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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
Waterway Convention Will
See Gathering of Many
Notable Men.
LARGRUMBER HAVE ACCEPTED
INvIA ATIoNs TO DELIVER AD-
DREsEs, AMONG THEM BEING
GoVJENEEN OF ILLINOIS, GOV.
GILcRIsT AND coNGRESSMEN
FRosMANY STATES.

In reonse to an invitation of the
Mississpi to Atlantic Inland Water
way Asciation to deliver an address
at the frd annual convention. to be
held inie fall at Pensacola, Fla, the
followir have made favorable re
plies:
PhiliWerlein, president Progress
i've Uni, New Orleans, La.
W. son Wilson, consulting en-
gineer, liladelphia, Pa.
Mrs. D. Wilkinson, president
Louisia State Federation of Wo
mems obs, Shreveport, La.
John. Vance, president Ohio Val
ley Impvement Association, Colum
bus, o.
Jas. Taliaferro, United States
senatoracksonville, Fla.
S. A.hompson, field secretary, Ma
tional gers and Harbors Congress
Richmd Ind.
w. Seddon, chief engineer, S. A
L. Rally. Portsmouth, Va.
Jno. Small, member of congress
Washiron, N. c.
FranClark, member of congress
Gainese, Fla.
Herb Knox Smith. commissioner
of corp,tions, Washington, d. C.
Robe Isham Randolph, secretary
nterna.mprovement Commission OF
Illinois, hicago, Ill.
Willis Richardson, member Of con
gress, htsviile, Ala.
]. Hpton Moore, president At
lantic Rper Waterways Association
Philadeiia, Pa.
Soils, Wilmington, D. G.
Rev. b. Mccarthy, Huntington, w
Va.
w. DMorgan, secretary, Chamber
of Comlfce, Georgetown, S. c.
T. MGiller, attorney at law, New
Orleans la.
D. HlIays, member of congress,
Monticel Fla.
NJ. O.. eighton, chief photographer,
Washinan, d. c.
W. J. Hardee, city engineer, New
Orleans ia.
s. ]. ilburn, attorney at law, Pa
latka, F
T. WHardwick, member of con-
gress, Sidersville, Ga.
D. NJ. lughes, member of congress,
Danvi9 Ga.
R. P. pbson, member of congress,
Greensbp, Ala.
B. G. humphreys. member of con-
gress, GIenville, Miss.
AlbertW. Gilchrist, governor of
Florida, tallahassee, Fla.
Chas. Edwards, member of con-
gress, Saannah, Ga.
C. S. eneen, governor of Illinois.
5pringfa, III.
J. H. fummond, mayor of st. An
irews, 81 Andrews, Fla.
G. Grofenor Dave, manager South
ern Con hercial Congress, Washing
on, D. q
J. R. Qssill, Columbus, Ga.
H. D. layton, member of congress.
1ufaula, Pa. u
Rhodes Browne, mayor of Columbus.
Columbu} Ga.
W. A. lount, attorney at law, Pen
acola, Fl
F. l.. . la Barra, Mexican consul,
D. c.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
Senator Fletcher, However,
Introduces Amendment
to the Bill.
THIS PROVIDES FOR AN APPRO-
PRlATION OF OVER HALF A MIL
LION DOLLARS, A LARGE pOR-
TON OF WHICH is FOR A CON-
CRETE AND GRANITE CRAVING
DOCK.

