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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
KEOKUK NOTES.

The Grand Court Heriones Of Jeri-
cho Of the state of Iowa and iuris-
diction will convene in this city June
14-15-16. Preparations are being
made to entertain the delegates and
visitors royalty. A large number of
delegates Is expected.
MIR. John Givens is very i'll at his
home Ills Franklin. street.
Mrs. Alebert Armstrong is quite
i'll at her home 1922 Franklin street.
Mrs. l.. w. Vance and children OF
Minneapolis, Minnesota is in the city
called by the illness and death OF
her mother Mrs. HI. T. Jones.
1t Is with degree of sadness that,
we chronicle the death of Mrs. H. T.
Jones, wife of the reverend H. r.
rector Of Bethel A. M. e. church, her
death occurred at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Turner 1919 High
street Sunday at 1885, where she
was taken about two weeks ago, of
stomach trouble, her illness was
painful and lingering, nine weeks
during which time the deceased had
been confined to her bed the most
of the time it was a noble, womanly,
christian struggle, for she bore her
illness with calm and trusting pa
thence that was beautiful. She was
a consistent christian woman, be-
loved by all who knew he'd, a gentle
wife, kind mother. She was born
in Cincinnati, Ohio and was forty
nine years of age. She formerly
lived in Indianapolis. to which place
the body will be taken Wednesday
for Burial Those who survive her
are her husband, Rev. T. T. Jones, a
daughter, Mrs. L. w. Vance, and two
grandchildren; Evelyn and Henry
Vance. Funeral services were held
Tusday afternoon at 1880 after which
the remains were removed to the
undertaken to be prepared for ship
ping. The floral designs were very
beautiful and profuse.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
DAVENPORT ITE..

The Allen c., e. League OF the
Keokuk District held It's first annual
convention in Davenport May 10.
1910. The meeting was called to
order by the State Organizer Mr.. r.
Pollard OF Moline, H., at 9:3O. Pre-
siding Elder l.. J. Philips was pres
ent. The devotional exercises were
conducted by Mrs. Grooms of Mus
catine. The following ministers
were in attendance: Rev. J. F. Far
rabe of Cedar Rapids; Rev. M. M.
Payton of Muscatine; Rev. T.. A.
Lewis Of Moline and Rev. s. Mellow
ell of Rock Island and Rev. T. B.
Stovall of Davenport. The conven-
tion was organized with the follow
ing officers: President, Mr.. R. Pol
lard of Moline; Secretary, Mrs.
Grooms Of Muscatine; Treasurer,
Mrs. w. G. Black of Washington.
The following delegates reported:
Mrs. G. Gray Of Cedar Rapids; Mrs.
Groos of Muscatine; Mrs. w. G.
Black of Washington; Mrs. Kauff-
man of Rock Island; Mr.. Dosher of
Clinton: Mrs. R. Bright of Daven-
port; Mrs. c. H. Marshall of Daven-
port.
The following committees were
appointed by the chair: Program
Comittee-Rev. T. B. Stovall, Mrs.
R. Bright, Mrs. l.. Tower of MolineI
Mrs. Kaufman of Rock Island. Com
mittee- on Resolutions-Mrs. G. w.
Black of Washington, Mrs. D. S.
Johnson of Davenport, Mrs. Grooms
of Muscatine.
Papers were read and discussed
by the following persons: Mrs. G.
Grays of Cedar Rapids.
The Benefits of Prayer which was
to be led by Rev. Searcy of Mon
mouth being absent, Mrs c. H. Mar
shall of Davenport was appointed.
The Grand Secretary of the League
was present during the session and
gave us some grand advice.
In the evening there was a mass
emetiag at which time the Grand
Secretary gave fine lecture telling
of the wonderful work being accom-
plished by the league and of his
travels in the U. S., Canada and
other places. DR.. j. G. Caldwell is
a grand man and the right man in
the right place. He left for Clinton.
DR.. S. j. Hunter of Knoxville and
son are in the city in the interest of
their school. Mr.J.. F. Hunter was
introduced to the Bethel A. M. E.
Sunday School
Prof. s. J. Hunter spoke at Bethel
A. M. E. church Sunday evening.
Mrs. Ben Smith is moving to Des
Moines where she will make her fu-
true home.
Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Mrs. A. D. Shep-
hard, Mrs. A. D. Sumlin and Mrs.
Lawyer Mott left for the Iowa State
Federation CT Women's clubs this
morning at Des Moines.
Mrs. Cass Lambert and grand
daughters of So. Rock Island, at
tended the Allen League convention.
Mrs. w. G. Black of Washington
was the guest Of Rev. T. B. Stoval
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
SPECIAL DAYS AT STATE. FAIR
Plans Being Made to Make State Fair
Week Homecoming Week for
All Icwans.

