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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-10

RE Birdsell last Tuesday.
Harry Dayton of Waukon passed
through Frankville Tuesday. He also
transacted business at the E. Lyngaas
home.
Wilbur Peck of Waukon visited his
mother Mrs. Lucinda Peck Wednes-
day.
A student from the Mount Morris
College. Ill. was canvassing the town
Wednesday for the sale Of stereoscope
views.
d. W. Smith and wife accompanied
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-10
FRANKVILLE
From Our Regular Correspondent

From Our Regular Correspondent
June 3. 1908.
Mrs. Frank Erwin aud daughter
Ruth of Postville visited Mrs. Ervin's
sister Mrs. O. Miller Thursday.
Sherman Bollman marketed wool in
Postville Wednesday.
Rev. Gregg was down at Dubuque
last week.
Mrs. M. 4. Stall of Forest Mills
was a guest at the ID. w. Smith home
Tuesday. Mrs. Stall was on her way
to Ames to visit her daughter Mrs.
Parker Bollman whose home Is there.
Quite a number Of the Frankviile
Young folks attended the dance at
Ginapp's Saturday evening.
John Stock, Sr. Of Ludlow visited
his daughter Mrs. Frank Lower Sum
day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-10

Frank Smith went to Postville Mon
day and brought home load of ce.
ment for DR.. Kiesau.
Erie Smith.was transacting business
in Decorah Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Bollman
were shopping in DEBORAH last Wed.
nesday.
Will Stock and Miss Matilda Quail
ley attended the dance at Postville
Saturday evening
Mrs. M. A. Bollman of Castalia
was the guest of her friend Mrs. Car
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-10

by Mrs. Smiths mother were Waukon
visitors Thursday.
Miss Edna Brouilette was making
home folks a visit last week.
Mrs. Louisa Todd of Sanborn who
has been visiting her son T. ]. Craw-
ford returned to her home Monday.
T. J. accompanied her to Ossian.
Erie Smith and l.. @. Spaun began
work Monday morning on new &C.
ment bridge near the John Kneeskern
place on the Oastalia ROAD.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-10
NASSET.
From Our Regular Correspondent.

From Our Regular Correspondent.
June 5, 1908.
Ole Amundrud had few men to
help him last Thursday to dig ditch
in order to drain the waters of fine
piece of land.
The Gfenwood Farmers Telephone
Go had their annual meeting at Mas
set Monday.
T. Rud and wife from near Lansing
were guests at T. Indvick's Sunday.
Miss Nellie Geving is visiting with
relatives in Lake county, S. d.
Melvin Nelson of Burr Oak SUM-
dayed with home folks.
The marriage of Mr.. Adolph Gjevre
of DEBORAH and Miss Flora Goldrich
occurred last Thursday at the Glen
wood Lutheran church. A reception
was given ut the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Erick Ness of Frankville town
ship. Rev. Scarvie spoke the solemn
words that united them into the holy
bonds of matrimony which was
witnessed by many friends and rela.
tives of the bride and groom, and all
unite in extending hearty congratula-
tions. The couple will take up their
abode in DEBORAH and will be well
coined permanently to the social
circles OF DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-10

DO you want to sell, trade or rent
your farm. house, or property of any
kind? List it with the Public Opin-
ion Property Exchange and we will
advertise it for you free, charging
only a reasonable commission If we
make deal for you. nothing il we
do not.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-10

Henry Reeves, the old reliable
hog buyer. pays the highest market
price at all times, and handles more
hogs than all the buyers of northeast
ern Iowa combined. See him at the
Winneshiek County Bank or O.. M.
& st. r. stock yards. 23tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-10

Why not order your -four of B.
Barnett g. Sons and save from loo to
25c on a sack Phone 219-2. 1919
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-10

Have you ever tried onr coffees!
If you haven't you ought to. b.
Barnett d Sons. 1872
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-31
JOHN S. McCREOEE

