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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09
NORTH AUGUSTA.

Mrs. G. A. Tinkham left. Monday
morning, for West Mills for a visit
with her father and mother
Harold Judkins was calling On
friends here, last week
Mrs. Frank Damren is reported i'll.
North Augusta Grange held its
annual election of officers. Saturday
evening, Dec. ,. The officers elected
are: Master, E. II. Tillson: overseer,
Joseph Clark; chaplain. Mrs G. B.
Philbrick; lecturer, Nida Green;
treasurer. C. b. Philbrick; secretary.
r. NJ. Percival; Ceres, Mrs. f. H.
Tillson; Pomona, Mrs. r. NJ. Percival;
Flora, Mrs. f. Withee; gate keeper
George Crockett; lady assistant stew
ard, Marion TiIlson.
Henry Young has finished work for
W. r. Aver and has gone to work in
the shoe shop.
George NJ. Bean, Jr., has had a hen
house built and shed. John Dutton
is doing the carpenter work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09
CoNY NOTES.

A meeting of the student body was
held, Friday morning, and the officers
fer the Chiz2le- WiZZle Fair Were elect
ed as follows: Leo Dunn, president:
Edwin Blanchard. vice president;
Mary johnson, treasurer. The dates
for the fair have not yet been defin-
itely decided, but it is thought tina,
Jan &c and %, will be selected.
The rank cards We're made out, Fri
day afternoon, by the teachers of the
different departments, and they will
be distributed to the scholars. Mon
day forenoon.
The boys of the Athletic Association
held a meeting, Friday recess, and
elected the managers for the different
sports for the coming year, as fol-
lows: Stanley Chernowsky, manager
AMI Willis Townsend, assistant man
aeer of the basketball team; Chauncey
Hall. manager of the track team; Leo
Dunn manager of the baseball team,
and Raymond Swift, assistant man
ager Edwin Blanchard, manager OF
the football team and Frank Cole, as
sistant manager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09

The case of Mary a. Crowell of
Oakland VS.. Union Gas & Electric co.
of Waterville, originally assigned for
hearing before Associate Justice Al
bert Nj. Spear at the October term
of the supreme judicial court. was
by agreement left to a commission,
te be appointed by the court to De
side the question involved in the SUIT
that of flowage damage Justice
Spear, Friday, announced the APP
pointment of Levi T. Williams of Au-
gusta, Howard c.. Morse of Water
vile and Herman II. Adams of Bel
grade, as the three flowage commas
sioners. Hon. Warren C. Philbrook IS
counsel for the plaintiff and United
states Senator Charles f. Johnson
and Carroll n. Perkins of Waterville
are counsel for the defence. The hear
ing will be held at Oakland and will
probably open, Dec. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09

of Augusta, Nominated for Postmaster
at National Home,
on him to congratulate him during
the afternoon Mr.. Scribner was born
in this city, SO years ago, attended
the common schools and graduated
from Cony High school with the Glass
of 1897, later attending the Maine Wes-
leyan Seminary at Kent's Hill.
He was first employed, after leav-
ing school, in the office of Johnson
Bros. Shoe co. at Hallowell, was en-
ployed in the secretary of States Of
flee six years under Byron BOYD and
later as chief clerk under A. l. Brown,
finally rcsigning on account Of poor
health.
AS soon as he was able to resume
work he entered the land office at the
State House as bookkeeper and was
the first secretary of the Maine Water
Storage Commission, under Governor
Fernald For the past two years he
has been engaged to some extent in
the lumber business and has also been
employed in the office of Blaine S.
Niles. forester.
He is a member of the Masonic fra
ternity, belonging to Bethlehem Lodge
Cushnoc Royal Arch Chapter, Alpha
Council and Trinity Commandery. He
is also a member of the city commit
tee of Ward 1 and secretary and treas
urer of the Republican city commit
tee. He was Two years member oi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09
Sidney Grange.

The Sidney Grange elected officers
lat its meeting. Thursday night. Dec.
2, with the following result: Master,
Charles S. Taylor; overseer, Charles
A. Houghton; lecturer, Mrs. Alice
Houghton; steward. Guy Fl. Lyon;
assistant steward, Calvin Graves
chaplain, Helen Graves; treasurer
James Bean; secretary. Mrs. Maude
Taylor; gate keeper. James II. Trask
Ceres, Mrs. Julia A. Lyon; Pomona
Mrs. Lillian Philbrick; Flora. Mrs
Fanny Graves; lady assistant stew
ard Miss Jennie l.. Lyoa. The Grange
voted to have Christmas tree on
Christmas night and all are invited to
participate, both in and out of the or
der
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09
CROSS HILL.

