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The San Francisco call., 1907-01-22
WILL PURCHASE STEAMER

A company has been formed for the
purpose of purchasing and operating a
vessel to be known as the Olson &
Mahoney, which is to be used in gem
eraI freight and towing business in
San Francisco Bay and vicinity. The
company has incorporated as the Olson
& Mahoney Steamship Company, with
capital stock of $220,000 of which
$4,000 has been subscribed. The di-
rectors of the company are Oliver j.
Olson. Andrew F. Mahoney, Thomas L.
Drury.
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THE PRIZES

There are twenty five prizes to be
competed for during each contest pc
riod. consisting Of twenty-five purses
Of gold coin ranging in amount from
$50 up to $500 and making a total OF
$1,000 for each period.
There will also be twenty five special
purses or grand sweepstake prizes for
the twenty five contestants making the
best scores during the entire contest,
the largest OF these purses being $1,000
and the smallest $40. and amounting to
$4,000 in the aggregate.
The final distribution Of the prizes
will be made on April IS. the first an
niVersary OF the San Francisco FIRE
The twenty five purses for each Of
the three contest periods and the TWEEN
ty-five special sweepstake prizes mako
"A grand total Of 90 prizes amounting
to $4,000 TO be distributed among the
winners. Each contestant has the OPP
portunity to win not only one but four
purses aggregating any sum up 70
s2500-big pay for the amount Of work
and length Of time required to earn it.
HOW AWARDS WILL BE MADE
Subscribers to The Call viii have
the privilege Of electing the winners
OF these prizes by preparing their sub
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Second Period Of Gold
Contest Forges Ahead
Christ Church Athletic Club
Takes a Great Stride

SECOND SERIES PRIZES
Norma Mernni 10
acred He
Pon
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RAILWAY COMPANY DIssoLvEs

An application for voluntary disso-
luton vase filed in the Superior Court
yesterday by the Bodie Railway and
Lumber Company. which was incorpor-
ated in October. 1898. with 100000
capital stock. The directory board of
the company consists of President A.
B. Williamson, Secretary Wilfred Page,
E. L. Reese. r. f. Macleod and Charles
p. EelIs. The dissolution was decided
upon at a meeting of the stockholders
of the company on January I. All the
company's obligations have been met.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-22
NICHOLAS CASE .coNrINuEn

The case OF Supervisor T. P Mich
olas. indicted by the Grand Jury for
agreeing TO accept a bribe was called
yesterday in Judge Lawlor's court and
was continued for two weeks. The
delay was granted on the request of
Judge Henry c. Dibble. counsel for
Nicholas, who has been prevented by
illness in his family from fully pre-
pairing the case for his client
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eligible TO compete for the big purses,
and individuals for the smaller ones,
as was at first contemplated when the
plan OF contest was being drawn. in
dividuals might have some ground to
complain, but since they have the op-
portunity of winning the large purses,
also, and as they knew the CONDITIONS
OF the contest upon entering the race.
IL Is hard TO conjecture why they should
be dissatisfied. In fact. objections to
institutions competing with individuals
do not come from contestants. but from
unknown critics who think they could
furnish much better plan than that
now being pursued. Maybe so. but
The Call is satisfied with the present
plan and the results il is achieving
All the contestants have so far been
very well paid for the services they
have rendered The Call as contestants
Sacred Heart College won the largest
purse in the first period because the
greatest amount OF subscriptions were
prepaid IN its favor. Just as likely AS
not some individual contestant viii be
able to secure more paid subscriptions
IN the present period. for greater
amounts. and win the $500
MOST PRONOUNCED SUCCESS
The Leader, a weekly Catholic jour
nal Of large circulation. in its issue
OF last Saturday makes the following
mention of the outcome OF the con-
test for the first series Of prizes:
The first relay in the big Can contest was a
most pronounced success. To Sacred Heart Col
lege awarded the big prize Of $500 That
popular institution. Of which Brother Lewis is
president. won out with tue magnificent vote
0f 24445o That the contest popular one
amply shown by the intense interest taken
hv the entire state. The Call is certainly TO
be- cOngra tulated on its successful competition.
IL is expected that the contests 10 follow viii
be as successful as the Initial one
More letters acknowledging receipt
Of prize money have been received. Fol-
lowing are expressions Of appreciation:
FROM MRS. McELROY
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Jan. 10. 1907.
Contest Editor. Cali:
Dear Sir-Please gccP1t my sincere thanks for
your check ~ SEQ which : received todav as my
portion OF the pIizes Of tho first period of the
contest I also wish 10 extend my heartfelt
thanks my friends who n0bly assisted me
Ga winning one Of The Calls gold prizes Sin
cerelv yours. MRS. MAY McELRON.
1907 Powell street
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SEND CHECK TO FIREMEN

