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Middletown transcript., 1907-12-28
rcoSrisurD FROM last wEEKl

An attempt TO recover the pa
mars time would be fruitless |
Some marvellous sinterposition OF !
Providence would be required
to put them in bis possession oe-
fore the arrival at Philadeiphla
of the st. Louis agent. Single
ton was driven almost insane.
Again and again he reproached
himself for carelessness which
allowed millions to slip through
his fingers. AT Altoona ne tele-
graped to the railroad officials
at Pittsburg asking them to do
their best to find the papers and
f rward them the nextday, and he
also telegraphed his broker ~
Chicago to forward the copy OF
the contract in bis possession.
These precautions Singleton took
in q mechanical way, as the best
result of them could be OF no
benefit to him.
The balance of the journey to
Philadelphia was certainly
gloomy. At the Broad Stree:
Station Singleton received . mes
sage from Pittsburg stating that
nothing had been seen of the
papers. Dazed, he took q ca6
and gave orders to drive to the
hotel that had been his old
bachelor home for years. He
smiled in spite of his detection at
the co rdial greeting of his friend,
the day clerk.
And here is package for You
sir; left with instructions to de-
liver it instantly upon your ar.
rival.
Singleton read the inscription
upon the broad envelope with a
thrill of delightful perpleAity.
It was ia the handwriting OF
Edna White. He broke the seal
and stared at what the envelope
inciesed with Indispensable
amusement. II was his Bonanza
Great Westa5n City Passenger
Railway OPT a contract. From
the contem lion of the papers
his eyes, i Of wonder and in
quiry, turr back to the face Of
the day clerk.
In the name of heaven. War
wick, heexclaimed in half stup-
efied manner, bow did this get
here I?
It was brought to the hotel By
a lady's maid about half-past =
two hours ago.
Twohours ago, repeated Single
ton like q man listening to some
thing in a dream. He looked at
the contract again and examined
it with great care, Then he
picked up the envelope address
ed in Edna's well-known hand.
Again be looked al the puzzled
clerk and gasped
Two hour ago? Why,
man, / am just in from the
Chicago @ay Express, and these
papers blown ont Of my car
window ST Of Pittsburg last
night " ! was asleep and the
train was going at the rate Of 80
miles an hour toward this city.
We arrived promptly on time,
and you say this paper has been
here two hours? Incredible.
Yes, sir, fully two hours. Il
does not seem possible, unless
Unless what
Unless you night yourself be
mistaken. ,
/ could be 10 more mista =
than that yon stand before
Dumfonndsl but certa
hars thsJ when he -
Middletown transcript., 1907-12-28

thoroughly exhausted Single
ton went early TO bed. It was a
restless night for him, full Of
dreams Of mysteries. Up early,
he was at DR.. Fairfax's 5 office BY
10o'clock. The latter confessed
himself completely confonnded
when he heard Lees story and
could offer no explanation. He
said he thought it strange that
Edna had written nothing in ex-
planation, but suggested that
perhaps she wanted 70 vais totell
him the story herself that even.
inq. when, Fairfax was conmiss-
ed to state, Singleton was to call
V " ZEE Mr.. White that il IT the
ontion deal should 60 through.
well, let's to business now and
leave the mystery TO be solved
later, said Fairfax Az O'Clock
sineleton presented himself at
he Success Bank where the ol'
tion was filed and . for:nalrecs pt
taken. 6ingleton's state o.
MAD for The next Two hours was
- tl,at ~ = mai on trial for
his life while waiting for the jury
verdict. He waited and waited
ii iii outer Office of the bap'E.
and every man who entered
hssemed In his imagination e
IS The ST. Lonis agent AZ
bs stroke oF 8 his heart was IL
IS mouth, but bis hand was on
u lrnob of tlAa presidents Office
INMATES Singleton en:
Middletown transcript., 1907-12-28
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The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14
Revival at B lue.

The revival that is being conducted
at Blue school house by Rev. Jerry
Clevinger is progressing famously, ac-
oprdinR to reports that came from there.
The house is filled to overlooking each
night, and many can not get seats. Sew
eral conventions have resulted already.
Rev. Clevenger informs us that he will
continue evening services through the
present week and will also speak from
The subject. ''tieaven," ut ii n. m. Sun.
,iav In the afterno n b. speaks ut the
Jasper NJ. +. church Sunday night ct
b u".his text viii b.: Every Wise
Woman Buildeth Hsr Own House."
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14
LETTER FROM SEATTLE
Miss Nora Fox Writes from Far
q Northwest. n

