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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-09-05

auxiliO de TN defensor, al lea hn si.
do admitida la apelaci6n qu4 inter-
pusieron para ante 81 Tribunal Su-
premo de los Estados Unidoe. Ipor Ia
sola razon de que ante dichO Tribu-
nal han fgurado bidamente CO.
mo parte rica que abandonaba vOlun-
tariamente una apelaci6n.
Siendo como son, fealmente po-
bres, ha debido admitfrseles la apela-
cion designarseles Abogado, no
ha podido ser desestimada por falta
de consignacion de costas nj fslta de
nombramiento de Abogado por cuen-
ia de esos infelices.
Los Acosta han sido privados de
un derecho constitueional que es a
la vez an derecho natural del ser hu-
mano
Sc ha infringido tsmbien ell dere-
cho que los Acosta han tenido y tie
men segt1n Ell art. Y de las Enmien-
das la Contitucion de los Estados
Unidos, que no Sc les imponga la
pena de muerte que sc les ha i'm
puesto, nj Sc les prive de su libertad
sin la "debida formation de proce-
So y la debida formation de proceso
entrofia la imposibilidad de que sea
desestimada la apelacion de mis- re-
presentados bajo Ell fslso supuesto
de que son ricos descuidadoS.
En- la causa arriba mencionada Sc
ha traslimitado riginariamente la
jurisdiction de la Corte de Distrito
de Humacao porque ha sido juzgada
aquella por TN Juez 1nico con infrac-
cion de la Seccion 23 de la Ley Or
ganica, que dejaba subsistence los
Tribunales colegiados, siendo estos
los 1nicos conpetentes para conocer
de las causas por asesinato en- primer
grado ocurridos en- su Distrito
Tambien Sc ha infringido origina-
rlam ente Ell art. V de Las EnmiendaS
a la Constitution de los Estados Uni,
dos, porque los procesados han sjdo
despoSeidos del derecho ser iuzga-
dos previa acusaci6n del Gran Ju-
rado.
Por estas dos t1ltimas considerable
nes, siendo illegal todo ell proceso Sc
guido los Acosta, 10 es tambien Ia
encarcelacion de dichos Acostas con
pretexto de dicho proceso de sem
tencias dictadas en- el mismo.
Por los fundamentos alegados, SU-
|PLICO a V. H. Sc sirva expedir un
auto de Habeas Corpus dirigidoal ci-
tado don Ramon H. Patron Tefe del
Preside Departmental Penitencia-
ria ordenandole que conduzca pre-
sente ante Y. II. los presos Candi-
do Acosta, Anselmo Acosta Y Anto-
Mo Acosta ell dfa y hora que Sc fijara
en- la orden, teniendo en- cuenta que
dichos presos han de ser ejecutados
despues de las doce de la noche de
mailana 5. del corriente disponer
asi mismo que dicho Jefe del Presi-
dio Ramon II. Patron presente pom
ga disposition de V, H. las diligen-
cias y mandam ientos que tenga en-
su poder en- virtud de los cuales di-
chos preSOs sc encuentran privadoS
de su libertad; y una vez considerable
debidamente ell case por Y. H., se
sirva decretar que los procesados
Acosta sean restituidos Immediate
mente en- su libertad.
SaA Juan de Puerto-Rico cuatro de
|Setiembre de 1907.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-09-05
Un heridO grave

Nos escriben de Guayama, con fe
cha tres del corriente, que 4 conse-
cuencia de un encuentro personal en-
ire don Bernardo Huyke, professor de
Ia escuela graduada y don Jeslis Ma
ria Rodriguez, tesorero municipal,
ha rcsultado 6ste ;iltimo herido gra-
vemcnte de un disparo de revolver.
I'll iament9ble >uceso oeurrio pr6xi~
Ramente las II de Ia mafiaaa.
IT estado del hcrido es grav:simo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-09-05

Al Honorable James H. Nc Leary,
uez asociado de la Corte Suprema
de Puerto Rico.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-09-05
Nota del dia