J. II. Kruse & Co. sent a check for
500 yesterday to the Fire Commission
to be applied TO the widows and or
phans' fund Of the Fire Department
The money was given in appreciation
Of the gallant work done by the fire.
men during the burning Of the COM
panys planning mill on Twenty third
and Folsom streets last Friday night.
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FROM FIREMAN sToLzENwALD
san FRANCISCO. Jan. 10. 1907.

NAN FkANIISCO. Jun -. I8Ot-
Contest Editor The Gail.
Dear Sir received the cheek this morning.
$780, Tor the prize 1 won. and ii gave me much
pleasure.
I am very sorry ] could not do more In regard
10 tine contest IN tile first period but ! was
taken with blood poisoning IN my hand could
not go around soliciting. i intend going IN the
second contest with more vigOr and determ ina
tiOu.
Thanking You aNsn Tor your Kindness, I re-
ma in, respectfully tours
GEORGE STOI .ZENMAT
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-22
PAINTER FALLS FROM scAFFoLD

John Bruce, painter who was work
ing on scaffolding in Du Boce avenue
near Church street. fell to the ground
a distance of forty-five feet, yesterday
afternoon. He was painfully but not
seriously injured and was treated al
the General Emergency Hospital.
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lies
Cured Quickly and PainlessIy-N n
Risk, No Danger
A Free Trial Package to Convince sent
by Mail to All Who Write

Common sense is just as necessary
(oS.er, more so1 in medicine as in busi-
ness or the affairs of everyday life
People are getting to know more than
thev used to. Not so long ago. II was
~ rssb{on TO make all sorts OF claims
for a medicine. and wind up by asking
the reader to go to drug store and
buv bottle People won't stand FOR
that kind OF thing now. They want
,roof taueible proof They want TO
trv the remedy first and II they ind It
TO be what is claimed they VIII De glad
enough to go and buy It.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-22

Christ Church Athletic Club OF Sausa-
Tito was the largest gamer in the gold
prize contest yesterday. An increase
of 1900 votes has taken IL MP from
sixth 10 third place. and II is now Civ
ing Emile Iversen. a member or the
club, who IS competing for himself q
close run for second place Sacred
Heart College has moved down 10
fourth place Mrs. Deasy. Miss Hay
ward and others Of the big prize-win-
ners in the first period have not yet
made much Of a start in the second
heat Of the race. but viii probably be
heard from soon.
James A. Quinn has moved up from
tenth 70 eighth place and is tie with
Anna skinner for seventh. Master
Quinn is giving the contest conscien-
rfous attention, as he does everything
he undertakes. Following is the splen-
did letter Of recommendation given him
when he left the employ OF the South
ern Pacific Company TO attend school:
office NJ A. p. Roome.
Superintendent Of Telegraph.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal Oct %. 1906.
To Whom m Nav Concern. This is 10 GER
-ifr that the bearer of this letter, James Anis
Quinn. has been employed IN the ofhce OF the
lsIndersi Encd A. messenger, office boy and clerk
continuously from January 30. 1903. ~ De
hooer y. 1906, when DE resigned 10 enter col
while stiu but youth. De IS hrst-class
yienman: uses the typewriter with fair de-
trree N rapidity. and has good knoWnedge OF
sffoe work in general He has at an times rem
fdarod most careful and conscientious service
J l.erf0rming the duties igned fo him in such
fF manner would be- cummenils iury 90 an
mpioyc ~ more mature years. and AZ ls WIN
great pleasure that recommend him 10 any
une desiring his future services.
A. p RODME.
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FRONI NIRs. sIeELROY
FROM EMILE IvERsEN
SATSAIITO- -. La