An amendment to the naval bill ap-
propriating over half a million dollars
for the Pensacola navy yard, has been
introduced in the senate by Senator
Fletcher. This was done by the wide
awake senator as soon as he learned
that the naval appropriation bill did
not carry an appropriation for the
maintenance of the local navy yard.
having been omitted by the naval COM
mittee.
President Thornton, of the Chamber
of Commerce, learned few days ago
that no appropriation was contained in
the naval bill for the local yard, and
he Immediately addressed letters 20
the Florida delegation urging quick
action. In the meantime, however,
Senator Fletcher had learned the
same, and he introduced the amend
ment carrying an appropriation of
$511, 500.
President Thornton is greatly
pleased with the quick manner in
which Senator Fletcher has acted and
least a portion of the large amount
asked for. The, bill introduced in the
senate is as follows: -
THE AMENDMENT.
In the Senate of the United States.
April 20, 1910. Referred to the COM
mittee on naval affairs and ordered to
be printed. Amendment, intended to
be proposed by Mr.. Fletcher to the
bill Oh. R. 2331D making appropria-
tions for the naval service for the
fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nine
teen hundred and eleven, and for other
purposes, viz: Between lines and 6,
on page 26, insert the following:
Navy yard, Pensacola, Florida:
Concrete and granite dry dock, four
hundred thousand dollars; improve
ments to. building numbered thirty
eight, twelve thousand dollars; remod-
cling and extending sawmill numbered
forty-nine, seven thousand five hun
dred dollars; roads and walks. thirty
two thousand dollars; railroad tracks
and equipment. five thousand dollars;
dredging and filling in, fifteen thou
sand dollars; improvements to timber
storage shed numbered twenty-seven,
twenty thousand dollars remodeling
building numbered two for foundry
and blacksmith shop, eighteen thou
sand dollars; elevator for building
numbered one Ito complete), two thou
sand dollars; in all, navy yard, Pensa-
cola. five hundred and eleven thou
sand five hundred dollars.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
Ry,Associated Press.

Louisville. KY, April ga storm,
which is central today over the lower
lake regions and the upper Ohio val
lev, is causing snow storms in spots
between Louisville, KY, and Lake Su
perior. The snow squalls nave Iol-
lowed thunderstorms and heavy rains
last night in this wide area and 4
cold wave will be felt within the next
&c hours as far south as northwestern
Arkansas and southern Tennessee
The temperature is freezing as far
south as central Indiana, Illinois, Mis-
souri, and Ohio, while the tempera-
lures are as low as 18 to 20 degrees
in Minnesota and the Dakotas. On-
seasonably cold weather overspreads
the entire west. For Kentucky, and
possibly Tennessee, the temperature
will be near the freezing point tonlgh'
with a heavy frost probable.
In its shippers forecast today tht
| weather bureau says: Protest 4S
hour shipments for the Ohio valley
north and west for freezing tempera
tures for points on the upper Mis-
souri and upper Mississippi valley
for temperatures of about Is to =
degrees and points in Tennessee an
vicinity 40 degrees"
SNOW IN CHICAGO.
Chicago, April 23.-Chicago has bee
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
IS
NOW CHARGED
LAWYERS ATTEMPT
TO SHOW THAT PINCHOT AND
HIS ASSISTANTS coNsPIRED TO
OVERTHROW BALLINGER.
By Associated Press.

Washington, April 23.-An effort
fas made by the defense" in the Bal.
|inger-Pinchot investigation to show
+hat Pinchot and his assistants had
conspired to overthrow Ballinger for
Pinchot.
While the Ballinger side of the con-
,roVefsy occupied the center of the
stage, the other side appeared promi-
lently, Brandeis promising further
'eveIations regarding Wickersham, 5
summary of the CLAWS charges which
le intimated had been written two
months after the date it bore.
The attorney general would neither
lffirm nor deny this when interviewed
. The director Of the geological sur
4sy. Smith, was on the stand most of
he day and gave testimony regarding
he statements alleged to have been
made by Pinchot, criticizing Ballinger
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
Mobile i'm Gala Attire for the
Reunion Confederate Veterans

square and the fountain remind one
OF the palmy days of Rome.
Private residences are hid with the
dazzling colors so dear to the Con
federates intermingling WIN the Ma
tional colors.
The reunion rates On all railroads
are in effect and people within a ra-
dius of 400 miles are benefited by
the reduced rate.
Special trains are beginning to ar
rive from all points of the com.
pass.
Chairman Adolph d. Bloch. of tho
entertainment committee of sponsors
and maids, has made public the COM
pletion of the entertainment program
for the Veterans and Sons of Veterans
which will keep the visitors going s-r
several days.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
BRYAN AIDS
GOV. MARSHAL
NEW INTEREST IN MOVEMENT TO
HAVE DEMOCRATS ENDORSE A
CANDIDATE FOR THE U. S. SEN
ATE.
BY Associated press.

