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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31
Range of Chicago Grain Prices.

Chicago, Jan. 81.
wheat--May opened al 11os. to III;
highest. Ills d1.l13a to 1.1o12; closed
1.lD1s 91.105s; July, l.oo7s.
Corn-May opened at 662s to esq;
highest, 66B; lowest. 66A; closed
66ss; July 661l4.
oats-May opened at 4Sia to 4s5s
highest, 467s; lowest, 1875 q4612
closed. 1855; July 49,.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31
Chicago Grain Close.

Chicago, Jan. 81.
wheat-No. , red, 126q12S: No.
red. l.2odl26; No hard, 1.13A q
l15as: No. hard, 1.1os4 @114as.
Corn-No. ., 6412 as; No. ? white
esq @661s; No. . yellow, $50
IS; No. 8. g.; No. 8 white
s3h @64; No. yellow, s3@63A
oats-No. >, 4724 d4s; No. white, As;
No. 3, 47s4; No. 3 white, Asa gaia
standard, AK @472
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31
Minneapolis Cash Grain Close.
FURNISHED by E. J. Moore, Grain Mer-
chant, "a East Main, Phone 68.1

FURNISHED by E. j. Moore, Grain Mer.
chant, "a East Main, Phone 6s.]
Minneapolis, Jan. 81.
Wheat-No. 1 hard, 1.13@L14A; No
1 northern, 1.121s @1134; to arrive
1.11h@1131a; No. 2 northern, LOG
I11%; to arrive, 1922 Oil; No. !
velvet chaff, cash and to arrive, 1.1OA
No. 2 velvet chaff. cash and to arrive
1894; No. 8 northern, 1.osA @1.1O1s
No. / durun, cash and to arrive, 9s1a
No. 2 durum, 961a @97.
Corn-No. 3 yellow, 57% @5s4; II
arrive, SIN; No. 8, 56A @572.
Oats-No. white, AN @45, to ar
rive, 44A; No. 3, 43A @44%.
Barley-5s@65.
Rye-75A @77A; to arrive. 7ss
077A.
Flax-Cash, and to arrive, 2dsA.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31
IOWA sTockERs AND FEEDERS

Forty-six head, av. 1920 lbs; 6e head
av. $50 lbs; so head, av. 1000 lbs; y
head, av. 725 lbs All selected Short
horns, quarter to full bloods; de-
horned; deep reds; no better quality in
Iowa Also have choice Angus any
weights. Owing to bad weather am
compelled to sell, your choice, one load
or ALL at low price. Address Van V.
Baldwin, Selma, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31
LOCAL LIVESTOCK MARKET.
Prices Paid for Cattle, Hogs and Sheer
on Local Market.

Marshalltown prices on livestock
were quoted by Britain 6, Co.. today
as follows, and farmers are requested
to telephone the packing house before
selling hogs, cattle or sheep anywhere:
CATTLE.
Good fat cows and heifers-25o@3o 90
Fair COWS and heifers-2.00@z.75.
Poor COWS and heifers-2.0o@2.7S
veals-400@5.0
Good veal. over ESQ lbs.-3.5o.
Bulls-2.50@3.00
HOGS.
Premium, over 20o-7.75.
Premium, 100 to 200-7.50.
Good packers-7.50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31
New York Produce.

New York Jan. 81.
Butter-Steady; receipts $500;
creamery specials, 50; third TO extras.
27@s1; held creamery, 27@S2; state
dairy, 240So; process, 26la @2S1s: fac
tory, 2352 @25; imitation creamery. 70
@27.
Eggs-weak; receipts 200 cases;
firsts. 50: seconds. 30@S1.
Poultry-Dressed. steady; chickens,
15a2s; fowls. 14@17i2; turkeys, 22@
%.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy never
disappoints those who use it for OBJ
stinate coughs, colds and irritations of
the throat and lungs. 1t stands unri-
vailed as remedy for all throat and
lung diseases. Sold by all dealers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31
The Glad Hand

removes liver inaction and bowel
stoppage with DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. the painless regulators. 25c Nc
Bride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31
Liverpool Grain.

Liverpool, Jan. 81.
wheat-Quiet; spot, no stocks; May,
SIS Id.
Corn-sready; spot, new, IS I'D;
old, IS 90; March. 5s 112d.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31
Kansas City Grain.