Well, I am still wandering around
over the West. I spent delightful
summer in eastern Oregon, where II
was cool and pleasant. DURING Sap
TENDER my brothers, Lon and Clay,
each filed on timber claim of 100 acres.
II was great fun holding down chairs
in front OF the government land office.
Taking timber cIaims in Oregon will
soon be o thing Of tha past and people
are making the best OF their opportun-
ity. There were several women 10 lipe
who came all the way from Dakota.
Many think that Lon has the best
r,aim Of any person in the line at that
Cling. Brother Fred and left La.
Grand, Ore, on the morning VI Sep
tember the 18th and went to The
Dalles, Oregon, where we remained
yer night, taking the boat down the
Columbia river to Portland next morn
my. We were on the boat all day. The
.bsence Of smoke made the trip especi.
ally pleasant The SCENERY along the
} ,lumbi, was supsrO- such BEAUTIFUL
Tiff formations with stately pines FORM
ing a restful background. From Fort
land Fred returned to Corvallis, Ore,
10 resume bis studies and / came 10
Seattle. Was sorry did not reach
Seattle before my uncle, Mr.. Mitcheli's
death. Seattle is'a thrifty aud beanti.
full city with it,. picturesque mountains,
lakes and the sound.
This is my nth week in Seattle and I
like it fiue, that il, all but the fog,
which IL quite iBnss. commenced
teaching hefe soine three weeks seo
and enjoy the work very much. Get
$40. 90 per month. After one has
taught hers year or so they osnaily
get SIS per month, drawing their Wages
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

The sudden drop 10 tho temperature
last Sunday caught some of US mapping
aud woke up everybody who had for
gotten that winter WAS at hand. The
cold wave has held on steadily, with
the mercury dipping lower each morn
ing, some thermometers registering as
low as 10 above zero on Wednesday
morning.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

g. r. Blown was up from Carrytown
on business the first OF the week. Mr..
Brown recently purchased the general
merchandise store at Cerrytown and
says business is good with him, panic
or no panic.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

The first snow of the winter of '07. 'O8
fell last Monday, but the fall was so
light that 1t left no trace on the ground.
The air was quite thick with flying
flakes, however, at different times dur
ing the day.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Mrs. Minnie Gambrell and sister,
Miss Edns Hoack, returLei to their
home at Cherryvalr, Kans., last Mon
day after few days visit among old
friends in Jasper.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Mrs. DR.. Hendricks left Saturday fos5
weeks visit with relatives and friends
at Miami, Pittsburg and Sarcoxie.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Too late in the season now to handle
keg kraut but you can get tho canned
kraut loo per can at Craudall Bros. 3-2l,
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Mrs. w. l. Sturdevaut OF Pittsbury,
Kans., is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Caleb Embree, OF Jasper.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Rev. Jerry Clevinger, who has been
conducting a protracted meeting al
Blue church, will preach at the NJ. E.
church 10 this city at 3 p. m. next Sun,
day.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

The q. A. RS big dinner last Satur.
day was well patronizsd, almost too
well 10 suit the editor, who had been
promised a"hand-out"by .he old "vetsn
from the good things that were left.
The visible supply Of rstions was CON-
pletely exhausted aud the hand-out
went with the rest. The net proceeds
of.the dinner amounted to something
over 1890, which goes to the treasury
OF the order.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14
Star and Horseshoe
plug 40c per Id. at
Thomson's Racket dur
ing reduction sale.

Jim Hull, our old reliable ceres
pondent from the Blue Star neighbor
hood. was awarded the IS cash prizs
for best>half bushei of cowpeas shown
at the Lamar corn carnival. Cowpess
are getting to be pretty important
crop in these parts and Jim evidently
has learned about as much about their
culture as anybody. Hurrah for Jim!
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Owens and daugh-
ter, Miss Myrtle, visited Carthage
friends last Saturday aud Sunday.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Frank Boots was at Carthage Mon.
day.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Lawrence Baker w1s up from Webb
City Friday last to spend the day With
his mother.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Miss Stella Covert, who has beeh
hclping Mrs. Campbell during the busy
season, has returned to her home in the
Zion neighborhood.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

You always get fresh and the best OF
groceries at Crandall Bros. 3 2l.l
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Genuine Khaki work clothes. coats
and trousers, nt Joyce's. Call and sec
them. 1881
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

q. T. Whitesel applies rubber tires
all brands.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Miss Paula Goettsch OF Carthage
visited Sunday with Or. and Mrs. w.
II. Knott. ~
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Music LKssoNs-=piano or Organ les.
sons given three for one dollar. 9-12f
CLARA BAYNE.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Judging from recent shipments to
Jasper station another ..dry club" has
organized.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14
Personal and Local.


