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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
SOUVENIR PosTALs AGAIN.

We will still send out postals to all
the Juniors the week following the
day on which their letters, stories or
receipts appear. We do not want the
Juniors to acknowledge them by
simply thanking us or writing re-
ceipt. but we do want them to write
a nice little letter telling us Of their
pets. their homes, or something else OF
interest.
The letters, stories and receipts
must be on separate pieces of paper.
We will still give souvenir albums
to the Juniors when they have 20 pos
tails from the Courier Juniors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
MINNIE BROKE HER KNEE CAP.

Dear Juniors:
AS I have not written to the Junior
for some time I will write today.
I have not gone to school since got
my knee cap broken, so I have been
playing with my dolls and kittens and
have read all my books. I will tell you
what received for Christmas. l got
some beautiful Christmas flowers, q
hat, red ribbons, handkerchief box,
a cup and saucer, shoes, overshoes,
Christmas cards, dates, figs, Oranges,
bananas and nuts.
Well as this letter is getting long
will close.
Minnie Odean,
Eldon Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
RALPH TELLS OF HIS PAPER.

Dear Junior:
l am new Junior. AS picked up the
Courier" l noticed paper that was
for the children.
I read the children's letters and
thought would write one.
I have shepherd dog.
My playmates are Reno Powell and
Roy Powell.
Reno and I print little newspaper
':The Leaf House." We sell it for
two cents copy. We sold ten the
first week and made 20 cents.
l go to the Martinsburg school and
am in the seventh grade
study reading, history, arithmetic
grammer, physiology, geography, spell
ing and writing.
AS my letter is getting long l will
close.
Ralph Howell,
Iowa ..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23

On one of my post cards it shows a
picture of the Brooklyn bridge with
the crowds of people and trolley cars
and carriages. The entrance at Park
Row every week day between and 7
o'clock in the evening, Is so crowded
with PEOPLE that they can hardly get
through to their carriages. The
Brook]y bridge is in New York.
Yours truly,
Mabel Skirvin, age 9.
Agency, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
TWO DOGS AND A CAT, PAULS
PETS.

Dear Editor:
AS l have nothing to do thought |
would write to the Courier Junior.
This is my first letter. | am a boy
seven years old | have for pets two
dogs and a cat.
l go to school now and | am IN the
second grade and first room. Miss
Benin is my teacher and like her
very much.
Your new Junior,
Paul Messerschmitt, age 7,
Box 1O4, Martinsburg, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
RIDGE LoLA's SCHOOL

Dear Editor:
will write to the Courier Junior for
the first time. l enjoy reading the
Junior letters. We take the Tri-Week-
ly Courier.
| go to the Pleasant Ridge school.
My teachers name is Miss Kennedy
and like her very much. l have six
studies at school. They are, fifth
reader, arithmetic, grammer, physiol-
ogy, geography and spelling. My
brother John and I go to school.
My birthday is the 10Th. of Novem,
Der. I will be IS years old.
AS my letter is getting long l will
close.
| am a Tri-Weekly Junior.
Your Junior friend,
Lola Post, age u,
RID No. 2, Floris, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
DOLLY DiMPLE.

Dolly Dimple was six years of age.
One summer her cousins, Ruth and
Helen, came to see her. She had al
ways lived in the city and had never
been to the country. Her cousins lived
in the country When the time came
for the girls to come, Dolly was very
glad Her mamma and papa were go
ing to meet them and they were going
to take Dolly Dimple with them. She
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
sTORlE3-LETTERS.
NV CHRISTMAS VACATION.

l had a good time Christmas, play
ing with my doll and playing with
the croquet set. We had Christmas
tree. like to see the candles burning
on the tree. Marjorie and Earl liked
the tree, too. They thought it was
pretty.
Mamma had it all fixed UP pretty
with paper bells and pop corn balls
and Santa Claus with some holly In
his hand. The names of the books that
I got are Alice in Wonderland, and
"a Child's Garden of Verses"
Grace Barker, age 3,
Tokna Mont.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
Aged Z.
TELLS OF HER
BROTHERS AND SISTERS