Mrs. Ora Briggs Crowell and little
daughter, Goldie, who have been Wis
iting Mrs. Crowelrs parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. S. Briggs. returned to their
home in Smithfeld Sunday.
Albert Austin, Melvin Tebey and
Will RaEnes were hauling apples te
Riverside station, Tuesday.
Mrs. Belle Warren and daughter
Mrs. Nettie Tobey, were callers al
Weeks Mills. Tuesday
William Crane of South China was
calling on old friends in this place,
Thursday. Mr.. Crane is 81 years OF
age and as spry and well as most of
men at ca.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09
Named Postmaster
At National Home.

Word was received here, Friday,
that the nomination of Roland A.
Scribner of this city to be postmaster
at the National Home. to succeed Col.
Lorenzo b. Hill, resigned. had been
sent to the United States Senate It
is not understood that there was any
other candidate for the position.
Roland A. Scrbner is we'll known in
Augusta and vicinity and the news
that he had been nominated for the
position was very pleasing to his
friends, a number of whom called up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09
AMUSEM ENTS.
At the Opera House.

The present good billing at the
Opera house including the celebrated
film, Baseball Bug and the other
good pictures presented yesterday.
and the excellent vaudeville number
of Cameron and Kennedy in which
some excellent singing, dancing and
repartee of good comedy places them
as favorites.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09
"Rest on Earth"

This is the verdict of r. ]. Howell.
Tracy, o., who bought Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound for his wife: Her
case was the worst | have ever seen, and
looked like a sure case of consumption.
Her lungs were sore and she eoughe1
almost necessarily and her voice was
hoarse and weak Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound brought relief at once
and less than three bottles effected a
complete cure" Without opiates OF
Honey and Tar Compound stops coughs
and cures colds. DO not accept any sub
stitute. Bowditch. Webster & Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09
Watch Your Kidneys.

Their action controls your health. Read
what Foleys Kidney Pills have done
for your neighbor. ii. 5. Moody. -
Gage St, Augusta, Me. says: For the
last ten or twelve years / had kidney
trouble with a severe pain across my
back and irregular and painful kidney
action. A friend advised Foley's Kidney
Pills and began taking them. In a few
days the pain left my back and the
trouble with my kidneys is completely
cured. gladly recommend Foley Kid
nev Pills 10 all who are afflicted with
kidney trouble" Bowditch. Webster &
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09
An Alarm at Night.

That strikes terror to the entire house,
hold is the loud. hoarse and metallic
cough of Group. No mistaking it, and
fortunate then the lucky parents who
keep Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
on hand. IT. w. Casselrnan, Canton. n
Y, says: ut is worth its weight in
gold. Our little children are troubled
with Group and hoarseness. and all We
give them is Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound ] always have bottle of il
i'm the house" Bowditch. Webster & Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09

Three respondents We're brought be-
fore Judge Maher. Friday forenoon.
and all were sentenced to 80 days in
jail and costs. Two of the offenders,
John Flanagan and John Crawford,
We're charged with vagrancy. while
the charge against the other man,
Thomas McGray, was intoxication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09

the Augusta common council and three
Years clerk of the lower board
He was married in 1902 to Miss Mar
tina Henry of Readfield and has one
son, Henry, 5 years of age. His resi-
dence is on Western avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09

NJ. L, Wheeler says, Il never had so
large a stock of Christmas goods"
just inspect the prices here and see the
remarkable line of jewelry, watches,
cut glass, china and sterling silver ar
ticles. Notice the window showing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09
Saturday Special Sales.

The Pierce Clothing Co. is offer
ing for Saturday and Monday, ITS
line of Derbies and Soft Hats. also
caps in both fall and winter styles. so
cent caps. 80 cents; SO hats. s2.25. All
others equally low.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09
Accepts Challenge.