La circunstancia de ser nue.
vo en- la Isla, debutante en- la
congregation, el nuevo comi-
sionado de instruction publica,
hace que el profesorado man
tenga la esperanza de verse de-
fendido, amparado esta vez, pro-
tegido en- sus intereses, va que
en- vano ha reclamado hasta
ahora igual justicia de los an
teriores jefes del departamento
de Educacion.
De los profesores nativos,
puede decirse que estan siendo
unas victimas del actual estado
de cosas.
Entire el personal que presta
algun servicio la administra-
cion en- cualquiera de sus ra-
mos, nadie esta en- condolences
peores que los maestros, nadie
1eCibe una mas 1nsufciente re-
muneraci0n que los encargados
de difundir la instruction ge-
neral, nadie, como ellos, esta
SujetO a eSoS tres meseS, esOS
tres mOrtaleS meses de vacaclO-
mes sin sueldO, csc hOrrendO
trimestre que basta para empe-
mar a TN maestro para tOdO Ell
aIlo porque viene a cobrar el
primer sueldo a los cuatrO me
ses de no perclbir I'm centavo,
y va sc sabe a que mediOS ten
dram que recurrir esas v1ctlmas
de los nuevos metodos para de
fenderse de la falta total de todo
recurso durante cuatro meses.
Recurrlran al preStamO; :perO
en- que condolences de explota-
Cl0n lniCua pOdran recibir eSoS
infelices el menguado socorro
de la usura, 81 tampoco tienen
segurO el nOmbramientO, Y es-
tan los maestros a merced de
los caprichos de la politica, de
las int1uencias poderosas que
operan sobre las Juntas esco-
lares2
En- estasI circunstancias de
incertidumbre, de inseguridad,
CuandO no Sc sabe ST Ell professor
que ha llenado perfectamente
sus deberes durante el curse,
sera cOnfirmado en- su destino,
O sera postergado inicramente,
porque no abunde en- las ideas
pollticas de los que mangonean
las Juntas escolares, en- eStas va
cilaclones penosas, en- estos mo-
mentOS critlcos, los prestamis-
tas sc aprovechan de la des-
gracia para sacar Ell may or
partido possible del abandono
en- que la torpeza de los que
dirigen los negocios de la ms
trucci0n general, deja a los pro.
fesOres durante cuatrO meses;
tres que duran las vacaciones
y uno que tardan despues en-
cobrar sus sueldos, los que 10
gran, como una gran merced,
despues de cumplir admirable
mente con las obligaciones del
curse, ser confrmados Ell sus
deStlnOS.
Dos preparedness han sido
hechas tendencies a mejorar la
situaci0n tristisima de los macs
tros durante ell periodic penoso
del vacaciones.
Era una, la ampliacion del
curse escolar, de nueve q once
meSeS.
De esa suerte podrian cobrar
dos meses mas los profesores.
Y era la otra solucion la en-
trega mensual, durante el pc
Tlodo de las vacaciones, de una
modesto suma, a los maestres:
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EN- LA MANSION EJECUTIvA

Numerosas personalidades han es-
tado en- la mafiana de hoy en- la ofici-
ma del Gobernador Mr.. Post pidiendo
el indulto de Antonio Acosta. Tam
bi6n sc han recibido solicitudes de
indulto de Caguas y de Mayagiiez
frmadas. A las doce cuando Sc pre-
sentaron los reporters tomar in
formes con el Gobernador no sc ha-
bio una palabra de indulto.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-09-05
DURANTE LA TARDE

P1blico numeroso acude a yer
por Ultima vez los rcos. Sc han
colocados guardias Ell Ia escalera
que conduce a la zelda fin de impe-
dir la aglomeracion de gente.
Los hermanos Acosta permanecen
serenos sin demostrar grandes decai-
mientos.
Ell iefe del Preside sefior Patron
inform6 que la ejecuci6n tendra lu-
gar esta noche las doce treinta
minutes mientras no sc reciba ord
legal que impida su cumplimiento,
8 TN indulto.
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oRMANviLLE.

