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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15
Morrow-.LickIider,

very pretty home wedding was eel
ebrated on Wednesday evening, June 2.
at the home of MIR aud Mrs Edward T.
Liklider, near Shepherdstown. wien
their daughter. Louise Moore. was unit
ed in marriage to Mi Ruthven w. Morrow.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
H Stephens IN the presence or members
of the immediate families at half past SIX
o'clock, The bride was gowned in
French batiste deliberately trimmed with
French val, and carried bouquet of Bride
roses The only attendant was the best
man. Mr. Walton Morrow, brother of the
groom. From 80 to 1880 O'Clock a
reception was held, and the guests were
most pleasantly entertained and delicious
refreshments were served. The groom
is worthy young farmer of the Shep-
herdstown neighborhood, and is son of
the late r w Morrow, of Charles Town.
The bride is most respected aud popu-
lar young lady, and last year taught the
public school at DuffleIds
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15
Church Items.

Bishop Gravatt preached in the EpiscoE al
church Gu Sunday morning
services 10 81 James Catholic Church ID
Sunsiaa OF eacn month AT n. "a
Charles town Baptist Church: Preach
ing Sunday morning al IL. and evening at SEQ
o'clock. Prayer service Wednesday even
ing at 500 o'clock Sunday School Sunday
morning at $50. A cordial invitation to all
Order of Preaching Services, Shenandoah
junction Circuit, NJ. E. Church. >outh
Williams Memorial.-lst and Srd Sundays.
Il m I'd and 5th Sundays. s p. m; 4th
Sunday 3 L. m
Z Bakerton.-1st and Sd Sundays, 8 p m;
Cd 4th and 5th Sundays, II a. m.
Halltown.-2nd, Srd and 5th Sundays, $50
pm: 9Th Sunday, 8 p m.
r. K, HEWITT. Pastor
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15
Shirley--Thompson.

A very pretty wedding took place al
half-past o'clock Thursday evening. il
the NJ E, Church South in Berryville,
when Miss Ethel Thompson, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs French Marion Thompson,
OF Clarke county, became the bride OF
Mr.. Ernest Granville Shirley, of Cum
berland, Md. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev l. G. Michael. The
wedding party entered the church to the
strains of Lohengrln's wedding march
rendered by Mrs. E. Gravson Conner.
The bride wore a handsome gown of
white satin trimmed in lace and pearls.
and was attended by two maids of hon.
or, Miss Ada Harper Thompson. her sis.
ter, and Miss Emma Jones. both of Ber-
ryville. and two maids, Misses Esther
May Shirley. of Shenandoah Junction,
sister OF the groom. ard Miss Elizabeth
Wallace, of Staunton. The or Dom bad
as his best man MrAllan Carroll Fisher.
of Cumberland. The ushers w ere Messrs
Lloyd Walters and Melvin Strider, of
this county, ard Frank Seibert, OF
Ma rtinsburg. After the cere mony re-
ception was held at Alpine" the home
of the brides parents. at which refresh
ments and punch were served by Mrs w
It Ramey. Mrs Ed c Helvestine, Miss
Fleda Ramey and Miss Otivil Jones, all
of Berryville. and Mrs w W Lloyd aud
Mrs T ! Yates, of Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15
Miss Taanse L Manning.

Miss Fannie tanning died sudden
Nv at tie residence IF her brotl,er-in-law,
Mr. A Holmes Berry, in Winchester. on
Friday afternoon last. She Was aslaHgti-
ter of the late Nathaniel w Mauning. q
former Deputy Sheriff of Jefferson conn
ty. ard was II years of age. Hiss Man
ming was member of the Episcopal
Church. and was held in high esteem by
large circle of friends. Her remains
were brought to Charles Town. and fu-
neral services were held in Zion church
at 10 o'clock Sunday morning conducted
by Rev ] Alfriend. after which she
was buried beside her parents in the
Episcopal graveyard.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15

i airs ffsacss Gibson and Miss zsa s 5 ~
lave gone to Atlantic City,
! Mrs w. II. Peters, Of Roanoke, Is IN town,
Ieaiisd here by the illness of her father Mr.
Wm. Fl. Moore.
Miss Anna Ranson. daughter of DR. y .
Ransom Of Hampers Ferry. sailed June rom
Japan, where she has been engaged in Fpis-
copal missionary work.
Mr. and Mrs Keith Neville and Miss Irene
Neville, who have been visiting Mrs Ne
ville's parents, DIR and Mrs VIM Neil, have
returned TO their home in North Platte,
Nebraska
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15
Concert by City b md