Kansas City, Jan. 81.
Wheat-No. 2 hard. 1.os@1.1s; May,
1.05M sellers.
Corn-No. mixed, s41z; May, s5ss
sellers.
oats-No. 2lwhite. ASH @5oA.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31
St. Louis Grain,

ST. Louis, Jan. 81.
May-wheat, HOS Gill.
Corn--66 8 @6612.
Oats-46ss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31
The Potato Market.

Chicago. Jan. 31.-Potatoes easy.
Choice 10 fancy .............s .z41 20
Fair 10 good ... .42@ .43
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31

Minneapolis, Jan. 81.
Cash wheat closed-No. l hard, 1.1S
@1.14A: No northern, 1.121a @1.1SA:
No. . northern, l.1O@1.11A: No. 3
northern, LOSE @1.10ia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31
RANCE OF Prices.

The following range Of prices are
furnished by A J. Clark, broker. mem
her Chicago hoard OF trade. room 8,
rramonf block.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31
New York Grain.

New York, Jan. 81.
wheat-May, lisa
Corn-75&.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31

The question is being given = good
deal of careful attention by the leaders
in. both houses, and also by the presi-l
dent ana his cabinet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31
New York Exchange
News Of erinneIl and Vicinity.

Chicago. Jan. S1-New York eS-
change, twenty discount.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31
Peoria Grain.
Minneapolis Wheat.

corn-No. 5. s1&
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31
Representative Cattle sales.

Below are quoted few of the repre-
sentative cattle sales:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31
Omaha Livestock.
ST. Louis Livestock.

EOUIS EF7eStoNT'
ST Louis, Jan. Observation-Disclosures
receipts for today 1000; steady TO 10
cents higher
Natives $500. ............ $50 q ..oo
Cows and heifers .... 3.lo@5.5O
stockers and feeders ..... $3.50 500
Hogs-Est ;mated receipts for today
1000; weak.
Pigs and lights .......... 65O4 s.29
packers ....... s15ds35
Butchers hest heavy 5000. S.15@S 40
Sheep-Estimated receipts for today
$500; steady.
Muttons ...... ...........'. 4.oo " &c 80
Lambs 49,. ....... 6.50@s.75
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31
Representative Hog Sales.

Below are given few of the repre-
sentative hog sales for TODAY:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-31

Sheep and lambs displayed the most
strength, gaining 10@25
cents. Lambs reached $685., but many
that sold at 1926 would not have made
over $500 at the close last week. Prime
wethers reached 1925.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11
BIRTHS AND DEATHS.

Births-Max Bernstein. 1882 Corby. girl;
Morris Brande, 1893 North Twenty third,
sifth. boy; Wilmer L. King 2015 Fowler
avenue. girl; Edward Mcdonnell, boy
Charles Nielsen, 1908 Leavenworth, girl;
Springer, 1li2 North Forty-first. girl
Deaths-Maria NJ Peterson, SO07 South
Fifteenth 50 years; Carl J. Engqnist, 1l'
california; 2 months; Anton Petersen
Thirty-fourth and Meredith. 60 years; VII
liam Ha ster. 1917 North Twenty seeond
third. 81 wears: Fay Il. Chase. d6 South
Twen ty-siXth, rs years
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11
PUBLIC
AUCTION

Dowd Miller Auction Co, will sell to
the highest bidder Monday. p. m, the
following: Complete furnishings OF seven
room home, complete furnishings Of nine
room home, complete furnishings of dining
grade pianos 400 high grade paintings from
the Rose art store 5000 new furniture con-
signed by bankrupt house. and various ar
ucles. -Four automobiles next Saturday. us
So 18th Ste
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11
ANNOYING TENTS
Special Notice

| wish TO publicly thank the Omaha De-
tective department for it's splendid service
I'm experimenting the thieves who entered
my tailor shop last week. This is the
third time that the shop has been robbed,
and each time the department has arrested
the thieves and located the stolen property.
VIM. Thomson, Merchant Tailor, 2I19 Leav-
enworth ST
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11
LODGE NOTICES.