Indianapolis, Ind, April 23.-New
interest was added to the fight that
Governor Thomas r. Marshall and
other leaders of the Democratic party
in Indiana are making to have the
party's state convention next week en-
dorse candidate for the United
States senate, when it was learned 10
day that William J.. Bryan had writer
a letter to Gov. Marshall co9gratu
Iating him upon his efforts to have
the convention take such action.
"The popular election of SENATOR
has been endorsed by the last three
Democratic nominations" says. MI
Bryan in his letter, "and the nomina
ton of the Republican candidate in In
diana makes it even more imperatlv
that our party shall meet the issu
solidly with clean-cut platform and
strong candidate"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
Ry Associated Press.

Washington, April 23.-Congress
will adjourn before the middle of
June and possibly by June /, it is
believed by President Taft and ad-
ministration leaders. And by thas
time II is expected most of the ad-
ministration measures before con
gress will have been passed, or II not
they will be in such shape that tney
CON he enacted into law soon after
congress meets in December.
GENERATING in favor of the early pass
ACE of the five administration bills,
u.bich are the railroad bill. the state
hood hill the postal savings bank
hill the conservation bill and thS
anti-iniunction bill, are two factors
On is the fact that a number OF Re
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
BY Associated Press.

Mobile, April 23.-MobiIe has taken
on her gay and brilliant attire for the
veterans and her rich array of fine
toggery is far superior and eclipses
anything that the gulf city has ever
before shown TO the thousands that
have at numerous times been withia
her gates The Mardi Gras festiyi-
ties have been grand in splendor and
magnificent in the past. but during
the reunion Mobile will shine like 4
monstr0us seaTchlight.
The decorations in homer Of the ra-
union are in place. The dazzling H.
Iuminations are in place. The crown )
are up. the beautiful many -col0Tst
electric garlands OF electric bulbs 81"
ready to shed their brilliant lights and
the marble columns around Bienyille
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
SERVICES OF A
SIMPLE KIND
FUNERAL OF MARK TWAIN CON-
QUOTED BY DR.. HENRY VAN
DYKE, PROFESSOR AT PRINCE
TON.
BY Associated Press.

New York, April 23.-Services as
simple as his whole home life attend
ed the tributes paid here today to
Samuel l.. Clemens Mark Twain),
author, humorist, philosopher, and
citizen OF the world.
The funeral services were held in
the Brick Presbyterian church by DR..
Henry Van Dyke, professor of English
at Princeton, at three o'clock this al
ternoon. and at 2:20 tomorrow morn
ing the body will leave for Elda. In
yitation was by card, but after the
family and friends had been seated
the public was admitted.
The service lasted half an hour
DIR. Van Dyke pronounced a eulogy
upon the famous writer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
Taft Believes Congress Will
Adjourn by Middle of June

publican members of each house wish
to get back home as soon as possible
to prepare for the coming congress
ional election. Another reason why
most of the measures mentioned are
likely to be passed, 1t Is pointed out
is that the leaders feel they must do
something to offset the Democratic
victories in the Fourteenth Massa-
chusetts and the Thirty-second New
York districts. The passage of meas
ures advocated in the Republican pro-
gram is the surest way, the leaders
believe of preventing further Demo
cratic inroads.
The statehood bill has passed the
bouse one conservation bill mas pass
| ed the senate and the anti-inlunctloI
! bill is almost ready TO be reported
| favorably 10 the house
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
GEN. ESTENOz
UNDER ARREST
HE AND A NUMBER OF HIS ASSo-
GATES TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
ON ACCOUNT OF AGITATION OF
RACE QUESTION:.
uy associated Press.

