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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-12

system TO 1914. with a view of put
ting somebody in Office who would
divide the proceeds with the Cunning
ham family. 1t is the most outrage
Gus proposition presented since I
have been a member OF the coun-
ell. We should not consent to be
bound by a conference committee.
1t Is q serious matter, and IL
adopted. l put this council on notice
that whenever city official dies we
will be called on to pension his fam
lily, We fight here over allowing
per diem to men injured while at
work. and then vote for a thing like
this. 1t ID inexcusable,'
In the course of the discussion
Chairman Pollard, OF the finance
committee. suggested that 1t would
not be an unwise idea for the city
to secure the services OF a tax expert
to revise the present system of book
keeping In connection with the colleo-
ton of taxes He said:
AT this time, when We have the
opportunity. we should revise our tax
collection system, so that man can
find out what he owes and be made
to pay back taxes first. II the coun-
ell would stand for 1t, ] should like
TO see an appropriation made to en-
pioy tax expert to revise our sys-
tenn Of bookkeeping. and put the Of
fees in proper shape. In Washing
ton city they have a system by which
you can. tell in five minutes all the
taxes against any property: you don't
have to go from Office TO office In
curing. The present system here Is
far from satisfactory. 1t Is trib-
ute to the tax-paying public rather
than to the methods that 8S Ia per
cent. OK the tax assessment is paid in
voluntarily.
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SUSSEX COURT CLEANS
UP CRIMINAL DOCKET

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
SUSSEX, VA. May l2.---Sussex Cir
cult Court. Judge Jesse Felix West
presiding, which convened on Tues
day last. adjourned yesterday.
The regular grand Jury returned
an indictment against John Bell for
MALICIOUS woundug, and an indict-
ment against Al. Bate for non-sup-
port af~his wife. Bell was convicted
and sentenced to the roads for six
months and until he shall pay fine
of $50 and the costs of the proseeu-
2tlon against him. Bate was convict
ed and required TO make monthly pay
ments to his wife for her support.
James Loving, who was tried al the
March term, was sentenced to the
penlfentlary for term of ten years.
and Cora Loving, his wife. who was
also tried at the March term. was sem
tenced to the penitentiary for one
year. each OF them being charged
with housebreaking and larceny.
A goodly number OF DEGREES We're
entered In chancery causes.
The criminal docket at Sussex has
been crowded for the past twelve
months until the May term The
large snumher Of convictions within
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-12
MOTHERS DAY IN
HIGHLAND PARK
ELABORATE PROGRAM ARRANGED
FOR SUNDAY SERVICE IN
METHODIST CHURCH

A very elaborate. program has been
arranged. by Rev. Daniel T. Merritt
pastor Of the Highland Park Methodist
church, for next Sunday IL: 90 A NJ
Mother's Day.
Its purpose: To honor the best moth
err who ever Mve6-Yuur Mother. Its
emblem: The White Carnation IN
Mothers Day Flower" Its Wilderness
stands for purityi Its form. beauty; its
fragrance. love; Its wide f1eid OF
growth. charity: Its lasting qualities,
faithfu1nesh-alI G. true mothers vtr-
tues
Its object To recall tho memories Of
the mothers that are gone and through
loving words and loving care TO bright
en- the lives OF the mothers that re-
main, and 10 help the children and men
and women to q great blessing in hon
oring their father and their mother To
call back mothers prayers, mothers
dying words, and the promises made
to mother by the big boy that still
mourns her, and stop to think lit
tie OF what she WAS in her life to her
family. Others who are blessed with
their GOOD mothers still near them.
may show their appreciation by some
deed of gratitude and love. II away
from home, write her a love letter, send
telegram. speak to her on the phone.
Order Of Service.
Hymn. No. &6I-How firm founda-
ton.
Apostles Greed.
Prayer by Rev. e. II. Boggs.
MY Mothers Prayer" sung by Mr..
C. n. King.
Responsive read-PsasYn No. 81.
My Mothers Bible" sung by Mira.
Elizabeth =. ellis.
Reading of the Governors Procla-
nation.
What Ia Home without Mother o.
A reading by Miss Emily Bell TIL
Ter.
Mothers Boy" sung by the choir,
Sermon. by Rev. Daniel r. Merritt
Subject; The Treasury OF a Mothers
Heart
Hymn. by the congregation-"In the
Sweet BY and By"
Memories Of Mother" sung by Mrs.
s. q. Meredith.
Prayer for reunited homes.
Tell Mother I'll be There" sung by
Mr. j. Russell Gentry.
Home, Sweet Home" sung by con-
gFegation.
Benediction.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.