SAUSALITO. Cal. ian. a. 1907.
Contest Editor. san Francisco Call,
Dear Sir--Iast mornings mail brought me the
check ~ SEQ which Z earned in The CAL gold
prize contest thank you very much fOr tie
ssme- ] also wish 80 thank my many friends
for The assistance they have given me 10 win
the prize. Yours respectfully.
EMILE IEERSEN
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-22
CONTRACTOR DROPS DEAD

r. F. Simpson. contractor who lives
at Park and Hollis streets, in Emery
vile. dropped dead of heart disease at
the corner of Third and Bryant streets
last night. He was so years of age.
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FROM J. E. RABER

san FRANCISCO. Cal, Jan. 20. 1907.
Contest Editor. Catfs
Dear Sir-Am in receipt of check for 500.
FOR which ] wish thank you and those who
helped win q.
Whether viii 20 into the two remaining
periods s very doubtful. a. / have but little
spare time Co hustle votes I'm.
Thanking you again. ] remain sir. yours truly.
n RARER oi2l Pnlk sfreef
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Fountasraphs

The best 81 fountain pen ever made;
l4-karat gold pen. iridium tip. Selling
pens. Ne Count. Clark g. Ormond, 220
Market st. and 3 California st.
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FROM J. :. HALL

SAN FkANIISIU. Jan. =, I3UI.
Contest Editor San francisco Gail. City:
Dear Sir--Ierewlth i beg 20 acknowledge the
receipt Of check for the amount of $50. being
prize awarded me In the contest closing
january u. for which kindly accept my thanks
and appreciation: also 10 acknowledge the cOur-
teSy Of those who aided me in the winning Of
this prize Yours very truly. J. s. HALL.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-22
CONTEST PERIOD

The contest is divided into three
periods. constituted as follows:
FIRST-November 19 to January 13.
eight weeks.
SECOND-January l3 TO March g.
seven weeks.
THIRD-March 3 to April "A. six
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soNoMA nov IN LINE
NO CHANGE II RULES

The contest editor would once for all
notify correspondents who write under
a nom de plume or do not sign their
communication at all that he can pay
no heed TO the suggestions or advice
Of anonymous letter-writers. Most Of
these screeds are ft only for the waste
basket anyway. but n Fair Play Of
Martinez had written over his own
name a reply telling why his sugges-
ti0ns cannot be adopted would be sent
him.
In passing it may be remarked that
the rules OF the contest cannot be
changed at this late date TO suit the
whims Of known or unknown corre-
spondents- The suggestion that insti-
tutions like Sacred Heart College
should be placed I'm separate class Of
contestants, and not be allowed 10 com
pete for the same prizes as individ-
uals, is irrelevant II was advertised
from the start that the contest would
be open TO individuals and associations
or institutions alike. No Individual
was obliged 10 enter the contest at all.
Tn doing so. they knew that they would
have TO compete with Sacred Heart
College. as Brother Lewis, president of
that institution, was the very first TO
make application 20 enter the contest.
He could have entered as an individ-
usl FOR the purpose OF winning the
money 10 rehabilitate the college IL
brarv. but he preferred 10 use the name
Of the college so that it would benefit
from the advertising. and that IL has
benefited by such advertising is shown
by the fact that fl enrolled 1l7 new
students at the opening OF the Jan
uary term. an acquisition al one lime
unparalleled in the history Of the insti-
tuition.
BY NO MEANS A CINCH
The wonder is that more institutions
Of the kind have not taken advantage
~ tho opportunity afforded by the con-
test 10 compete for the prizes 1t is
by no means certain that Sacred Heart
College. with its strong following. viii
win first prize each period. Some OF
the individual contestants gave fl a
close run for the big purse in the first
period. and viii do so again in the
present heat OF the race. The college
or other institution that viii defeat
Sacred Heart College in this or the
next period OF the contest. and in the
aggregate score for the sweepstakes
prizes viii gain even greater prestige
than the Christian Brothers famous
San Francisco seat OF learning now en-
joys.
II Christ Church Athletic Club Of
Sausalito. a Protestant Episcopal insti-
tuition. should receive the support OF
Episcopalians and other Protestants as
generally as Catholic COMMITMENTS
supported Sacred Heart College in the
first period the big money might not
so TO tho college this time
n collective candidates only were
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-22
ILY CALL. INCLUDING SUNDAY
Subscription Rates

