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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Arthur Naltonen, the barber who
'' captured at IronwoOd on Septem-
r. run Wbo later confessed to the
sl19rf Of Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols at
/ 7" York in September, 1915, was
'Tel'5r1 at Sing Sing prison Thurs
T. 9i last week. Waltonen's accom-
-. Iaias and MullhOlland, were
$50 convicted of first degree murder.
ss'''''lo.and is in Sing Sing prison
'''lHs rNecution. Talas had been
"'Faerd TO death, but .later obtain
. eoamutation to life imprison-
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincerest
thanks and appreciation to the kind
neighbors and friends who assisted
during the illness of our beloved IA
Their and whose ministratious follow
ing his death helped materially in
allie waiting our SORROW We are es-
pecially grateful to the members OF
the {. q. +. and C. X. of W.
MRS. FRED THIELE,
Mrs. JAS. COLLINS.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Henry SOrenson, who is now EN-
ployed as mail clerk OH run from
Chicago to Evanston, spent Wednes-
day here. Mr.. Sorenson worked on
the Hurley Escanaoa run for a mum
Der of years, going to Chicago about
two weeks ago. While here he dis
posed of his residence property and
with his parents will make their home
in Chicago.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

A number of Hurley ladies went to
kimball Thursday afternoon and took
part in community social given at
the home Of kimball Clark and ! +.
Rogers, the proceeds of which will be
used 10 purchase playground appa-
ratus for the kimball school.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

The news was received here this
week Of the death OF the 9-year-old
son of Rev and Mrs. Finster, at But
ternut, last Sunday. He became i'll
with diphthrr the day following
that on which the family returned to
Butternut after a visit here with rel
atiyes, and after an illness of week
passed away.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Frank Champagne sold his barber
shop here to Paul Pascarella. and in
company with d. Balestri, has pur-
chased the Walter Anderson shop at
Wakefield, which they Will take pos
session of August list.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Aeis iatayr this week sold his res
Rrhee ON he corner of Iron street and
pun avenue to John Gibbons. Fol-
N"lng the sale of his residence prop
Try Mr.. LaFaye purchased from
pane Reid the business place on
liver street adjoining Walters meat
'lafNtt, and with his family will live
lps'airs.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Miss Clara IIawn, who hat cen
visiting at Chisholm, was operated on
at st. Mary's hospital at Duluth on
" ednesday, tumOr being the nature
of her ailment Mrs HaWn went to
Duluth Wednesday morning TO be
with her daughter.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

W. J, Drawer. of Iron Belt, has
been officiating in municipal court
this week during the absence of Judge
Flanagan, who has been on an ont
ing at Mercer.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Mrs. Charles Galdabni and daugh-
ter, Irene, have gone to their cottage
at Mercer for an extended stay. Mr..
Galdabini spent Thursday at the cot
tage.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Among those from out of town in
attendance at the funeral of Frank
Herschenbaek last Friday morning
were Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Ripe
zinske, of Wausau. and August Ripe
znske, of Minneapolis.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

The Income tax board of review for
this county will meet at the court
house on Monday. July 30, to hear
complaints and make adjustments of
income tax assessments in the county.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

A Red Cross Circle was organized
here Tuesday evening with Miss Je-
anette Reid as chairman and Miss
Sarah Colosimo as secretary The
club will meet every Thursday after
noon and will do sewing, knitting.
etc, for the soldiers,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Charles Noren, who enlisted in the
engineers corps few weeks ago, left
Tuesday for HoughtOn, Mich, to be
gin training.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Erspamer, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Charter and daughter
Eva, will leave today on motor trip
to Norway and Vulcan, Mich.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

A. Rogo, shoe repalrer, has some
thing new to offer in white rubber soles
and heels. They are the latest and
best Give them trial.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Mrs. Joe Seamens underwent an OPP
Grafton for gotre at the Mayo hos
pital. Rochester, Mimi. on Monday
news to that effect having been re-
ceiyed here in a card fron Mr.. Sea
mems, who has been at Rochester the
past week.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Mrs. j A Slender and daughter,
Esther, went to their cottage on Man
toaish Lake last Saturday evening to
tmalu for several weeks. Lyle Slen-
Ter accompanied them, returning
Monday afternoon.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