City Home.
Richmond, Va, May s. 1871.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
ceived at this office until s o'clock l..
NJ. MONDAY. May 18th. 1911. for fur
nishing this department with WOOD
for one year, l3S cubic feet to the
cord. Estimate OF need: Five hun
dred l500) cords, more or less, oe
seasoned split pine wood. sawed ends,
last seasons cutting and OF uniform
size. to be- delivered at City Home in
such quantity and at such times an
may be directed by the Superintend-
emit. Wood to be measured at the
city Home; the department. will rick
the same. Also. for saving four
hundred and nifty (4bo) cords Of pine
wood. more or less. also. for deliver
ing $50 cords OF pine wood to all
each, as may be directed by the Sup
erintendent; also, for furnishing four
hundred and fifty t46o) cords or
sawed pine wood, more or less, and
delivering the same in lots OF 100
blocks each to all parts of the city.
az may be directed by the 6uperin-
tendent.
Bond, with approved security In
the penalty Of $2b0, with be required
for the satisfactory completion OF
contract.
The Committee for the Relief Of the
Poor reserves tho right to reject any
or all proposals offered.
Further information can be obtains
cd at this ONCE.
r. G.. CABELr4, JR..
superintendent. y
May i1-3t
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NEW MISSIONARY
SOCIETY ORGANIZED

Especial - Tire Richmond Ffrginiun. J
UNION LEVEL. VA. May IA
most enjoyable missionary meeting of
the W. r. Missionary Society of our
dtsisioss OF the. EArnaFtIls. district was
held at Zion and Shiloh May $40.
Rev, ]. w S. Robins, of Chase City.
preached the opening sermon. A very
creditahle society was organized at
Zion the FIRST evening. The second
day WAS at Shiloh. where the delegates
and large congregation spent very
enjoyable day.
MIR. w. u. Southall, of Norfolk,
Va. Virginia president Of the go
ciety. and others presented most In
seresting papers Mrs. D. r Elam
and some of the delegates were de-
tanned on account OF sickness or other
wise, but the meeting was favored in
the presence of Mrs Fl. T. Bacon
and Mrs. Southhan
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SUSSEX TO HAVE
SINGLE PRIMAR Y

Especial 10 The Richmond Nsrginfan.)
SUSSEX, VA. May 1.-THE Sussex
county Democratic committee held a
meeting during the court term. and
decided not to hold special primary.
but to nominate all county and dis
trict officers in the primary which Is
TO be held on September Z. 1911.
The local candidates for offices in
Sussex were much IN evidence upon
the court green. While there is a
possibility af others having opposi~
ton Yet, 30 far the only county Offices
for which there are two candidates
are county clerk and commissioner
OF the revenue in district No, /. Jesse
HarErave Is opposing K, ID. Norris.
the present clerk, and Thomas Hunt
is opposing Lewis F. Garter. the pres
ent commissions rof the revenue.
- Hen JARRETT of 9reet1sviife
and Thomas H Howertou, of SUSSEX,
candidates for the house of delegates.
from this legislative district, were busy
shaking hands with their friends,
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Chase City

