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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS. [N.B. If you have relatives or friends wish in the city or going to make a visit, please know us. We will all your local news.—D.] Mr. Fisher has sold out his saloon on Third Street last week. The Iowa State Bystander holiday dates is now opened $1.00 for one year, and in advance. The H. B. S. B. C. met this week at the home of Mrs. Carr, they will meet next week with Mrs. L. Denney. The best Christmas present to present to your friend is the Iowa State Bystander for one year, only $1.00. Mr. and Mrs. H. Gould contemplates on spending the holidays in Omaha, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Mahammitt. You are invited to attend the gospel meetings at the Union Congregational church. Preaching every night during the next week. Regular services Sunday. The Monday Night Club met with Mrs. B. Black with a good programme. They will meet next week with Mrs. Lewis Watson. Rev. W. H. Clark of Burlington was in our city this week, enroute to Colafax where he will make his future home. He called and paid for the Bystander for one year. The City Federation of Club women held a very interesting meeting this week. Papers were delivered by Messames J. R. Erickson, Fisher and H. N. Hyde. Mr. and Mrs. J. H Phelps have here turned from Pooria, Ill. to stay indefinitely. They are stopping with Mrs. Phelps' mother, Mrs. N. E. Morton. Corinthian church Services Sunday Dec. 17. Pastor's morning topic, The Sow in the Cloud; evening topic. The fourth commandment. Mev. T. L. Griffith, Pastor. When in Buxton, Iowa stop at efforts Bros. for meals, lunches and lodging. Short order a specialty, East First street. The rally last Sunday at Corinthian baptist church resulted in raising three hundred dollars. This makes over a thousand dollars raised by the church this year for the debt on the property. Mrs. Cora McCarty, sister of Mrs. T. L. Griffith is sick at the Methodist Hospital. She has undergone a surgical operation for a tumor. She is said to be getting along as well as could be expected. Mrs. Alfred Rivers will leave this week for Kansas City, Mo. where she goes to join her husband and make their future home. We are sorry to loose them. Mr. Gus Watkins returned this week from Albany, Mo. where he was called to the bedside of his sick mother, she is not much improved, yet the physicians are in hopes that she may become strong enough to stand an operation. Mrs James Woods has arrived home from Keokuk, where she has been called to attend her mother's funeral, her sister Cecil accompanied her and will live with her here. North Star Lodge No. 2 A. F. and A. M. held its annual meeting last Thursday evening. The following officers were elected; W. M., E. Tracy Bigburn; S. W. John L. Thompson; J. W. William Buckner; Sec'ly, H. E. Jacob; Treasurer, W. H. Humbard. The new officer will be installed Wednesday evening December 20th, when the Grand Master W. H. Milligan of Cedar Rapids will visit the Lodge. We are unable this week to get out our holiday number owing to our local printers strike, therefore it will appear next Wednesday or Thursday, so every correspondent are requested to send in their notes Monday; our city news must reach us by next Tuesday night. Please take notice Wedding invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Selma Stanton to Wm. Brown next Wednesday evening Dec. 20th at the Corinthian Baptist church, after the wedding a reception will be tendered at Mrs. Geo. W. Stanton the mother of the bride to only relatives and bridal party. At the residence of the bride Mrs. Jennie Norris No. 1300 W. 19th street occurred the marriage of John F. Weller Wednesday Dec. 6th to Mrs. Jennie Norris. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. S. Graves, only a few friends was present to witness the ceremony. The bride and groom are both well known, and we with their many friends with them happy married life. The Athenian Literary Society met last Monday evening at the home of Rev. H. W. Porter and elected the following pfflers, President, H. W. Hughes; Vice-president, Mrs. M. C. Turner; Treasurer, Gus Watkins, Secretary, Mrs. H. E. Jacobs, Assistant Secretary, Miss Marian Porter; Critic, Mrs. John Jackson; Journalist, Miss Marion Porter; Chapain, H. E. Jacobs. They will meet next Monday night at Chas. Turner at 821 W. 13th street. All members urged to be present. The Hyde Investment and Real Estate Co., at 120 West Grand avenue, have a large list of property for sale and trade. They also have a list of houses for rent. Both phones, Iowa 793; Mutual 928 Main. R. N. HYDE, Mgr. B. N. HYDE, Sec. The