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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-15
EAST CHICAGO NEWS

Mesdames NJ. and 1. Specter and C.
Pitzele attended a whist party at the
home of Mrs. T. II. Setter in Whiting.
Wednesday
John Stirling has taken a position
with the Whiting Supply house in
Whiting.
Miss Gertrude Jacobson saw the
Girl Question" at the LaSalle yesterday.
The high school athletic association
held meeting after school yester-
day.
Rev. c. A. Smith of Hammond was
an East Chicago visitor yesterday.
Yesterdays stock sale was one of
the largest in the history of the city.
The Interstate is on again and pros
poets are good for a continuous run
for some time.
Deputy city Clerk Spencer was a
Chicago visitor yesterday.
A large crowd attended the dance
given by the Jolly Trio" at South
Side Turner hall last night.
Albert IRELAND visited friends in
Hammond yesterday.
Zeliska and Pollok. the Chicago ave-
nue. jewelers., have secured quarters
in Gary. and Will transfer their bust
ness to that place in the near future
The A. L. \. Club meets tonight at
the home Of Miss Mabel Silverman.
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LIE ROY NEWS

on account of the money furry, the
dealers here have not been buying any
hogs or cattel lately. but there Will be
a car load shipped some time this week.
Hogs are 81 lower than the regular
price.
Master Clifford Fail Of Chicago, IS
staying with his relative. George Dun
klebarger of S. f. Grove. He viii stay
here until Thanksgiving before return
ing home.
Mrs. Dunklebarger of S. E. Grove,
was shopping in Leroy Wednesday
afternoon.
Charlie Lightfoot and wife trans
acted business in Crown Point Wednes-
day.
]. ]. Baldwin received another car
load of coal last week.
Mark Hollowensworth and Oatha
Alyia were in Leroy Wednesday. Oatha
intends to sell out his stock and move
to Hammond.
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WHITING NEWS

Mrs. William Meyers of 1912 Stew
art avenue West Pullman, was the
guest of Whiting friends yesterday.
David Spencer spent Wednesday
evening with his daughter and husband
Mr. and Mrs. James Davidson, of En-
glewood.
Mr. Ralston Of Indiana Harbor
transacted business here yesterday.
Miss Elizabeth Putnam is Ill at her
home in one Hundred and Nineteenth
street.
The Womans Foreign Missionary So
ciety held an all day session at the
Methodist church yesterday. An ele-
CANT dinner was served.
Mrs FeHz McElroy of Wilcox ave
nue.. was operated on at the Presby-
terrain hospital last night. DR.. Dewey
of Whiting was in attendance.
Jack Platz Of Fischrupp avenue died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Robert Atchison yesterday morning
from complication OF diseases.
Teresa McElroy of Fred street and
New York avenue. has the typhoid
fever.
The two weeks leave of absence
winch was given 10 PdtTlck LAWYER,
expires tomorrow and he will resume
his duties as chief of police. which has
been taken by Sergeant Clay Collins.
Miss Jennie szymansk of Indiana
Harbor, was a visitor here yesterday.
Vincent Quinn Of Is one Hundred
and Nineteenth street IS slightly Inn
proved, and his parents now have
hopes of his recovery.
Miss Lena Bustine has resigned her
position as stenographer in Chicago.
The children of the first. second and
third grades. gave delightful enter
tainment in the high school auditorium
yesterday, under the direction of Miss
Edith diff. The amusements con-
sisted of drills and all were much
pleased with the work OF the children.
Mrs. C. S Hiniard entertained a
party of ladies at the Auditorium yes
terday afternoon. The party consist
ed of Mesdames VI. r. Putnam. r. n.
Gavit Hoyt Wright. +. n Doeling, G.
j. Bader. A. y. Beaubein. G. II. Hos
kins and Miss Dazzling.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-15
GRIFFITH NEWS

Miss Edna Dutton of Ross came here
this morning on her way to Hammond,
where she expects to visit few days.
John Johnson came over from our
neighboring town today to take the
Erie accommodate into the city.
Lee Chalfant and his brother, Don,
went to Hammond on the afternoon
train. He had business with a re-
fractory molar.
L. A. Russell made a business trip
to Hammond yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Henry Gerlach of Crown Point
who has been visiting at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Math Grimmer, re-
turned home this evening. Mrs. Grim
mer accompanied her.
L. D. Rathburn. day operator at the
Grand Trunk Office, is having a serious
time with a case of quinsey. 1t be-
came necessary to have it lanced yes
terday and he has considerably i'm
proved today.
Contractor Rumsey is being delayed
considerably in the construction OF
sidewalks by the recent heavy snow.
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MUNSTER NEWS