For periods of more than one year
the voting power of the subscriptions
viii be as follows Daily Call 1000
votes for each year; Sunday Call $50:
Weekly Call, 500.
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SAN FRANCISCO. January 1e.

SAN FRANCISCO. January H. 1907.
NOTICE is hereby given that the copartnef-
snip existing between Peter Bacigalupi, Ubalde
Andreazzi and GuglielmO Brocchini, engaged n
the business OF Bacigalupi's New BuOn Gusto
Restaurant at 1921 Golden Gate avenue. SD
Francisco, California. is this day dissolved
mutual consent. Guglielmo Brocchini withdra
from the nrm. his interest therein having 49,
purchased by Peter Bacigalupi and Ubaldo An
dreazzi. who viii continue the said business as
the same place.
PETER BACIGALUPI. UBALDO ANDREAzZI.
GUGIIEI.AfO BROCCHINL
Done IN the presence OF MARTIN STEVENA
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NEM CANDIDATES

New candidates are stlll falling into
dine Following are applications Of
ssome OF the latest Miss Ruth Louis
writes.
] am an Alameda girl bur was born in San
[ Francisco. I would like to ger little money 10
iconfinue nay music lessons. as any mother can
d hardly afford u pay for them fCr me. ] am u
years old Hoping 10 win prize. I remain,
Yours sincerely RUTH LOUIS.
We have been taking The Csil about eighteen
wears and would not change 81 FOR any ether
paper.
SOSOMA BOY IN LINE
SONOMA CITY. Jan 90. 1907.
Contest Editor san Francisco Call-Dear SIR
As / a very much interested in The Calls gold
prize contest, ] would like 20 become q candi-
dare and try 90 win some Of The gold and ] hope
] VIII be successful. ] - wears old and I
in the sixth grade. came 10 California
when ] very Young and 3 hardly think You
could call me native son Yours very truly
MASTER GEORGE f. ANGONE-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-11-21
"a n. Martin writes from New

"A. E. Martin writes from New
York: "Have had very pleasant
trip. Spent two days in Chicago elgn'
in Philadelphia and am now in New
York. whence sail tomorrow ior
Liverpool on the Lusitania' Saw ner
today while at the pier attending TO
my baggage, she is monster
C. C. Wyandt has been asked 10
contribute an article to the annual
holiday issue OF the Financier' the
greatest financial journal in this
country, on Farm Mortgages as an
Investment" 1t will be one OF the
leading articles Of the number and Ii
certain to be q good one.
Christmas and New Years posi-
cards. Thousands Of them can now
be seen at the News Stand In Abilene
Special prices to schools and and sun
day schools. Call early and maxi
your selections. liz
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-11-21
RECENT REFLEoTIoNs.