Frank Boots was at Carthage Mon.
day.
You always get fresh and the best OF
groceries at Crandall Bros. 3 2l.u
Mrs. w. l. Sturdevaut OF Pittsbury,
Kans., is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Caleb Embree, OF Jasper.
q. T. Whitesel applies rubber tires,
all trands.
Miss Paula Goettsch OF Carthage
visited Sunday with DR.. and Mrs. w.
II. Knott. ~
Joe Wells can sharpen that saw for
you. 10.24-tf
Mrs. H. F, Hughes and daughter.
Miss Louise, we're at Carthage Satur-
day.
Rev. Sweetlani was down from
Moundvillo again this week assisting at
che meeting at Grace church.
All kinds of repair work at Whitesels.
shop. 2-7-tf
Herbert Stevens returned is. Friday
from foui- months sojourn ia the
northwest.
Robert Shuck, prominent Webb
City attorney was here on business with
Putnam & Lyons Tuesday.
Joe Wells can sharpen that saw for
4 you. 10 24tf
DR.. Knott re- ports the birth NJ "a fine
baby boy to Mr.. and Mrs. Willis of
southeast of Jasper Saturday Nov. 9th.
Reduced prices on everything except
groceries at Thomsons for two weeks
beginning Saturday.
| John Fairfield returned Monday from
a visit with his daughter, Mrs. Ella
Cline, at Cherokee, Kans.
John Hunt of Carthage, who has
} been clprking for Marks Bros. return
ed tome last Thursday.
Diamond K" Flour is taking the
| b, - of L.
0 26l
Mrs. Douglas Of Blue Star neighbor-
hood is entertaining her sister from
Kansas City this week.
Miss Ella Crandal was risiting with
friends in the country Saturday and
Sunday.
Oysters aud fish now at Campbell'v.
} - III
Mrs. J. W. Crandall visited with tbs
family OF her son, Fred, at Carthag,
D Sunday.
Mrs. e. F.. Sweet OF South Green
field is visiting with her. daughter
4 Mrs. Ed Ballard.
s=7s'7-=--sS u
Y Music LKssoNs--I'iano or Organ lee
4 sons given three for one dollar. 9-1s
vi CLARA BAYNE.
) Judging from recent shipments t
I Jasper station another ..dry club" hs
q organized.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Mrs. g. F. Sweet OF South Green.
field is visiting with her. daughter,
Mrs. Ed Ballard.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Mrs. j. W. Crandall visited with the
family of her son, Fred, at Carthage
Sunday.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Joe Wells can sharpen that saw for
you. 10.24-tf
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Rev. Sweetani was down from
Moundvilo again this week assisting at
che meeting at Grace church.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Mrs. H. F, Hughes and daughter.
Miss Louise, we're at Carthage Satur-
day.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Mrs. Douglas Of Blue Star neighbor
hood is entertaining her sister from
Kansas City this week.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

All kinds of repair work at Whitesels
shop. 2-7-ti
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Miss Ella Crandal! was visiting with
friends in the country Saturday and
Sunday.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Diamond X" Flour is taking tn,
town. You can get it of B. P. Majors.
20
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Oysters aud fish now at Campbel'e.
t 11-7f
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1907-11-14

Herbert Stevens returned ,s. Friday
from four- months soiourn ia the
northwest.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-29
WEATHER AND CROP REPORT.
Past Week on the Whole Was Very
Good for Farm Wortc-Pastures
In Good Shape.

Des Moines. Aug. 27-For week
ending Aug. rs, 1907
The average daily temperature OF
the past week was to degrees be-
low the normal, and sunshine was
generally above the average. Light
to heavy showers occurred on Mon
day in the northern section, but in
the larger part Of the state the wealth,
er was dry, fair and cool. In portions
of the western districts rain Is needed
for the growing crops. and to soften
the soil for blowing.
On the whole, 1t was very good
week for farm work, and not detri-
mental to the crops. Good progress
has been made in stacking and thresh-
I ing small grain, and good beginning
has been made in fall blowing. Re.
| ports indicate generally light yield
and weight Of oats. Winter and
spring wheat and barley are fair in
| yield and. quality of grain. Corn has
made fairly good advancement
though the nights were too cool for
the rapid growth which is desired
for the belated portion Of the crop.
Pastures are in good condition, and
the meadows show fine growth Of
teftermath.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-29
|oTTuMWA's MAYOR ISSUES PRO-
cLAMATIoN CALLING ON CITY
TO AID FRATERNAL DAY
PROGRAM is ISSUED
Features of the Days Entertainment
Consist Of OK Roast, Horse Races,
Contests and Athletic Msets-6oo
Secret Societies Are Expected.

