOTICE.
office Collector City Taxes. city Hail,
Richmond, W., April I, 10Ot.
.LICENS Sc TAX.
CITY LICENSES
FOR THE YEAR 1906.

have been placed In my hands for colleo-
ton, and arc due now, as follows: .a
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TILE ANNUAL. MEETING or TIE
Stockholders OF the Richmond Horse
SHOW Association will be held ut No.
500 East Main street, Richmond, Vn:,
al Wednesday, April 18th, ut 9 O'clock
r. M, ". o. WARTlIEN, u
N Assisl nnl Secretary aud Trensuror.
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Provisions are still fundamentally very
strong, AT tho end Of the week there was
some generous selling. due, IT is believed
to fenr of tho effect of the coal strike,
but the undcrtono remained Enthusiastically
nrm. There Is "a pronounced shortage OF
hogs, considering the Immense foreign
ana home demand for meats and lard,
Manufactured products arc SO strongly
held that declines In the futures It Is
genera ny believed can only be temporary.
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AUCTION SALES--This Day.
Monday, April End 19(

OF the late F. W. l'usen, aVls'oh
bctg necessary pubic Auction on the premises on
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THE STOCK MARKET OF THE. WEEK
(Froni the Now York Evening Post OF Saturday.
.-L- STOCK ExchANoEL TRANSACTIONS.
. THE STOCK MARKET OF THE WEEK.

Shares .....u..i...,,....... 90.
BONDS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. u......
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Much Speculation.

There has been a sharp livcn|ng OF |,.i spec
native interest, and toward the close
Of the week It began TO look seriously
as il the New York bulls intendea 20
make Il bold effort to recoup their losses e
An wheat by stubbornly holding on 20
thclT May lines ana buying heavily h'r INTO Q
iscptcmbel,-an option of the new 4. crop c''p
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-08
STILL UNSETTLED
UPPER COURTS DECISION IN lEVEE CASE LEAVES POINT
 STILL IN DISPUTE.
Says Plum Bayou Directors Failed to Present Question in Appropriate
 Proceedings.

MT. Justice McCulloch delivered the opinion of the supreme court at Little Rock Monday in the case of Leonard against the Plum Bayou levee dis trict.
 The general assembly of 1905 enact ei a statute establishing the Plum Bayou levee district and authorized the board of directors to borrow money and issue bonds therefor in the sum of $300,0OO to be expended in constructing and maintaining the levee, which was done. The levee be- ing uncompleted, the board entered into contract with R. L. Leonard whereby the latter agreed to con- struct portion of the levee and to accept in payment of the agreed price for the work certificates of indebted ness to be issued to him by the board due in one, two and three years from date
 Leonard entered upon perform ance of the contract but subsequently abandoned it and refused to complete it on the ground that the board of di rectors was without legal authority to issue such certificates The board of directors then insti- trted a proceeding in equity to com rel Leonard to complete the work and accept the certificates in payment thereof. Leonard pleaded that the board had no authority to issue the certificates The court sustained a decree in favor of the 'evee dis trict.
 The manifest object of this suit is 1 to obtain a decree of this court as to the authority of the board of direc- tors to issue the certificates named. They have failed, however, to present the question in appropriate proceed ings. The object of the suit was to compel the specific performance of the contract. The remedy at law is com plete and adequate and court of equity is without jurisdiction of the subject matter. For this req son as the court below had no jurisdiction, the judgment of the chancery court must be reversed, and the cause is dismissed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-08
AND STILL
 THEY COME
Big Bunch of New Subscribers Attest to the Growing Popularity of
 the Daily Graphic.

Seventy-five new names added to the subscription lists of newspaper in city of this size in one days time, is not of such ordinary occur renee as to pass without some de- gree of elation on the part of the management of the fortunate paper; and such was the record made by the Daily Graphic Monday, the circula- tion man being kept pretty busy en- rolling names.
 The rapidly-increasing popularity of the Graphic with the reading public
 is easily explained. This paper un- doubtedly gives more local news than any other paper published in Pine
 Bluff. Tn fact it gives more local
 news than any other paper in Arkan- , sas outside of Little Rock, where the , size of the city gives greater room for local news than Pine Bluff af- lords
 In addition to this, however, the Graphic carries regularly more desir able features-more departments suit
 able for all c1asses-than any other paper in the state, not even excepting | Little Rock. It is a good thing to have around-good for the home good for the men, the women and the children, good for the merchant, the banker and the planter, good for the i employer and good for the employe
 It is good for everybody that lives On this earth, and sometimese we are l inclined to think it would be good thing to carry to heaven with us. Read the Graphic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-08
NEW DIRECTORS
Caldwell and Bell Selected To Fill
 Board of Trade Vacancies.