Ormanville. March 18. Messrs.
Franklin and David Kirdall ana farni-
lies of Coatsville visited last week
with relatives at this place and vicin-
ity.
Miss Laura Howk has returned from
Cleveland, Ohio, where she Is student
in theological institute.
Francis Smith, the mall carrier on
Route No. 6, had runaway Thursday
morning. He was thrown out Of thA
wagon and injured quite severely.
Misses Ruth Heclprt and Stella
Bachman will make their home this
summer In Ottumwa
Rev. Perry Heckart has moved to
Carbon.
Bert overturf and sister, Pearl. were
guests at the Butler Davis hofne Sun
day.
oren and John Wood were guests OF
their sister, Mildred. last week
c. w. Baker starts for Colorado in
day or two and from there to Nevada
on business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w Hunt entertain
ed at dinner Sunday James Helmick
and family, Misses Laura, Minerva,
and Jessie Overture and j. w. Over
turf.
Mr.. and Mrs william Downing were
host and hostess Sunday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Riley Monafan.
Frank Hoy OF Eldon has rented tho
Richard Brown farm.
The following are on the sick list:
Mr.. Tillotson, Mrs. A. X. Howk. Marion
Orman, Owen Davis. David Orfnan and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Blizzard; Miss
Myrtle Taylor and Mrs. Adam Herd.
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CHARLTON ITEMS

Charlton, March 1S.-Mr. and Mrs.
H. l.. Lewis Of Ottumwa, who have
been spending few days in the city
left last evening for Russell for a visit.
Thomas Maxwell of Cambria spent
Sunday with his family.
Lew Fessler spent Sunday at home
with his family.
Miss Gertie Almack of Melrose is
visiting in the city with her sister,
Mrs. Perry Barger.
Mrs. j. B. Custer, who has been
spending the winter in Chicago, has
returned.
The Misses Laura Fitch. Eloise
Copeland and Margaret and Willie
Brown leave this week for Boston, and
on April 8 will sail for Europe.
Mrs. j. HI. HOPES went to Red Oak
Saturday for q visit with relatives.
Charles Warner left last evening for
eBatrice. Neb., after a pleasant visit
in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Knipe Of Ottumwa
were over Sunday visitors in the city
Fred Boland has resumed his former
position as express messenger on the
south branch.
AS the north bound freight train due
here at $50 from st. Joseph, Mo-, Sat
urday evening was coming down the
Derby Hill. q car Jumped the track
causing six others to leave the track
four of which were loaded with cattle
and turned over.
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Joe Stevens Of Dudley Dies.

Dudley, March 11.--Joe Stevens
died Thursday night about O'Clock at
the home Of his brother, Thomas Ste
vens. Mr.. Stevens was A years of
age. He had spent the greater part of
his life in this community and is well
known by the general public of this
and surrounding neighborhoods. Mr..
Stevens went to Oklahoma about three
years ago. where he was employed as
night Waterman at large numbering
camp until being compelled to return
on account OF iii health. Since his re-
turn about four months ago he has the
greater part Of the time been confin-
ed OF his bed suffering from stomach
troubles from which death resulted
He is survived by an aged mother, six
children, one sister and four brothers
also q large number Of other relatives
and friends. The entire community
sympathizes with the family in their
bereavement.
Charles Arnold and family left yes
terday for Yuma. Colorado. where they
will make their future home.
Mr.. Andrew Carlson and son return
ed home Wednesday after short
business visit in Ottumwa.
A very pleasant surprise was plan
ned and successfully carried out
by the young friends Of Miss
Alice Peterson. The evenine
was spent in playing games, etc. Re-
freshments We're served Miss Peter
son received neat present from the
visitors as memorandum Of the occa-
sion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Gustayison and
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WEST END ITEMS.