supper served last Friday at the New Union Congregational church by Club No. 1. Mrs. E. T. Blagburn, Presidents was very largely attended by both white and colored, over 200 suppers were served. It was the first supper served in the church and the basement was a palace of beauty, flowers and palm's decorated the room. And elegant supper was served in four courses in perfect style every body is loud with praise for the excellent and elegant manner in which it was served. Last Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church, Presiding Elder Gaines was present and conducted the services. A good attendance at all meetings. The Christian Endeavor Society entertainment that was given at Union Cong'n', church was well attended an excellent literary programme rendered, among those deserving special mention was the base cornet solo by F. G. Goggins his assistant was Earnest Erdison and the next select'o' was his little dunner Stella, each selection was fine and well rendered. The phono solo by Misa Margarette Fields was extremely fine and faintly rendered as the phono solo by Misa Bortha Aslen. The select by Miss Marian Porter entitled "Sunshine" was good and well written, great praise must be given Miss Marie Bell for managing this entertainment. OPENING OF BASEMENT OF NEW CHURCH. On last Sunday the basement of the New Union Congregational church was thrown open for the public and church services was held there morning, afternoon and evening, at each meetings large crowds wese present. At the afternoon meeting several addresses were made by Reverends T. L. Griffith of the Corinthian Baptist, Rev. O. A. Johnson of the Burn's M. E. church, Rev. Rosenberger of the Greenwood Ave. church, Rev. Avery, Rev. J. W. Day of the Presbyterian church, Rev. T. L. Losey of Pilgrim Congregational, Dr. F. D. Hodgson of Plymouth Congregational, Harvey Ingram Editor of Register and Leader and Attorney Geo. H. Lewis all of the addresses were extremely good, each complimented the pastor and members on their great work. The choir under the efficient leadership of Eugene Houston rendered music. They raised nearly $150.00. In the evening it was a rejoicing and praising God by many of the members, it also being Rev. Porter's birthday A snug sam was raised by Mrs. J. Robinson and presented by Mrs. Coalson to Rev. Porter'in a few words A Church Dedication An unpretentious, but commodious church, located in an inconspicuous and out of the way corner of the city, was dedicated yesterday. There was a memorial to merit special notice. And yet in many ways it was a ceremony well worthy of pasing comment. The church had been erected by a little band of colored Congregationalists, and the church has been largely performed, by the pastor. Two years ago Mr. Porter, a college graduate and a scholar as well, came to Des Moines to crystalize the colored Congregational movement. He was modest of manner and preprocessing of address. With the encouragement of his friends, the financial backing for a beginning. Then he took off his coat in the old fashioned way and went to work, preaching Sundays and laying a splendid pressed brick wall week days. The bricklayers discovered that he was not a union man and struck. But he was a union man and struck. And the church alone if he had to, it would take a little longer, that was was all. It has been claimed that the segror educated he will not work. Mr. Por- ter has erected a lasting testimony to the fallacy of both claims. It is no reflection on the clergy of Des Moines or Iowa to remark that as preacher and minister there is not a pastor in the state who can duplicate his record. Honored old Bennett Mitchell once dismissed a prayer meeting to haul wood for the fire in the brick kilns where he was burning the brick for his new church. But even he did not pretend to lay walls or to superintend the carpentry of staining floor and bent gallery. MUSCATINE NOTES. The Cotton Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Powell of 975 Fallum Ave. was a success. Three courses were served. There were also 28 people present and spent a gay old time. We wish them success. The colored people of the A. M. E. church will give a drama in three acts entitled "Our Foaks." Mrs. Norah Motts and Prof. James Crump of Washington sued by the educational institution. For full particulars as to date of sale, limits, etc., apply to agents Chisago & North-Western Ry. ALBIA NEWS. The Dunbar Club met at the home of Mrs. Bell on Wednesday afternoon was absent. Mr. Kay and family from Chorion have moved to Alba. It is worth the whiles of those who believe the negro cannot come up to wander into Park street and see what one determines uses, and what he has accomplished. It is worth their white to hear him speak and discover what views he is inculcating in the minds of the rising generation. One Mr. Torter does not believe that a black man shows what is in a race, when it is developed.