Mrs. B. L. Strother is reported as
recovering from severe illness at her
home in Galena.
The rain certainly didn't hurt the
roads any. The dust before was
something fierce.
Holiday good arriving at the
Racket.
Some tough looking tramps have
been hanging around town this week.
Better Keep your doors well locked
For rent, furnished; or for SALE my
residence, No. 200 South Buckeye;
with or without 8 adjoining lots. b.
H. DeHuy. 46-wSs-ti@c-u
Ralph SPOTS is home from K. u
Ill from blood poisoning. 1t is not
believed that the trouble is serious.
He Is at his parents home north oil
town.
See the new fruit design china just
received at the Racket.
The little son Of John Hutchinson
has blood poisoning from the bite oil a
squirrel. The feeding Of squirrels
should be done with some circum-
spection.
B. H. DeHuy, secretary OF the
Balmoline company announces tnA'
the regular dividend has just been de-
cIared and paid to the stockholders
The company is prospecting.
Good heavy cups and sauOers at
the Racket 4sc per set. 7S-2tSc
w. G. Anderson, formerly Of Abb
lepe but recently Of Arkansas City
has bought third interest in the lois
Record. One Of his partners is wal
ter Teats, formerly Of Hope.
See the gold fish at the Racket
The Union Pacific is to build I
. depot at New Cambria. The wOrl
. win begin Monday morning. Las
/, winter the two story stone building
. in which the railroad company main
t.iued depot was destroyed BY hre
e Since then the Union Pacific has beeI
e using = granary.
Limitations have been received b
Abilene friends for the wedding Q
Miss Ethel Griffith Of South AeAleste
. and Mr.. Joseph johnson Of that city
!. They visited Miss hAude Rogers Ia,
. summer and The bride-tO-bs bad mad
\ ursvioas yiIits here.
You1l save money on trunks 40
lsuit cases ct the Racket
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-11-21
ResOlutiOns Of Respect.

The board Of education at special
meeting adopted these resolutions
WHEREAS, In the death Of Edward
Rose. for several years . member o.
the Board Of Education, this Board
has lost an esteemed and valuable
member and the City Of Abilene a
worthy citizen, therefore be 1t
RESOLVED, That we hereby express
our sense Of personal loss and deplcre
the affection that has come to this
community in his passing away His
work on the board, as In every walk
OF his life, was marked by a con.
scientious earnestness OF purpose and
4 broad and helpful willingness 70
give to those for whom he labored the
Best things possible; be inspired all
with his rugged integrity, and left .
record that should be precious her.
itage to bis family and to every friend
and acquaintance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-11-21
FAIR ASSOCIATION MEETING.
Stockholders viii Have Session
Monday, December 2.

The annual meeting OF the stock
holders Of the Dickinson County Fair
Association will be held Monday after
noon, December End. The place for
holding the meeting is not definitely
settled. There will be several matters
Of importance considered. 1t has
been suggested that the board q a.
rectors be increased from nine TO
twelve, and that they be elected 20
sets Of four, for one. two and three
years respectively. 1t will require 2
two-t thirds vote Of all those present to
make these changes in the Bylaws,
A full financial statement will Dc
rendered by the treasurer at the an
nual meeting. On account OF the
very unfavorable weather which We
had to contend with this year, it has
been suggested by many OF the stock
holders that the time for holding the
fair be changed to the second week in
September. This will be considered
at the meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-11-21
Eddy.Iasitt.