Miss Jennie Kooy visited In Ham
mond yesterday.
Mr.. c. P. Schoon was in Blue Island
auctioneering yesterday.
The Indiana Harbor railroad has
placed a crossing alarm where the
tracks cross Ridge Road, near High
lands.
Trustee r. schaaf was a Munster
visitor yesterday.
Case Kickert was in Ridge yesterday
helping W. Kickert of Ridge move his
household goods.
Miss Della Kickert was in Hammond
Wednesday.
Jacob Munster went to Chicago on
business yesterday.
Mrs. Emma Van der Graa of Harvey
has been visiting Mrs. John Typ OF
the home of her cousin. Miss Emma
Krooswyk of Munster.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Typ of Highlands
celebrated the twenty anniversary
of their marriage Wednesday, and a
very enjoyable time was spent at their
home, many relatives and friends being
present.
Joe Munster was a Wednesday visi-
tor in Hammond.
Miss Mary kaufman has gone to
Hammond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jackowitz and family
moved to Chicago yesterday.
Nicholas Kickert is moving his fam
ilv from Highlands TO their new home
in Munster.
Walter Krooswyk and Carrot Kroos-
wv< were in East Chicago yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs William Grugel are
entertaining relatives from Chicago.
Mrs. Dazin and Edna and Grace Da-
yin Of Chicago are visiting Mrs. Cru
sci.
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MERRILLVILLE NEWS

The Ladies' Aid society met yester-
day at the residence of Mrs. DR.. Iddings
with a large attendance. Resolutions
of respect, in the case of Mrs. Maggie
Pierce were spread upon the records.
The ladies are at work on articles for
sale at a bazaar to be held some time
in December
NJ. F. Pierce. who has been in South
Chicago since Tuesday, will return to-
day, accompanied by his daughter, Mrs.
A o. Merrill who will stay with her
father for a few days.
Charles Merrill returned to his
home in South Chicago after visiting
a few days here.
Myel Pierce and wife spent the day
at Ainsworth with Cyrus Smith and
family.
Charles Goodrich, who resides east
from MerrillvilIe, was taken to the
ASYLUM at Logansport yesterday. His
mind has been somewhat affected for
Is months. the result of fall from his
hay barn.
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INDIANA HARBOR

Mrs. E. S. Gilbert and sister. Mrs. A.
NJ. Amerman of East Chicago spent the
day with friends in Chicago.
Wednesday morning. about . o'clock
four fellows walked into the Star res
taurant and ordered meals and walked
out without Offering either coin or
checks in payment for the So cents they
owed. The police were notified and
located the fellows in Phillip & Coxs
saloon, when they tried to escape but
were halted by Officer Lewis revolver
who marched them to the police station
ahead of him. They were fined and
friends settled for them.
The announcement is made that Louis
Ste Ring viii be married about January
I to Miss Nexier of South Chicago.
Work on the Cline store building.
next to Cline's han. is progressing and
the first floor is now laid There will
be offices in front and a fiat in the rear
upstairs.
Max Quinn has resigned his position
at the Fort Wayne station and will as
sist Clint CARRIER at the l. II. Michigan
avenue station.
1t is reported that Peter Meyn IS to
be at the head of the First National
bank being organized here.
The railroad company here purchased
the Field school building and it is said
the other property for sale on the street
will be purchased within thirty days,
possession to be given in May.
L. B. Cummings has gone to Alex
andria. Ind.
The foreigners are not sending so
much money to the old county these
days for very good reason-they can't
get it.
Homer Hall is in Alexandria, Ind
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-15