—Register and Leader. WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON CELEBRATION. Next Sunday afternoon at 3:30 the Men's League will celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of W. L. Garrison, at the Union Congragational. It is a popular meeting and everybody is invited. The program will be very interesting and instructive, which be as follows: Song, "America." History of W. L. Garrison, by J. L. Thompson. Garrison as a public man, J. B. Rush. Essay on the life and character of Garrison, by Earnest Erickson. Garrison as a reformer, Rev. H. W. Porter. Song, "Columbia Gem of the Ocean." Reminiscence of Garrison, by Isaac Brandt, who knew him. Solo, selected, E. T. Blagburn. Quotations and sayings of Garrison, by J. C. Williams. Address on Garrison by Hon. C. C. Cole, ex-judge of Supreme court and dean of Drake Law College. OBITUARY. On last Tuesday morning Dec. 6th, at 9:55 occurred the death of Horace H. Lewis at his home 1112 Mulberry street. Mr. Lewis was one of the oldest best known and most highly respected citizen of our city. He had a tender sympathetic heart and a helping hand to all classes. He was born in Lexington, Ky. in 1854; came to Iowa November 1875 and came to Des Moines where he has since made his home. He took a prominent part in public and political affairs of our city, always true to his conviction and always loyal to his friends, in fact he often sacrifice his own self to accommodate and help others, which he sometimes would loose by his kind act. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge also the Commandery. He was the organizer and manager of the Douglass improvement Company a company organized by our citizens to buy and sell real estate all over Iowa. He was fireman at the Iowa State Capitol building, where he has worked for many years and was highly respected by all the Capitol employees, as was shown by the large beautiful floral offering. The funeral services was held from his home conducted by Rev, H. W. Porter. The funeral was conducted by the Masonic Lodge, assisted by the commander in full regalia. The pall bearers were Jeff Logan, Robt N. Hyde, U Bogan, J. H. Mixon, Alex Wilburn and Fred Jackson. He leaves to mourn his departure besides a true dutiful and loving wife, three brothers, four sisters and a host of friends. He had been sick only two weeks before he was called. The floral offering was extreamly large and beautiful which shows the esteem in which he was held. Thus one by one our good citizens are called to answer the great roll beyond We with his many friends extend our sincere and heartfelt conde-lence to the widow. ALK THE LAKES BY NETLES East Bend Bend Grand Ave. Near Bend Ave. Itew 10.100 The Cotton Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Powell of 078 Fullam Avenue was a success. Three courses were served. There were also 28 people present and spent a gay old time. We wish them success. The colored people of the A. M. E. church will give a drama in three acts entitled "Our Forka." Miss Nora Moht and Prof. James Crump of Washington will take parts. Rev. I. P. Johnson has gone to Kookuk to see his best girl. Listen for the wedding bells. Mr. Lee is improving slowly from his hurt which happened Nov. 17, by his team running off and breaking three ribs and his breast bone. Mrs. Jordan improves very slowly. Jack Smith has returned home. Ueliel Tomlin is taking mandolin lessons B Johnson exp at make his home in Des Moines this winter. Howard Moht arrived here Wednesday night for a few days visit. The Washington foot-ball team was defeated by Muscatine with a score of 12 to 0. Thursday night at the church there was a nice supper served and a good programme readied. Let the world applaud Dr. Townley for the tragic way he rendered his piece Thursday night. Samuel Barnes was chosen a lawyer Thursday night but we did not get to hear him speak. Robt. Evens has a wonderful voice. A large crowd was at the church Sunday and Hiv. Payton preached a good sermon. Mrs. Julia A. Greenway died at her home, on West 5th, street. Saturday Nov. 18th after an illness of about one month with organic heart trouble, although she had not been in good health for the past month her condition was not considered serious. All day Saturday she was about the house and seemed to be feeling as well as usual. If the evening she complained of not feeling well and regarded about 8:30. About she she was taken worse and a doctor was sent for. A few minutes after his arrival she passed away. Besides her husband she is survived by seven children. They are: Chas. A Greenway, Posebio Col., Mrs. Evans, Linda, Sweet, Lee Jillie and Albert Greenway all of this class. Mrs. Julia A. Greenway was born at Harford, Conn. Feb. 16, 1848. Her parents died when she was years old and she was raised by her grandmother at New Boston, Ill. She came to Muscatine in 1854 and was united in marriage with William Greenway on Nov. 7, 1864. She made their home in this city at the corner of 5th, and Pine streets, for 39 years. Mrs. Greenway went to school at New Boston, Illinois. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her as she had a kind and pleasant smile or all. The funeral was held Tuesday Nov. 21 at 2:00 o'clock from the family residence. The services were conducted by Rev. Payton of the A. M. E church assisted by Rev. Gordon of Ottumwa. Burial will be made in Greenwood cemetery. The pall bearers are R. Kaney Abraham mSeabrooks, S. Burnes, Nelson Lee, I. P. Johnson and Joseph Deryx. Muscatine Journal, Nov. 20, 1905. In Praise of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. There is no other medicine manufactured that has received so much praise and so many expressions of gratitude as Chamberlain's Cough remedy. It is effective and prompt relief follow its use. Grateful parents everywhere do not hesitate to testify to its merits for the benefit of others. It is a certain cure for croup and will prevent the atack if given at the first appearance of the disease. It is especially adapted to children as it is a pleasure to take and contains nothing injurious. Mr. E. A. Humphrys, a well known resident and clerk in the store" of Mr. E. Lock, of Alise, Cape Colony, South Africa, says, "I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to ward off croup and colds in my family. I found it to be very satisfactory and it gives me pleasure to recommend it". For sale by all druggist. ENTERPRISE NEWS. The M. Olive Baptist church is progressing nicely in raising money for the new church. Rev. W. H. Clark was with us over Sunday and preformed a wonderful sermon Sunday night. Mrs. M. Raleigh has been ill for the past week, but is better at this writing. Mrs. Muttie Reeves of Marshallton and Mise Ella Jackson spent the week of Thanksgiving in Enterprise visiting Mrs. Sarah Jones. Rev. Green is looking forward to start season of meeting at the beginning of the year, as the out look is good and the spirit seems to be with our people, we want to win souls for the master, we ask your prayer. Mother Lucy Green will return home from Kansas City where she has been visiting for the pass six weeks. Via the North-Western Line. Excursion tickets will be sold at low rates on presentation of proper certificates is sued by the educational institution. For full particulars as to date of sale, limits, etc., apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Ry ALBIA NEWS. The Dunbairn Club met at the home of Mrs. Bell on Wednesday afternoon was sent. Mr. Kay and family from Chorlton have moved to Albia. On Tuesday evening there will be a doe's social at the hall given by the Sunday School. DUBUQUE DOTS The fire which swept the levee on November 23rd came near destroying the houseboats of Mr. Ed Bush and C. C. McGregor. It was only after the heroic work of J. M. Logan, C. C. McGregor, Walter Posey and Charley McGregor, the houseboats was so slight as the attention of the fire kept directed upon the fire sweeping A. A. Cooper Wagon Co.'s ware house and prevent spreading to the lumber buildings and other valuable buildings. Mr. Ed Bush has spent the past week at home making minor repairs and putting on a new roof on houseboats caused by the fire November 23rd and Mrs. Bush will leave Wednesday for Chicago, his run having been changed. The Dodge Lodge No. 29 celebrated their second anniversary Thanksgiving evening with a swell reception and banquet, covers were laid for fifty. A splendid program was delivered, hte speakers were Rev. M. John Penn, Rev. M. John Penn, and Mr. J. M. Logan. The Lodge moved into the room of assembled guests and stood at attention during the prayer by Rev. Penn, chaplin, after which the dispersed and mingled with their friends and families. Music was furnished by Leonard Lewis, J. M. Logan and several of the assembled guests of the Tom's Cabin company, which played an engagement at the Grand, afternoon and evening of the 30. Spiller and — — played an engagement at the Bljet, our popular Vaudville house, and the hit of the bill. Mr. B. W. Fanny returned to Chicago on May