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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-08-05
FAMILY REUNION AT BERRY
HOME IN EDDYviLLE

Eddyville-A family reunion was
held at the w. G. Berry home in South
Eddyville Sunday. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. ]. X. Plymate of
Abba, stepfather and mother Of Mrs
Berry; George and Wylie Berry and
families. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Berry,
Chas. Odem and family and James
Powell and family, all children and
grandchildren of Mr.. and Mrs. Berry.
The day was spent In a social way
arc, some group pictures were taken of
the crowd. Mrs. Plymate Is becoming
quite feeble and is seldom able to come
over to see her daughter.
Mrs. Earl Barton and little daughter
Vivian of Kansas City, arrived Sun
day for a visit with her mother. Mrs.
G. c. Johnson.
]. B. Barber has gone for an extend
ed trip through the south and west.
After stopping at the land registration
he goes to the exposition at Seattle
and thence to San Francisco and Los
Angeles. Returning, he will visit his
son in New Mexico and a sister In
Kansas.
Mrs. Harry Wells and daughter Miss
Ruby Of Kansas and L. M. Wells and
daughter Miss Flossie. of Burlington
who had been visiting at the William
Bird home. south of town, since Fri
day, terminated their visit Monday.
They and Mr.. and Mrs. Bird took
supper at the VIM. Hankins home in
town Sunday evening.
III. G. True left Sunday for a visit
with his daughters Mrs. A. II. Latimer,
Of Mason City, and Mrs. Carl Foster Of
Guthrie Center.
Miss Ollie Swarthout returned on
Monday from a couple of days visit
with her friend. Mrs. Ernest Griffith.
of Ottumwa.
Miss Fay Watkins returned Sunday
evening from short visit at the M.
Dial and Vim. Wooten homes at Bea-
con.
visiting for q couple of days with
friends at Grinnell. returned home on
Sunday evening.
Mrs. L. Spencer and daughter Miss
Vida of Des Moines, came down on
Saturday night for visit with the
formers daughters Mesdames Emma
Linderman and Dick Barnett.
Miss Rose Meany Of Ottumwa. came
up with her cousin Miss Rose O'Con-
ner and spent Sunday at the M.
O'Connor home.
| Philip and Miss Lily Lore east OF
town have gone for visit with rela-
tives at Muscatine.
Russell Shields who has employment
at Cttumwa came up Monday to spend
his vacation at nome.
Mrs. Sam Hendricks of Oskaloosa
has been visiting at the B. F. Thomas
home.
The P. e. o. society gave picnic
Sunday which included trip down the
river on w. s. Keller's steamboat the
CITY of Eddyville." They went as far
as Gardeners point where refreshments
We're served and they also ate their
suppers before returning home. Among
| the amusements was number OF
selections on Mr.. Heller's large graph
aphone There were about thirty-five In
the party including the following from
out of town: Mrs. j. G. Harold and
Miss Dorothy Farmhouse Of Oskaloosa;
| Miss Gertrude Pierson. Of Ottumwa;
MISC Bonnie Ramsey of Denver and
Miss Ida Hayes of Long Beach, Calf
A message has been received from
Mrs. Emma Funk stating that an
baby boy was born to her daughter
Mrs. II. II. Fortney, at Sapulpa, OKLA,
on Tuesday. July 81.
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doom Of Ottunwa spent three days
this week at the Charles Bits home.
James Welsh shipped his household
goods from oskaloosa Tuesday and
expects to reside in this vicinity.
Mrs. streeby, Mrs. Noai., Mrs. wit
son and son Donald spent Friday with
Mrs. Frank Cox.
Miss Catherine Roland Is visiting
this week with her cousin, Miss Mary
Blitz.
Miss Ruth sallee returned homo
from Hedrick Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Fleener and
children Of Packwood visited over
Sunday at the parental Fleener home
John Roland. sons Tom and Francis
and Mrs. J. T. shefin visited over
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Blitz.
Misses Goldie GROCER and Goldie
Stoops spent Sunday at the George
Herman home.
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BIDW