Especial to The Richmond virgtnian.)
CHASE CITY, VA, May l2-R Sid
ney Brooks left Tuesday for Altavista
where he has accepted a position as
cashier OF u bank.
Mrs. =. 7. Stembridge is visiting her
daughter Mrs. Adams. In Bardweil, Ky.
- Mrs. S, NJ. Taylor and two children
are spending some time will relatives
in Danville.
Major A. L. Finch left Saturday for
San Antonio, Tex, where he will re-
main two weeks.
Miss Rachel Gilmore has returned
from visit to friends in Richmond.
Dick Boyd, of Richmond is here for
a several weeks stay at the Little
Mecklenburg.
Mrs" Charlie e. Geoghegan. who WAS
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operated on ct the Memorial Hospital
In Richmond Sunday. II improving.
Miss Belle Morton. OF South Boston,
and Mrs Armistead Van Devanter ara
guests at the home of l. NJ Edmunds
Mrs G. II. walden and Miss Annie
Potiilo spent q few days in Richmond
last week.
Miss Grace Nelson. Of Norfolk. has
concluded q visit to Miss Elsie nd
munds.
Miss Grace Russell. of Abbyville, 10
the guest Of her sister. Mrs. N. II. Will
It&ms.
Rev. r. A. II. Warren made n short
visit to Richmond. returning Monday.
Mrs. Geoghegan and Miss Addie
Dabbs. Of ClRrksville. are spending
some time at the home OF G. h. 0eog-
hogan.
Mrs. Alice n. Hardy viii leave Sat
urday for Richmond. where she will be
tho guest Of MFR. and Mrs. r. G. Nelson,
At the Hanover.
~. J. +. Watts, who held a sunday.
school Institute at the Baptist church.
was the guest OF Rev. II. r. Williams.
for the week end.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-12

c. e. Talman, American National
National Bank; II. G. Proctor, Com
monwealth Bank. and \. r. Watt. Ma
tional State and City Bank. compose
the board OF governors for the ensuing
term.
Delegates 10 the national convention
TO be held next September In Roches-
ter, \. Y, were elected as follows.
ID. e. Mesnteastle, c. Fl Teiman.
c. " Blackburn. Warren NJ Goddard
and Clinton l.. williams.
AternatesH. @. Proctor. John NJ.
Miller Ill, @. b. Gregory. George w
Watt, J. p. Watson and Il. L. Lord.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-12
is 1T MACHINE PIE
ASKED M'DANIEL
JUSTICE JOHN CRuTCHFIELD Of
FERs CHERRY CONCoCTIoN
TO POPULAR PASTOR.

Pie was distributed to a few favor
ties by Justice John Crutchfeld Thurs
day noon. at the lunch which IL being
served by the ladies of the First Bap-
list church. at sia East Main street.
The one John passed the plate TO DR.
Mcdaniel and the latter promptly ask
ed II 1t was machine pie or anti
chine pie he was giving away.
While the crowd was enjoying the
witicism. thu popular pastor helped
himself to a slice OF the cherry pie
which he declared was delicious. and
he did not seem to care much whether
or not IL was machine concoction.
The ladies are serving the lunch for
the benefit OF the missionary depart
ment and the menu contains a large
number OF the delicacies Friday will
be the last day OF the festivitieA
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the past six months may explain the
light criminal docket at this time.
PROGRAM FOR CAMP
WEEK At LURAY
STATE MILITIA WILL HAVE BUSY
TIME IN PRACTICE WORK
AND PRACTICAL MILL
TARY DRILL.