/ accept Ralph McCourtney's chal-
lenge and will protect the cup against
any school boy under Is years of age,
of the Augusta schools.
JOSEPH MORRISSEY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09

Gifts for everybody"-that is the
keynote of Whitman & Adams Co.'S.
holiday advertising. Suggestions from
every department and so practical
that this store will interest every
shopper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09

The Pine Tree Camp of Boy Scouts.
Of this city held meeting, Friday
evening, at the Methodist church
vestry, and completed their initiatory
work upon the charter members. a
large number of the boys were pres
ent and they We're much interested in
the new work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09

| Fremont Fletcher passed the day,
| Friday, fishing at Greeley pond, and
it is understood that he caught a fine
string OF pickerel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09

The elegance and perfect fit of the
Dorothy Dodd shoes are chief attrac-
tons that make them so popular for
Christmas presents at +. L. Herseys
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09

Charles Dickey of Vassalboro wa
in Augusta. Friday forenoon, on
brief business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09

shop early" is no joke. There IS
rarely any real gain from delaying
purchases. Often one finds their
choice" has been sold by calling a
day too late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09
Oailv kennebec Jcurnal
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Percy Appleton of VassaIboro wa:
business visitor Friday forenoon
in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09

Stevens & Ballard says it will pay
any one who has cold feet to call and
look over their cold weather supplies.
which are too numerous TO mention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-09

Mrs. w. V. Hunt of Sewall street
has returned from a visit of severa
weeks to Attleboro, Mass
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-15

of the Master and his intimates in the
Byzantine. period and even the earlier
centuries, popular interest does not go
farther back than Fra Angelica and
the fifteenth century. The spirituality
of this painters saints and angels will
make them live forever. A certain
eager, boyish quality about the faces
of Fra Angelica and Raphael gives them
a resemblance, not so much in fea-
lures, perhaps, as in expression. With
all his charm Angelica was, of course,
only a faint prelude to the glory. of
Raphael, the first gray light of dawn
to the splendor of the sunrise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-15

The spirit of MichelangeIo belong
ed to the Old Testament rather than to
the New. His Moses stands. alone,
while his jeremiah is the most master
" portrayal of that sorrowful prophet
ever made. To my own heart the
greatest appeal of any of Angeles work
is in his Isaiah The cherub whisper
ing in the prophets ear has such
worlds to tell that his eyes, lips, body
and very finger tips are eloquent with
the message. while Isaiah himself is
listening to the glad misunderstanding
not only with his ears, but with his
whole attitude down to his very hands
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-15
Betrayed

I know of nothing in all art that gets
hold of one more than this same Isaiah.
yet for Angeles New Testament things
1 care not at all. Perhaps the one of
the old masters that came nearest to
getting Christ and his disciples was
Da Vinci in 1.-THE Last Supper" The
creator of Mona Lisa" did not say the
last word on the apostles, but he said
the greatest word ever uttered in art
Munkaczy's Christ is a great figure,
but it is not the Master. 1t lacks the
meekness and the love. After Dra Vincf
perhaps. Rembrandt came the near
est to the Man of Sorrows, although
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-15

- OR all the centuries the Chris
tian world has regretted that
it possessed no authentic like
~ ness of the Man of Nazareth.
Yet the lack has not been an unInixed
loss. 1t has given more play to paint
ers and sculptors and has resulted in
some of the noblest artistic conceptions
in human history. These have not
been Jesus, it is true. have probably
fallen far short of the original, but
they have been the materialized images
of the highest ideals of men throughout
the ages. There is something about
the Master that calls out the best in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-15

the paintings of Tissot are more ia
mlllar. In my own view we must
look to the moderns for our most ade-
Quate and realistic conception of the
Christ Whatever may be said as to
the art side of his work, Holman has
caught the worlds heart. Another
modern, a painter now living, has given
few pictures of the child Jesus that
are SO sweet they easily take rank with
Hofman's and the other one or two
greatest pictures of Jesus in the tenn
pie. refer to William C. N. Dobson.
The list of the religious painters is SO
long that it is impossible in so brief
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-15

those that contemplate him; that
throws revealing light on their in
most thoughts, motives and attitudes.
In this sense he is a searcher of
hearts in very truth Those who have
sought to define and interpret him have
defined and interpreted themselves.
Nowhere is this more clearly shown
than with the artists. In consequence
the pictures of the Christ have in real
ity been pictures of the inward life of
the various countries and periods, and
for this reason alone they are in
finite1y valuable.
While there were numerous paintings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-15

an article even to mention them Mu-
rlllo, Del Sarto, with his wonderful
John the Baptists; Nicholas Poussin.
Titan, Dore, who could paint action
even if he could not depict souls;
Reynolds, Rubens who was too physic-
al, perhaps. to deal with Christ
themes; Correggfo, Velasquez, Van
Dyck, who was greater, however, with
secular than religious subjects. all
these and many more have painted
enough masterpieces of the Son of Man
to make a gallery extending from
Nazareth to Calvary.
JOHN E. HARTLEY.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-28
GRAIN MARKETS
Show STRENGTH
TRADE IGNORED REPORTS UN.
FAVORABLE TO BUYING AND
PRICES RISE.