Day. After spending four weeks in our city. Mr. Arthur Ferris spent Thanksgiving in Chicago. Glideons, "Hot Time in Coon Town" company arrived Sunday morning and played an engagement at the Grand on March. Mr. Rev. B. H. Mackley arrived in Dubuque Friday morning, her arrival scheduled a week earlier was delayed by illness. Mr. Rev. B. H. Mackley is in hopes of drawing the colored people nearer each other, and from indications will surely succeed. W. H. Willigan, of Cedar Rapids, Grand Master of Iowa. A. F. and A. M. arrived fondly on Saturday, 29 in the evening. He left this afternoon for Savanna. No Opium in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. There is not the least danger in giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to small children it contains no opium or other harmful drug. It has an established reputation of more than thirty years as the most successful medicine in use for colds, croup and whooping cough. It always cures and is pleasant to take. Children like it. Said by all druggist. NEW BUFFET SERVICE TO MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL. The Minneapolis and St. Louis Ry. announces, commencing Monday, Dec. 11th, and daily thereafter except Sunday they will place in service on the City Public Information at City Mohee for St. Paul at 8:05 a.m. and train arriving Des Moheses 8:00 p. m. St. Paul, elegant Buffet Sleeping cars between St. Paul and Minneapolis and Kansas City using Union Statians at all terminials that run via the Capitol Building at City Ticket Office 512 Walnut Street. W. S. Mathewa, D. P. A., W. K. Adams, C. P. A. JACKSONVILLE. ILL. Bethel A. M. E. church held their Thanksgiving dined and supper at Masonic Hall Thanksgiving. Miss Josie Waddy was crowned queen by Mrs. Naul. Addresses by Rev. James Higgins and Rev. John Kirk. They realized the handsome sum of money Davis celebrated their ninth anniversary last Tuesday evening. Hicklin Tabernacle No. 10 will give an Uncle Sam supper December 14, at Masonic hall. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis celebrated their 30th anniversary Saturday evening. Mr. Hattie Rollins after a year's illness died at Passavant hospital Tuesday morning, and was buried Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from residence, Church and Anna streets. Mr. McAllister is quite sick at this writing. And a hand circle of Bethel A. M. E. church are making preparations for their bazaar Dec. 20-21-22. Mr. and Mrs. George West have the sympathy of their many friends in the loss of their infant babe. The Pastor Rev. Jas. Higgins was called to Chicago last Sunday evening to attend the funeral of Mr. George Matthews, who was killed in the shooting, to be bidding to Rev. Higgins being sick, he could not go. Mr. Hughes is quite sick at this Mrs. Hughes is quite sick at this writing. COUNCIL BLUFF5 Weather fine. Mr. W. V. O'Neill is quite ill. Mr. Charles Douglas is on the Wand. Mr. W. D. Parker who was in the railroad wreck in Wyoming recently received slight injuries. He tells a distressing story about the wreck. He will soon be able to report to his position. Rev. Newman has been on the sick list but is able to be out again. Garrison was beefly celebrated Sunday night at the A. M. E. church. COLORED CITIZENS OF FT. MADI SON CENTER ARRISON CENTENARY Under the auspices of the Men's Sunday Club, Second Baptist church William Lloyd Garrison's name was eulogized at 2:30 sunday afternoon. A large mixed audience greeted the speakers of the hour. The church was profusely decorated with evergreen, potted plants, etc., draped with a large wreath. He was with the inscription of Garrison artistically weaved on the wall back of the rostrum. National anthems were sung, and beautiful solos rendered by Misses Williams and Thomas Miss Lizzie Sheppard recited admirably. Rev. Dr. E. H. Rudd spoke eloquently on the life of Garrison, giving to his interested hearers data that as future reference on the life of his subject. Rev. Dr. W. S. Rugg spoke impressively on "Garrison's Characteristics as a Man." He captured his audience before uttering a word. Rev. J. C. Reid, the pastor, made a forceful and eloquent appeal, too, for "Present Day Garrisona." Said he: "That there will be men of my suby in the church, and I will danced courageous stand for the principals of Jesus Christ goes without question." CEDAR RAPIDS Mrs. E. J. Milligan, Mrs. F. Hawkins, Mrs. A. M. Jackson and Mr. Philip Garner spent one day last week in Dependence Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Lowery entertained Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Raspberry at dinner Sunday, December 3. Rev. R. E. Jones, the