building and Sisters home, which are
to be erected next spring.
A pleasant surprise party was held
last evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Boldt, west of town, in honor
Of their daughter. Margaret's fifteenth
birthday anniversary.
Judge Lucas of Chicago spent
Wednesday in Hobart
a recital was given in odd Fellows
hall. Thursday evening. by Mrs. g
Johnson Of Milford, Mass for the bene-
nit of the public school library.
H. E. Keilman transacted business in
Chicago Wednesday.
Fred Francen was a visitor at Ham
mond yesterday.
a. F. Nitchman. day operator at the
Pennsylvania depot, is enjoying a two
weeks vacation, and Claude ToothilI
lis working here in his place. Mr.. and
Mrs. Nitehman viii leave next Tuesday
for Ohio to visit friends for a week.
Bids for carrying the mail to and
from the Pennsylvania depot are now
being received at the post office.
There will be a public dance to-
morrow evening in strattan's Opera
house
Mr. and Mrs C. w Harper have
moved to Miller. where they viii reside
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with his brother. Jacob Spanier of this
place. and after transacting some bust
ness. left for his home Thursday.
Peter Weingart and his sister. Miss
Mary Weingart. returned from Worth,
Ill, yesterday where they have been
since spring.
Mr.. Weingart has the contract of
some packing houses in Chicago. work
ing a large hair field in Worth, Ill
4 surprise party was given Miss
Elsie Stark. Thursday evening in honor
of her 10th birthday. The guests en-
joyed themselves mainly with dancing
and all report of having had an en-
joyable time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-15
TOLLESTON NEWS

Rev. Aug Rump visited in Hammond
yesterday
Mrs. p. Kahin OF Gary visited with
friends in town yesterday.
Mrs. Emil woldt and daughter. Alma
were Hammond shoppers yesterday.
Mesdames \. Koepke and P. Conrad
shopped in Hammond yesterday.
Mrs. +. Kurth and son Emil were
Hammond visitors yesterday.
The remains Of Mrs. Graves Of Ham
mond were brought here for burial.
The funeral was held here yesterday
afternoon. Mrs. Graves was an old
resident Of Tolleston.
Mr.. A. Benson and family are moving
into their new home on 16sth street.
Castleman and Jones sold 10 lots in
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thieves had entered his store and stoler
ten gallons Of hard OIL Nothing else
was touched
The city jail and police station was
moved today from the old quarters
near the railroad tracks, to Seventh
and Massachusetts avenues. This sits
viii be occupied until the new city hall
is erected
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the 9th addition in South Gary. also
the three story factory building in
South Gary. to the y. Y and Chicago
Air line. This company will use the
building for power house. machine shop
and car barns
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ST. JOHNS NEWS

George Gerlach was a Chicago bust
ness visitor Thursday.
Messrs. Alois Portz and John Stark
were Crown Point visitors yesterday.
John Spanier of Hegewisch. visited
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-15
GARY NEWS

Frank Thompson. a merchant of
Fifth avenue. found this morning that
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-15

Rev. Father Jansen is having sketches
drawn for the new church and school
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with their daughter. Mrs. Mel ostran
der.
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Mr. and Mrs. c. W. Harper have
moved TO Miller. where they viii reside
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-19
LEGAL.
TRU SrEE'S SALE.

BY virtue OF the authority vested
in me as trustee in certain deed
OF trust made by Susan NJ. Letter
and Early NJ. Letter, her husband to
iiV undersigned trustee. dated the
Nth day of February, 1907. and re-
corded i'm the Office OF the clerk of
the county court OF Mercer county.
West Virginia, In trust deed book
No. 10 at page, SIS c. to secure the
} ayment OF certain negotiable notes
mentioned in said trust deed. and
default having been made in the
Of said notes, being directed
so 10 do by the holder OF said notes.
NOTICE is hereby given that on
the 14th day of August, 1907, at ten
O'Clock a. m at the front door OF
the city Hall. In the city OF Bluefeld.
West Virginia, I will proceed to sell
at public auction to highest bidder.
the following described real estate
lying in that part OF said city known
as South Bluefeld, and bounded as
follows: BEGINNING at a stake
in the division line between b. S.
Higginbotham and r. ]. Carr. and
said line South 50 deg. 80 min. west.
10 feet TO point IN said division
line; thence leaving said line North
f5 deg. 80 min. west to a point in
what Is known as the Williams road:
thence North &c deg. 6S feet to
point in said road; thence leaving
said road South % deg. 80 min. east
2l5 feet to place of BEGINNING, be
ing the same property now occupied
bysaid Early NJ. Letter as a residence
Terms of sale: There will be re-
quired cash in hand enough to de-
fray expenses OF this sale and paw off
all said notes with interet now unpaid
and the residue OF the proceeds of
sale If any shall be payable at such
time and secured in suchm amer az
the aid Susan NJ Letter and Ealy NJ.
Lefer shall direct.
p. II. THOMPSON, Trustee.
7-16-4wks
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-19
NO HARM DONE.