Chicago, Feb. GA big decrease IN
the stock Of wheat at Liverpool tena-
ed to give an appearance OF strengln
today to the market here. Less pres
sure to sell Argentine cargoes IN Eng,
land, had a similar effect. and so did
reports that Australian offers We're
firrner. Apparently, the trade Ignored
figures showing liberal world ship
ments, and huge increase OF the
amount Of breadstuffs on ocean pas
sage. Little heed either seemed to pc
given to slowness of cash demand IN
the United States, the lack OF I'M
proyement in flour business, and the
FAVORABLE crop outlook. Opening prices
were a shade to A@h higher. May
started at SO to S9A, with the same
advance as the market as whole, but
reacted to S8Bc. -, -
Weakness Of coarse grains lead to
further reaction, but shorts evening
UP for tomorrows holiday caused =
rally, aided by a decree In the visible
supply. The close was easy at a me-
rise Of 1sc.
Seasonable weather and quiet free
offerings from the country weakened
corn. May opened unchanged TO ts OIL
at 474s to 47Ac., and declined to 4l7sc.
There was rally later with wheal.
Market closed easy, however, at 4f7zW
47Mc, for May, net decline OF 70 "
General, selling on stop loss orders
left oats without support May started
"A to A@A down at 31@31h TO 31Asc.'
and declined to 30Ac.
Lower hog prices depressed provis,
ions. but shorts turned buyers ana
steaeied the market. First sales We're
1Oc easier to five cents up with MAY
options at $17.35@17.42h for pork;
se.07k@9.12A for lard, and $s.4oW
a.42k for ribs
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-28
Weakness In
ACTIVE STOCKS
LOSSES OF A POINT IN SEVER
AL ISSUES: GAINS SHOWN,
HOWEVER, BY SOME.

New York, Feb. 27.-(Wall Street.)-
General weakness was shown by the
active stocks at the opening today.
Losses Of point were sustained by
Erie, Northern Pacific, Reading and
American Tobacco preferred. 1nterna-
tional Harvester lost ~ and o.. 5.
steel on sale Of 5000 shares and Union
Pacific X each. A few gains were
made, however, among which We're
advances Of * in American Agricul-
tural Chemical and half in U. S. Rub
Der.
The pressure to sell ahated after the
opening and the market became quieter
with an upward tendency. Fertilizer
stocks were in brisk demand and the
advances gave tone to the general
market, which eventually rose to Sat
urday's closing. There were few
sharp losses among the inactive spec
ialties.
The market closed easy. An unusual
demand for American sugar sent 1T up
31s before realizing sales became ef-
fective. Traders took profits also IN the
favorite stocks and the days advances
were cancelled.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-28
MARKETS or THE WORLD
K
BIC Hoe run
LOWERS MARKET
RECEIPTS OF MORE THAN $4,000
At CHICAGO CUTS PRICES IS
TO 20 CENTS.


Chicago, Feb. 27.-The hog run to-
day amounted to flood, about $4,000
being received. AS the. result the mar
ket suffered severe break, prices fall
ing Is to zoe, though they recovered Il
little before the close. The top was
$3.50 and packers put up their droves
under $500. At the finish the decline
was about 10 to Is cents. The bulk OF
hogs sold at $7@7.10. N ,y..
Cattle were stronger. Receipts fell
off by comparison. and buyers were
more active cleaning up the bulk Of
supplies regardless Of claas or quality
at general advance of 10c. Trade was
not even, however, and some sales
were not much better than steady.
Sheep and lamb prices were about
steady with Fridays close ror trifle
stronger than the finish Of Saturday.
Packers were late, but took hold rath-
er freely and cleared the supplies with
in due season, The top for lambs was
500 for sheep. my
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-28
Kansas City Live Stock.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 27.-The live
stock market follows:
Cattle-Market 10c higher; receipts,
1000; native steers. $4,000 $50; south
ern steers, s5@6: native cows and
heifers, s3@6; stockers and feeders.
s450@5s0: calves, $5@S.25; western
steers, $5.25@6.
Hogs-Market 10 to 15c lower; re-
ceipts, 5000; heavy, $6.90@7;s packers
and butchers, s6.9o67.o5; lights. 37@
40.
Sheep-Market weak to 10c lower:
receipts 10000; muttons, $4@I60;
lambs, $5.25@6.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-28
CHICAGO Live Stock; CLOSING.