Bidwell-Mrs. Dollie F'iske returned
Sunday from Pleasant home after a
brief stay at the Fred Jones home.
Mrs. P. r. Brooks and son Earl of
Los Angeles, Cal, after an extensive
visit with relatives and friends have
departed for points in Kansas where
they will visit few weeks with rela-
tives before they return home. Mrs.
James Johnson accompanied them to
Kansas and will visit with them dur
ing their visit there.
Levi Gates is still very i'll with rheu-
matism.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Appely of
near Chillicothe visited Sunday at the
harley Lewis home.
Mrs. Henry Oswald is improving
quite rapidly now.
Mrs. G. r. Chisman returned Friday
after brief visit with relatives in
Van Buren, county.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Johnston of OF
tumwa are guehts at the James john
ston home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Johnston at
tended the interment of Miss Hattie
Ross at Blakesburg Friday evening.
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AVERY.

Avery.-Mr. and Mrs Frank Allen
spent Sunday at Abba, visiting Mr. and
Mrs. Jas. Ellsworth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Clapp returned
from their vacation trip to Boulder,
Colo, last week.
The following persons have I'M
proved their places with cement
walks: P. H. Hynes, residence lot and
lot adjoining; Bridges opera house
and lot adjoining, making quite an
improvement to the town of Avery
The following new houses are being
built: John Moyle, residence; Smoky
Hollow Coal Co., addition to their Of
fee building; John Hamilton, resi-.
dence; all by Abrahamson & Moore
DR.. Montgomery has two new houses
nearly completed.
VIM. j. Stewart has two new houses
nearly completed.
Mr.. Hoist of Hynes will build new
residence in Avery.
The White Ash Coal Co., which hal
the misfortune last week to lose their
engine house, is at present resuming
operations. They have their new track
scales on hand and will pull direct
from their mines to Avery, where the
coal will be screened and weighed
and they expect to do good business
The Smoky Hollow Coal Co. new
bridge under erection, caught fire one
night last week and good portion OF
the new structure was burned.
Rev. Cox and wife, who have been
away on a month vacation at Seattle,
Wash, Victoria, B. c., and other
points of interest, returned Saturday.
He filed his regular appointment
here Saturday evening and Sunday
morning. They reported a splendid
time.
The Sunday school class Of girls
taught by Mrs. Richter, and the class
OF boys taught by W. S. Appleman,
had an outing Saturday and ate their
dinners in the woods and all report a
good time.
The Sunday school social announced
for last Monday evening was postpon-
ed, but will be held on the lawn Of the
church Saturday night, Aug. 18th. Ev,
erybody cordially invited.
N. S. Thayer Of Eddyville stopped
a short time Sunday with friends in
Avery. They were returning from
Blakesburg and were on their way
home They called on quite a number
of their Avery friends.
Little Winifred War; has been dan.
gerously i'll for the past week but is
now improving.
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FARsoN PEOPLE TO Enjoy
MUSICAL AND SOCIAL
iII COuRlER