Program for Friday night, p M
March, Rubidoux. by Jarrett.
Overture, Idealist, by Brook
Waltz Loves Devotion, Johnson
Selection, Martha. by Flolow.
March. The Old Oxen Bucket. by HAYES.
Polsa, La-sypth, (Clarionet Solo) by Pen
derville-J Lavelle.
Waltz. Forget Me Not, Brooks (request)
Overture, Grand Natural, by Crosby
Il. NJ. BAKER, Director.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15

The Confederate V eteran.
This popular periodical. representing
officially all OF the general Confederate
organizations. and which is the most ex-
traordinarily commended publication IN
ex ssence seeks increased circulation in
this S-ctinu Subscriptions wil BE- re-
ceived At this ficr at 81 co. or We will
club the VETERAN and the SPrRIroF JEF-
PERSON one year for SI.7s. cash in ad-
vance. Copies will be sent free occa-
sionally TO veterans who cant pay. upon
request OF their FRIENDS. Address S A
Cunningham. Nashville. Tenn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15

Mr. Robert Watson. son of the late
Josiah Watson Of this county. died in
Weston on Monday of last week aged
about IA years. His remains were
brought to his old home on Tuesday. and
funeral services were held Wednesday
morning. conducted by Rev ! H Wolff,
after which the body was inferred in
Middleway.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15
For The Ladies

Mennen's Borated Talcum, 15c.
Mennen's Violet Talcum, 15c.
Colgate's Violet Talcum, 15c.
Colgate's Cashmere Boquet. 15c.
Babcoek's Corylopsis, Csc.
Rogers i (iallet's Soap, 23c.
Cuticura Soap, 23c.
Pears Soap, 15c
Spiro (Deodorizer,) 23c.
Pearls of Violet Talcum. 13c.
Mrs Winslow's (borated) Zoe.
Boards VARIETY STORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15
FOR SALE,

A tract of land containing 9 acres, with good
six-room dwelling and out buildings, good
water power and cress pond, located about
AZ miles from Charles Town on a good
road. This property is suitable for large
truck garden. and has convenient railroad
facilities. Is MOORE i MOORE, Inc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15

WANTED-Trustworth man or woman
in each locality to advertise. receive orders
and manage business for New York Mail
Order House. $500 weekly; position per-
manent: no investment required. Previous
experience not essential to engaging. Spare
time valuable Enclose self addressed en-
velope for full particulars. Address
CLARK CO, Wholesale Dept. 103 Park
Avenue, New York. VI 1l-10t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15

Our stock, which consists of ladies'
coats. suits, skirts. shoes. carpets. dry
goods, etc, IS positively for sale. Loca-
ton the best. rooms in fine condition. -
See Mr. Iolliffe at store in regard to terms.
JoNEs 6, JoLLIFFE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15
aness Locals.

-
b Mothers Bread
yard, at Landis's.
u at C n Co1eman's.
[Cooke & Phillips.
oilc'oth at Landis's.
bic plants. CT Wall.
Srietta cloth at Landis'.
kators at & n Co1eman's.
1 latest styles, at Lands.
b, napkins, &c,at Landis's,
\ on Eag'e ave. c F Wall.
magazine will entertain
6les and prices. Marstel-
hce to get the very best
/ country cured meat. G
kd delivers your orders
rs and windows at c n
bust posts, very fine. John
L., ladies' and children's,
kdquarters for fresh and
bar Of Schumacher stock
IA double shovel plows at
/ Frost sanitary refriger-
hlan's.
6ping for Gillette razor
kman's,
hltivator leads them all.
Phillips.
one door east of J. VIM.
hre store.
becial attention to small
krge ones.
ii had when reading that
The Smart SET
d chicken feed a special
II order E L Wilson 4 Co
"a features in Washington
hgaz;ne. All dealers sellit
cracked corn, try our
baby chickens, c. F.
Brushed corn, corn meal,
corn and oats. q. f.
shoe for men in oxfords,
ers, $3.50 and 81. Geo.
termiuator will kill the
Try it. For sale by E
r. of spring and summer
- Of quality are arriv-
Marsteller, one price
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15

Carbo'eum sheep dip at c. F. Wall Co.
All kinds of grinding done at Z L Wilson
& Co..,
Buy your preserving pine apples at the
Jefferson MARKET.
Get the b Washington Sunday Star
and Maya zine; all dealers.
American and Elwood fence in any guam
tity at the Farmers Supply Co.
Second carload of wire halls and wire fen
cling Just recsived by {. \ Coleman
SOS, 600 TO loan on real estate or good per-
sonal security. Moore & Moore (Incorpor-
afed J
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15
six for Aliens E-oot-Eas