late Sunday evening in commemoration of William Lloyd Garrison. The speakers of the evening were S. L. Terry, Mr. Jones and Rev. Lewis, all of whom ably discussed the subject of the evening. The J. S. Y. club met last Wednesday with Mrs. G. M. Lyer. The program was interesting and the hospitality of the hostess as delightful as Mrs. M. F. Lowery attended the opusum dinner at Iowa City Thanksgiving and reports a very pleasant time. Miss Eilee Trosso, who has been a guest at the home of her brother the past summer, left for her home last Tuesday evening. Mrs. H. Madison had the misfortune of sprinning her foot this week but is much improved at this writing. Mrs. E. J. Milligan entertained a number of ladies at a quilting bee Tuesday. The P. L. D. literary met at the home of the Lowery brothers last Tuesday evening. A large attendance thronged the parlor, expressing their hearty support to the work just taken Cedar Rapids' stick list is a long one this week but since the malady is limited to a cold we still have cause to be thankful. The advent of a certain young man into our city we begin to wonder MARSHALLTOWN NEWS. After spending six weeks in Chicago Davenport and Ottumwa, Mrs. Sarah Wright the evangelist has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Brown and family spent Thanksgiving in Grinnell the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Spencer. The social given by the young people at the Baptist church Thursday was a grand success. Rev. Bolds of Buxton preached at the Baptist church Sunday. Mrs. Mattie Reeves and sister Miss Ella Jackson are visiting friends at Saylor. Mrs. Emma Brown who has been sick the past week is much better. Mrs. Chas. Watson of Mason City spends few days in the city the guest of Mrs. Lewis Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Emma Flippin entertained a few friends at luncheon in honor of Mrs. Chas. Watson of Mason City. Juslan the beautiful infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Reed Warren died of pneumonia after ten days illness. The funeral was Tuesday morning at 10:30, from the residence. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of all who know them. Cure for Sore Nipples As soon as the child is done nursing apply Chamberlain's Salve. Wipe it off with a soft cloth before allowing the child to nurse. Many trained nurses use this with the best results. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by all Druggists. We do high grade work in Copying, Manifolding, Mimeographing Name, and Address inserting to perfectly match, and guarantee satisfaction. Give us your order. MUTTAL PHONES Office 1917 Residence 938 MOOM 338, 300, 360 GJD JOB BLOE Dae Molnes, Ia There are always two parties to a contract, and yet in a majority of cases but one is expected to carry it out. Aluminum cooking utensils are being piled by many of the big shops. They are brought out in shapes as attract ve as the fine silver, copper and gold lined cooking vessels used in kitchen households. The stew pan, terrace pots and kettles of aluminum have now such beauty of contour and finish that they seem almost more appropriate to the dining-table table than to the kitchen. Expensive Invitations. The latest craze in New York among the very wealthy is an extravagant style of invitation card. Not long ago the wife of a millionaire ordered 200 of these from a local firm and they cost her just $10 each. The cards were made of ivory edged with gold, the guest and hostess being lettered in the guest and one wife, other being hand-painted. Cards at $8 each are quite common. It is not generally known that the small feet of Chinese ladies have commonly but one toe. This is, however, the fact. The great toe of the females of the first rank, and some of the inferior classes also, is the only one left to act with any freedom; the rest are doubled down under the foot in their tenderest infancy, and retained by compressed and tight bandages till they unite with, and are buried in the sole. Privileges of Lady Mayoress. Among the numerous privileges enjoyed by the lady mayoress of London during her husband's day of office is that of "entree" at court. That is to say, instead of being compelled to take her place among the ordinary guests, titled and untitled, at court functions, she enters the court by her entrance and is received by royalty before any of the other guests. FVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGERS LAUN- DBRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 1109 1111 Grand Ave. Branch Office 804 ULBERRY ST. Phone 579 Mrs. J. Hope of Philadelphia charges a phonograph with the word of praise she wants the parrot in learn, and then shuts him in a room alone with the machine. The bird listens to the oft-repeated sound and tries to outdo the brazen throated trumpet, so that with no expenditure of human strength, and in shorter time than personal attention would consume, he masters one lesson and then is put upon another. **Horses in Horses Fishing.