O. G. Gibson, who resides at 922
West Main street, has returned from
points in Illinois.
Mrs. Charles Van Cleve. wh@ has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. r. M.
Thomas. who resides at the corner OF
Caldwell and Earl streets. left yester.
day for her home in Blakesburg.
Clyde Erskine who resides east OF
Rutledge. spent yesterday with his
brother, Frank Erskine, in Fairview.
A pleasant birthday party was given
Saturday evening at the home Of Mrs.
Mary L. Sheldon, who resides on Ran
dolph street, in honor OF her birthday.
A large number Of friends gathered
last Friday at the home Of Mrs. M. j.
Gibson, who resides at 922 West Main
street. in honor of her birthday. A
very pleasant evening was spent.
Miss Lillian Spears of the West End,
spent yesterday with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. James Spears in Phillips
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Quick Of Lock-
ridge are visiting at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Otto Gillen, who reside on
Mcpherson avenue.
Fred O'Dean OF Loclsridge is visiting
his sister, Miss Mamie O'Dean, who
resides on Fifth street.
Mrs. o. c. Gibson, who resides al
922 West Main street, is visiting hei
parents in Hynes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Knox, who re-
side on Fairview avenue are spending
the week with their parents in the
country.
The annual congregational meeting
Of the West End Presbyterian church
will be held Tuesday night at 7:3t
o'clock.
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Quoted. The music was also inspiring.
number present and the services con-
w. HI. Kreiger is giving his business
block q thorough renovation and Is
also making several improvements and
additions to his already commodious
place of business.
w. 2. Brown returned yesterday
from Illinois, where he was called by
the sickness and death Of relative.
The Shargaard Concert company
will give an entertainment at the First
Presbyterian church here this evening.
H. H. Kamerick OF Ottumwa was an
over Sunday visitor at Abba.
Ralph Hollingsworth of Ottumwa
was the guest Of Abba friends yester-
day.
Carl Warner, at the solicitation Of
his friends. Will run as an Independent
candidate for the rnayoralty at the
municipal election March 25.
Harry Humeston arrived from Oska-
loosa yesterday for visit with rela-
tives and friends.
The Kendall declamatory contest
will be Eeld at Kings Opera house
next Friday evening March 20.
Norlan Snow has resigned his posi-
ton as bookkeeper at the First Nation
al bank and will accept position with
Fort Dodge and Des Moines.
Mrs. Michael Rogan of Oskaloosa
was the guest Of friends at Abba
yesterday
James Balm of Unionvile, Mo-, is
visiting Abba relatives this week.
Rev. Charles Memmott of Bellevue
will fill the pulpit Of the First Pres
byterian church tomorrow morning
and evening.
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have spent the winter with their
daughter and sister.
Mrs. Claude Gates Of Melrose was a
Russell business caller Wednesday.
Rev. Rusk returned Wednesday
from Boone where he has been attend
ing a meeting of the Conference
Board this week.
P. H. Steck left Wednesday on No.
4 for a visit with relatives at Moul-
ton and Keokuk
Mrs. j. L. Clouser and Mrs. John
Kifnsey of Charlton came Thursday to
spend few days with Mrs. Kimsey' s
father Selden King, south of town,
who IS quite sick with heart trouble.
Charlotte Butts left on No. 10
Thursday for Abba.
Mrs. Ben Darrah Of Charlton came
Wednesday to attend a birthday sur
prise, at the home of her grandmother
Mrs. Mary Vinsel which was planned
by her children and other relatives.
Mrs. VIM. Phippin and daughter re-
turned Wednesday evening from a
weeks visit at the Bert Thomas home
at Elleson, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert SWANS were
Charlton visitors Thursday.
Mrs MARSH was a Charlton visitor
Wednesday.
Mrs. G. A. Shields and children re
turned Thursday on No. 8 from a
several days visit with relatives at
Dudley.
Rev. A. H. stote left on No. 10
Thursday for Sterling, Illinois where
he will conduct services Sunday.
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vile Thursday visiting with friends
and relatiYaa

vile Thursday visiting with friends
and relatives
Mrs A. j. Wood is in Centerville
visiting relatives.
Lester Meyer Is down from Des
Moines to visit his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. r. Meyer and to attend the
contest at Centerville Friday night.
James Dhonty and family have NOV.
ed to La Plata.
Perry Powers and w. F.. Garrett
were in Centerville Wednesday at
tending court.
Mrs. Dan Stickley Of near Center
vile is visiting at the home Of S. u
Zook
Mrs. D. B. Blosser is in Moberly
Jennings.
Marshall Lee is building a neat five
room cottage in the north part OF
town, having purchased an acre Of
John Waters. M. Lane has the con
tract.
John Stoffle left Thursday evening
for Pierre, S. D., where he will locate
Mrs. Louis Cambran is over from
Bloomfield visiting friends.
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ALBA