At six O'Clock Thursday evening"
Nov. IA in the presence Of about fifty
ouests. at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
W. P. Eddy, occurred the marriage OF
their daughter, Gertrude Della TO
Mr., Charles Issitt Of Navarro.
As the wedding march was played
nv Miss LOudeen; the bride attended
by her sister, Miss Lena, and the
groom by Mr.. Loudeen entered the
n.rlor which was beautifully decorat'
ed with ribbon. smilax and chrysan'
themums.
The short but impressive ceremony
was performed by Rev. Johnston O
Enterprise.
After congratulations the guest
were invited to the dining room
where the tables were decorated wild
smiIax and geraniums, to Partake o
Of a sumptuous four course supper
The bride was tssteiully gOwned il
white silk trimmed with embrOidere'
chiffon and the bridesmaid wore blu
silk muslin, each carried bouquet Q
brides roses. Many useful and eie
-, rresents were received.
The groom is one Of Dickinson
couuty's prosperous yOuDg farmer
and bis bride is popular among th
young people in the southern part 9
county. They have the best Wishs
wishes Of their many friends.
! with the talent this young COUP
ACQUIRES they can look into the futuI
with, no other prospects than succe'
and happiness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-11-21
ABouT PEOPLE.

Elmer Hoyt was in from Buckeye
w. G. Lewis of Wlllowdale was in
town.
F. R. Yanvoorst was in from south
west Dickinson.
M P. Sanborn OF Chapman called
ON the REFLECTOR.
John Goodwin Of Hayes was caller
on the REFLECTOR.
Carl Fry is here from Colorado VS.
iting his brother Paul.
L. G. Long, treasurer OF Hayes
township, was in the city.
Frank shippy, one of wOOdbins's
leading farmers, was in town.
M. Nottori is in the city visiting
bis father and sister for few days
II. Toliver is here from Stockton
visiting his son, L. D. TOliVer' ana
greeting old friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lease Duckwall went
a wakefield to attend the funeral OF
Mrs. Duckwall's sister
Henry stOfter returned to his nome
in Michigan after q visit with MS
.brother John and other relatives.
Carl Fry returned to San Francisco
after visit with his brother raul
de will 60 to the Philippines Soon
Herman Rohloff and Herman Timm
were up from woodbine settling their
taxes and made the REFLECTOR
pleasant call.
!. B. Timm, F. F. Tiegs and Ia
.oesterreich were up from southeast
Dickinson on business and called al
this office.
DR.. r. McShea Of Chapman was
REFLECTOR caller. BE has just re-
turned from a pleasant visit In bill
old home7in Illinois.
s.H. Lenhert, J. E. Musser an'
Raw. T. A. Long returned from theil
trip to Texas. Mr.. Leuhart sold ovel
1000 acres Of lard on the trip.
Congressman csldsrhssd Is in tow
between tralns. he goes to coneOrdi'
tomorrow. he is making trip owe
the district before going 70 Washing
ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-11-21
OLD F1DDLERs PLEASED EN-
Good Sized Audience Heard Them
PLAY.

A good sized audience heard the olo
6ddlers from Emporia at Workman
hall last night. The i've men are
over go years old and are making a
trip for fun and personal pleasure
Thew went to Concordia today. They
gave a program Of old fashioned tunes
that set every hearers foot dancing
It was unfortunate that several other
attractions in town prevented larger
attendance. The REFLECTOR ONCE
acknowledges serenade last evening
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-11-21
Ed. Carriers' Meeting.

The Dickinson County Rural Letter
Carriers Association will hold a meet
inc at HsringtOn on Thanksgiving
dsy, Nov. 2sth. Every carrier in the
county is especially invited to attend
this meeting, also carriers from ad-
Joining counties. By order Of the
president and secretary.
JAMES BARNES,
Secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-11-21

The friends Of W, A. Rees gave him
pleasant surprise Saturday evening.
there were games. lunch. music, ETC.
The guests. Misses Jessie Res.
I1.bsi lands, Pearl epangler. LAnra
ma. afo-rrs. Elmer CsrkhuA. Mn-
liIfoh, B. mccullough, Oscar White.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-11-21

A telegram tells Of the death OF
Mrs. steelsmith, mother Of Dr. 3.
steelsmith, J. M. steelSmith and j
A. steelsmith Of this city. Another
son lives at Scott City. The body
will be brought here from Indiana
where the death occurred and funeral
services will be held at the Presby-
terrain church Monday afternoon Inn
mediately after the arrival Of the
O'Clock train.