i wonder said the tall man in the
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at the desk. GO ahead and let me
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The book agent began at once.
Every student of literature knows"
he said, that Anthony TrolIopc was
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limited class but 10 is better to- have
tine approval of the cultivated and in
ieIlectual few than the applause of the
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Born in the year 1915. MIR. Trollopc
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Magazine. in which some OF his best
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cInde The Golden Lion OF Granpcrc.'
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said fI.. .......
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-19

Senator, how do YOU account for
this sudden outbreak of Investigations
and indictments?
indeed, my dear sir they are a
puzzle To me cannot conceive why
the general public would imagine tFat
a man without independent means of
ms own, or visible means OF support
would so into politics for his hcaltb f"
baltimore American.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-19
MINSI4OM'S
SYRUP.
MRS
SOOTHING

Has been used ror over SIXTY-FIVE
YEARS bv MILLIONS of MOTHERS
or their CHILDREN WHILE
IEETHiNG with PERFECT 3UC-
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CURES WIND collie. and is the
best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold
by druggists in every part of the
world. BE sure and ask for Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and
take no other kind. TWENTY-FIVE
cents bottle Guaranteed under
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1906 Serial Number 1923. AN OLD
AND WELL TRIED REMEDY.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-19
Hard Job.

Sir John Franklin was searching for
the northwest passage
i lind &. almost as difficult task"
he observed YEARLY. "as if were pn.
ginecrne That boulevard across the
Chicago river"
Partially satisfying the cravings Of
his appetite by eating a taIlow candle.
ne looked auNIously TO the southeast
TO see DO amy relief expedition was
coming Chicago Tribune
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-19

George Wostughousc was inventine
his air brake.
see plainly enough" he said
th'l 'n order TO make this thing go
I've got to raise the wind"
subsequently with some assistance
furnished by the railroads. hc succeed.
eo ln overcoming even This difficulty.
Chicago Tribune.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-19

Fudd.. Son know Stocks. don't
you
Dnofn. Nns indeed Hos now a
Uau.n nr mine.
fuda'" Pretty widoawakc man.
isnf h..
Doctor 1ould say 500 Tm treat
Ina HW ... Insomnia Royal Nsea.
zine
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-19
CONSUMERS COAL. 90
BEST MEDICINE IN THE WORLD
FOR COLO AND DIARRHOEA
July 10th, 1907.
10 st.

u find Chamberlain Collie. Cbol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy to be
me best remedy in the world" says
ir O. l.. Carter Of skirum. Ala. 81
m subject to collie and diarrhoea.
Last spring &c seemed as though
would die. and J think I would fl
hadn't taken Chamberlain's Collie.
'hoIera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
iavent bee" DOUBLED with Il since
Until this v~va. when had a very
severe attack aud took half a bottle
Z the twenJy-Hve cont size Chamber
aims Conc. CnoIere and Diarrboea
remedy, ans - n,~~ning ] feel ike
new MAJ
aaIo fi- bormacy. Cor.
uia. q street.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-19
NOTICE.

on and after July 18th, 1907
u coal sold by us will be sold
rictly for cash. We are adopting
this plan not because your credit
with us is not good but on account
OF the heavy expense Of collecting
our bills.
CONSUMERS COAL co.
July 10th, 1907.
7-1O-Gt
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-19

% Annie L. Akers.
Take notice that on the 9th dav
+ August, 1907, at the law Office
ID. NJ Easley, I'm the City of Blue
reid, in the County of Mercer and
tate of West Virginia, between the
hours of 9 o'clock A. M. and 6
'cIock p. m. OF. that day, shall pro-
eed to take the dispositions of
\aron A. Akers, myself and others
o be read in evidence I'm my he
laIf in certain suit in equity pend
ng in the Circuit Court of Morcer
5ounty and State Of West Virginia.
which ] am plaintiff and Won are
iefendant;; and, If from any cause
ne taking of the said dispositions
not commenced on that dav. or.
commenced, if they be not ON
'leted on that day, the taking OF the
aid dispositions will be adjourned
rom day to day. at the same place
nd between the same hours. until
hey are completed.
CHAS. d. AKERS
by Counsel
}. NJ. EASLEY. p. O.
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remarked the srIfmade
man. Drains come boo ahead aI.I.
Time
o' r"H. they come iu head
r"IH.n.. OH. cynical person I never
N'"'n OBJ. M ono with brains iu ms
''N. '..sJ Daily News
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-19

FRIDAY, JuLN 80. oo7.