Abba, March 12.--Judge vsrmilioY
arrived from Centerville Monday ana,
opened court. All cases assigned hav--
ing been compromised, he disrnissedi
the trial jury and adjourned court UNI
til Thursday. at which time the report
of the grand jury now In session VIII
be heard.
Marriage licenses have been granted
by the clerk Of the district court to
Grover G. Chiffon, 81. and EdytR
Woodruff. 1S, both OF Centerville; to
Eugene Villain. %, and Mrs. Mary
Lambln, "a, both OF Hooking, and To-
Harry Clay 80, and Mrs. Mary Wilson
81, both Of Hooking. Z
Mrs. G. f. Millsap Of Stanton, Neb.
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Barber, on
East washington street. I'M
Charles MaIlin and family left this
morning on No. 3 for their new HON .
IN Denver. Colorado.
Clara, the 11-year-old daughter OF
Mrs. Elsie Schrader, was operated up.
on yesterday by the Drs. Powell. The
operation was made necessary by the
as the result Of a severe attack OF
pneumonia. The child was somewhat
better after the operation. but much
anxiety Is yet felt on account OF Its
condition.
John Latham, an aged and much re-
spected citizen Of Monroe county, has
been quite i'll for some time and seems
OF be daily growing weaker. His fam
lily and friends are very anxious
watchers at his bedside.
Eugene the 13-months- old son OF
Mrs. Bessie Delaney. was quite seri-
ously injured last week at the home OF
her father. just north Of Abba. AZ
the result Of fall the child sustained
a sprained wrist and was bruised
about the head and shoulders. At
present the little fellow seems much
improved.
George Combs Of near Selection was
an Abba visitor yesterday.
Mrs. William Porter s much better
at present.
w IS. Fall was at Frederic on busi-
ness Monday
A congregational meeting will be
held in the lecture room OF the First
Presbyterian church, Tuesday, March
26, at 2 p. IN.
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LovILIA

Lovilia, March 1s.--Mrs. May Daily
and little son Of near Melrose spent
last week as the guest of her mother
Mrs. Martha Mason.
Frank Wing was called to Ladora
again on account Of the serious Illness
of his mother at that place
Mrs. j. D. Devereaux was an Abba
caller Saturday
j. B. Teas Of Charlton spent last
Saturday and Sunday at the home
of mis- daughters Mrs. Geo. Beagley.
Ed. States and family have recently
moved from Cedar township to the
form owned by j. G. McElhamy one
mile north Of town
Mrs. j. F. Nelson of Abba visited
relatives here Friday and Saturday.
Rev. Hankins was called to Lowell,
Iowa, on Monday to oriciate at fun
eral Of friend. He returned Wednes-
day afternoon.
Mrs. N. e. Tucker of Bussey called
on friends here Tuesday.
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Frans Peterson of Ottumwa visited
relatives near here wednesday ana
Thursday.
John Arnold, Charles Arnold and Jim
Gaultry were Ottumwa visitors we'd
nesday
Mr.. and Mrs. John Peterson enter
talned few of their friends at din.
ner Wednesday.
Thomas Tennyson OF Ottunw4,
came up Wednesday to visit relatives
Ellen Leander returned from Ottuni-
wa Tuesday, after d visit with relatives
here.
Charles Peterson was passenger
on No. 10 for Ottun1wa Thursday.
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G. w. vandeventer.
Mrs, Ella Abercrombie.

Mrs. Ella Abercrombie, wife of
Isaac Abercrombie, passed away early
this morning at her home in Keb.
four miles northwest Of Ottumwa, at
the age of 80 years. She is survived
by her husband and four children, Ha-
Eel, Mamie, Iva and Charles, the eldest
10 years and the youngest 5 years Of
age; her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Hartley, three brothers, William,
Charles and Elmer Hartley Of Keb and
one sister, Mrs. Matthew McNerney
Of Central addition.
The funeral services will be held
Tuesday morning at 10 O'Clock from
the late residence. Rev. G. e. Cham
bers, pastor Of the Davis Street Chris
tian church, officiating. Interment will
be made In the Myrack cemetery at
Chillicothe.
Mrs. Abercrombie was born in this
county August 80, 1874, and has been
d lifelong resident. Her death Is
mourned by large circle Of friends
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r. CRESSWELI
PASSES AWAY
HIGHLY RESPECTED CITIZEN AN.
sWERs FINAL suMMoNs-FuN.
ERAL TUESDAY IN oTTUMwA