** Horses play an important part in shrimp fishing along the Belgian coast. A procession of weather-beaten fishermen starts from the shore, each man mounted on the back of a trained horse, during the triangular pursed-shape net, which scoops in the shrimps as it passes over the sands. These fishermen on horseback frequently make hauls of several hunched weight in a single trip. Frozen Meat. Frozen meat will keep any length of time. It undergoes a change, however, and is of the quality of second rate meat after long staying in cold storage. It is thawed by being allowed to stay some hours in a warm atmosphere, never by being put suddenly to the fire. It is useless to attempt the cooking of frozen meat. Thawing must take place first. Useless Advice to Soldiers The London News calls attention to the fact that when the building that is now Wellington barracks, Dublin, was a jail it had the words, "Cease to do Evil—Learn to do Well," chiseled over the gateway. When it became a barracks the authorities, perhaps realizing the uselessness of such advice in some cases, had the words removed. Now Don't Laugh! In a case before the Melbourne court the other day, Sidney Martin was charged with insulting behaviour — i.e., kissing a woman violently in the street. Martin, however, established the fact that the woman was his wife, and he was discharged accordingly without a blemish on his escutcheon!—Sydney Bulletin. Sclomon Bonhgiby & A. Sahily Fruit, Confectionerles. Fine Line of Cigars and Tobccos. . . ALBIA, IOWA. N. W. Cor. Sqr. Old P. O. Blidg. There are enough shadows in the world without wearing one on your face. Of course everybody knows why King Peter of Servia has reason to be thankful. Chance rules all things. If the eagle were an edible fowl it would not be the national bird. Funny, isn't it, how often a Wall street lamb has to be sheared before it can be called a sheep. A man of the name of Adam has been elected mayor of Buffalo. Let him beware of plum trees. Goerte Tamm is the new minister of agriculture in Sweden, and the whole Tamm family is rejoicing. There's nothing half so swift in life as the awakening from Love's young dream—New Orleans Pleasure Among the first to find out that the price of silver had risen were the en terprising gentlemen who sell silver ware. Doesn't it give you a new idea of the size of London to know that the London postoffice has about 29,000 employees? And now all through the winter the man with the big game bug may ligh his pipe and lie upon or about his bearskin rug. Andrew Carnegie is credited with having given away $120,000,000, and there is no mortgage as yet on the castle of Skibo. Mme. Bernhardt says she never heard of Clyde Fitch. Clyde would like to know if the lady ever heard of Shakespeare. That Pennsylvania judge who wouldn't have a woman thief's stock searched evidently was not posted on fashion's in purses. In accounting for the wave of prosperity do not overlook the great work of the American hen with her annual output of 20,000,000 eggs. The Atchison Globe says a woman can avoid wrinkles by having supreme faith in her husband. It retards the coming of hubby's wrinkles, also. Once more old John L. arises to state that he will never take another drink. John knows that a man is never defeated until he surrenders. Every time Prince Louis thinks of that New York dentist who charged blim $1,000 for filling four of his teeth he must feel inclined to grit them. King George of Greece, it is said, bays his wife a new frock every day. Every husband would be willing to do that, if the nation would agree to pay for it. Persons wishing to be born with silver spoons in their mouths had better hurry up. Owing to the rise in silver, spoons are going to be more expensive. The Russo-Japanese war is reported to have damaged China to the extent of $20,000,000, and poor old China can't to have any share of the gate receipts either. Sometimes one is almost tempted to wonder whether the world is really getting better or whether he is merely with the passage of years, getting accustomed to it—Puck. About 240,000 pairs of shoes are made annually in this country, and even that number is less than is needed to accomplish the amount of slicking that has to be done. The sultan's harem costs him $15,000,000 a year, and it is understood that his wives' dressmakers' bills