Farson--There will be a music re-
eital at the Church in Competine at 8
O'Clock Friday evening August g. Civ
hn by the pupils Of Miss May Davis.
After the program the Ladies Aid So
eiety will hold q social in the church
grove.
other News.
from Des Moines Saturday evening,
where she has been visiting with her
Sister Mrs. Goo. Graham.
Clarence Thompson left Tuesday for
Fairfield where he will visit few
lays with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs G.. Graham Of Des
Moines are visiting with relatives and
friends at this place.
Rev. w. A. Smith arrived home
from Williamsburg Friday morning,
where he has been visiting with his
parents for few days.
Alex Coleman Of Hil!sboro arrived
Saturday for few days visit with his
Blister Mrs. Joseph Mcmillan.
Chester and Charlie Davis went to
Will Smith who Is in the hospital at
that place. Mr.. Smith was operated on
last week for appendicitis.
Mrs. Charlie White and children left
Tuesday for Let's, Iowa, where Mrs.
White will visit with her mother and
sister.
Mrs. Jennie Turner and daughter
Eva were Ottumwa visitors Friday.
Joseph Dickey was operated on at
his home for appendicitis Thursday.
Mr.. Dickey Is improving rapidly.
r. C. Prunty was caller in the
rounty seat Saturday
L. H. White was a passenger to KAN
sas City the first of the week.
Miss Hester Mcneil Of Batavia is
visiting at the U. 8. Hawthorne home
bast of town this week.
Mrs. Winnie Dickins was an Ottum-
va caller Tuesday.
U. s. Hawthorne Henry Davis and
wife and John Huff and wife were OF
kumwa callers Saturday.
Frank Simonton and family were
ealied to Kewanee ILL.,, last Saturday
bn account of the death of Mrs. Simon
son's mother. Mr.. Simonton came back
The latter part of the week. the rest
bf the family remaining for a few
hays.
R. L. Scott was business caller in
Ottumwa Tuesday.
III. H. Dickins went to Kansas City
The first Of the week on business.
Ed Meeker of Ottumwa was a visitor
at the B. r. Mefford home Monday and
tuesday.
d. Fl. Thompson and wife were Wis
Ting with their son Frank at Bidwell
The first of the week.
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ELDoN.

Eldon.-D. James has left for Ma.
con, Mo-, on business.
Mrs. Alice Porter of Bonaparts re-
turned home after weeks visit with
her mother, Mrs. A. Parker
Misses Ruth Roberts and Sallle Da.
Wis spent Monday in Ottumwa
Jay Parson has left for Omaha
Neb.
A. j. Moran passed through here en-
route to Austin, Texas
Mrs. Eunice Curry and Bessie Cum
bingham spent Monday in Ottumwa.
Miss Faye Roberts of Ottumwa
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. j. Roberts.
S. Garrett of Eldon left Monday for
Bonaparte for two weeks visit
Miss Alice Campbell of Douds re-
turned home Monday after visit with
her sister.
Mrs. H. c. Sheperd Of Bentonsport
passed through here on her way tc
North Dakota
Mrs William Germer and daughter
Miss Mary Elouise, and Mrs. ]. C. Mel
son and sons, Herman Moore and
Robert Lee, leave tonight on No. 81
for visit with relatives in Circleville
Kas.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fisher and chill
dren are visiting relatives In Ottum
wa.
Earl Parks of Garfield returned
home Monday from Douds.
Will Sutherland of Libertyville
spent Sunday in Eldon with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Brown and Mr.
and Mrs. w. T. Brown and Miss Mary
Brown and Mrs. Will Germer and
daughter, Mary Elouise, spent Satur
day veningin Ottumwa
Messrs. Clarence Young and Fred
Westerfleld of Fairfield spent Sunda,
in Eldon with friends.
Miss Villa Carroll Of White Elm
was in Eldon on business Monday.
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YOUNG SEYMOUR COUPLE EloPE
-.MARRY AT TRENTON, MO.

Seymour, - Walter Evans, a young
miner and Miss Florence Rosengren,
both of this city eloped Sunday, going
to Trenton, Mo-, where they were mar
rled. The groom is a steady Young
man, aged %. The bride is the 20
year-old daughter of Theodore Rosen-
gren, jeweler, and was educated for
teacher of instrumental music. She
had spent last winter in Chicago TAX
ing special musical course and 1t was
the Intention of her parents to send
her again this coming winter, but
Cupid's interference spoiled their
plans.
leila and Kenneth Miller of Farson
came in today to attend the chautau-
qua and visit old friends. They are
stopping at the home of their aunt
Mrs. G. w. Banning.
G. T. Miller has purchased ]. C.
Varney's residence property in the
west end Of town and will move to the
same this fall,
Miss Nell Caldwell went to Ottum-
wa yesterday to enter the nurses
training school.
Mr.. Case went to Kansas City yes
terday to visit his son Nimrod Case
and other relatives and friends.
The Redpath-Vawter Chautauaua
Co., erected their tent on the Baptist
church grounds this afternoon and the
first session, The Hungarian Orchestra
and Rev. Allen A. Tanners lecture
THE Man In Overalls," were listened
to by large and appreciative audi
ence. This evening we will listen TO
the lecture Our Merchant Marine"
by Congressman Charles B. Lands.
Everything indicates better attend.
ance and more widespread interest
than last year.
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James w. Reinier.