NJ o. o. " % 7Ntt-1ItH0 .oo
Members of Ak-Sar-Ben lodge NO 81,
A. o. u. w, are requested to meet az
MuelIers hall Sunday, September II, AZ
ei;i5 D. M to attend the funeral OF ol Bro W
Glover Jones. Burial from house 5ooo VII IN,
of T. r. WEIGHT, M. w.
H. SWANSON, Recorder.
All officers and members of Ak-Sar pen
Lodge No. 49, Degree of Honor are re-
sluested to meet on Sunday, Sept; ~; a. q.
eral Of our late Brother Glover Jones. All
members of team are requested 10 come u. II,
uniform by order OF captain OF team. Al
sister lodges OF Degree of Honor are invited
TO attend. BY order Of
- MRS. EMMA JONES. Chiei OF hohor'
I" YRS, KATE SHANAHAN, Recorder
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11
CARD OF THANKS.

/ We desire to express our most sincere
Lhanks to all our friends and neighbors and
Sthe w o. w, N. A. S. f., Degree OF Honor
No 173 and employees OF j. X. Lehmer
who SO kindly assisted us In our late be-
reavement in the death OF our beloved
mother and sister, and for the oeapttnl
floral offerings. Mr.. G. r. Palmer. Leslie
Palmer Percy Palmer, A. y. Peterson =.
A. Peterson, G. F. Peterson, Mrs. II. Harris.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11
MARRIAGE LICENSES,
3 following couples were granted mar-

The following couples were granted mar
rage licenses today;
Name and Residence, Age.
Richard Ottirk Lincoln.,,........s...,..,. Y
Caroline Hester. incoln....,.......,...... II
,Dewitt f. Russell. Lincoln. ................. q
sFay I.ampman, Omaha ...................... 20
Tofl Nowak. South Omaha. u
Mary Zujewsh South Omaha..,..........l 10
Herman H. Schneider. Omaha ............ 70
Nellie r. hanson, Lamson, $, D...,,...,.. rs
Vern II. McCampbell. Fontanelle IA. Y
MYRTLE Dory. Fontanelle, la.,.,............. 20
Guiseppe Morello, Omaha. ................,. ZS
Cuiseppp Costantino, Omaha..........,... 20
Frank b. Harmon! Tecumseh,,. ,.........' 55S
Margaret Wilburn. Menominee %
Clarence C. mckinney. Council Bluffs. 30
Wilhelrnina Brewer, Jacksonville, Ill.,. "
George A. Papinena, Omaha...,.........., x
Marion Graham, maha...''''''''''''''''' le
q. Harry Pill. Fort Dodge. la............, p
Millicent Wuthsofter Omaha. ...,,.,.'..s' "a
Fred Ludwig. Omaha. ............,.,,,''.' z;
Frieda KoehleT Omaha. ......,..,.,..,,s'.. IL
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11
Want Ads

Want ads received at any time, bat
60 insure proper classification must
be presented before II o'clock me-
for the evening edition and before
1880 o'clock of previous evening" 10.
morning and sunday editions
ads received after such hours wa
have their first Insertion under t"e
heading "ToO Late TO Classify
Rates apply TO either The Daily or
SUNDAY Bee. Always count six words
GO n line.
CASH RATES FOR WANT ADS.
REGULAR CLAssIFICATlON =
Insertion, LIZ cents per w0ra anu
cent per word for each subsea
insertion Each insertion maze
odd days, 1-2 cents per wOro' TA'"V
per line per month,
Want ads for The Dee may nc
ut any of the following drug store
one IL your ''cOrner druggist
nre all branch offices for inc
and your nd will be inserted JUST
promptly and ON the same rates
the main office in The Bee buiiOS'
Seventeenth and Fnrnnm streets
Albach, w. c., 10th and Farnam'
Beranek, S. A., 1909 S. 18th ST
Peyton Pharmacy, 100 ). 18TH ST
henson p Phsrpssy se1sG sd and Cunning
Blake Bradish, 2s16 sherman ave,
Caughiin. c. r.. 9Th and Pierce 9n'
Clifton FIin Pharmacy, 2213 MlntaIS E 60,
HinterloEg Drug Co., 2ist Ave- ana rA
nam ST. -
Crissey Pharmacy Path ana LAKE
Cooney Pharmacy, 1928 S. 18TH 81
Cermack, Emil, 1876 S. 18TH ST.
Ehler, p. H., 2SO2 LeavenMortn;
Foster e. Arnold, 213 N. 20th 81
Freytag, j. j., 1914 N. oath ~. @.
Fregger Drug &C., 1902 N. loIn S|
v Florence Drug Co, Florence Rep ,.c,,,o
J Green's Pharmacy. Park Ave. anu
Greenough, g. A., los s. lOth ~
Greenough, @. A., 10th and Hlckor9'
HAYDEN William, 1920 Farnam SAT Az.
Hanscom Park Pharmacy, 15Ol o S'Sh - "
Hoist, John. ga N. 10th st. O..
huff, A. L. 1924 Leavenworth sITs,
Johanson Drug Co, Path and Spalulhs'
King H. s., 223S Farnam St ,,.A
Kountze Place Pharmacy, $500 y, <aIn
Mares, Fred L.. 2019 Central BlVe,
Patrick Drug Co., 1924 N. 24th ~.
iathrop, Charles e., 1924 N. Atn 81.
Goldman Pharmacy. Gath ana LesVe"'
worth SITS. A,a
Schaefer,s Cut Price Drug store Ao'n anu
Chicago SITS.
Schaefer, Aug. 1881 N. 18th.
Schmidt, ]. II, Path and Cunning Sts.
Walnut Hill Pharmacy. 4Oth ana Culnnhe
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11
ANNOUNCE MENTS