The work of installing the play
ground apparatus AT the South Side
school was started this week This
amusement place for children is be
ing equipped by the Civic club.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Taken Up Three heiters, 1ne
black and white. one red and white,
and one red. about a year old. Own
er please come and pay for keeping
aud advertising fees, and take ami
mails away.
2a-2w Mrs. FRED lIAWN.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Constipation causes headaches. sal
low color, dull. sickly eyes, makes
you feel ont of sorts all over. Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea thOro
cleansing laxative remedy. Soc. j
+. Sullivan
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Drs Smith Bros, the we'll known
dentists, are here on their 9Th annual
visit, and will be at the Burton hotel
for an indefinite period OF time.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Mrs. John Helm and daughter, Mrs.
l.. +. Thompson, Went to Ashland
Wednesday for few days visit with
relatives.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

J. +. Murphy arrived here Monday
from his home at Negaunee, Mich.
and will remain the rest of the sum
mer looking after school matters.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Neil Harrington has been here this
week looking up recruits for the for
estry regiment being organized in
Northern Wisconsin for service in
France.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Miss Niyirnne Leichtnam left We'd
lrsday morning for Milwaukee, where
,0r expected to accept the offer of a
POSITION lu dental office.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Grorge C. Foster this week remoy-
h his law Office from the rooms in
Ihr old post0tiice building which he
las occupied for many years. to the
Paul building.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Dir. and Mrs. b. Y. Van Stratum
are the proud parents of son born
on W ednesiay of this week.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Mrs VIM. llokenson and daughter
of Vinegar, are guests at the IL j
Fitzgerald home.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Misses Mary Jackson and Mary
Osti left Thursday morning on a va
cation visit to Milwaukee and West
Bend.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

John Shean. of Sparta, Mimi, was
a visitor the latter part of the week
AT the Harry La Fave home
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Lyle Galdibni went to Barron
Tuesday morning, where he Will rus
tieate on the MOseli farm
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Mrs. A, Clark, of Park Falls. was
a guest on W ednesday at the Leicht
nam home.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Miss June Colenso has been spend
ing he week at pson as a guest OF
Miss Margaret N0reu.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Feel mean, cross, ugly, sore at your
rIl and everybody else. Do you know
'hat Is wrong? Your stomach is out
! aack. HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
dia lea Will put il back. Taken to-
llghi, tomorrow will be right. Don't
lali, ait. Tea or tablets. ). F. Sui
~
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Mrs kuerbone has purchased the
dltr Way confectionery store at
IroaWu0d and is nOW-in active charge.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Miss Mayme McNally, who has
been visiting relatives in Canada, has
rturnrd to Hurley.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Have you ever tried rubber soles
bud heels. You can get them now at
bogos shoe shop, rear of Marble
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Mrs. Dorothy Taylor, of Mobile,
ah.. visited here this week as a
quest Of Miss Lydia Savage.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

o'~uliyan's famous rubber heels
h 4 Rogo shoe shop. Try them.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21
Phone your news items to the News

Mrs. j. r. Rogers, of kimball,
spent Tuesday in Harley
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

T. krndrigan, of Mercer, was a
Inrley caller Tuesday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

The Luther League of the Swedish
Lutheran church at lronwood enjoyed
a picnic at Epson on Monday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

\ son was born Sunday. July 18th,
to Mr. and Mrs. Robt Erspamer,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Jew
ell on Wednesday, Iuly Is. son.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Bpy lour paris green at the Whit
.pau Pharmacy.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Miss Dorothy Payne, of Milwau-
kee, arrived here yesterday morning
for visit with Miss Irene Paul.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Baseball at the Hurley park tomor
row Tronwood city team vs.. Hurley
Game called at O'Clock.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Miss Npttie Skews, of Ashland, is
astng here as "A guest of Miss Eva
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21
Gun Club Score.