Packwood-Jaimes W. p. Reirier died
very unexpectedly Friday night. Mr..
Reinier was stricken with paralysis
four years ago but had been UP and
around until within few moments Of
his death. Deceased was born at Gin
cinnati, o.. February rs. 1871, and
came to Keokuk county, Iowa, when
n small boy. He was united In mar
riage November 16. 1865, to Miss Eliz-
abeth Foor. One son and eight daugh-
ters We're born to this union, all OF
whom. with their mother are living.
The son resides on farm near here,
four daughters at Linby one near Sig
onrncy. one ct Ollie and two are in
North Dakota. Six brothers and many
other relatives also mourn the death
Of the good man. He was faithful
member Of the Holiness church and
belonged to the Masonic order He
purchased property and moved here
last spring, renting his farm north OF
here In Keokuk county, where he had
lived for fifty years and where his
children were born and grew to man
hood and womanhood. Mr. Reinier
was a kind lovable man who
numbered his friends by the score.
The funeral was held Monday
morning, services being conducted by
Rev. ]. S. Decker. The funeral cortege
lefr the house at 10 o'clock to bear the
| body to Rock Creek cemetery in Keo-
kuk county where it was laid to rest
| Contributed.
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oRMANVILLE.

Ormanville-Mr. and Mrs. Homer
Heckart Of Ottumwa are visiting at
the parental Geo. Klingler home.
Geo. Moss is on the sick list this
week.
Miss Lilly Heckert spent Sunday
with Miss Bertha Leonard
There will be preaching August 8th
at p. m. by Rev Luscomb.
Delbert, Virgie and Clara Springer
of Ottumwa are spending the summer
with their grandparents Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Orman.
Miss Rose Eakins of Ottumwa spent
Saturday and Sunday with her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. David Eakins.
Mr.. Landen and daughter Mabel of
Ottumwa spent last week with friends
here.
Laurence Moss spent Sunday at the
Charley Cockeral home.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. bowers and
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er in Hedrick. returned home Satur
day.
Mrs. H. e. Folker visited over Sun,
day with her parents in Milton.
Mrs. n. H. Turner was shopping In
Ottumwa Thursday.
Mrs. M. A. Burrier left Saturday
for visit with friends in Bonaparte.
Misses Dot Sherrick and Belle Gas.
slday and Miss Bertha Robb were
Bonaparte visitors Saturday.
The fifth annual chautauqua will
commence Friday.
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family spent Sunday at the owen
Courtney home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Davis and child
ron Willoghbv and valeta spent Sat
urday and Sunday ut the Adam HouA
home.
Elisha Houk Of Ottumwa spent Sun
day with his son Adam Houk.
Mrs. j. s. Springer OF Ottumwa
spent Sunday with her parents Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew Orman.
Guy Orman Of Ottumwa spent last
week with his parents Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Orman.
Mrs. VIM. Hamilton and children
Lloyd and Gertrude Of Ottumwa are
visiting at the parental j. 9. Heckart
home.
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OBITUARIES.
Alfred Shore.