Chicago. Feb. 27.-The closing live
stock market follows:
Cattles-Market strong: receipts, TO-
600: beeves, s5.20@5.9o: Texas steers,
sA35@5.7O: western steers, S4.65@575:
stockers and feeders, $385@5.s5; cows
and heifers, $2.65@5.S0 calves, $500
$50.
Hogs-Market 10 tn 15c lower: re-
ceipts. $1,000: mixed, $6.7s@7.10; heavy
$6.65@705: rough. ..6.65@6.s0: good
TO choice heavy, s6.s0@7.o5: pigs, 1920
075O: bulk of sales. $6.90@7O5. @
Sheep-Market weak; receipts, I'll
900; native $3.00@4.65: western, 1910
14.70; yearlings, $4,000 sos; lambs,
native, s5.0O@6.1o; western, 5000
SIS
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-28
Farm at Auction
March 1, 1911

172 acres five miles from Charlton,
county seat Of Lucas county. Seven
room house, new barn, never falling
water, best stock farm in Southern
Iowa. Must sell to settle an estate. on
easy payments to suit buyer. Will pay
q liberal commission to real estate
men who will bring a buyer. Any in
formation wanted, address Mrs. r. NJ.
Good, Charlton, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-28
Omaha Live Stock.

South OMAHA Nebr.. Feb 27.-The
live stock market follows:
Cattle-Market strong to steady; re-
ceipts, 1900; native beef steers, $1,000
$50: cows and heifers, $40 $40; west
ern steers. $3.75@5.s5; stockers and
feeders. s3.50@5.S0.
Hogs-Market 10 to 15c lower; re-
ceipts. s6.500; heavy, $6.70@6.S5; mix
ed. s6.SO@6.85: light, $6.S5@6.95.
Sheep-Market slow and easier; re-
ceipts, 5000; sheep, $3.75@519;
lambs, $5.25@6.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-28
Chicago Cash Grain.

Chicago Feb. 27.-The casn gram
WheatMNo. 2 red, ss@ssc.; No. 3, IS
@sshc.; No. hard, ss@9Oc.; No. 3
hard, SEQ sec.; No. I northern, seo
CSC: No. 2 northern, s5@9Skc.: No 3
northern, s4@s7c.; No. spring, 81 Y %
s4c.; No. 3 spring. s5@92c; velvet
cha1, Sc: Durum, 81 a ssEc.
Cofn-No. 2, ASH @46c.; No: 2 white,
45h No. 2 yellow. 4s@4ehc.:
No. 3, 4s@4sAc.: Mo- white 4sA q
44c.: No. yellow, 431H @D44c.
Oats-No. 2. 2ehc.; No. 9 white, q
@s1hc.; No. white, 29k @3o 1sc.: No.
i white, 29@29Ac.; standard, soh %
SIC.
Rye-No.. 2, SAC.
Barley-65 M96c.
Timothy-s9@11.50 March. s1L75@
1880.
Kansas City Closing Grain.
Kansas City, Feb. 2T.-The closing
grain mar;eat follows:
1850.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-28
HOGS CONTINUE
TO DECREASE
HIGH MARK ON PoRkERs Is $3.50
ToDAY-ALL GRADES DROP
IN PRICES.

/ The only change in the local markets
today is noticed in the live stock mar
ket, all grades Of hogs dropping fifteen
cents The high mark on porkers Is
$3.50 for choice light hogs, while the
heavier animals only bring $500 as the
top figure. Sweet potatoes on the local
retail markets are quoted at fifty cents
ner neck today. Because of the drop In
the egg market, signs are now notice.
able in the local restaurants, showing
egg orders at the customary price OF
FIVE cents, atE
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-28
G. ou;. Live Stock.

st. Louis, Feb. 27.-The live stock
market follows o,,+.
Cattle-Market steady; receipts.
$500: native beef steers, $5AE cows
and heifers, $4@6.50; stockers ana
HorslMarket 5 to 10c lower; re-
ceipts. 1900; pigs and lights, S7.2bg
5o. hackers, $6.60@s.S0; butchers ana
best heavy, $7.1o@7.25;, 81,
Sheep-Market steady; receipts. 30
900: native muttons, $31o@4.1o'
lambs, $5.50@6.25.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-28
ST. Laui. Cash Grain.

{ ST. Louis. Feb. 27.-The cash grain
market follows:
Wheat-Market higher: track No. 2
red, s4c.; No. 2 hard, s9@97c.
Corn-Market higher: track No. 2,
44kc.; No 2 white. 44hc.
Oats-Market firm: track No. 2, Soc;
No. white, 32c.
Rya--Market higher, sShc.