Mr.. John S. NcCredie died very
suddenly at his home on North Mag
noia street at ) o'clock Tuesday
evening. His death was a great
shock to his family and friends, for
he seemed in his usual good health
but the Death Angel was kind TO him,
for MS passing was evidently as pain
less as it was unexpected. Mr.. Nc
Credie had just returned home from
a visit TO MicanOpy He had eaten
supper and was sitting by the fire
when be suddenly fell TO the floor and
was dead before anyone could reach
him. He had complained of a slight
pain in his left side, and his death
was evidently due 70 heart failure.
Mr.. McCredie was one of those ex-
ceIleur citizens of whom Scotland has
given so many TO America. He was
born in Glasgow in 1880, and came
to this country about fifty years ago.
He settled near NicanOpy and bore
large part in transforming thar
beautiful country from a wilderness
TO the garden that it now is He
served in the last Seminole war. and
was also a brave and devoted soldier
Of the Lost Cause.
A few months ago Mr. McCredie
and his wife sold their home near Mic
anoDy and came to Ocala in order to
be with their daughters. Misses Jean
nette and Mary, who were in business
here. They bought the home of Mr..
Peter Ingrom on North Magnolia
street. and the friends Of Uncle John"
hoped he would pass many days there. /
although he had far exceeded mans
allotted three score and ten.
Mr.. McCredie had not become we'll.
acquainted with Ocala people. but
those few who knew him esteemed
him highly, and around his old home
where he lived so many years. the
mourning will be deep and universal |
The funeral services will take place
at 1870 this morning at the residence. /
Rev. W. H. Dodge viii preside The
rema>2s viii be taken to lIicanopy
for intorment and will be accompan- /
led by tie members of his family. Mrs. /
H. G. McDavid. Mr.. Marshall NcDavfd |
and Mr.. Harry Narhsall.
Mr.. McCredie is survived by his /
wife. four daughters and three sons.
all Of whom, except one daughter and
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-31
LAKE WEIR ITEMS
ecial Cor. Ocala Banner:

Special Cor, Ocala Banner:
Mrs. Mcdonald and daughter. Miss
Edith. of Hot Springs. Va. arrived q
few days ago to spend the remainder
Of the winter with DR.. and Mrs. H. W.
Henry.
Mr.. 4. Y. Strgnk of Ocala is spend
ing a few days at the Smith House.
Nj R. /. Martin of Ocala is down
for The week. experimenting the put
ing on OF tie finishing touches to
his building at Sandy Hook. where he
expects TO have everything completed
and in running order soon.
Mr. Hyde Of Nebraska is visiting
the family of Capt. and Mrs. George
Russell
Mr.. Ben Russell is working day and
night to complete his beautiful urCIe
.auncb, The Honey" which he will
put on the lake as soon as completed
Mr.. AdeIbert Moody has severed his
connection with Capt. J. B. Martin.
and has accepted a position in Jack
5onviIie. His many friends regretted
very much to tell him good bye, but
With best wishes for his future pros
oerity and happiness, which he so well
deserves for his upright. manly, clean
life, all Of which no doubt has been
an inspiration to many of his asso-
ciates.
The result Of the election was a
great disappointment TO the good pe0-
pie Of the lake Capt. Henry. DR.. Hen
~ Arthur Scott, Dell Moody and sew
eraI others were untiring in their eff
forts to help the dry cause along.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-31
.BOAROMAN AND Nc.
INTOSH

Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
Mrs. Kimmons. widow of a former
minister of the Presbyterian church
in this neiShhorhood spent last week
among her friends here, All were
pleased to see her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, from Grove
Park, came Sunday night to visit
their son and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dow Smith, of Evinston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis OF Danville. XIV,
have come TO spend the remainder of
the winter with their son and fam
lily.
Mrs. Collins Of South Carolina has
returned from Fellowship to the home
Of her son. Mr.. Clarence Collins. She
Will spend the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. ". Richardson Of
Stardish, Mich, were visiting DR.. and
Mrs. W. VI. Richardson of Boardman.
They seem 10 be much pleased with
the climate of Florida, and may locate
somewhere in the state.
Truckers are very busy since the
last cold snap getting their land ready
TO put in seed for their various crops
and some are new planting watermeI-
on seed.
A sood many persons around Evin-
sJon and Mcintosh the suffering from
bad colds. or as il is generally called.
the grip.
Mrs. Tremier OF Geirzta is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Henry Dtckerson. of
Mcintosh.
Dr. Bergin has given up his prac-
Tee IN fernando and returned 10 his
old home at Mcintosh. where he viii
be ready 20 practice medicine.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-31
ORANGES IN SOUTH TEXAS