The monthly meeting of the direct tors of the Pine Bluff board of trade was held Monday afternoon at which the general work of the board was discussed.
 Secretary J. L. Caldwell and D. C.. Bell were elected directors to i'll the two vacancies existing on the board which was the only business of in- terest transacted at the meeting.
 A resolution was adopted making the future meetings of the directors executive sessions after which the secretary is authorized to give out any matter for publication which the board considers suitable. It was said that this was done so that the dl- rectors might discuss things freely, and without the fear of being misun- cerstood or misquoted.
 This was the first meeting of the board since the election of President Trulock and Secretary Caldwell, and from the interest taken in the dis cussions it looks as if renewed life hos been taken on by the organiza- tion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-08
Danger Past

The Arkansas river fell at all points Monday night, and as no rains are re. ported to have occurred on the head waters of the stream, all danger of an overflow for the present is past. The fall at Pine Bluff amounted to half foot.
 Following is the report received at the office of Walter Cotter and con- pany in this city Monday morning:
 Fort Smith, stage 12. fall h.
 Dardanelle, stage 16.3, fall II.
 Little Rock, stage 18.7 fall z.
 Pine Bluff, stage 22.1, fall 5.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-08
LEvEE ASSOCIATION
pose General Organization.

Officers of the nineteen levee dis l tricts in the state will meet in Little Rock at the Capital hotel Wednesday, May 23, for the purpose of organizing all the levee districts within the state into a levee association. The object O. the levee association will be "the advancement of the levee districts Of the state and the furtherance of the general welfare of the levee dis tricts lying within the state and the improvement and development of same.
 Among the means to be employed for this purpose will be meetings and conventions, for the presentation and discussion of matters of interest to the levee and 1evee districts; the col lection and dissa animation of data and information, showing the results of , leyee protection and the benefit de- rived therefrom: the presentation of same, in a proper manner, before the state legislature, and the committees of same which has created the levee districts; the encouragement of the formation of levee and drainage dis tricts throughout the state where the same may appear worthy; and by association between the several levee districts within the state, the officers and directors of same to be mutually benefited by taking advantage of each other, thus avoiding errors and obtaining advantages"
 A call for this meeting has just been issued, signed by w. B. Miller, president St. Francis Levee district; A s. Johnson, president Red River Levee district No. 1; Dr. N. B. Beak- ley, president Plum Bayou Levee dis trict; G. Waterman, chairman Lin wood and Auburn Levee district; A. Stewart, president Long Prairie Lev ee district; A. P. Coolidge, president Helena Levee district No. 9; R. w. Smith, president Desha Levee dis Z trict;G. T. Blackwood, president Red Fork Leyee district; J. E. Little presi- dent Faulkner County Levee district No. 1; Gabe Meyers, president Tuck CT Lake Levee district.
 Tn this call it is suggested that 8 ' convention could be held once every ! two years "just before the meeting of the legislature or during the time the legislature is in session"
 The idea of organizing all levee districts into one association was sug- gested by H. N. Pharr. chief engineer of the St. Francis Levee district. When he wrote to the officers of the vorious 'evee distric-s each officer took up the idea. No single one dissented from the plan. and it is ex. pected the meeting will be we'll at. tended
 The nineteen distradts organized and operating under the laws of the state at the present time are: St. Francis, Helena No 2, .Chicot Lin- wood and Auburn, Tucker Lake, Long Prairie. Jefferson county Nos. and 1, Faulkner county No. 1. Conway county No. 3, Cotton Belt, Laconia, Red Fork, Desha, Plum Bayou, Clay and Green counties, L. and D. Red River No. 1, Helena improvement dis trict. Frenchtown and Pulaski county Nos, and 2.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-08
CITY'S INDEBTEDNESS
 INCREASED $I4,3s3.5o

in the center of the street and at grade.
 The mayor offered a resolution pro- viding for the opening by the police, after notice of thirty days, of Vir- ginia street, between Sixth and Ninth avenues, where houses and fences en- croach upon the street.
 May Withhold Money From Paving
 District.
 An or> finance granting to the Iron Mountain the right to extend switch on Fourth avenue was read the first time.
 The clerk was directed to check up the reports of all improvement district commissioners, and to notify all who are delinquent to report, un- der the penalty of $500, as provided by law.
 Alderman Jordan suggested that the city engineer establish grades on South Cherry street, from Thirteenth to Twentieth avenues, to enable Cit izans who desire to construct side walks to do so
 The commissioners of improve ment district No. IS were ordered mo- tified that unless they provide storm sewers as suggested by the city en gineer. and agree to pay the sum of s75 per month for the city engineer to supervise the work of paving west Barraoue street no part of the money appropriated by the city to assist in this work would be delivered to them
 Alderman Dunnington of the police committee submitted the monthly re- pert of the police judge and chief.
 Alderman Hudson of the fire com mittea asked for further time Tn which to secure bids for the site for the new fire station in Lakeside, which was granted.
 Extending Water Mains.
 Orders were issued directing the Pine Bluff Light and Water company to extend water mains on West Bar rsoue. Ohio Florida, Seventh and State streets, and provide same with fire plugs.
 An ordinance increasing the salary of the chief of police from $loo to s125 was referred to the finance com mittee.
 The city engineer was directed to furnish elevation and grade on OlVe street for the building of sidewalks.
 The Iron Mountain was granted an extension of time to August 2o' lsoo' fcr completing the work on Fourth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-08
Heavy naiIstorm