A powder for ollen, tired, hot ,em ,rting feet
Sample sent FREE. Also free sample of tn
Foot-Ease Sanitary Gorn-Pad. new inyen
ton. Address, Alien ) 0lmstead, lie Roy
New York. asa
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15

For Sale.-Desirable Farm. well improved.
running water, near Charles Town. 225 acres.
A bargain. Enquire at SPIRIT OFFICE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15
Goods at Cost

In all our departments. Our sale still
goes on. Hundreds of dollars worth of
goods TO sell yet. JONES & JoLLiFFE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15
Save Electricity.

Buy hilo lamp and save your electric
light from running up Price 60cts, each.
CHARLES Town LIGHT POWER Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15

Neuralgia and Rheumatic Pains yield
quickly to the influence OF DIR. Miles
Anti Pain Pills. No bad after effects
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15

Lost, on Nay 81, watch fob, with old
time locket attached. Finder will please
return to this office and receive suitable re-
ward
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15

Our safe deposit vaults are provided with
a suite of rooms. They afford convenient
places to which patrons may retire to exam
inc their papers or to transact any other
business. You are at liberty to make APP
pointments with friends to meet them here
for consultation. BY so doing you avoid
the annoying Interruptions to which you
might otherwise be exposed.
FARMERS Il MERCHANTS DEPOSIT Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15

Blue Ridge Lodge No 1871, Kalghts OF
Pythias, will hold memorial services and
place flowers on the graves of departed
members of the order, OH Sunday. June
20. All members are requested to meet
in the castle hall at 8 P m. and bling
flowers Members of the Uniform Rank
are requested to appear in full uniform.
c. d. Ely.
Jno. t. Trussell.
Clayton l.. Haines,
Committee
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15
Lots for Sale.

We have lots for sale, 80 feet front and
100 fe.t deep on West Congress- street. Ca!
and take your choice.
EASTERDaY 4 co
Msv H. los Son,h Cherl st.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15

To learn dress in good taste important part of the
young education-an this his best school Here
he becomes familiar with authenc High Art styles and in
wearing High Art Clothing he know good values
skfu tailoring servceabe fabrics economy and good
taste in dressing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15

Money to Loan on approved real estate
security. @. M. Beltxhoover. Jr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15

1883 VIM. Kahn. 1000
The Summer Season is now on and we are
showing all the new styles and fabrics for
boys. men and youths, such cloths as they
admire. with all the very latest tailoring
touches in fancy cuffs for sleeves. slanting
pockets aud roll lappells. To convince you
that we are headquarters for all that is new
est and best, come in and we will take the
greatest pleasure in showing you through
our great line. VIM KAHN,
The Reliable Clothier,
Sadler Block
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15
OUR
YOUNG MEMS
DEPARTMENT. IS a STORE
IN ITSELF

With us the young mans trade is side issue We plan
for and provide for carefully zeaously and
large scale plan and provide for the needs of the
ture
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-15
Nigh ART CLOTHING

especially patterned for young fellows the Junemorn of
their youth ripe for exploits and mighty enterprises Its
smart styles blend with their ambitious and buoyancv and
vgor! 1t is as full of life and individuality they
And the novel styles enthuse u.s. will the prices en-
thuse
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-24
NEWS OF CITY AND
COUNTY CONDENSED

LOst-Ladies' solid gold hunting.
case, "O"-size Northumberland
watch, with small scratched number
in hack case X7I79: ON fob was
Randolph-MacOn pin and hals-dOllar
charm. May have been lost on
Gainesville e-Rochelle- MiCanopy road.
Reward for return OF same to this
office.
I. +. Lamb OF Worthington Springs
was a business visitor to the city yes
terday. Mr.. Lamb says the springs
have enjoyed the largest season this
year In the history of the place and
that with the many great changes
that are to be made there next year
will even surpass IL. for WOrthington
Is fast becoming popular among the
people.
DIR. and Mrs. J. VI. Farr. who have
been spending the past few months
at Union. ). c.. and other points, ar.
rived in the city last night. The
Doctor has been assigned the high
position OF vice-president at the Cni.
versity and returns in time To assist
In the final arrangements for the
grand opening. which will occur on
next Wednesday.
Many people delude themselves by
saying 1t VIII wear away" when
they notice symptoms OF kidney and
bladder trouble. This is a mistake.
Take Foley's Kidney Remedy. and
stop the drain on the vitality. II
cures backache. rheumatism, kidney
and bladder trouble. and makes every
trace OF pain. weakness. and urinary
trouble disappear. J. W. McCollum
Co.
Capt. George VI. Lynch. always
identified with the educational inter.
ests Of this State. was In the city
yesterday on business. and while here
made his headquarters at the Park
Hotel. Capt Lynch is a member OF
the faculty OF the University OF Flor
ida. and has been working for the
University all summer. He states
that indications point TO a very pros
porous season in Gainesville.-Times-
Union. :3rd.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-24
Experience With opossu m.