Oranges have been grown in a
small way in South Texas for several
years. The home demand has been
supplied from Cte native grown trees.
but no effort to- engage in rho irdusrU
on large commercial scale was made
until California and Florida orange
growers investigated the matter ana
began planting groves. Save-aLx
thousand acres of orange groves have
been planted during the last TWO Years.
in the territory around B-4vtu- ma
the REGION south of here. particularly
IN The Brownsville section Ir is pre-
dicted by practical orange growers
thar Texas viii rival California I'M a
few years in rhe quantity AMI quality
or oranges EroWu--New York. Packer
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-31
6SLLEYEW BJCGET

January Is. 1908. witnessed the lay
ing Of the corner stone of the new
stone library building. The day was
perfect for such a ceremony. which
was attended by a large crowd. R. c.
Ridge. the only charter member pres
enL was master of ceremonies and
conducted everything in his own mas
terly way.
The exercises began with singing
"All Hail the Power Of Jesus Name"
in which everyone Joined. followed by
a prayer by Rev. A. c. Sirdefeld. Mr..
Ridge then made an interesting talk.
explaining the purpose for which the
Library Association was originally
formed and the work that they had &C
complished with the material aid Of
the BeUeview Workers.
L. I. Hopkins read the constitution
of the association with the names of
the officers and charter members. af-
ter which he made q few appropriate
remarks.
Mr.. noolltr1e then made a short but
pointed speech Mr. DoouJtle was one
of the oldest members Of the asocia-
ton present having been connected
with il since its earliest DAYS. and has
held the post of president. Prof. G.
G. G.. Bush was the first president and
held the position until his death. some
years later. His widow. our much
loved Mrs. Bush. is the present pres
ident
Several interesting documents were
deposited within the corner stone. and
the ceremony was concluded with the
singing Of America"
Shortly after this was concluded an
oyster supper was held in the town
hall for the purpose Of raising funds
to buy a metal roof for the library. .
The supper was a great success and (
the net results were very satisfactory. +
The ". c. T. L. met with Mrs.
Amos Mott this week with z. good at
tendance.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-31
EVINSToN, eOARDMAN AND Nc
INTOSH
Special Cor. Ocala Banner:

Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
Rev. Mr.. Sisrrunk filled his appoint
ments at Evinston last Sunday. hav-
ing good congregations at both ser
vices.
Miss Jolly OF Leesburg was visiting
her sister, Mrs. John ShuttleworJa,
last week.
Mr.. John Wolfenden of Sampson
City is visiting his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. L. Wolfenden.
While some persons have seen fit
to abandon their orange groves alto
gether and turn them into truck patch
Is, others are buying orange trees and
setting out new groves.
Mr. Robert Evans las bought sew
eral hundred trees, and is setting out
IA grove.
Nh 1IizeIl Of Orange Lake was up
Sunday visiting his friends, Mr.. and
Mrs. \. L. McRae
Orange trees are beginning to show
their bud blooms.
The ladies Of the Presbyterian
church at Mcintosh realized about $50
from their oyster supper last Friday
night.
Mr.. H. c. Price left last Friday for
West Palm Beach to visit his son and
an old friend whom be had not seen
for thirty years.
Mrs. Banks Of GAINESVILLE. Ga, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Arthur
Flewellen
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-31
FAIRFIELD FACTS