j. A. GENTLEMAN co. T uTPhR-
embalmers, 1914 Chicago. ID. 1859. Bless.
WE wish acquaint the public with the
following facts; There are Imitation sap
phires of quality superior to ordinary glass
but having no relation whatever TO the
natural or Mexican white sapphire which
Is appearing In the market TO distinguish
these from our Mexican white sapphires
We suggest hydrofluoric acid test This
reacts on glass. but has no effect on Mex
. lean white sapphires. To introduce this
gem We are selling for 80 days al IS per
Serat guara rfeed Tor years. belong lew
elry Co. e03 McSsaEuo Bldg.
Robertson's Restaurant % ls,E s. So,
(basemenO; cool. light sanitary quick
serVice, popular prices. For ladies' and gem
tiemen. Table d'hote dinner sunday.
ELEVATORS REPAIRED freight, pas.
senger J, r. Kennedy. l0i s, 18th. ID. 2ssL
EAT KOSHER HOME COOKING.
y. Atkins. N6 S. 18th. upstairs.
VIRGINIA DARE wine. Tsc a large bottle
KLEIN LIQUOR HOUSE 62 ~ 18th ST
DOuglas 66I0
nncus Art Store moved 10 2i6 S. 18th:
hOoE We will 40 your framing at half
price: WE CARRY A fph line OF arr goods
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11

COOK wanted. Mrs. Frank Colpetzer. lis
South 25th avenue
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11

wANTED-Woman to do washing. Nt
North 22d street, South Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11

WANTED-Immediately a middle aged
lady for hOusekeeper; no letters answered.
n. n. Edwards. 6lS Hickory street.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11
1907 FIVE PASSENGER

four cylinder Franklin touring car; cost
new 2.S00 without glass front or top, which
are included, at 81, 80 VIII trade for clear
Omaha property or kimball county land.
l0l6 Omaha National Bank Bldg.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11

j. A. GENTLEMAN co. T uTPhR-
embalmers, 1914 Chicago. ID. 1859. Bless
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11

WANT girl or woman for general house
work; no washing; wages "a a week Call
or address 1910 Park Wild avenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11

GIRL for general homework; no washing.
Mrs. J. w. Squires, 20S Story St.. Council
Bluffs, la.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11
BUSINESS CHANCES


FOR SALE HOTELs-Owing to poot
health, I will sell my equity in an all mod
ern European Hotel in the second largest
city In Nebraska 5000 population. This
hotel has Electric Lights, Electric Elevator
Steam Heat 4 Sleeping Rooms, 100 Beds
mostly all new, IL rooms with bath. Rates,
SOC to $3.50 per day. Has large office with
marble floor. fine large cafe with lunch
counter. pool and billiard hall In connec-
ton. This is a money maker Price $1,000
cash For further particulars, address Geo.
@. Farmer New Windsor Hotel, Lincoln.
Neb@
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11

WANTED-Competent girl for general
housework; good wages; small family. Mrs,
c. B. Rustin, 20o 5. 37th st. Tel. Harvey
2035
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11