"''o@ hg are the scores made at
gun eJio shoot last Sunday:
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Peter Aspinwall. Rec, Sec.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-21

Mrs. FRED lIANN.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-01-31
Found Guilty.

y. I Peterson, of Scott Coun-
", WAS tried here "Wednesday
and Thursday in Federal Court
on II charge of stealing a money
order stamp from the POSSIBILITIES
at Duiiield, Va, about two
years ago and was found gull
ty. judgment on verdict was
stayed for a period Of sixty
days in order to enable the de.
tendant's counsel to make ap
plication for writ of error before
The United States Circuit OF
Appeals az Richmond, his bond
being fixed at $500 which was
furnished
The defendant was represent
ed by Attorneys W. II Bond
ami Il. 7 Bruce, of Wise, and
Wright Cox, of Cato City. The
prosecution was conducted bv
District Attorney Robert r..
Byrd and Assistant District At
torney Joseph H. Chitwood
The case attracted considerable
attention, the court room being
filled With people during both
days OF th4 trial.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-01-31
anxiety about the period GOV
cred 10y his report

anxiety about the period GOV.
cred 10y his report
by direction of the board Mr.
y. l. Witt has submitted a de
tailed report covering The period
from July Isl. 1905, TO December
3lsl, 1916 There was on hand
July l~t, 1908, 81, $50 81 cash on
deposit, aud Il loan of 50. 500
making total Of IS 3S5 81; and
on December 3lsi, 1916 there
was on maud cash fi.3l2 81 and
loans SIS 303. 50, tpiai 1860 II.
Semi annual interest charges Of
fl,l25 paid out this mouth CLAN
uary) leaves 5lS.52l II now on
hand.
The citizens composing the
board at present are: Mr. NJ. II
Grabrr, Treasurer, Mr.. \ l.
Witt, 5 crctarN MIR. j S. Ham
hlen aud DR.. w 4. Baker. In
Septrmbrr,l9l5. called a rncel.
ing and suggested that the
policy of louning tho funds be
discontinued with the purpose
OF having available II fund
with which to purchase any OF
the bonds that we could get on
favorable terms This policy
has been followed SO far, and
the fund on deposit having
grown 10 proportions to Justify
it, correspondence has been
started with the object of pur-
chasing some Of them back and
refining them But as before
stated we get ! per cent while
we wait. In 1919 the first issue
will have run two thirds
their life and in 1920 all loans
now outstanding will have ma
tured IL these bonds can be
bought at advantageous terms
the loans ought to be called
and thatissue of bonds retired SO
that the $3.50 annual interest
on them could be placed to the
retirement of the second issue,
The loans made are as follows
with interest due December 81,
1915.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-01-31

Company are locating lines to
carry power from Dorchester TO
Black wood, Roaring Fork and
Pardeo Mr.. Terpstra. the
President, says he will lave
current to us about March list.
The Ladies of Blackwood
have organized II Ladies Aid
Society and Epworth League
and are having very successful
meetings We wish them ey-
cry success.
Contractor a. J. Still, OF Nor
ton, has secured the concrete
aud stone work connected with
our new No. four tipple and ex-
poets TO begin work at once.
The Schmitzelbank Club is
preparing for their usual spring
reunion which will take place
on Washington's Birthday,
February end. Elaborate pre-
purations are being made to en-
terrain the out of town mem.
bcrs. The session will wind up
with a banquet
The Blackwood Coal x Coke
Company has contracted for n
new and modern tipple to cost
about go, 900 which will take
care of coal mined from Tag
CART and low splint beds with
.sloping booms,
The Spelling Bee held at
Pardee between the pupils Of
the Band Mill school ana Par
dee school was very interesting
and was won by a slight mar
gin by the Band Mill. Miss
Chapman says however that
her scholars will win next time.
Our citizens are generally
overjoyed since Booze" WAS
knocked out on November lst.
Our postmaster, Mr. Goodyn,
tells us thatit is surprising to
see money flowing to the banks
of our neighboring towns in
stead of into the Golfers Of the
rum seller.
Rev. Hughes, Episcopal min
ister OF Norton, preached to us
last Friday His discourse was
greatly enjoyed 10y large aud
enthusiastic assemblagc. Come
again.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-01-31
The Sinking Fund.