Special Cor Ocala Banner:
The W. c. T. [. held their regular
meeting at the Methodist church on
Sunday morning.
Mrs. ". J. LOhrig, Mrs. H. Haycraft
and Miss Doris Thacker were visiting
Mr.. LOhrig last week.
Mrs. W. L. Goodwin and little son
went to Gainesville Saturday to spend
a few days.
Mr., Pat OdelI, depot agent for the
C. and G.. R. R. at MtcanOpy, was in
our town Saturday.
l. L. Smith was in Reddick on last
Monday.
Mr.. Milton, one of AIicanopy's sue
cessfuI sawmiu men, was the guest Of
Nj s. ". Tongue Monday night.
The Farmers Union held their reg
ular meeting in the hall Saturday
evening.
Mr.. c. I. Thigpen Of lItcanopy was
in our little town yesterday. Mr..
Thigpen says he expects to move to
this place in a few days.
COW BOY.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-31
GAMBLER CULLiNGS

Rev. J. ". McNary preached a very
excellent sermon on last Sabbath
morning in the Presbyterian church
to an aDpreciatiye audience. He has
the sympathy Of this entire commu-
nifty, and all hope that he may soon be
restored to his usual health.
The right state of affairs doesn't ex-
list in our county government when it
must be controlled by the votes OF
persons who are too indo,ent to pay
their own poll tax. who are too iguor-
ant to make out their own ballot. and
so vicious and regardless Of right that
their votes can be bought by money
and whiskey. How long must we en-
dure this kind Of government? 1t is
humiliating.
Mr.. Hyde, with his family, has NOV
ed to the Mrs. Kesler property. Some
years ago he was a resident of our
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant are Stopping at
Mr.. Albert McClain's. They have pur-
chased property here, and in the fI-
ture expect to be Of our citizens. Wei
come TO all such people.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-31
Rank FooIfshress

When attacked by a cough or
cold, or when your throat is sore. f. fs
rank fOOlishness 10 take any other
medicine than Or. Kings New Disc0v-
cry says c. o. EIdridse OF Empire.
Ga. 81 have used New Discovery sew
en- years. and know ir is the best
remedy on earth for coughs and colds
Group. and all throat and ling trou-
bIes. Ny children are subject TO
Group, but New Discovery guickE(
cures every attack Known the
world over as the king Of throat and
lung remedies. Sold under guarantee
at Tydings & Cos. drugstore. SOC.
and 81 Trial bottle free N
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-31
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS


g 'I7 members OF the Woman's
III. - ''''- temperance Union OF Dun
Hsl'oH' / -oFIda' 20 recognize the gift
- 0l@'o.y IS potent factor in mold
ms p1oAc sentiment, and thereby
9'l1As IHe great cause which, We rep
1Iec--' therefore oe II
N'esoIEeu' mat We extend TO Mr. Ce-
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-31
oRAHAMVILLE AND coNNoR


Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
Long before daybreak on Tuesday.
Thursday and Saturday mornings we
hear the puffs of the Hiawatha. the
Hart Line water palace, as she wends
its way up the crooked stream, the Ok
lawaha. without a doubt the best
known navigable little stream in the
United States. Now and then on the
balmy night air We hear the whistle
signal for a landing. and then a cou-
pie Of sharp rCgcs TO weigh anchor
and then again the regular pun. puff.
The boat usually reaches Petersburg.
P. l. Durisoe's home, at dawn, and ar
rives at COnnor. the main stop be
tween PaIatka and Silver Springs, at
seven or eight o'clock An hour is
spent at Common both ways. and now
and then a stop is made at Graham
vile TO view the sights. But Silver
Springs is the Mecca, where. after the
SeabOard Air Line trains for Tampa
and Jacksonville. the boat starts on
her return trip, reaching Palatka on
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
We are planning for a trip to Pa
latka and return on the Hiawatha.
We successfully pulled to the top
Of the Grahamville flag pole the little
white ribbons"
We extend many thanks to Col R.
F. Rogers of Lynne and Rev. c. c.
Carroll of Ocala. and also to others
who helped US put the little white
ribbons" on top. They were torn
down. however by the rest Of the
county.
Several from our section have at
tended some of the meetings in Ocala
conducted by Rev. Culpepper and son.
Rev. Burke Culpepper, and they say.
that lots of good is being done there.
Sunday was a big day at Silver
Springs. The whole Of the Silver
Springs navy was there. also a boat
from Leesburg. Station Agent Smith
had his hands full. but he is always
ready for PUSHES"
Mr.. and Mrs. James R. Noorhead of
Ocala were in our midst one day re
Gently.
Mr.. HOgan's otter story is still go
ing the rounds of the press. Last
week we noted it in the Barlow Re
cord
Mr.. ard Mrs. Walter Finlay Of SUI
wannee Springs is is GrahamviIle Wis
iting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Rob /
ert Holly.
Mr.. Ned Williamson Of Salt Springs
passed through our village Wednes-
day en- route to Ocala.
Miss Ernie Hinton is spending a
few days in OcaIa with her sister. Mrs. /
Berry and brother. Mr.. Horace Hin
ton.
Mr.. Hardin Hinton was trading inI
Ocala Saturday.
Mrs. Farmer and children have
gone to Bay City.
CHATTEN CHUlr
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-31
HERE is ANOTHER EDITOR WHO
READS WITH HIS EYES SHUT

The Tallahassee True Democrat. the
Ocala Banner Tampa Tribune, Miami
News-RecOrd, Lake City Index. Jack
sonviIle Times-Union Punta Gorda
Herald and Starke Telegraph are lined
up as opposed to the nomination Of
William Jennings Bryan for president,
but none Of them are wise enough to
suggest candidate who would be pre-
ferable to Bryan that could command
any strength outside of their own
sanCtums,-St. LuCie Tribune.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-31
NEWS OF THE DAY AT WACA-
HOOTA

Misses Viola Bodie and Nida La
GrOne of Batesburg. S. c., who have
been visiting Mrs. c. VI. Smith and
other relatives here for the past few
weeks, left on the 18th for a visit to
Palatka and St Augustine, and then
will return home. They are two love
~ young ladies and won the love and
admiration Of all who met them.
Mis- Belle entity. a charming young
lady Of MicanOpy, has been the guest
Of Misses Hassie and Rosa Lee Smith
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. u. Smith and fam
lily and quite a number Of young peo-
pie were entertained at tea on Mon
day evening at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. o. Tyson. Mrs. Tyson is a
lovely hostess, and everyone left
thanking her for such a pleasant even
ing.
Mr.. r. a. Williams, a prosperous
young merchant of Crystal River, re-
turned Monday after a brief visit 10
friends here.
On Wednesday evening, the 18th,
Miss jamie Smith entertained in honor
of Misses Rosa Lee Smith and Sarah
AndersOn's eighteenth birthday. The
home was beautifully decorated with
graceful palms and potted plants. Miss
jamie Smith, beautifully gowned in
white net over tafeta, received the
guests in the hall Miss Rosa Lee
Smith, one of the guests of honor,
wore a pretty white silk dress with
lace trimmings. The other guest of
honor, Miss Anderson, was unable TO
attend on account of the illness of
her cousin. During the evening for
ty-two' was played in the drawing
room, while lovely music was render
course supper, consisting of salad. Wa
fers, pickles, olives, cake and ambTO-
STA, was served. Everyone had a
grand time, and all left thanking Miss
jamie for an extremely pleasant even
ing. and wishing Miss Rosa Lee many
more happy birthday.
Those who attended were: Misses
Hassie Smith, Theora and Viola Bodie
and Vida LaGrOne of Batesburg. s.
c, Minnie Lee Carlisle. Ocala; Carrie
Phinney, Theresa Smith and Belle
Chitty, MicanOpy; Nessre. Retus
Smith. Cedric Smith. Harvey Benton.
BUST Chitty, Rivers. NicanOpy: r. A. /
Williams. Crystal River: Clay Parker. !
Lacross; Ralph and c. Epperson. VIII
liston; Slaughter. Philip and WoOdson
Bradshaw, and Nr. and Mrs. Will
Bradley.
On Thursday evening Mrs. c. r.
Curry entertained the following cou-I
pies at a six O'clock dinner: Miss
Hassie Smith and Mr.. B. A. Williams
Miss Minnie Lee Carlisle and Mr.. e.
vim Bruton. Miss Vida LaGrone and
Mr. WIZ Taylor. Miss Viola Bodie
and Mr.. Philip Bradshaw. Miss jamie
Smith and Mr.. Clay Parker. Miss The.
ora Bodie and NJ. RatEs Smith. Miss
Rosa Lee Smith and NJ Harvey Bru-
ton, Miss Belle Gritty and Mr.. Cedric
Smith. After supper the dining room
was cleared and the young peonle
danced until a late hour. SUNBEAM.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-31
SOUTH LAKE WEIR

Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
Mr.. Frank Houston Of Iowa is visit
ing his cousin, Mr.. Harry Croft.
The grip IS stu somewhat prevalent
here.
Mr. c. a. Miller is greatly imDrov-
ms the looks Of Lake Weir Villa. by
giving l. a fresh coat Of paint.
preparing for the next melon croD
IS now the order Of the day in the
farming line.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-31

one son. are now in Ocala. Thev have
made many friends here. all Of whom
symparbize with them deeply in their
great sorrow. W r. ID
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-31

Ouida, the busiest novelist Of the
century, died in almost bitter want in
Florence, Italy.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-20
PAROLEO COAv|CTs
co BACK TO PRISON
ARCHIE WATERFALL AND GEO.
GILLESPIE TRY TO ROB TELE-
PHONE PAY STATION.

Archie Waterfall. aged 22. and
George Gillespie, aged go. both pa
rolled convicts from Jackson prison,
must go back to serve out their un-
expired terms as a result OF little es-
capade In which they figured early
Friday morning. II is alleged that
they attempted to rob the public tele-
phone station In Otto Schmidtke's sa-
loon and bowling alley. no. 25 Ma
comb-st.
This particular booth has been Wis
tied repeatedly by thieves, and a few
weeks ago Mr.. Schmidtke rugged up an
arrangement by which any tamperlng
with the money box would sound a
buxxer In, an adjoining room. An en-
ploye Of the place was about his duties
as usual. Friday morning. when the
buxzcr sounded. He rushed In to
find three men IN the telephone rom
and one OF them, II is claimed. had
the cash box In his hands. They made
a hasty exit when discovered and the
employe followed close at their heels.
Oficers Harris and Coyle, OF Vine
wood station, were passing on a car
and joined In the chase, capturing OIL
lespis and Waterfall without much
difncuity. The third man got away.
The Jackson prison authorities were
notified at once and officers are now
on their way to take the pair back
TO the penitentiary. Waterfall was
sent up from Flint for pocket picking
and has 20 months wet to serve. Gil.
Iespie was sentenced In February,
1906, for not less than yean on a
charge of breaking and entering q
tailor shop on Grand Riverave. He
was released on parole at the expira-
ton OF his minimum sentence.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-20
TO CONSULT MAYOR ON
CITY BANK SETTLEMENT

Frank w. Blair, president OF the
Union Trust Co., was In consultation
with Mayor Thompson Friday morn
ing In regard to dividend In the
City bank case. He assured the mag
or that before dividend is declared
or compromises made with the banke
which still claim to share In the as.
sets on account of the certified checks
which have been In litigation for some
years. the trust ,compsny will consult
With the city officials and other big
creditors. An attemp, may be made
TO settle tho whole. matter up quickly
by paying of valid claims and dispos-
:n9 OF all the property of the bank re-
raining so that depositors can get
fheir money
The meeting called for noon. Fri
day. In Judge Donovan's once. Of
those Interested In the winding up OF
the City Savings bank affairs. did not
take place. as several OF the attorneys
were unable to attend The meeting
will be held as soon as the parties can
be brought together