Curling girls. are not -in-iug rtrl.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-07-19
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

WEST VIRGINIA:-At Rules held
the Clerks Office of the Circuit
jourt of the County of Mercer on
he LIST day of July, 1907.
Charles ID. Akers, Plaintif
against In Chancery.
AnnieL.Akers, Defendant
The object of this suit is to obtain
iecree divorcing the plaintiff from
he defendant vinculo matrimonii.
ma for general relief.
And it appearing from an a~..s,jt
made and filed with the pa RS
his case that the defendant A.ri. +,
.kers is a nonresident of the State
+ West Virginia, it is therefore. on
notion Of the plaintif, by counsel
rdered that said defendant do an
oear at the Clerks Office of the Cir
nit Court of Mercer County within
ne month after the date Of the first
publication of this order and do what
nay be necessary to protect her in
crest in this suit.
Attest w. b. Honaker. Clerk.
}. NJ. Easley, p Q.
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Read the DAILY Leader.
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lie Daily Leader

Published every evening except
Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
Murray

At the elegant home of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Baker, four miles northwest of
Leon in Center township, on Wednes-
day, March 6, 1907, Mr.. Pearl Murray
and Miss Marie Baker were duly Joined
in the holy bonds Of matrimony, JUS
tice G. W. Beck, of Leon performing the
ceremony. The young couple presented
themselves before full parlor of in
vited guests composed principally of
the families of neighbors and friends
and few intimate friends of the bride
from Leon. The bride was most beauti-
fully attired in white silk and carried
a beautiful boquet of brides roses.
The ceremony was performed at 7
o'clock p. M, sharp. After congratula-
tions dinner followed and nothing lack
ing neither in the adornments of the
tables or the substantials thereon. The
young couple received many very pretty
and useful presents. The guests tarried
until late hour enjoying themselves
in various ways. The bride and groom
will live with the brides parents for a
while
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
Daniel Greenland.

Daniel Greenland one Of the aged resi-
dents of this county died at his home
west of Grand River Feb. "a, 1907, at the
advance age of 81 years, 5 months and
~ days. He was born in Huntington
county, Penn, Aug. 25, 1926. With his
widowed mother and two brothers he
moved to Jefferson county, Iowa, in May,
lS47 where he met and married Mary
Bradshaw, March Is, 1849. He then
moved to Decatur county, Iowa, in April.
1870, where he lived until his death.
10 this union were born seven children
all of who survive him; he leaves an
aged helpmate, five sons and two daugh-
ters besides ten grandchildren, one
great grandchild and large circle of
friends to mourn his death. The deceas-
ed has always been one of Decatur
counties most honored, upright citizens
as we'll as kind and loving father and
good neighbor. He accumulated quite
fortune by hard work and economy
and leaves a helpmate we'll provided
for. The funeral was held at the resi-
dence Monday Feb. % at o'clock, con-
Quoted by Rev. Joe Edwards after which
the remains were laid to rest in the
Westerville cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-03-14
Thornton S. Moreland

was born Oct. %, 1882, in Hardy county,
Virginia, and died at his home near
Leon, Iowa, March Z, 1907, aged "a years
4 months and IA days. On July 3, 1858
he was married to Martha Stratton,
who proceeded him in death, Jan. 80,
1856, leaving him one son. On July "a,
1857, he was again married to Nancy
Shell, who remained faithful partner
unto his death. To this union were
born nine children, six of whom are
living. During the preaching of Bro.
J. Nj. Walton, in December 1899, at Eden
Prarie church, both grandpa and grand
ma las they were familiarly known)
obeyed the gospel, and have remained
faithful followers of christ since.
When quite young he moved with his
parents from Virginia to Ohio, then in
1868 to Schuyler county, Mo-, after
ward locating in Appanoose county.
Their next move was to Decatur county,
spending his last II years in our midst.
Funeral services were held au his
home March 8th, interment being in
the Chastain cemetery.