Dear Juniors:
thought l would write to the Cour-
Ter Junior. I am a little girl six years
old. l have two brothers and two
sisters.
My brothers names are Paul and
Webster and my sisters names are
Gladys and Mae. Gladys is my Oldest
sister and sometimes 1 dry the dishes
for her. Well as my letter is getting
long l will close.
Faith Messerschmitt,
MartinSburG, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
WILL SEND LINCOLN PosTALs.

We want the Juniors to write some
nice little stories on the following sub
iects and in return we will send them
beautiful Lincoln souvenirs:
A cOASTING ADVENTURE.
THE RED FOX.
FATHER TIME.
WINTER.
Next week we will announce another
splendid contest.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
Aged 10.
COFFEE CARMELS.

cupfuls of graduated sugar, d
u cupful strong coffee,
/ cupful cream.
Let sugar and coffee boil together
for five minutes, add the cream and
boil until the candy strings when drop
ped from the spoon. Pour into but
tered pan and when cold cut into
squares.
Leila Cole.
Agency, Iowa.
Aged 9.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23

Dear Editor:
l thought I would write and tell you
what got for Christmas. got cap,
three handkerchiefs, two pictures, a
box of candy, five pair Of hair ribbons,
one book. two postals, beads, a night
lamp, ring, a man to pull cart, doll
clothes, and other things. l am a
Daily Junior Well as my letter Is
getting long l will close.
Yours truly,
Caroline Tout, age 8,
425 Ottumwa, St., Ottumwa, Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
EDITH FINDS JUNIOR STORIES
GOOD.

Dear Junior:
AS | have never written to the Cou-
rier Junior will write now, for find
the stories very interesting. l have
two brothers and three sisters. My
eldest brother goes to business college
and one of my sisters next to me goes
to the public school, and l also go to
school. The name of it is the Adams
school. l am in the second part Of the
sixth grade.
Well, as my letter is getting long
will close.
Edith Barmash, age u.
Ais East Main st.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
MARYs CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

Dear Editor:
I thought would tell you what !
got for Christmas. 1 got 2 books, ]
handkerchief. a pair of gloves. a box
Of bon bons and box Of stencils. a
pair Of roller skates. / have fou:
sisters and one brother. have a pc
cat and pet calf and a pet dog.
Mary Owsley,
Bloomfield, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
MAPLE cARMELs.

Put into granite or. aluminium
saucepan one cup Of syrup. Y Of q
cup of cream. Stir over a hot fire I'M
til, when a little of the syrup dipped
into cold water will harden. Pour into
buttered tins, and, after it has slight
ly hardened. mark off in squares and
when entirely cold break by tapping
sharply with hammer
Mabel Reifsnyder.
Ottumwa, Ia
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
GERTRUDE LIKES TO WRITE.

Dear Junior:
l am very fond of writing and so |
will write a little letter to tell you
about my school. The name of my
teacher is Miss Anderson and there
are forty-eight pupils in my room. |
am in the B class, first quarter, grade
8. We have arithmetic, reading, writ
ing, language, music and spelling. l
will close now. From your little
friend,
Gertrude Barmash, age Z.
4lS East Main st.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
R. R. No. !.
Ottumwa, Iowa.
HADLEIGH CASTLE.