Havana, April 23.-The elimination
of the recent agitation of the race
question in various parts of CUBA was
reached last night when General
Estenoz, leader of the Independent
party of color, and four associates
were arrested.
Today twenty-nine more negroes
were arrested on orders of President
Gomez, who is determined to proceed
against the agitators.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
DANIEL GOES
| TO LYNCHBURG
CONDITION OF THE DISTINGUISH
ED PATIENT SUCH AS TO AL
LOW HIM TO LEAVE FLORIDA.
sy Associated Press.

Daytona, Fla, April 23.-Accompa-
MED by several members of his fam
ilv and DR.. w. c. Chowning, his ply
sicfan, United States Senator John
w. Daniel, who has been seriously Ill
here for over a month. left here early
this morning for his home at Lynch
burg, Va. Dr. Chowning reported
his patient's condition as satisfactory
after he had been removed from the
hospital to the private car in which
he is making the trip.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
RAILWAY MAY
Be INVOLVED
SOUTHERN RAILWAY OFFICIALS
sINvEsTGATING FAILURE OF
COTTON FIRM AND ISSUANCE
Of FRAUDULENT BILLS OF
LA6lNt-
4 By Associated Press.

Washington, April l23.-A commo-
Itio. te ont eaf the ordinary was
'WeA 1fficials of the Southern
-,>aiIH,s by the announcement of the
failef sof Knight, Yancey & Co, large
cftot buyers. of Decatur, Ala.
iCo9erences are in progress to de-
termfe how deeply involved the sys-
Rm bay be in what is alleged to be
the tsuance of fraudulent bills of
ladiT on cotton shipments. A thorough
linvefigation was inaugurated by Pres
iden Finley.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
ey Associated Press.

Lake Charles, La, April 23.-Fire
broke out here today in the old opera
house and swept over twenty or more
blocks. destroying property valued at
over three millions. Two thousand
people are homeless.
The flames ragged from 4 this after
noon to 8 tonight Churches, stores,
hotels and business houses were gen.
orally consumed. The fire department
was unable to cope with the flames
and called for aid from neighboring
towns.
Lake Charles has a population oi
about $4,000. The larger portion ol
he city's business district is in ashes
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
Of D,
| |. R. ADJOURNS
IL r ACT BEFORE ADJOURNMENT
As CONFIRMATION OF ELEc.
ION OF REGENTS AND VICE.
EGENTs BY STATES.
BY Associated Press.

Fashington, April 23.-The congress
the Daughters of the American
folutlon adjourned today, after the
.flrmation of election of regents and
P-reSents by state delegations.
long those elected were:
Fiorlda-Mrs. Ida NJ. Mahoney and
S. Packard SCHUYLER.
Augusta Strong Gra-
n and Mrs. Corrie Hoyt Brown.
ilssissIppi-Mrs. Mary Robinson
illamson and Mrs. Meta Scott Fox
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24

BENG BLAMED
RESOLUTION FOR FURTHERANcE
OF INQUIRY INTO COST OF
LIVING WILL NOT BE PUSHED
BY REPUBLICANS.
BY Associated Press.

Washington. April 23-The senate
cost Of living committee today decided
not to push the resolution authorizing
the expenditure of Sc, 900 in the fur
therance OF the inquiry, but to con-
tinue along the original plans. Repub-
licans claim the Democrats must bear
the blame for the failure of the reso-
luton.
The Democratic members claim
there are too much politics in the in
quiry.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
ALL FRUIT KILLED.