AS soon as the town took ov-
er the water system and began
to collect the rents Board of
Sinking Fund Commissioners
was organized To manage the
innd. -Four citizens, together
with the Mayor of the town,
compose this board and there
is no compensation for service
on 1t. In 1908 most of the mem
bers resigned and others were
elected When this took place
the accounts were audited by
Mr.. j. 5. Wright, who reported
It alright; and those of us who
know Mr.. Wright will have no
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-01-31
East Stone Gap

Hobart Witt, Of Rodu, spent
Sunday with friend near town.
Prof Hall and Misses Anna
O. Daniels and Stella Reynolds
teachers at this place, attended
the teachers meeting at Big
stone Gap Saturday
Jessie Elkius, Walter Tate
Virgel, Minton aud Misses Al.
lie Skeen. Bess Tate and Ida
Turner motored to Big stone
Gap Friday evening They re
ported Il nice time aud enjoy ca
the evening fine.
Rev. Early preached a most
splendid sermon here SUNDAY
morning and the people enjoy
ed it fine. Rev. Early is tile
new pastor of the NJ NJ Church
South, at this place, and is be
ginning his work we'll.
Mr. aud Mrs. j. &. Mullins
spent Saturday night and Sun
day with relatives at Inmln.
f. G Skeen, of Exeter, spent
Sunday with homefolks.
T. G.. Morris was a business
visitor at Big Stone Gap Sutur
day.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-01-31
Reception for Rev. Allriend.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. r.. Peck
gave a very delightful reception
at their home Saturday even.
ing at eight thirty to the mem
bers Of the Episcopal Church in
honor of their minister, Rev
w, j Alfriend, who, for the
past six months, has been with
Company IL. down on the Dor
der.
During the evening Mrs.
Peck. assisted by Mrs. r. b.
Alsoyer, Mrs. Sayers, Mrs. q.
l.. Taylor, Mrs. j, L.McCormick
and Mrs. l.. T. Winston, served
delicious sandwiches and cof-
fee to the guests.
Those present We're: MIR. and
Mrs. j. w. Chalkley, MIR. and
Mrs. II ~. Alexander and
guest, Mrs. Jordan, MIR. and
Mrs. Q. l.. Rowe, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. NJ. Hinklc, Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
B. Sayers, Mr. and Mrs. a. ID.
Owens, Mr.. and Mrs. ii. w.
Leet, Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Me
Cormick, Mr.. and Mrs. II. B..
Alsover, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. T..
Winston, Mr.. and Mrs w. +.
Goodloe, Mr.. aud Mrs. G.. L.
Taylor, Messers, Byron Rhoads,
o. @. Bell, Misses Caroline
Rhoads, Nellie and Louise
Horsley, Miriam and Elsie lay
lor, Dorothy Owens and Janet
Bailey.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-01-31
District Teachers Meeting.

Saturday morning the teach
ers Of the Big Stone Gap and
Richmond Districts held their
annual meeting here in the
School building. The meeting
was opened 10y the chairman.
Prof Wolfe, of the Gap. The
first on the program was "rhe
Place of Play and Recreation
in Modern Education," which
was discussed protitably by
Miss .Auna Daniels, OF the East
Stone Gap School, and Prof. l..
G. Akers and others, followed
by an interesting report Of tho
Educational Conference held
in Richmond Thanksgiving. by
Prof. IL l.. Sufridgc, of Appa-
Inchia, with special emphasis
on High School English and
discussed by Miss Nell Van
Gordcr
Jack j Kelly, Jr., the new
superintendent, gave a very
good talk on The Go operation
OF Teachers audSuperintendont.
During his talk he spoke OF the
place in the hearts OF the teach
ers for tx Supt. J n. Ilillman,
which could not be filled but
hoped they would find ii new
place in their hearts for him,
which we are sure has already
been found.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-01-31
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the
Stockholders Of the Interstate
Railroad Company will be held
at the FleischInan House, Alex
andria, Virginia, Wednesday.
February 81, 1917, at l2:3O
O'Clock y. M, for the purpose
of heariny annual reports, elect.
ing a Board OF Directors, and
transacting such other BUSH
ness as may properly come be-
fore the meeting
II r PRICE,
Secretary.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-01-31
Strong Davis.