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian- }
LCRAY. VA, May 12.-The State
militia will be in camp at Luray for
one week, beginning May "a and
continuing to the thirty first inclusive
The adJutant-general has issued the
following orders which have been re-
ceiVed by Colonel Robert F. Lsedy.
of Luray. OF the Seventy-second regi-
ment.
May Swim be devoted to pitch
Ing tents. arranging grounds and OBJ
sersat!on of the topography of the
country.
May 25--7 so to 1850 A. Nj. al,
officers in tactical walk. advance guard
without com bat. 230 to s 80 r Nj.
study OF administration by all officers
except second iieutenants of the line;
second lieutenants Of the line, military
sketching. 8 p. NJ, line officers and
ad1utants. advance guard OF staff
staff officers, excepting adtutants con-
ferences by classes
May 26--Same as day before, ex-
eept that at night officers and adju-
,ants Will study oItposts.
May 27--Morning all officers In
tactical work, outposts. Afternoon,
same as preceding days Night In
fantry in attack.
May 2s--No regular Instructions
May 2s-Mc rning walk. infantry In
attack. enemy in position. l:5o TO
$50, line officers and adjutants walk.
infantry 20 attack enemy In motion
tre-encounter) stan officers, except
ad1utants, administration, night talk
on infantry in defense
May 3e-Morning walk. infantry in
defense defensive ofrensive), 100 10
$3.50. line officers and sdjutants. re-
treat. defensive action; staff officers
excepting ad1utaDts. administration s
p. NJ. all officers in talk on three
arms combined.
May 2l-Morning walk. infantry In
attack, opposed by infantry and field
artillery. l:3o To 30. walk infantry,
field artillery and cavalry In attack.
opposed by fierce Of all arms,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-12
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
sTTCkAHOE 4 JAMES RIVER RAIL
ROAD COMPANY.

TO A RESOLUTION OF
the Board OF Directors of this com
pany. a special meeting OF the stock
holders of the Tuckahoe a. James
River Railroad Company will be held
at the ONCE OF the company at Car
bon Hin Mines in the county OF Hen
rico. Va, at twelve o'clock noon. on
the 18th day Of May, 1911
The purpose OF this meeting 10 to
consider \ recommendation of the
Board of Directors that an amend
Tnent to the charter OF this company
be secured so az to provide for the
construction. mai ntenance and ope-
ration OF an extension OF this road
from Carbon Hill TO q point At or
near Laurel. Virginia, on the main
line OF the Richmond, Fredericksburg
81 Potomac
H f WATTS
Secretary,
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SEPARATE CARE
FOR INEBRIATES
VICTIMS OF THE DRINK AND
DRUG HABIT SHOULD BE
SEGREGATED.

DR.. J. c. King, superintendent OF the
Southwestern State Hospital. at Mar
ion, was In Richmond yesterday.
DR.. King Is Of the opinion that the
whiskey and drug habit Ia purely a
disease and should be treated as such
and will continue his efforts to have
the State establish separate inst-
tuition .foE inehr!atas, end not. coufine
them in assylums or prisons.
In his last annual report, DIR. King
recommended tho separation OF inc
briates from other inmates OF State
institutions and he says he expects to
renew and enlarge upon his former
recommendations in his next annual
report of the hospital.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-12
RYLAND GIVEN
HIGH HONOR
ELECTED PRESIDENT OF RICH
MOND CHAPTER, AMERICAN
INSTITUTE OF BANKING.

At the annual meeting OF the Rich
mond Chapter, American Institute of
Banking held Thursday night at the
Business Mems Club. the following of
ficers were elected,
s. p. Ryland OF the First National
Bank, president. @ ". Bates, National
Bank of Virginia, vice president; John
:. Haw, First National Bank, secre-
tary. and F. A. Leake, National Bank
Of Virginia. treasurer. These with
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-12
once of
Eupertn tendent Of Public Charities.

once or
superintendent OF Public Clarified,
City Home
Richmond. Va. May 3, 1911.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE.
ceived at this once. City Home. until
p. NJ. MAY Is, 1911, for furnishing
this department with 1--WE hundred
5000 tons. more or less. best 0PIlNT
COAL. the same to be delivered In
lots OF one-half (14) ton to any part
department..
Bonds. with approved security In
the penalty Of 1850. win be required
for the satisfactory completion Of
contract
The Committee on Relief OF the
Poor reserves tho right to reject any
or all proposals offered.
r. q. CABEL4LA JR.,
superintendent.
MAY list.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-12
USED MAD STONE
TO CURE DOC BITE
JOHN LEE'EVRE AND HIS HORSE
. HAVE SERIOUS ENCOUNTER
WITH MAD DOG.