La Porte, Ind. .pril 23.-The h
frost and cold w4ther last night
this morning hs killed practi'
all the fruit in prthern Indiana
cording to stateients today by
growers. All frit trees in bios
this including Il early varietIe
peaches, cherris, pears and pl
suffered.
Snow fell thpughout northern
diana during II greater part a
morning. One arge fruit grow9
cIared the los in northern INF
alone by the old weather last /
will reach milons of dollars.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
SNOW AND FREEZING
OVER THE ENTIRE WEST [

in the grasp of a heavr snow and
violent wind storm for several hours
today and there are no signs OF It's
abating. The snow foiDwed one OF
the heaviest rainfalls of the year yes
terday. The wind was o strong dur
ing the night that it lifed he roof OF
a barn and dropped it IN the cab OF
passing locomotive. The engineer
and fireman jumped AM neither was
hurt
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
BLIZZARD INlwIscoNsIN.

Milwaukee. Wis. April pa b
zard is raging thrdlghout almost
entire state of Wisconsin. Seve
inches of snow hal fallen in MllW
kee. Marinette rports a depth
two feet. Temperatures are bel
freezing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
ErEEZING In KANSAS.

Kansas City, April 23.-FreeZinG
temperatures prevailed last night and
today in Kansas, in the northern hall
of Missouri and geneally throughout
Iowa and Nebraska, Angling from "a
degrees above zero ii Iowa to 80 in
Missouri. There wal heavy fros;
at Concordia, Kas. bamage to fruit
is feared.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
MRS. E,MA HILL DIED.

Mrs. Elma HI, aged 19 year
at 1:1O o'clod this morning
105 East Intddencia street, 4
lingering illnks OF seven va
+vphofd feve~ Deceased leaves
ear-old baby girl, husband, 1
and father. Funeral arran3
have not beef made
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
PENSION BILLS
PASS THE HOUSE
RoRAH SPEAKS IN THE SENATE
IN OPPOSITION TO THE TRAFFIC
AGREEMENT OF THE RAILROAD
BILL.
Rv Associated Press

washington. April ga IaTse NUM-
her Of pension bills passed the house TO-
day. o,-o
In the senate Senator Borah spoke
in opposition to the traffic agreement
nroyision of the railroad bill, and sen.
ators Hughes and Newlands opposed
the Ledge resolution for an increase
in the appropriation for the cost ol
living inquiry
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
F. |. THOMPSON
BUYS REGISTER
ONE OF THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER
PROPERTIES IN THE SOUTH
HAS CHANGED OWNERS.
BY Associated Press.

Mobile. Ala, April 23.-The Mobile
Register will announce tomorrow that
control of the property has passed
into the hands of Frederick l. Thomp-
son, a native of Mississippi, and well
known newspaper man.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
WOLTER WILL APPEAL.

New York, April 23.-It was an-
nounced tonight that an appeal to the
state court of appeals will be taken
in the case of Albert Wolter, the con-
victed slayer of Ruth Wheeler, the
pretty little stenographer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
ERiuT cRnPRuINED.

Galesburg, III, bril 25.-AImos
the last yestige of iope for fruit il
this vicinity has disappeared. A ten
perature of IS aboH zero was feacf
ed early today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-04-24
DISASTROUS fire SWEEPS
OVER LAKE CHARLES, LA.
Ragged for Four Hours and
Property Loss Estina-
ted at 5000, 900.

TWO THOUSAND PEOPLE ARE
HOMELESS, OVER TWENTY
BLOCKS HAVING BEEN De
sTRoYED-LARGE PORTION OF
BUSINESS DISTRICT IN ASHES
STARTED IN OLD OPERA HOUSE
BUILDING, AND COULD NOT BE
CONTROLLED.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-09
Rose Hill.

Several from this vicinity were in
Leon Saturday.
Paul Cain, of Grand River, is Wis
iting srelatives in this vicinity.
Eta Lille is visiting this week
with her Grandma Finch.
Cap Bennett and family and Bessie
Stanford spent Sunday at John Sin
clair's.
Mrs. R. D. Owens and children and
Anna Nickels called on Mrs. Fred
Potter Monday afternoon.
Mary Flynn and Maggie Adkins
were Leon callers Wednesday.
Tom Grogan spent few days last
week with his cousins, Winifred and
Walter Griffin.
J. o. Garner and family and r. H
Garner spent Sunday at the e. Gam
mon home.
D. Petty was helping F. Osborn
shear sheep last Friday.
Miss Kate Sullivan spent Saturday
with her sister, Miss Alice Sullivan
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-09
Burr Oak Ridge.
We still have occasional rain.