Alfred Shore was born in West
Livingdon, Wiltshire, England, June
%. 1892, and died in Ottumwa, Iowa,
July 80, 1909, aged n years. / month
and l day.
In 1S48 he with two brothers came
to this country and located in Indiana,
and in 1852 he came out to this coun.
ty where he had resided ever since.
He was united in marriage to Miss
Rachel McDiyitt Jaaia;y q. 1855. To
this union were bO,l eight children
Mrs. Nettie Milllsack Of Ottumws,
Frank Shore and Edward Shore oil
Eldon, and Fred Shore of Trenton,
III. John. Charles and Luna died in
infancy, and Alma Shore Bates died
some four years ago.
Brother Shore was converted and
joined the Methodist Episcopal church
at "Old Ashland" in 1858 or 1859, and
has since that date been an active
and faithful member. All through his
last illness he was full of patience and
the Joy of a rich Christian hope. Often
he said: Il am ready to go and have
nothing to worry about" We shall
miss him in the church and also III
the league where he was such an In
spiration and help to the younger
workers. Though he grew old in years
he seemed to grow younger in heart
and was always hopeful for the future
of the church.
He was for several years mem.
Der of the official board of the Willard
Street Methodist Episcopal church ard
at the time of his death was one OF
the class leaders.
Having lived the life that is his best
movement he has left the loved ones
here to join his companion who sew
eral years ago passed to her reward.
Some bright day by the grace OF God
we will meet those I'VE have loved
and lost awhile" e. j. Shook.
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MT. ZION.

Mt. Zion.-Toss Miller and family
took Sunday dinner at the parental
Ely home.
Little Katherine HOFFMAN is quite
i'll with typhoid fever.
Miss Maude Perry of Humboldt ard
Miss Madge Johnson Of Keosauqua
are visiting with their aunt, Mrs
Bethel Campbell.
Miss Thera Heskett of Bloomfield
is visiting at the G. S. Boyle home.
Miss Claudia Moore was in Keosau.
qua on business Wednesday,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Raney spent
Sunday here with Mrs. Raney's par.
ents.
Miss Belle Enlow of Birmingham
called here Wednesday.
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the morning train and the theft was
discovered soon after the train left
here in the evening and suspicious
pointed to the Greek who left the train
here in he evening. A railroad detec-
tive came up the next morning with
description of the hat and coat and
found them in the boarding car Tho
culprit Was found at work with the
rest of the men, arrested and taken
BEFORE Mayor Loomis, found guilty
and fined SIS and costs. IS In all, which
ne paid.
| Mrs. Anna Murphy spent last week
| in Fairfield with daughter who was
very ILL.,
/ Samuel Anderson is visiting hid
daughter Mrs. Selma Cousins at Beloit
| WISCONSIN.
| Milburn Mckay is visiting his
] grandparents at Rock Island.
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OAK RIDGE.

Oak Ridge.-Mrs. Minnie r. Cool OF
Broken Bow, Neb., is visiting her sis.
tiers, Misses Agnes and Amber Mann
Mr.. and Mrs. Cap Coleman of Coun.
ell Bluffs are visiting with relatives
here this week
Henry Martsching, wife and son
George visited Sunday at William
Martsching's.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Thompson and
daughter, Myrtle visited Saturday and
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs r. +.
Cooper.
John Muldoon and son Bernard OF
Montreal, Canada and Miss Rose Null
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BENroNsPoRT.

Bentonsport.-On last Friday Mrs.
Chas. Ruble was hostess to a com
pany Of ladies at a quilting party. A
very enjoyable day was spent. Those
present were: Mesdames George
Booth of Bonapnrte, George B. Down
ing of Rock Island, ILL.,, John Down
ing, Frank Musser, John Seward and
r. i. Downing of this place.
Mrs. M M. Clark entertained the
ladies Of the L. L.. G. club at her resi-
dence Thursday afternoon, the guests
of honor being Mrs. Chas. Perkins
Mrs. l. B. Day and Mrs. Sarah Lippin.
colt of Keosauqua.
A lawn social was held at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Tyler Thurs
day evening. The proceeds is for the
benefit of the Methodist church.
Mrs. George B. Downing and chill
dren of Rock Island, ILL.,, are guests
at the John Downing home.
Mrs. Jennie Bell and son Robert.
came Saturday from an extended visit
with relatives In Kansas
Mrs. Lizzie Mckinney returned Sat
urday from Cedar Rapids and West
Liberty where she was the guest Of
relatives
Frank Corns, Jr,, of Chicago, Is
spending his vacation at the home
Of his aunt, Mrs. Frank Musser.
Miss Fanny Fulton of Valley juno
ton is guest at the John Seward
home
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Barr of sedalia,
Mo-, are visiting at the home Of Henry
Fulton.
DR.. Glen Bales of Seattle. Wash
is spending few days at the home Of
his brother, David Bales.
Misses Eta Weaver and Grace Sew
ard are visiting relatives at Iowa
City.
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David Nelson Reynolds.