Cashier +. ID. Turner Of the Dutton
Bank had an exciting experience
Wednesday evening with a large fat
opOssum which had been giving him
trouble for the past few weeks by
taking some OF his choicest fowls
from the hen house. On "Wednesday
night, however. he made his appear.
ance earlier than usual. with the r..
suit that he found Mr.. Turner up
and ready for the game with his gun.
and after shooting the "varment" four
times and not killing him he was
compelled TO demolish him with an
axe.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-24
RAMSEY RETURNS WITH MAN
Secured the Right Party Through
Proper Description.

Sheriff Ramsey returned Thursday
with the negro. VIII ONeill. who h,
had arrested by Sheriff Perry OF ST
Augustine.
Mr.. Ramsey states that the negro
strongly denies that he is the guilty
party, but he has already been recOg.
nized by a number OF citizens who
know him and who state positively
that he Is the party wanted for mur.
dering his wife at Micanopy.
This was a valuable catch for the
sheriff inasmuch as the negro has
been absent from the county for
about two years. during which time
he has visited numerous places. and
had travelled considerably. but Sheriff
Ramsey had been on his trail. finally
having him arrested in the Ancien,
City.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-24
GREAT INTEREST in Ed
UCATIONAL CAMPAIGN
SUPERINTENDENT HOLLOWAY
SPEAKS ENTHUSIASTICALLY.


TALLAHASSEE. Sept. 23.-"Great
interest and enthusiasm are being
manifested In the coming educational
campaign" says the State Superin-
tendent, Hon w. N. Holloway. The
counties are responding with the
greatest willingness to the request
for money appropriations, and the
Secretary Of the Educational Confer.
ence, George NJ. Lynch OF Gainesville.
has admirably arranged the first sec
tion Of the campaign schedule.
This schedule will run from Oc-
tober sth to October 18th. by which
time Mr.. Lynch will have arranged
another schedule for West Florida
and all other counties not mentioned
I'm the first section. Every county In
the State will be thoroughly canvass
ed. and We expect to arouse the peo
pie TO a greater interest In educa-
tional work than has ever been be-
fore manifested in Florida"
Already there Is an awakening
among the people. DIR. COnTadi. OF
the College for Women. reports today
q list of lI1 applicants for residence
In the dOrmitOries. This far exceeds
anything that has yet been done by
the Woman's College at so early n
date. Dr. Murphree. OF the Univer.
sity, writes that his list Is double that
OF last year. which shows that the
Florida State institutions are forging
ahead into reputation and prominence.
Misfortune to Citizen.
Hon. J. T. Bernard. one OF ITALIA
hassee's oldest and most hOnored
citizens. had the great misfortune
this morning to fall and break his
hip. He stumbled over a rug In ris-
ing from his Office chair. Medical
assistance was close at hand and the
Judge was carried to the residence
Of his son-in-law. Mr.. T. u. Byrd.
where he will be tenderly cared for
Fortunately the fracture was a
clean" one. and easily managed. and
the patient is at ease In body and
cheerful in spirit.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-24
DEPUTY WYNNE GETS
ANOTHER BAD NEGRO
SHOT SUPERINTENDENT or Mu.
TuAL MINES LAST WEEK.
Party Was Located az DUnnellon'
Where He Was Placed
Under Arrest.