Mayor Phillips has issued the fol-
lowing proclamation in regard to the
fraternal meet and barbecue to be
held by the 600 lodges in OF
tumwa and vicinity Friday, Septem-
Der 10:
Mayors Proclamation.
Whereas, the fraternal societies Of
Ottumwa have set apart Friday, Sep
TENDER 49,, 1907. for grand fraternal
day,
Therefore, l. T. ]. Phillips, mayor 70
the city Of Ottumwa. hereby ask all
citizens of Ottumwa to render such
financial aid and backing to the COM
mittee having the fraternal meet In
charge as they may need. Their pro-
gram is comprehensive one that can
not fail to enlist our sister cities and
the surrounding country. Their efforts
are laudable and advertising methods
such as to bring results. Every lodge
within so miles, about 600 of them.
has been invited. Especial efforts are
being put forth to interest everybody,
near and far A united push by the
citizens of Ottumwa will give us a
day to be proud of. Thousands from
out of town will come to Ottumwa for
q day of sport, embracing as it does,
drill meets, reviews. horse races, ball
game, roast OK, etc. Every effort on
our part to boost Fraternal Day will
rebound to make our fall fectival a
greater success.
Therefore. I, T. j. Phillips, mayor
of the city of Ottumwa, invite all to
put their shoulders to the wheel and
boost fraternal day.
"T. ]. Phillips, Mayor
The Meeting.
The fraternal meet and barbecue
which will be held at the half mile
track in the west end Friday, Sept.
10, will be participated is by all the
fraternal societies within radius OF
forty-fve miles Of the city, taking in
eighty1four cities and over six hun.
dred lodges. The meet will be one big
day Of enjoyment and good fellowship
A program consisting of many enter
tanning numbers has been issued by
the promotion committee. The mosl
important features consist Of horse
races, baby show, tug Of war, base
ball games and the public installation
into the Supreme Order of High Roi
lers. An OK roast will be served free
to all on the grounds at noon.
Large purses will be given for all
races, which will consist of mixed
PAGERS, class trotters and gentlemen's
driving races, A drill team review viii
be taken part In by the various or
ders. A prize will be awarded.
| Each society will have its specia
headquarters tent on the grounds.
special tent will be provided fol
fladies and children. All societies
within As miles. about 600 Of them
Ottumwa are invited to partake of thu
big fraternal day in Ottumwa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-29
ALBA WOMAN
WANTS $4,000
OWNS BUXTON DRUG STORE AND
SAYS HUTcHINSoNs MAKE TOO
FREE USE OF PROPERTY.

Abba, Aug. 27.-Lelia Shelley Tay-
Tor has filed petition with the coun-
ty clerk, in which she is asking dam
ages in the sum of $4,000 from I. H.
Hutchinson and also the issuance Of
an injunction that shall prevent
either Hutchinson or his wife from
coming on her premises. Mrs. Taylor
owns drug store at Buxton and she
alleges the defendants are making too
free use of her property and wants it
stopped The damage is asked for
the reason that the defendants have
stated that they were the owners of
the drug store and had injured her
trade by such statements.
Another new case that has been
filed is that of w. c. Ramsey VS.. the
City of Abba. and he asks for the
abatement Of a nuisance from the
fact that one of the city sewers
empties on lot he owns north of the
city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-29
SHOES STOLEN FROM FEET.
Omaha Girls Pumps Taken While
She Watches
Circus.

Sioux City, Aug. 27.-There is an
angry young woman in Sioux City.
Her name is Olga Olson and her
home Is in Omaha
Miss Olson Saturday night visited
a circus arrayed in all the glory OF
evening costume. When she left she
was compelled to trudge through the
streets in her stocking feet.
It was this way: Miss Olson went
to the circus wearing dainty patent
leather pumps. She gathered he1
skirts about her and looked beneath
the board seats. There was not a sou.
in sight and she set herself to enjoy
the show. ST
Suddenly Miss Olson felt tug al
both feet and was Mortified to flnd
that the dainty little shoes had beer
removed By some sneak thief ant
made off with.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-29
LOST AN ARM.
Al Lewis, swltchman, Serious Injur-
ed Monday - Was Manipulating
Automatic Coupler,

Burlington. Aug. 27.-Albert Lewis,
a Burlington route switchman, resid-
ing at 1889 South Fifth street, was
caught between the draw bars Monday
afternoon at West Burlington, result
ing in the crushing of his left arm,
necessitating the amputation Of the
arm below the elbow
Lewis had been employed as switch
man for the Burlington for over ten
years and was considered one Of the
most careful of men. He found it nee
essary, however, to force a coupling
in place. and before he could get to
the clear, his hand was caught in the
jaws of the coupler and mangled. He
was brought to the city and taken to
st. Francis hospital, where the ply.
sicians performed the amputation He
will recover. although he suffered in
tense pain.
Lewis is married and the accident
will incapacitate him from his duties
as switchman when he RECEIVERS.