Especial To The Richmond Girginian J
LEESBURG. VA, May 12.-~Mr.
John Lefevre, OF Ryan, this county.
had an exciting and rather serious
experience with "A supposed mad dog
in Ashburn, this county. being severe
" bitten on the leg before the dog
Was killed, A horse belonging to
Mr. Bauckman was also bitten. MIR.
Lefevre Immediately mounted the In
jured horse and rode to Aide, where
The famous mad stone belonging 10
Mr.. Tyler was applied to the wounds.
adhering 10 Mr.. Lefevre's wound for
nearly six hours before It refused to
stick. j, also chung u the wound
On the horse for several hours.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Office OF City Engineer,


Richmond. Va, May IL. 1911
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE
ceived at this Office until 2. NJ.
Tuesday. May IS. 1911. for certain
Granoltthic Curbs and Cutters. Gran
tie Curb and Granite Spail Paving.
Asphalt Block Paving and repairs 10
sheet Asphalt Paving, Grading. Fill
ing and Paving certain Alleys. and
construction Of certain Sewers
Also for approximately 10000 bar
rels of Portland Cement to be fur
nished and delivered as usually re-
CURED by the City.
Forms of proposals, specifications
and plans, can be seen at this office.
A certified check for $3.50 90 must
accompany zach proposal as a guar
anty OF execution of contract.
The Committee on Streets reserves
the right to raject any or all pro-
posals. and to let the work as a
whole or in separate parts.
CHAS, f. BOILING.
City Engineer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-12

Business Mems Club. The annual
meeting Is to be held In Minneapolis In
/ June ,... -.,,e ....,..a.
AT the meeting Tuesday night Rev.
w r, Burreii. OF Fairmount Avenue
Baptist church and J. p. White, OF
Swift and Company will make ad-
dresses
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once OF
Superintendent OF Public Charities,

once of
Superintendent OF Public Charities,
City Home.
Richmond. Va, May 3, 1911.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
eeived at City Home until p. N. ON
MONDAY, MAY it, fsff for fur
nishing tho City Home with supplies
OF BACON. FLOUR, COFFEE, ST.
GAR RICE, LARD, SOAP. HER
TOES. CORN, OATS. ffAY, STRAW.
WHISKEY. SHOES, CLOTHING and
DRY GOODS for the quarter ending
August 81, 1911.
The Committee for the Relief OF
the Poor reserves tho right to rejecg
any or all proposals offered and Of
giving the contract for each article
required to the lowest responsible
bidder therefor.
Forms OF proposals can be obtains
ed at this Office.
r. G. CABEI.I. JR..
Superintendent. u
May list.
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Once of
Superintendent of. Public Charities.
CITY Home

Once of
Superintendent of Public Charities.
City Home.
Richmond, Va. May 3, 1911.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL. BE RE
ceived at this once until o'clock
P. NJ MONDAY. MAY nth, 1911, for
furnishing this department with
COAL for one year from Ssptem Der
l. 1909. Estimate of need: Twenty
t2o) tons Of anthracite COAL egg size.
1000 pounds to ton; three as tons
Of anthracite coal. nut size. 1000
pounds to ton; three hundred and
seventy-nve (s7s) TONS more or less.
OF best quality run OF mines Poca-
hontas or New River engine coal 4
600 pounds to ton. Bid on both kinds.
Bonds. with approved security In
the penalty Of $3.50 will be required
for the satisfactory completion OF
contract.
The Committee for tho Relief OF
the Poor reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals offered.
Further Information can be obtain.
cd at this ONCE
X. G. CABELIA JR.
Super shtondsNt.
Nav ti-$t
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-12
CREDIT MEN MEET
TUESDAY NIGHT

Delegates to the annual meeting of
the National Credit Mems Association
will be elected at the meeting next
Tuesday night at the Richmond Cred
1t Mems Association to be held at the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-12
Vocational Education.