. Des Moines, May 23.--Special days
FOR the Iowa state fair have been set
by the state fair board as follows:
Saturday, Aug. II, Childrens day.
Sunday, Aug. %, Music day.
Monday, Aug. 20, Des Moines' day.
Tuesday, Aug. 80, Soldiers day.
Wednesday, Aug. 81, State day.
Thursday Sept. 1, Pioneer day.
( Friday, Sept. 2, Parade day.
A special program by the Iowa
Equal Suffrage association will be
held Wednesday. Speakers Of state
and national reputation will appear on
the program at various hours during
the day. AZ
Plans are being made to make the
state fair week homecoming week fol-
all Iowans. A large assembly tent,
surrounded by headquarter tents for
each Of the eleven congressional dis,
tricts is being arranged, where the
out of state visitors can gather
Thursday, Sept. /. will be Pioneer
day and will be the elimination Of q
series of days expressly devoted to
reunions and celebrations.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
STOOD WHERE SHE WAS PUT
wife obeyed Orders to the Letter, but
Unfortunately Workmen Moved
4 Post Hole.

In a western state workmen began
TO dig post hole for an electric light
In front Of Dutchman's dwelling,
when the master forbade them to con-
tinue. After some discussion the
Dutchman babe his wife stand on q
large, fiat slate with which he COW
erred the hole. Nov. Gretchen" he
said, dat ish where you shtands till
I comes back init Elm enjunction." The
solid frau stood there like statue,
her hands on her hips. When the
husband disappeared. the leader OF
the workmen ordered the slate, with
the frau on It, to be removed. With
perfect politeness the lady was set on
one side as il she had been a fat tea
pot on a salver. The Dutch wife stood
like Casabianca, but the hole was well
In its place when the householder re-
turned with the Injunction. He was
overcome with establishment and
wrath. ''Vy vas you not stood on dat
ihole?" he demanded Of his wife. It
was on dis stone dat you vas puts
me-" she answered. He looked at her
in helpless Indignation moment and
then cried: Il vas not mean dat you
lshtand on dat stone ven dat hole was
carried away" Christian Register.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
ENTERPRISE, IOWA.

Rev. and Mrs. James Bowles returned
Friday from Hiteman after a ten days
visit with relatives and friends. They
report nice time.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. French and Mr.. and
Mrs. Omstead have moved to their new
homes in Des Moines.
Mr.. and Mrs Moseby and family will
leave Thursday for Columbus, Ohio
where they will make their future
home.
Mr.. and Mrsr Walter Mcmillan en-
tertained Sunday at dinner Rev. and
Mrs. Bowles.
Miss Sophia Hunter has returned
home from a few days visit in Des
Moines.
Mr.. F. Sorrell made a business "trip
to Marshalltown the first of the week.
The Busy Bee club met with Mr.. and
Mrs. Dean Vandegraff Tuesday even
ing at 6 O'Clock.
The Willing Workers club met at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Divers Thurs
day at IL 80 a. m. 81
ri - .. - ~ u
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
Blllousness and Constipation.

For years / was troubled with bilious
ness and constipation, which made life
miserable for me. My appetite failed
me. lost my usual force of vitality.
Pepsin preparations and cathartics only
made matters worse. / do not know
where I should have been today had /
not tried Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. The tablets relieve
the i'll feeling at once, strengthen the
digestive functions, purify the stomach
liver and blood, helping the system to
do its work naturally. Mrs. Rosa
Potts, Birmingham, Ala. These tablets
are for sale by all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
ALBA. IOWA.