One of my post cards is the Had
leigh Castle. The Hadleigh Castle Is
on the fishing valley Of Leighton Els
sex. It was built in the year 1881.
The ruins are very pretty. Most of
the castle is two circular towers. 9th
er parts are covered with vegetation.
Maude Skirvin, age 9.
Agency Iowa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23

Dear Juniors:
/ will write about some things
think will interest yea all. 1 go to
school every day. We have had two
weeks vacation. / had a fine time.
Nv aunt was here to visit us. | help
cd shell corn two days in vacation
with the corn shelter. l went to town
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23

Dear Editor:
AS my sister is writing will write
too. I go to the Adams school. I am
9 years old. I am in the 4th grade
at schol My teachers name Is Aug
usta Anderson.
am a Tri-Weekly.
Helen Dowell,
Ottumwa Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
HOW ROVER SAVED THE BABY

One day the baby and her little
brother We're playing on a bridge
throwing sticks in the water. The
baby fell into the creek. Rover saw
her and jumped into the creek and
swan to where the baby was and
caught hold of the back Of her dress
and brought her out to the bank and
saved her. The baby and her brother
thanked him and told him he was a
good dog.
Fred Utterback,
Ottumwa, Ia. r. No. 8.
Aged 10. + ,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
CHICKEN SALAD.

chicken,
l cup chopped celery,
hard boiled eggs,
1 teaspoonful mustard,
teaspoonful salt,
u teaspoonful pepper,
" cup vinegar.
Beatrice Hickey,
Lucas, Ia, r. No. :
Aged H.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
MINNiE's SECOND LETTER.

Dear Editor:
This is the second time have
written to the Courier Junior. My
school commenced Monday We have
a dog and his name is Snow. MY
teachers name Is Selma Howard.
am going to sit bv myself. l was over
to my grandma's and stayed week.
Minnie Hale,
Floris, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
7 feeef PIT IL y W
Martinsburg, Iowa.
oPAL's ROVER GETS THE COWS

Dear Juniors:
go to school. I have little sis
ter. Her name is Grace. She is Is
months old
/ have a dog and two kittens. The
dogs name is Rover. He gets the cows
from the pasture. My teachers name
in Miss Olson.
Opal Locke,
Hedrick, Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
cocoANUT PIES.

Beat four eggs until light, add grad
ually a cup Of sugar, add two level
teaspoonfuls Of flour, moistened with
a little cold milk, add pint of milk, a
pint Of cocoanut, mix thoroughly, add
teaspoonful vanilla, bake in pie pan
lined with light paste.
Maude Skidvin,
Agency la.
hoed 10
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
JUNIOR RECEIPTS.
WHITE CAKE.

cups of sugar,
Y cup Of butter,
cups flour.
3 teaspoonfuls baking powder,
TX cups milk,
whites Of eggs,
1 teaspoonful lemon extract,
Bake in square pan. s.
Louise Hickey,
Lucas, Ia, r. No. I
Aged 10.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
FRUIT CAKE.

1 cup Of butter,
/ cup OF sugar.
l cup molasses,
cup Of sweet milk, m
4 cups Of -four.
4 eggs,
" teaspoonful of cream tarter,
: teaspoonful Of soda.
lbs. seeded raisins.
1 nutmeg and a little brandy.
Gertrude Bolts,
Aged II.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
BUTTER SCOTCH.

1 cup sugar,
Butter size of walnut.
X cup water,
Boil until it goes in strings,
Pour into bettered pans.
Martha Scott,
Ottumwa, Ia.
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LEoNA's LETTER INTERESTING.

ASHu IU. y
/ am a Tri-Weekly Junior.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
chow ROVER SAVED THE BABY.


r f D No. 3. Ottumwa, Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
THE EVENING RUSH AT THE
BROOKLYN BRIDGE.

Agency, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
HELEN GOES 70 ADAMS SCHOOL

Aged II.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23
HOW ROVER SAVED THE BABY.

RID No. 2, Floris, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23

WarTeH McCormlck, age II.
Trumbull, Neb., r. r. No. 1.
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cARoLINE's CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Agency, Ia, R. R. No. 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-07
NOTICE.