H. c. Andrews. a prominent citizen of Dexter, was in town Tuesday, and reports that heavy hailstorm pass ed near his home Saturday night, do- ing much damage along it's path.
 It is reported here that the storm did great damage in the neighhor- hood of Pastoria, thence northward. T. is said that an inch Or more of hail lay on the ground for while.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-08
Revival Services

Good attendance Monday night at Carr Memorial church, and Rev. Ham mond, who is holding the revival services, preached an eloquent and able sermon to which the congrega. tion gave close attention, and a fine interest was manifested. His sub- ject tonight will be Repentance" and tomorrow night he will preach on Hell and Eternal Punishment"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-08
KE,Nrz PROMOTED.

c. A. Keintz, who has held the posi- tion of shipping clerk at the local plant of Armour Packing company, has been appointed manager to sue ceed w. w. Givens, who resigned to 20 to New Mexico, where he will engage in business on his own ac- count. MT. Keintz is a sterling busi- ness man. and has many trends here vho are pleased at his promotion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-08
Destitute Family

It was reported to the police Mon- day afternoon that Mrs. Mollie John son and her five children, at PIG Louisiana street, were In destitute circumstances, Chief Stewart and a number of his men at once went out to secure contributions to their re- lief, and met with liberal response at the hands of the liberal people of Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-08
GROWING BETTER
Smallpox Situation on surk's P!anta'
 ton Much Improved.

The smallpox situation is said to De improving in the vicinity of the Burks plantation, suoth of this city, no deaths having occurred for a week past, There are said to be ffteen cases confined in the pest house, which has been provided for the pat tents on the plantation. but that it IS thought all will recover.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-08
Grading Resumed

Work was resumed on the grading of West Barraque street Tuesday morning, a large force of men and teams being put to work. While the rain of Saturday night and Sunday prevented the force working Monday, it was really beneficial, as the ground is in much better condition to be worked.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-08
B'nai Birth Meets

An interesting meeting of B'nai s.B'rith lodge was. held Monday night, at which one initiation was Mad, and the officers reported on their attend ance upon the grand lodge, which re- port was very. satisfactory as to the condition of the lodge throughout t1s country.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-08
 FOREST PARK.

Forest park will soon be a thing of beauty as well as of pleasure. Great improvements are being made thera for the summer A splendid cafe has been opened. There Is roller skat- ing and dancing at night.
 In a few days the park will have an attractive zoo. Many animals and snakes will be feature.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-08

N. B. Trulock left for Newport, Ark, Monday, to attend the diocesan council of the Episcopal church of Arkansas
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-08
It Is Your Fault

It To Your Fault If your clothes are not made right and stylish, because you should trade with Eisenkramer the Tailor, above Citizens bank, Second avenue, corner of Pine street.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-02-23

or Oratory of the city OF Washing
ton, ID. G. While a student of the
University at Mitchell he took first
place iii the state o%ratorical contest.
During the pas. winter he has been
assisting Mr.. Greedy in conducting
farmers Institutes and is considered
one of the promising young men Of
the state.
The subject of his address will be
Nv Classes,' discussing the rela-
tlon of the toilers and idiers of So
ciety. This theme will be of especial
interest to all the young men and
Women of the city. Mr.. Rodee is
considered a sound thinker, an In
teresting and eloquent speaker. The
address will be preceded 10y a choice
musical program. The cause for
which the proceeds will be applied
is worthy of every citizens support
and we trust MIR. Rodee will have a
good audience ON this occasion.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-02-23
A BENEFIT LECTURE.
H. A. Rodee Will Lecture for Bone.
fit of Presidents House That
is to be Erected soor

Arrangements have been completed
to ecure III. a. Rcuee TO deliver a
lecture at the city hall, Friday even
ing, March 2, the entire proceeds of
the entertainment to be given to the
fund for erecting a new residence on
the University Campus to be used
by the President.
MI. Rodee has gained a favorable
reputation as u public speaker in the
state has taken part in IA number
of political campaigns in which he
was known IS the "boy otator." He
graduated from one OF the depart-
ments of Dakota WesleyanUniyersity
and is also a graduate of the School
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-02-23
MARRIED AT HIGH NOON
Creighton-Washburn Marriage Was
Celebrated at Home of the
Brides Parents,

At the home of Mr.. ana Mrs. j.
Ill. Creighton today occurred the mar
riage OF their daughter. Dulcie May,
to Mr.. Frank Lyle Washburn. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr..
Baker, of Artesian. at high noon in
the presence OF the relatives of the
bride and groom, and it was an i'm
preSsive n throughout. The rooms
were very prettily decorated with
1owers, and the scene was an attrac-
tive one.
A bountlful wedding dinner was
served the guests. The numerous
presents sent the couple attest their
popularity in the circle OF friends.
The bride has resided in Mitchell
but a wear or two and has impressed
all with her charming personality.
During the summer she was the
bookkeeper for the telephone COM
pany, in which she is quite expert.
Mr.. Washburn conducts a farm in
the vicinity Of Farmer, to which
place they will 90 for their future
home. The Republican joins with
their friends in extending their
hearty congratulations.