The Sewing Circle club met at the
home Of Mrs. Mary Harris on Monday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs, Roy Grayson of Hook
ing was in Abba Friday evening.
Rev. VIM. Rhinehart preached at the
"A. M. E. church in Rev. s. S. Birt's
place Sunday evening.
Miss Ora Lewis has returned from
her visit IN Sedalia. Mo.
Will Randolph and friend of Hitemar
was in Abba Sunday.
Mr.. Campbell and friend Of .Ottumwa
spent Sunday in Abba with friends.
The Dunbar club met at the home OF
Mrs. G. A. Davis on Thursday after
noon. The study for the afternoon was
Virginia. The club also had very
nice program. Piano selection, Mrs.
Anna Reed and Mrs. Oscar Roper; pia :
no solo, Mrs. Allie Boman and Mrs.
Ora Marshall; paper Miss May Davis.
the guests for the afternoon were Mrs.
Ora Marshall of Denver and Mrs Virgie
Burns Of Hooking. Cards of Abba
sceneries, with quotations of the Negro
race were passed and ahice lunch was
served by the hostess, assisted by Mis- $
May Davis and Mrs. Ada Reed.
Several of our people are repairing
their homes. Mr.. C. Thomas has built
a new porch; Mrs. Grayson is putting
in new foundation: Mr.. Ellie Martin
is rebuilding his house.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
Iowa State Bysta11der
|BYsTANDER PUB. CO.. Publishers.
DIES MONIES, IOWA
commissioners FIGURES
Practically All Claims Were Settled
Amicably to satisfaction OF
Compiainants Against
Railroads.
CHAIRMAN DAVID J. PALMER
GIVES INTERFERING FIGURES.
Three Complete Revisions Of Iowa
classifications Made During
Past Few Years.
DIES MONIES,

Des Moines, 1owa.--Rapidly increas-
ing importace of the Iowa Railroad
Commission to the people Of Iowa Is
forcefully shown In recent state
ment OF the work of the board made
by Col. David ]. Palmer, of Washing
ton, chairman. Mr.. Palmer cites that
during his membership on the board
the past few years, 1854 complaints
have been made and amicably adjust
ed. OF this number per cent were
dismissed for want Of jurisdiction,
practically IL per cent were denied,
leaving 2,307 cases that were closed
to the satisfaction of the compliments
against the railroads.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27

There IS 4 reason
Why Grape Nuts does correct
a weak, physical Or a
Sluggish mental condition.
ne food IS highly nutritious
And s partially pre-digested,
So that Il helps the organs Of
the stomach
. digest other food.
Il IS also rich il the
Vital phosphates that 60
Directly to make Up
Ne delicate gray matter
u brain and nerve centres.
Read Ihe Road 70 W sllvillsn
III plscs f,ere ! = Reason
PoeTuN CnRnXL cOHlPAMx. N,
!. u 5s 1Attie Cs1 Mich.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27

c. gsi
She was a fisherman's daughter, she
wore her hair In net, and she pre-
lferred love In a piscatorial way.
my love, he whispered. you hold
first place in my heart! Although
founder about In expressing myself,
my sole wish Is that you will save
sIme from becoming Grabbed old
bachelor. ! shall stick to you closer
than Iimpet.' from you 'wink'lr
iabe the road to guide me. Together
we will skate over LIES rocks and
when ! look at your hand beside me
II shall say to myself: Fortune was
mine when put herring there!"
And then the lady dropped her eyes
In sweet confusion. and murmured:
Pass the salt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
For the Critics.

Creston Clark, whose untimely
death at Asheville robbed America Of
serious and capable actor, was
somewhat impatient of criticism. To
. Philadelphia critic he once said:
You chaps are unwilling to accept
man for what he is. You want to
change him to your own taste. But
each of you has a different taste. To
whose inclination. then, is he to
bend?
mo, no! Take the artist for what
he is. That is the right critical atti-
tude. Don't be like the farm urchin
4 once saw--an urchin who. as he
stoned frog to death. repeated Sc
verely:
I'll Iarn We to be a toad ="
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
LOUISVILLE, KY.
Notes About Missions.
by u e. Lnrdnn.

by Il. q. } OrdOn.
Money will be forwarded in the
next da yor two to have the Bouey
boys join our Edinburg delegation
on their return trip. The remains
Of the money necessary to their
homecoming has been appealed for
to some Of the best friends Of our
cause, and we know hep will be
forthcoming. 4,
Rev. H. ID. Prcwd, superintendent
of our missionary work In Soutu
America, is now in the states. the
Foreign Mission Board commends
him most cordially to the churches
for Immediate help. A debt Of ST.
800 on the Bethel Baptist church
at Georgetown with other claims
amounting to $500 against our work
n his district demands immediate
attention. We ask our brethren
everywhere to receive, pray for and
help our missionary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
WeddInu Zee counterfeIt.

A well-dressed stranger entered the
Office Of Justice William B. Williams.
Montclair. N. j., and after shaking
hands astonished the justice by say
ing: "I'm here to redeem that coun-
terfeit SO bill passed on you. Two
years ago called on you with my
girl and two witnesses and you mar
ried us. handed you SO bill. 1
had counterfeit in my pocketbook
that I'd carried for several years.
never missed 1t until yesterday. Then
i remembered that I'd accidentally
handed You the bill" The caller pro-
duced good SO bill, but the justice
refused to take it. Don't let that
worry you, my dear fellow" he
laughed. Il never knew it was a
counterfeit. No kind Of money sticks
to me over night. I'm married. my
self
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
MOLINE GREETINGS.