David Nelson Reynolds, son of r..
A. and Sarah Reynolds was born in
Summer county, Kansas, May 10,
1886 and died July 20, 1909, aged %
years. He was married June II, 1908
to Miss Bessie Bonnie McGraff. To
this union was born one child, now
about three months old. He united
with the Christian church at Drake.
vile, about five years ago and was
ready to go. He has been the mail
carrier out Of Bunch. Ia, for the past
two years.
He leaves to mourn their loss his
wife and child, father, mother, two
brothers, six sisters and large num-
Der of relatives and friends. He will
be sadly missed. The funeral service
was held at the Christian church at
Draeville, conducted by E. A. Hastings
Of Floris. Contributed.
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PAckwooD.

Pnckwood-H. r. Weller and I. o.
Webb are in Arkansas on land buy
ing expedition.
Mrs. Or. S. D. Packwood of ST. JOS
'erli, Me-, is visiting her parents Mr..
and Mrs. i. G. Woolems.
Rev. G. A. Sittsars of Putnam. Ill.
has accepted call to the pastorate of
the Christian church at this place and
Will move here this week.
One of the Greek laborers was ar
rested here last week. charged with the
theft CT g hat and coat belonging To IA
brakeman on a Burlington passenger
train. Tee fellow was a passeng9r On
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Neighb Ol'llOOd News
CORRESPONDENTS.

Marion were In Keokuk the latter part
of the week.
John, the 5-year-old son of George
Philips, living eight miles south OF
Cantril was kicked in the forehead by
horse. DR.. Baker Of Azen and Dr..
Platter of Memphis were called and
removed small part of the bone Just
over the eye. 1t Is thought he viii re-
cover.
born. to Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Thonp-
son, girl.
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Mrs. j. z. Johnston.

: "
Mrs. Lottie Johnston wife of J. T..
Johnston, passed peacefully away III
the hospital at Oklahoma City, Sun
day, July %, 1909, at 1915 g.. M,
aged as years. Her maiden name was
Lottie Pelham. She was married to
j. e. Johnston at Kirkville, Ia, DEG.
"a, 1885. To this union was born one
daughter.
At the age OF 1s Mrs. Johnston pro.
fessed faith in Christ, in which faith
she remained steadfast unto the end.
In her, Ethel had a devoted mother
and a faithful councillor, and the lrus-
band true helpmeet and companion.
Shortly before the end came she said
to her husband: II know am go.
ing and 1t is all right, Take good
care of Ethel and tell her to be good
obedient girl"
Mrs. Johnston was splendid wom-
an and everybody's friend. Her cheer.
full, loving manner unconsciously wove
the net which bound her in friend.
! ships embrace with the entire corn.
munity in which she lived, and many
heartrending ties are broken with her
departure. Her family will miss her;
her relatives and friends will miss
her; but there remains that bright
hope that as her life has been vol!
spent here, she will gain that
promised land where parting and sor
| rows will be no more.
The funeral services took place In
the U. B. church Thursday, July 30,
at 1875 a. NJ. conducted by the pastor
of the church, Rev. Albright. She
leaves a husband, daughter, mother,
one sister, one brother and largo
circle of friends to mourn her de-
parture. Contributed