From Mondays Daily.
Robert Cresswell one Of Ottumwa's
highly respected citizens, died Sunday
morning at 8 o'clock at the home Of
mis- daughter, Mrs j. H. Briggs, IF
West Chester avnue, at the age of 70
years. He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Elizabeth Cresswell, four daugh-
tiers, Mrs. j. H. Briggs, Chester aven-
ne; Mrs. w. b. Lawhead Of Burling-
ton; Mrs. Arthur Stone of Jackson
Vile, Florida: Mrs. George C. Burke
of Marshalltown, and three sons, f. p.
and G. P. Creswell of Ottumwa nd
R. j. Creswell of Yellville, Kan.
The funeral services will be held
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock from
the First Presbyterian church, Rev.
F. F. Stoltz, pastor of the church, of.
ficiating. Interment will be made in
the Ottumwa cemetery.
Mr.. Creswell was born in Hunting
ton county, Pennsylvania, May 81
1927. He moved to Iowa in 1841, set.
Ting in Van Buren, county and has
lived in Ottumwa since 1884.
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ELDoN.

Eldon, March 18.-Fred Isbell has
gone to Oklahoma on business
J. e. Varnum is in Des Moines on
business.
A. H. Jolley and family of Trenton.
Mo, and Don Irwin are visiting with
Mrs William Taylor
Mrs. r. e. McGregor presented her
husband with a 10 pound daughter
Saturday morning.
Ida Wise has returned from visit
with her sister. Mrs. nellie E. Roberts,
Pueblo, Colorado.
Father Hogan held services at the
Catholic church Sunday.
Conductor and Mrs. James Dodge,
who used to live here. passed through
the city enroute to Stuart, called by
the sickness Of Mrs. Dodges mother.
They are located in Oklahoma on a
farm.
Firefnan's ball at the McHaffey to-
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Wrinkle and j. B.
Sheath are Ottumwa visitors today.
w. E. Hartshorn Of Des Moines re-
turned home today.
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sympathy of their many friends in their
sad bereavement.
Elisha Walker.

Elisha Walker was born in the state
of Virginia. November 30, 1928. He
moved to Kentucky while an infant
and removed to Jacksonville, Illinois
in 1881 He resided there with his
parents. until 1915, when he moved to
Wapello county, Iowa. Since that
time he has resided mere with the eX-
ception of three years, which he spent
in California
After his return to Iowa in 1852 he
was married to Hester Ann Burton
and to this union was born niae chill
dren, five Of whom survive his loss. He
was faithful husband, a loving
father and good citizen. He was one
Of a type of men, rapidly disappearing
VINO settled the country and laid the
foundation for it's present prosperity.
His WIS life of variety and hardship.
He died March Z, 1907, aged rs years,
8 months and 8 days.
The funeral was conducted by Rev.
Randt phi of Pleasant Home aid in
tcrlnen, was made In Brooks cenleterv,
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OBITUARY..
From Mondays Daily.
Hugh Harrison.

Hugh Harrison was born in Ohio
July 20, 1918. He was married. to
Catherine Ramey, Feb. 81, 1887. To
this union were born eleven children,
nine Of whom are still living. w. H.
Harrison, r. e. Harrison, Levi Harri-
son, Scott Harrison Of Abindon; Perry
Harrison, Aurora, Neb.; George Har-
rison, Belle Plane, Kan; Mrs. Frances
Gambold DERRICK; Mrs, Rebeca Know
les, Fairfield; Mrs. Phoebe Koontz,
Enid, Okla. He moved from Ohio to
Jefferson county, Iowa in the year
1849 and has been continuous resi-.
dent Of Polk township for fifty-one
years
He united with the Methodist
church in the year 1865 in which he
was faithful member until the year
1875 when he united with the Christian
church and has ever since maintained
an mistaken faith in the promises OF
the Gospel.
Mr. Harrison died March 8, 1907 be
ing SO years, months, 16 days old
He leaves behind to mourn his loss
nine children, twenty-five grandchild
rem and forty-two great grand schild
rem and host OF friends. This closes
the life of loving father, loya
citizen and devoted Christian.