The Stewardess Board will render
special program at the church, Sun
day.
Sunday was Trustee ralley day at
the A. NJ. e. church.
Prof. Hunter of Noxubee College
of Mississippi is in the city for a few
days.
Miss Beatrice Kelso entertained
number Of friends at her home Sun
day evening.
Mr.. Edine Goodwin has returned
home from Quincy, after a pleasant
visit with his sister.
Mr.. James Colquit was reported on
the sick list but is some better now.
Mrs. John Garrett died at her
home last Monday, after an illness
of several years. The funeral was
held at the house Thursday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hearshall Harris
moved to Rock Island Tuesday,
where they will make their future
home.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert H. Pollard
celebrated their ninth wedding an
niversary at their home on Four
teenth Shreet and Twenty fourth.
The reception league OF four It
evenue. The reception began at
o'clock in the afternoon and was
served in two sections, the last one
ebginning at eight o'clock. Mr.. and
Mrs. Pollard were recipients of
many beautiful presents of silver,
cut glass, linen, and hand painted
china. An elegant three course sup
per was served by three young ladies
Misses Clara Curd, Harriet Settles
and Goldie Bates.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Colnuit enter
tanned at dinner party last Thurs
day evening in honor Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank p. Rogers.
Mrs. Henry Robinson is recovering
from an illness, we wish her a
speedy recovery.
The U. B. r. held their annual SER
mon at the st. Paul church Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27

The splendid work of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets is daily
coming to light. No such grand remedy
for liver and bowel trouble was ever
known before. Thousands bless them
for curing constipation, sick headache,
biliousness, jaundice and Indigestion.
Sold by all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
cownie Issues Statement.

Des Moines, May 25The Hon. JOIN
Cownie, recently a member of tn,
state board Of control, has prepared
refutation of the insinuations madt
REPUTATION 0 fthe insinuations mad
by Governor Carroll in what Cowni,
Sdesignates as campaign of misrep
reservations and Justification, o
which he has been the victim.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
peanIsery.

Little Girl-Mother, that's such .
nasty little boy; whenever he passes
me he makes face.
Mother-very rude OF him. hope
you don't do II back.
Little Girl-O Oh, dear, NO! simply
turn up my nose and treat him with
despisery. So
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27

John D. Rockefeller would 60 broke
if he should spend his entire income
trying to prepare better medicine
than Chamberlain $ Collie Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea,
dysentry or bowel complaints. It is
simply impossible, and SO says every
one that has used it. Sold by all drug
gists. .5l
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27

Never hesitate about giving Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy to children.
It contains no opium or other narcotics
and can be given with implicit conf
dence. as quick cure for coughs and
colds to which children are susceptible,
it is unsurpassed. Sold by all druggists
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
Barn Near schaIIer Burned.

Schaller la, May %. During 1
heavy rain and electrical storm til,
large barn, a new structure on tn,
farm occupied by Fred Jones, wa
struck by lightning and burned, tc
gether with four head Of horses an,
"a large amount of hay and grain.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27

Maggie see you out In Harry's au-
to all the time. ! didn't know you
liked him better than Jack.
Marjorie--I don't. But the color Of
his car harmonizes better with my
automobile coat.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
No AFFAIR 81 His.

Il noticed. Mr.. Lloyd. that you were
the only person who did not weep dur.
Ing Mr.. Evans beautiful prayer"
You forget, Mrs. Davies. that be.
long to another parish. The By
stander. 3sa.4. 4.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27

for several days after the Allen Lea
que convention.
Mrs. r.. Bright, Mrs. F. Walker
and Mrs. A. D. Sumline attended the
grand chapter last week at Ottumwa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
Two Freight Trains Collide.

Bonneville, Mo-, May 22.Two Nil
asonri Kansas & Texas freight train
eollided head on near here. Both en
gtnes and twelve cars were demolish
ed Fireman Strait Of sedalia va
killed and brakeman injured.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
Waverly Offers $4,000 Pur.e..

Mason City, Ia, May %. The Wa,
erly Racing association. which is
member of the Cedar Valley Circuit
has hung UP $1,000 in purses for 1t
meeting June IA, Is and 16.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
A Grievance.