HOUSEKEEPER, three in family; apply
Sunday any time or week days after 8
p, M. John H. Martin, 1911 Missouri Ave,
South Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11

GIRL for general housework 5iS5 Daven-
uort street.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-09-11

LARGE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
just entering Nebraska We have a limited
amount OF stock for sale. DIVIDENDS.
Agents wanted. Cassidy Co., Fiscal Agents
S. w. Corner 18th and Douglas. Omaha.
Tel. Doug. 1920.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-12-21
Lexington, Va, Dec. Is

Lexington, Va, Dec. Is.
DEAR SANTA CLAUS AS Christ
mas is drawing on apace l will write
you letter asking you to remember
this community. The boys and girls
around here are looking forward to
joyful Christmas, so don't disap-
point them,
Now, Santa. while you are in this
community, visit our school and
bring all the pupils something nice.
Bring our teachers, Miss Lillian
Gilbert and Miss Loula FIX, some
thing that will be appreciated by
them.
Santa, you can bring me box of
writing paper and anything else
you think deserve.
Goodbye.
RUBY CARTER.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-12-21
Locust Grove. Va. Dec. Il

Locust Grove. Va. Dec. IA.
DEAR SANITY CLAUs:-I wish you
Merry Christmas. Feed Bouncer,
Prancer, Vixen and Dasher good
before you start on your trip around
the world. know you are glad this
snow come, so your sled will go
fast, for l wan: you to go to see all
boys and girls. Some children don t
know anything about Christmas
please remember thsm, and make
them happy. ! have tried to be a
good boy and want you to bring me
cadet suit, pair leggins, Q knife,
some candy and nuts. Bring Miss
Loula something nice and do Miss
Lillian the same way.
JOHN W. FARRow.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-12-21
Lexington. Va, Dec. II.

DEAR SANTA CLAUS:-AS Christ
mas is getting near, every little
child is expecting you to bring them
something. Santa, please don't for
get to bring the poor little children
something. You can take what you
are going to bring me and give il &c
the poor little children who need i
worse than ! d.. We all talk ahou'
you at school. Santa, would Ike
TO have some candy. nuts and vi,
gloves. Don't forget our teacher
Miss FIX.
WILLIE DODD.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-12-21
RUBY CARTER.
Lexington. Va, Dec. II

Lexington. Va, Dec. II.
MY DEAR SANTA CLAUs:-I will
write you a letter to let you know
what / would like for you to bring
me. because it is nearly Christmas,
and nearly all the little children are
thinking about you and are counting
the days till you come to see US.
Santa, please bring me some candy,
some little firecrackers, some nuts
and some big frecrackers. Please
bring my teacher some presents.
PERCY SMITH.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-12-21
Commissioners Notice
w. HADEN HOLMES AND OTHRRs

w. HADEN HOLMES AND OTHRRs
VS..
CoLoRED MERCANTILE ASSOCIATION OF
LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, AND OTHERS.
The undersigned Commissioner I'm
chancery OF the Circuit Court OF Rock
bridge County, Virginia, 10 whom the
above STYLED cause has been referred,
having been directed by decree entered
in said cause on the 25th day of Novem-
Der, 1910, to take, state and report to
the Court the following accounts:
l. All the estate, real and personal,
belonging to the Colored Mercantile
Association OF Lexington, Virginia.
where situated, and its fee simple and
annual value, and tie liens thereon, t.
euy7
~ 2. Whether the interest o. the stock
holders a. a whCle will te promoted by
the sale CT the real estate mentioned 10
compartments hill, or a'.y part thereof,
aud "A "istrihIiioG OF the proceeds
an Ong those entitled theretoY
). "a neither the Iirhts OF any per-
son will be VIC a'ed by such sale
4. VINO are the present stockholders
az the Colored Netcantile Association
OF lexington, Virginia. entitled Ia
>hale In the Il stii pution of the proceeds
! AiiSiIS upiH me sale OF the real estate
mentioned in the complainants' bill;
aud their respective holdings or inter
ests in the said Colored Mercantile
Association OF Lexington. Virginia?
D. What will be fair compensation
to be allowed to the Counsel for the
complainant out OF the proceeds Of sale
OF the said real estate, for their ser
vices in instituting and conducting
this suit
&. ANY other account deemed peril
nent by the Com missioner or required
by any party in interest?
Hereby gives notice to all parties III
terested that he has fixed Thursday
the 9th day OF January, 1911, as the
time, and his Office In Lexington, Vir
ginia, as the place, for executing sale
decree.
W. T. SHIELDS,
Commissioner In Ckancery.
p. NJ. PFNICK, E. S. SHIELDS, p. q.
Dec. 7-l0-5t.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-12-21
Lexington, Va, Dec. Is.