Henry Jones, the negro who shot
f. L. Dennis near Newberry last
week. has been arrested and is now
lodged in the county jail owing TO the
efficient work Of Deputy Wynne OF
Newberry.
There was a general row In a
luck" located close TO Mutual Mine
No. b. when Mr.. Dennis. who is the
superintendent in charge, went out
to stop the occurrence and the negro
shot him in the hand, taking on three
OF his fingers.
Following the shooting, 2ad in a
general fight that was in progress.
the negro made his escape and was
later located at Dunnellon by Deputy
Wynne, who had Marshal Thomas OF
that place arrest the man and he went
for him.
Mr.. Dennis offered a reward for his
capture. as well as the mine people,
and IL was not long afterwards be-.
fore the deputy vas hot on the trail
OF the fugitive.
About the time OF this occurrence
there were a number OF fights in that
section and Sheriff Ramsey made a
special trip there to try and locate the
parties. but some OF them had made
good their escape by the time OF his
arrival.
The negro will be given a pTelimi.
nary hearing in this city before Judge
Mason today. unless h. valves ex.
animation and awaits the action OF
circuit court.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-24
ENTIRE FAMILIES WERE
WIPED OUT BY STORM
Continued from rage One.)

ST. Louis, a fisherman, name unknown,
who was drowned Monday.
A number OF other places are yet
TO be heard from. The long railroad
bridge at Bay ST. Louis Is a complete
wreck and it will be- weeks before IL
Is repaired. When the storm struck
this bridge. George Doherty. a West.
ern Union lineman. was attempting
TO repair the wires. He and three ne.
groes were carried down.
The waves were running at least
fifty feet high" said Dougherty, and IL
We had not lashed ourselves to a raft
with wire We would have been drown.
ed. The bridge went down Sunday
and we were washed around in the
bay until Monday afternoon. when
we were picked up by a fishing
schooner"
Refugees have been arriving In the
city for two days.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-24
Health

Means the ability TO do a good days
work, without undue fatigue and to
find life worth living. You cannot
have indigestion or constipation with.
out its upsetting the liver and pollut.
ing the blood. Such a condition may
be best and quickest relieved by Her
bine, the best liver regulator tha,
the world has ever known. Sold by
W. VI. Johnson.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-24
HEAp-oN COLLISION re.
SUIT or STORMS WORK.

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 23.-Lack OF
telegraphic service as a result Of Mon
days hurricane is believed 90 have
been responsible for a head-on coils
ion on the New Orleans and North
ern. four miles south OF Hattiesburg.
Miss.
Late yesterday a southbound work
train crashed into a northbound ex.
cursion train. killing Fireman Fitz-
gerald OF the work train and injuring
others. -
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-24
~ ~ - CURES
0.o.o. SKIN DISEASES

70 humor or acid
blood always healthy where the circulation free from
natural work Of nouEhns the skn regulating its
the delicate hores and tissues around
OF
often sxn affections are produced
sensitive membranOus flesh lying Just beneath the outer covering
skin affords no relief from the itching and burning
circulation and the hamoIs or ai which
affection Local applications can only soothe they
trouble and by removing the cause Book
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA GA.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-24

The habit Of answering ads. tina,
appeal to you is one that will keer
you interested in the life you are liy
ing. and prosperoua
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-24

Typewriter ribbons for sale at this
'ft!ce. The best on the market Only
twenty-five cents. All colors and for
-Ss on all standard machines.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-24

One who lives In 9 furnished room
can be pretty "independent"-for the
Fds. keep the best u be had within
bis reach.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-24

Hicks cAPuDINE Cures Sick Head.
ache
Also Nervous Headache. Travellers
Headache and aches from Grip, Stom.
ach Troubles or Female troubles.
Try Capudine-it's liquid-enects im.
mediately. Sold by druggist
The Jasper news., 1909-05-06
MISSOURI STATE NEWS
stase school Report.

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The Jasper news., 1909-05-06
Mlsaourl land For EntrY,.

According to statements Issued by
the general land office at Washington,
based on reports forwarded by the
land office in Springfield, which is now
the only federal land Office in the
state, there are 27,4S0 acres of public
lands in Missouri still open to settle
.ment and acquisition under the laws
Of the United States. These lands are
scattered through the counties OF
south Missouri, but much of 1t is Of
little value save for grazing purposes
and goat ranches. The largest amount
of land open to entry is in Iron county.
There are 5000 acres in that county
owned by Uncle Sam. The amount
of land in other South Missouri coun.
lies still open to homestead entry or
cash purchases as follows: Reynolds
county, $3.50 acres; Texas county, O.
$50; Dent county, 1,720; Ozark coun-
~, 1920; Ripley county, 1.440; Shan
uon county, 1900. In "a other coun-
ties in South Missouri there as small
tracts from 20 to 1S0 acres Kansas
City and st. Louis capitalists have be-
come interested in development Of the
resources OF the Ozarks by building
electric freight and passenger carry.
ing railways. This means that every
acre of government land viii be en-
tered and put to some good use.
| 81 ~ 81 .