Vocational education for the masses
will be the subject OF an address to
be made by Frank w. Duke at the
regular meeting Of the Clay Ward Ac-
tives Saturday hight -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-12

Planned your summer vacation
YETI"
mo. I'm waiting until learn what
friends Of mine are to have summer
cottages. Then I'll begin to hint for
invitations."-Detroi Free Press.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-12

ONCE OF
Superintendent OF Public Charities.
City Home.
Richmond. Va, May 8. 1871.
SEALED PROPOSALS. WILL BE RE-
ceived at this ONCE MONDAY, NAY
l5. 1911. at the City Home. until
81. p. NJ on that day, for furnishing the
City Home with FRESH BEEF.
LAMB. etc. for one year from JuAA
LIST next.
Forms Of proposals and probable
quantity needed can be had by ap-r
plying at this ONCE.
Tho Committee for the Relief ~
the Poor reserves the right to rO5oce
any, or all proposals offered. Boud,
In the penalty OF $4,000 for fafthfu1
compiiance with contract will b. -
quired Of the successful bidder.
r.. @. .CABELI4 JH
Superintendent
May l1-3t.
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Is all that is required to
purchase any article in
our windows! It's your
opportunity to save
money!
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-29
TO CROSS OCEAN
IN BIG BALLOON
Vaniman's Dirigible Has Been Ship
ped to Atlantic City For the
Journey.

AKRON, Ohio. Aug. 29-Melvin Van
iman's balloon with which he and five
others will attempt to fly across the
Atlantic ocean, starting October %,
will be shipped to Atlantic City, it
having just been completed in local
rubber factory. AS soon as the frame
work Of steel tubing is attached and
the balloon inflated in the mammoth
hangar, the airship will be christened
Tho Akron.''
The Akron is the only dirigible OF
the first-class ever built on this side
Of the Atlantic 1t is 268 feet long,
or about 80 feet longer than the
American, which was lost in the
ocean as a sequel to the Walter Well
man expedition last year. Filled with
pure hydrogen it will have an atmos-
pheric displacement of 100000 cubic
feet and a gross lifting power OF
$4,000 pounds With the car and en-
gines attached it will have a net ca
pacity of 10000 pounds, or about so
persons.
The airship is made of 1900 pieces
of tough fabric The propellers
each will be driven by a gasoline en-
CINE of 100-horse power. The gas bag
is cigar shaped, with an extreme di-
ameter of As feet.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-29
OFFICER FRUSTRATED
BY CONEY MUSIC
Mounted BIuecoat Listens to One
Tune So Long That 1t AZ
fects His Nerves.

NEW YORK, Aug. 29-At his Brook
Ign home. joseph Richards. mounted
policeman of the Coney Island station
is recovering his health after an i'll
ness of several weeks from nervous
prostration. His physicians declare
that his illness was brought on by hav.
ing to listen to the continuous playing
of hand organs and bands at the
amusement places of Coney Island
Richards post was in the heart OF
the amusement resorts, and one par
ticular tune, which had tremendous
vogue early in the season, got such a
hold on him that he found himself
humming it even in his sleep.
He was unable to shake off the OBJ
session, and he finally became seri-
ously i'll from Worrying over it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-29

about to take the marriage vows, the
bride having just passed her ninety
sixth milestone while the groom
acknowledges twenty-four years.
Passengers on the early Short Line
train wondered as they neared the
local station what caused the throng
about the platform and not until the
blushing bride on the arm of her
youthful betrothed stepped lightly on
the train, did they realize the cause
of the excitement The couple was
completely oblivious of tho staring
crowd as they entered the coach. In.
low wore overhalls and hickory
shirt and was coatless.
Although quite gray, the bride does
not appear to be so near the century
mark. She is well known here, hav-
ing lived in Lincoln county for long
period of years. During her long life
she has had five husbands and was
welded to her sixth. Her fifth hus.
band died about six weeks ago at
Troy Inflow works on a farm near
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Inflow returned from
Troy at noon happy and contented