ESTABLISHMENT OF BUILDING
 LINE IN PACIFIC ST, NORTHER-
 LY THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF
 SAID STREET.
 In compliance with votes taken by the Common Council at a meeting held April 5, 1909, the following report of the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damage relative to the establishment of Building lines on Pacific street, from North avenue, northerly the en- tire length of said street, as ordered by the Common Council on the seventh day of December, 1908, was accepted and the assessments confirmed, as follows: -<
 That they have awarded Damages over and above benefits to
 No Persons.
 That the following named Persons will receive an equal amount of dam ages and benefits in the premises:
 Henry O. Garfield,
 Eugene L. Doolittle,
 Eugene Doolittle,
 John H. Colgan,
 William N. Beardsley,
 Margaret A. Colgan, Emily A. Leonard,
 Mary R. Hasbrouck,
 Eliza J. Goodsell, Eliza J. Goodsell, | Charles A. Beers, Est,
 Herbert J. Hutton, Celia T. Coughlin, Annie c. Johnson, Ellen S. Sullivan, Eliza A. Lane, Eliza J. Goodsell, Charles Lee,
 Bridgeport Coach Lace Co.,. Eliza J. Goodsell, Eliza J. Goodsell, William H. Kelsey, Eliza J. Goodsell, William R. Muirhead, Eliza, J. Goodsell, Adopted April 5, 1909. Approved April 6, 1909. Attest: l.. J. GILL, Asst. City Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-07
MISCELLANEOUS

WE SELL everything Tn asbesIos. ,.
 F. Welsh. successor to Feeney c
 Welsh. U 6 2 .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-07

THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT
 vs. Order of Notice. CHARLES BUTCHER AND
 MARGARET BUTCHER. STATE OF CONNECTICUT, .e.ls FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
 Bridgeport, March 31st, A-D., 1908.
 Upon the complaint of the said City of Bridgeport praying for reasons therein set forth. for foreclosure of Tax Liens as described, returnable to the Court of Common Pleas. in and for Fairfield County, on the first Tuesday of May. 1909. It appearing to and be- ing found by the subscribing authority that the said defendants are absent from this State and gone to parts un- known. -
 THEREFORE ORDERED. That mo- tice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Bridgeport Evening Farmer, a newspaper printed in Bridgeport. Conn.,. two weeks successively. commencing on or before the 22nd day of April. A. D.. 1909.
 SIDNEY N. LOCKWOOD, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas
 for Fairfield County. s 31 t~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-07

THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT
 vs. Order of Notice. JULIETTE s. NOBLE AND JOHN T. PIRIE.
 STATE OF CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss.
 COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
 Bridgeport, March 31st. A-D., 1908.
 Upon the complaint of the said City of Bridgeport, praying for reasons therein set forth. for 8 foreclosure of Tax Liens as described returnable to the Court of Common Pleas. in and for Fairfield County. on the first Tues day of May, 1909. It appearing to- and being found by the subscribing author ity that Juliette s. Noble one of the said defendants is absent from this State and gone to parts unknown.
 THEREFORE, ORDERED. That mo- tice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Bridgeport Evening Farmer, a newspaper printed in Bridgeport two weeks successively. commencing on or before the 22nd day of April, A. D., 1909.
 SIDNEY N. LOCKWOOD, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Fairfield County. s 3ts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-07
The City of Bridgeport

The City of Bridgeport vS.
 The American SparkletS Go. and Lawyers Incorporation CO.
 ORDER OF NOTICE. STATE OF CONNECTICUT. FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
 Bridgeport, March 31st, A. D., 1909. Upon the complaint of the said The City of Bridgeport praying for reasons therein set forth, for foreclosure of tax liens as described, returnable to the Court of Common Pleas. in and for Fairfield County. on the first Tues day of May, 1909. It appearing to and being found by the subscribing author ity that the said defendant is absent from this State and gone to parts un~ known,
 THEREFORE, ORDERED, That mo- tice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Bridgeport Evening Farmer, a newspaper printed in Bridgeport, two weeks successively. commencing on or before the 22d day of April, A. D., 1909. directed to said defendant.
 e SIDNEY N. LOCKWOOD, s Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Fairfield County. U1t"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-07
! B R IN s

in one, two and four-family houses; building lots on Wells Place, Strar- ford and at Washington Bridge; City building lots at great reduction in prices; want to close these properties: payments to suit purchaser.
 Steamship tickets to and from all parts. Money drafts at lowest rates JAMES FEELEY'S
 Open EveningS . Arcade
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-07
PERSONAL
SWELL CAFES

LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHe with yoH. Weep and you weep alone. Stop at the Eagles Nest for a smile. Cor. East Washington Ave-. and No. Main St.. !. J. RA- leigh. Prop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-07

FOR RENT.-The onice formerly oc- cupied by the late Dr. Norval Smith. No. 4s6 Shelton St. This Is a splen- did spot for a physician. There Is nice practice. worked up for the past two years. and the rent for the of flee Is very reasonable. Inquire. H. L.. B.ackman & Son. Room 105 War ner Bldg. 82 Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-07

ESTABLISHMENT OF BUILDING LINE IN PACIFIC ST, NORTHER- LY THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF SAID STREET.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-07

TO RENTS rooms, all Improvements,
 S61 Wood Ave. s 13 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-07
INSTRUCTION
CARPET CLEANING

Bridgeport Steam Carpet Cleaning
 and Fun Rug Works Has Removed to 236 Stratford Ave.
 o. w. WILCOX, Prop.
 J. c. FLORIDA, Mgr. Telephone 1S2S-S ..S28 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-07
RAILROADS
M!:sTHassgs,,k.. OCTOBER 12, 1eoss D Trains Leave Bridgepo1sas,
 FolloWD:

. FOR sEw xoaK-.s;ss. ...s. ses. :s:os: s:sI. .1o;os. :aa:ss. 1 :4:is. 4siss s:oa. as:s .s..7: is s:ss. :s: .i:s ss:11. ss:s7. 1o:oe F. N.-sUNUAX19 -.4:44. .s:ie. fs:ss .io:os q Ms| ts:46. .7:as. .s:11. .ssa7. s:S5. F Kiver.-s1z:so !(daiiy3 A. M; s1s6lSl
 FOR NEW H4vEN-.1s:ss. .t.ss. . :2;is; s;5o; 7:ss; s;ss. .s.sx :, fi1:s4 F. M SUNDAYs-sas:s3. sl:41. s3:1s. s.13. s:4S. sle:44.sal:1s. a:47, s10:O2 F. M
 and o FrovsSsaos..l:4i. - M s: :s:1s. s.es:aee s!so. s11:ss A. M.-.z:29, .s:le. .4:3ss ss:s3 F. M.-SUNDAYs- si:iS .11:ss A M.-'s:ss '4:ss. ss:ss.
 FOR BOSTON, via Hartfora a.d Wtnimantic-ss:s5. 4. N.-s3:so. F.
 FOR TWISTED and lnterneasns. a:ss. .5:5s. TAO PM.--s6jNDAxs-, s:30 A. M.-6:45 F.. M.
 FOR WATERBURY,. ANsoNlA- DERBY and Intermediate stataone--s $500. FOO. 500. 9:45 A. M.- 2:S6. f6:54. 7:4o F. M.-SUNDAXA- s:3o. 1o:5o. A. M.-s:4s. $50. F. IT.
 FOR CT. HARRINGTON, LENox. PITTSFIELD. ETC.---7:oo. s:6o, AM --4:33. F. M:-SUNDAYS-s:s A N.
 FOR DANBURY, NEW AIlLFOfRuI ETC., via Br00kfleld Junctton..--7:oe . $50. A. M.-4:33. ear P M.
 FOR LITCHETELD, ETC..-a.xe M.-4:ss P. M.-SUNDAYS-s:a :a6. A. M.
 Express trainA fLocai Express
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-07