Imboden, VIA, Jan. % "A
Wedding OF much interest to
their many friends took place
here last Friday when Mr. r..
+. Strong and Nellie Davis
shpycdaway tokcokee and were
happily married They wero
accompanied Oh their trip by
Miss McArthur. Mrs. Strong
IS the daughter Of Mr.. J. +.
Davis, Of This place, who is an
employee Of the Stouegn Coke
4 Coal Company Mr. Strong
is also an employee of the above
Company bcing employed MS
clerk IN their store at this place.
Their many friends Joined i'll
hearty good wishes for n happy
ana prosperous married life for
the newly married couple.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-01-31
Pardee Locals

DIR. j q. Bently, who has
been doing work about Man.
chester, Kentucky. is back with
us aud was warmly welcomed
by the many friends and form
er patients. He is not only a
gooi surgeon and physician but
has The happy faculty of max
ing and Keeping friends.
Rev John Black and wife
are holding revival meetings at
Roaring Fork and are meeting
with much success. On Sun
day evening an OVERLOOKING
meeting was held in the Star
Theatre aud DIR, Black held his
audience spell bound as he ex
pounded the truths of the Cos
pei. The Doctor and his esti.
mable wife are doing good
work and their services should
be appreciated.
William N. Jones, contractor
is just about finishing the ten
double houses at Pardee and is
now working on the hotel. The
improvements add to the towns
appearance and are appreciat
ed by us all.
The Norton Light & Power
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-01-31
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the
stockholders of The Virginia
Coal and Iron Company will be
held at the Fleischmnn House,
Alexandria, Virginia, Wednes-
day, February u, 1917, at
twelve O'Clock Noon, for the
purpose of hearing annual re-
ports, electing IL Board of Di-
rectors, and transncGing such
other business rs may properly
come before the meeting
w. G. KENT,
Secretary.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-01-31
TOWN BONDS
And the Sink
ing Fund.
EIitor Posi-:

about the condition of the fund
tina, is being created with
which to pay the bonds Issued
by the town. IL is natural aud
entirely proper for them to
want To know about this money
1t belongs TO them collectively
us corporate body aud with
your permission viii "eXtend
some remarks" about it in our
paper.
Judging from some remarks
occasionally hear, there is some
reason to believe that some per
sons must have started reports
calculated to cause suspicion
and uneasincss, but so far as
safety and solvency is concern
ed | can lind no room for critj-
cism. Most of it is loaned on
improved real estate in the
town aud secured by deeds OF
trust, and the balance is on de-
post at per cent If the in
tercst is not paid when due it is
compounded, so while there has
possibly been more laXity in
interest collections than good
business principles would JUST
fy, and this only in few in
stances, yet, the town has not
lost anything by it as the sccuri
ty in each case is ample to GOV
er the principal aud all accrued
compounded interest There
has been II marked improve
ment in interest collections re-
Gently and ii is the purpose of
the commission to collect the
arrearage without drastic ac-
ton if possible-but TO collect
it.
But before going any further
with this subject it may be bet
ter to freshen up a little about
tho bonds.
The first bond issue was in
1899 for $1,000 and the proceeds
were used to purchase the publ
lie water system which had
been installed by a private con
Germ at a reported cost OF 800,
900. These bonds eartive per
cent interest payable semi an
nuaily and viii mature in 30
years from date OF issue, that
Is, IN 1929 The interest charge
OF vi 200 a year on these bonds
IS pad out OF water rents
The next bond issue was in
l9Ul and the amount was $50,
600. These bonds bear the
same rate OF interest and run
Tor me same number OF years
as the former ones, and viii
mature IN 1881; Inc 9liuOo an
hual interest charge on them IS
aiso pald out OF water rents,
making -, 20o a year IN interest
charges 10 De borne by water
Ients uelore there Is any thinB
leit 10 Jay away with winch to
pay the bonds. About one ha!i
me proceeds OF TINS second bond
issue we're USED IN the construc,
tlon OF the river bridges and
extensions 10 the water mains