we SClll nave OCcdSlUudl IAN.
Miss Esther Peters is assisting with
the household duties at Charles Chas-
tain's and help caring for the new
boy which arrived May 29th.
Mrs. G. Vanderpool is again quite
sick, it being necessary to call in the
services of doctor Sunday.
Miss Belle McCalla, of Leon, and
Vera McCalla, of Davis City, were
over Sunday visitors at the home OF
Charles Chastain
Oda Vanderpool and family spent
Sunday at the home of their parents.
Iva Horney returned home last
week after spending week with rel
atives.
Julia Chastain went to Van Vert
Saturday to visit at the home of
Lon Adams and also at Walter
Briners.
A. J. Rumley and wife spent Sun
day at Ernest Hamiltons.
Esther Peters and Clara Chastain
called on Mrs. John Johnson Sunday
afternoon.
John Osborne has returned from a
business trip to Missouri.
John McCalla, Of Davis City, was a
Pheasant Gamer at SHdIles SHasldlll D
Sundy afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pullen, of Missouri,
were Sunday visitors at the home OF
Mr. Osborne
Mrs. Meek and daughter LAME,
Mrs. Frank Chastain and Mrs. Barry
were pleasant callers at the home OF
G. E. Chastain the past week.
Let everyone begin to prepare for
the Leon Chautauqua which will be-
gin August Sth. The offerings this
year are far beyond any we have yet
received
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-09
Leroy.

Claude Ramsey, of Van Vert, was
an over Sunday visitor at the home of
A. B. Duncan.
j. E. Dodge and wife We're in Leroy
Monday morning on BUSINESS, COM
ing over in their car.
Will Trisler and wife, of Leon,
came Monday to visit her mother,
Mrs. Ross.
Roy Hoadley, of Garden Grove,
stopped at Leroy on his way to Lou
Lillard's last Saturday.
Billy Day was a passenger to Van
Vert last Saturday.
M. E. Shaw spent a few days last
week near Weldon at the home of
Roy Carton.
DR.. Mccullough, of Humeston, was
called to John Wylies Saturday
morning to see Mrs. Wylie who was
taken quite sick.
Erven Spencer, of Pleasanton can
didate for the nomination for county
superintendent on the republican
ticket. was in our town Monday.
Dr.. McNay and d. Rosengrant, of
Garden Grove, We're in our town on
business Wednesday.
George MCGUIRE was taken quite
Ill Friday night.
Robert Updyke returned Monday
from Charlton where he had been
visiting his son.
George Webb, Lawrence Stubs,
Irwin Helmick, Aida Ridgeway Den
mis- Sullivan and George Pence at
tended the ball game between Garden
Grove and Davis City last Monday at
Garden Grove
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-06-09
II. f. u. No. 3.

Ed Marvin and family spent Sun
day with Mrs. Jake Piper.
Bert Dobson will leave the coming
week for California where he has a
good position at salary of $50 per
month Bert doesn't believe in farm
ing or doing chores for any man for
less than 20 cents an hour. l see
where you are right, Bert.
About one-half of the corn is being
planted over. Don't get the blues,
boys, there is plenty of time yet
A number of S. P. Hoover's
friends gave him surprise Sunday,
lit being his 51st birthday.
When the road boss gets in your
vicinity to work the roads don't tell
him you would rather work two days
later on but get out and help. That
is the way to have good roads.
The spring term of school closed
Friday at Normal Vale. The children
were treated to picnic. Laura Sell
was the teacher.
Elva Baker, who has been danger
ously sick, is some better at this
writing.
Miss Ollie Fulton came over from
Kellerton Sunday for few days visit.
Alb Farnes and family were Leon
callers Saturday,