- way -, DON' TO-
DEAR SANTA CLAUs:-Please bring
me a pair Of gloves, overshoes and
some candy. But Santa while | am
telling you to think of me do not for
get our teachers, father and moth
err. or any of the children both far
and near. But while you are think
ing OF TIE merry girls and boys
go and visit the sad hearted child
rem and make them enjoy this
Christmas same as we. will 90 TO
bed early Christmas eve, so good
bye wishing you pleasant ride.
RUTu CLATTERBAUGH.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-12-21
News Notes and Christmas Items
Around Collierstown
Gazette Corresponds nee

Gazette Corresponds nee
Dec. 20.-It has been some time
since | have seen any news in The
Gazette from the west side. Why
is the case? 1t can't be in fault of
the paper or its genial editor. 1t
must be in fault OF your correspon-
dent. The fact is he has been sick
with grippe for nearly two months
and has been unable to do any work
in that direction, but at this writ
ing, Mr.. Editor, if you could see
him working at dish of spare ribs
or back bones you would decide that
he was valescing.
The cold weather that we are
having coupled on to protracted
drouth is giving some Of our people
some uneaseness as to q water ia
mine, which is very imminent. Col.
lier's Greek and its tributaries here
sre dry; springs are low, and well:
are dry.
Owing to the unfinished repair
work at the Methodist church, which
has been delayed on account of thu
rough weather, the pastor of tina
church, Rev. Mr.. Ruckman, preach
ed to large congregation at tn,
Presbyteri church on last Sun
day.
A repetition Of an entertainme
given several weeks ago at tn
High School building at Golfers
town will take place on the night O
the 22ud, for the benefit OF the plan,
fund.
The ladies Of the Methodist church
served oysters 1T their church OF
Saturday last. We learn that the,
made a handsome Gun, which viii
be used TO help defiay exl enses OF
she building. K RAYS.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-12-21

The granting OF the franchise last
night by the Town Council to the
Rockbridge Power Corporation
means, we understand, the closing
OF the purchase by the Rockbridge
Power Corporation of the entire
p liant and equipment of the Lexing-
ton Light and Power Company.
The price at which this property
is taken over is thirty-two thousand
dollars 1892, 900. OO). $4,000 600 of
which is paid by the purchaser as
Stunning that amount of bonds now on
the property of the Lexington Light
and Power Company, the balance OF
500. 10000 to be paid by second
mortgage bonds of the Rockbridge
Power Corporation on all of its
property.
We are informed that the Rock
bridge Power Corporation will get
possession OF the old plant on Jan.
l, 1911, and that it will at once over
haul the lines with the view OF
improving the service as far as
practicable pending the erection OF
it's new line, which will bring addi-
tional power here from the Goose
Neck Dam.
When this new line is completed
Lexington will have unusually good
power and lighting facilities. The
capacity Of the two plants is about
900 horsepower
All the machinery OF the Rock
bridge Power Corporation is of the
ost modern and improved type and
part Of that OF the old Company is
new and in good condition.
The total cost Of the two plants
after the purchase has been closed
will be $l07, 10000, including the
wiring and equipment for Lexing
son, with Buena Vista wired anC
equipped TO large extent, and witt
ample power even in such an extra
ordinary dry season as at presen
for both towns.
AS compared with the cost {
pl .nts 10 hbOrinR towns,
might be noted the Harrison bur
plant cost $l1O. on. 30, and the plar
now being installed in Bedford Cit
TO carry power from James River
70 cost about $3.50. 090.0o
Toe CfiicerS OF the company ar
Messrs. W. G. Mathews, C4ifto
Forge. president; Paul NJ. Pencil
Lexington, vice president; w. I
Paxton. Buena Vista. secretary
treasurer; John L. Livers, Woo
stook. electrical engineer.
1t is understood that Mr. Kirb
N. Snider will superintend the OF
GRAFTON Of both plants, and the bus
ness management will be under tn
control OF the officers.