Hewitt Is no longer fashionable
for q woman to have q small waist.
Jewett--I know It: you long-armed
fellows have cinch.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
chamberlain,s Stomach and Liver

Tablets will clear the sour stomach,
sweeten the breathand create healthy
appetite. They promote the flow Of
gastric juice, thereby inducing good
digestion. Sold by all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27

FOUND anything to equal DT. CaldWelFS
Syrup Pepstn. also had indigestion
and heart trouble. can certainly recon-
mend 1t"
! II can be bought Of any druggist at 30
cents or 81 bottle. II there Is anything
stand, write to the doctor. II you have
never used this remedy and would like
10 try 1t. send your address and free
home. Address Dr.. w B. Caldwell, 2o1
Caldwell Bldg, Monticello, Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27

PERRY DAVIS PAINKILLER
For sudden chill or cold dnstead Of wlHakeyj use
Penkller. For collie, darrhea and summer com piaInt
this medicine never falls Sc 86c and Sc bottles.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
A MINISTER'S
CONSTIPATION
Rev. Kemp Tells Of He Digestive
Troubles and How Ne ovsrcame
Thsm-vou Can % 90 Free.

v The lack OF exercise In minister's life
makes him very prone to constipation
but for that matter, most everybody II
consolidated now and than. II II the m
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27

For burn or scald apply Chamber
lain's Salve. It will allay the pain al
most instantly and quickly heal the in
jured parts. For sale by all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27

/ love everything that is old; old
friends; old times; old manners; old
books. Goldsmith.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27
BEAVER PARK
FRUIT LANDS

Raw land; also growing orchards from one to
two years old. Prices from 500 to $500 per
acre. The greatest values in Colorado. The
only pipe system Of irrigation In the state.
Easy terms. Ten years time on raw land, in
equal payments. Growing orchards $1,000 to
5000 down on ten-acre tract, balance yearly
until paid for. Anyone can own q home in the
greatest fruit district OF Colorado. Write for
particulars.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27

nal disorder.
Many ALREADY
know that 6 sure
way to cure con-
i0tipation and 9TH
Ter stomach, liver
and bowel trou-
bles II with DR..
ICaldwell's Syrup
Pepsin, " hi c b
church pc ople
have been buying
for twenty years.
Rev. r. A. Kemp
lot Rising Sun,
Ind, Secretary Of
1.-THE Indiana Con-
ference OF the
Methodist Episco-
pal Church, says
In part:
''For years /
have been q VIC
tim Of constipation
but I have never
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27

For 80 years Lydia e. Pinlham's Vegetable
Compound has been the standard remedy for
female ills. No sick woman does Justice to
herself who will not try this famous medicine.
Made exclusively from roots and herbs, and
has thousands Of cures to its credit.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women
to write her for advice. She has
guided thousands to health free Of charge.
Address Mrs. Ptnkham, Lynn Mass.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27

Put up with sarcasmIdon't practise
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-05-27

Greek proverb.
what the wind gathers the dsvil
80 kfnvpn 45 100 2SSis ss3S Wa III
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Yerx. Elshy.

Z" TIL Farm We to be a toad
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-01-28
Henry clay's Sword.


The diplomatic sword worn by
Henry Clay at the signing of the
treaty OF Ghent was presented to Miss
Anna Gratz Clay. the commoner's
great-granddaughter, of this city.
The sword was presented by Henry
Clay to Gen. Bodley. famous general
in the war of 1872, who had always
been his friend. and he in turn willed
1t to his son. Charles Bodley, and thus
It came into the possession of Mr..
Charles Bodley's daughter, Mrs. Flor
ence Davenport of ST. Paul, Minn.
Mrs. Davenport came to Lexington
for a visit to her uncle. Col. william
Pickett She brought the sword with
her. intending to present it to the
Kentucky Historical society. After
meeting Miss Clay and finding that
she was Henry Clay's great-grand-
daughter and also descendant of the
Gratz family. who had always been
great friends of the Bodleys. Mrs. Day-
export preferred to present the sword
to her. knowing how great a value she
would place on such a gift, The
sword is a graceful short sword. the
kind worn on all diplomatic occasions.
Lexington Correspondence Louis.
vile Courier-Journal.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-01-28
Linen Napkln Holder.

Take two pieces of linen inches
long and 2h inches wide. Through
the center of one embroider any
spray OF flowers you prefer-daisies
violets. forget-me-nots, any small flow.
er and their leaves and stems-theu
baste the other piece Of linen to this
as lining Have one end square
the other pointed. Buttonhole around
the edges depth of u of an inch and
mark In pencil SO as to have 1t even.
This will fasten the lining to the EN-.
broidered piece. In the pointed end
place tiny buttonhole. and at other
end sew a small round pearl button.