Wants, To-Rent, For 8ale &c., l cent 2 word in Fafuex War,t Cot
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-07
SHOES

NEW AND SECOND HAND shoea fse sale. Repafrfng neatly and peoWpes ly done et lowest pr1ceA NatAmA
 Hartman, "A State street. 4 F q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-07
STEAMSHIP TICKETS

to and from all parts of the world by all lines, drafts payable in all for-. eisn countries As it is now time for your spring booking, if you intend: going abroad this summer CaIl or Sphone at the Old Reliable
 JAMES FEELEHsS, 2 Arcade Phone 102S
 Building Lots for Sale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-07
UP-TO-DATE TAILoRs

DO YOU WANT to have your eloth119 cleaned. pressed. repaired. or a1te1oH9 The well known Middle sfrae< taf1oe will do the 5oh ne8t. quick an6 EOole 6onable. Aatthias eajban, euQo1D port. Conn. Dye
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-07

IF YOU want an exterminator for all
 kinds of bugs and insects. why not get one that has $1.o0o guarantee.
 I14 Kossuth St. U l c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-23

At meeting of Mississippi chapter, Rose Croix No. 1, held last night. the follow ing officers were elected: DeB. Waddell wise master; o. w. Burton, senior war den; R H. Crawford, junior warden; Gabe Jacobson, orator; M M Kline, al- morer; B " White, secretary; Paul Brown, treasurer, and J. P. Fountain, tiler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-23

The members of the Meridian Elks lodge, who will attend the convention In July at Los Angeles, met last night and announced the itinerary. They will leave here on board the Cotton States Special" as they have decided to call their train, on the evening of July 3. Stops will be made in Denver, for trips to interesting points thereabouts Also at Salt Lake City, then to Los Angeles. After the convention the trip will embrace a visit to San Francisco, Seattle, points of in- terest in British Columbia, Chicago and St. Louis. Other Elk delegations from this and adjoining states will join the Meridian Elks here and board the Got ton States Special"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-23
DECORATIONS FOR
 PYTHIAN KNIGHTS Over a Thousand Delegates Are
 Expected In May WEDDING IS A SURPRISE Case of c. c. Johnson Against a Buggy Manufacturer for Slander Is De-
 cided In Favor of the
 Defendant.
WEDDING IS A SURPRISE

Meridian, Miss. April 22-(Special. 1.-The committee on decoration for the coming Knights of Pythias grand lodge, which will convene in this city May 10, yesterday called on the business men of Meridian with a request that all places of business be decorated during the meeting. They met with a hearty response on all sides to the request and Meridian will be in holiday attire during the sessions of the in the city on the occasion, and citizens are going to show their appreciation of the honor conferred by doing everything in their power for the pleasure of the visitors,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-23

The marriage of Miss Julia o'Leary, daughter of City Clerk OLeary. and R. M. Richardson, city editor of the Me ridian Star, which took place in New Or leans Sunday, was not known in Meridian until today, and the announcement ere ated quite an agreeable surprise to large circle of friends throughout the city The bride Is a social favorite. The groom is a talented newspaper man. The marriage was performed at the home of the bride sister in New Orleans, where she was on visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-23
LEGAL NOTICES.
LeqaI Notice.

Notice is hereby given by the City Coun- cil of Birmingham, as provided in sec ton 61 of the charter of the city of Bir- mingham, Ala, that it IS their intention to redeem bonds Nos 8, of series No 121, and bond No. 2, of series No. 166, at the June l. 1909, interest period, by paying off the same at the Hanover National bank in the city of New York, and by paying as a bonus to the holders thereof a sum equal to one-half of the annual interest thereon for one year.
 Rv order of the City Council of Bir- mingham at it's meeting of April ', 1909.
 H. E. SHROPSHIRE, JR.. City Clerk.
 Age-Herald, April 23. 30; May z. 1909.