are not very large, either. The ladies must spend most of it on Turkish rugs. Samuel Smith, M. P., has startled England by pronouncing the doom of the decollete gown. But others have rallied against the decrees of fashion without realizing dividends on their rails. If a church is "shy" on girls, it may be justified in giving female parts pretty boys; but if there are any ought to "get busy" when they are thus ignored. Somebody wants to know how the custom of raising the hat to the ladies originated. Glad to oblige. The ladies invented it, so they would have easy trouble getting a strangle hold on their husband's hair. A Denver bride packed her husband in her trunk when she started on her boneymom. Many wives will envy her. When a woman goes traveling she wants her husband occasionally, but he is better out of the way, most of the time. A farm "for the unemployed" is to oe maintained in New Jersey by a church. Alas, we fear that Frayed Freddie and Sleepy Snipbee will require a force of constables to get them there, and get any work out of them after they arrive. The facts seem to be that if the Moslem world raises the green flag, then the time has come for Islam to wage the holy war. On the other hand, if the Moslem world does not raise the green flag, then the time has not come for Islam to wage the holy war. Is this perfectly clear? The other day a woman secured a divorce from her husband because he would not speak to her. Now an Indian man secures his liberty because his wife was too silent. Thus is the matrimonial balance maintained. A NEW TRAIN TO LOB ANGELS. The North-Western Line and The Union Patch Put on a Solid Through Train Via Salt Lake Lake Beginning December 17. Sunday, December 17th a solid through train from Chicago to Los Angeles will be placed in service over The Chicago, Union Pacific and North-Western Line and the newly opened Salt Lake Route (S. P., L. A & S. L. R. R.) The train will be electric lighted throughout. The new train will leave the Wells Street Station in Chicago, evi- ring the year at 10 P. M. arriving at Los Angeles at 4:45 P. M. the third day. The equipment is new from the Pullman shops. The electric lighting of the cars in includes beth reading lamps of the most modern design, conveniently placed in each drawing room and section in the sleeping cars. The direction car is brilliantly lighted, with both center and side lamps. The equipment includes one 14 section and drawing room Pullman standard sleeping car, one 12 section and drawing room Pullman standard sleeping car, one Pullman tourist sleeping car, and a composite-observation car, with buff-amelot room and book-lovers Library, through, to Los Angeles without charge. All meals in dining car, a la carte service. The architecture and interior finish of each car presents an unusual richness of effect. The interior decorations are in green and gold, the upholstery is in olive green plush; the woodwork in vermilion mahogany. The dining cars are of the latest design and their equipments is most complete. The best of skiffs, skilled stewards, experienced waiters, and a menu of the highest character, complemented factorially to the most exacting taste. Every provision has been made for the greatest degree of comfort and convenience for all classes of travel. The route of the new train is over the only double track railway between Chicago and the Missouri River, through Council Bluffs, Omaha and Cheyenne to Ogden and Salt Lake City, and directly across southwestern Utah and southern California, passing through San Bernardino, Riverside and Pomona to Los Angeles. This is a new and desirable routing, and secures to the traveler the advantages of the best that can be offered over the pioneer line from Chicago and the enjoyment of new scenes and excellent train service over the new Salt Lake Lake. Many travelers to Southern California will doubtless avail themselves of this routing one way, returning through the San Joaquin Valley or up the Coast Line of the Southern Pacific to San Francisco, and thence east on the Overland Limited. Round trip tourist tickets provide for this variable routing, and also for stopover calls to Lake City and at various California points without any extra charge. The sleeping car diagrams for the new train are now open to the public for reservation of space. "Fisherman's Luck," and Some other uncertain Things, by Henry Van Dyke and printed. It met with such a generous welcome that it was reprinted twice the same year. Following that came more editions, giving evidence of a wonderful popularity. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, now announce a new edition from new plates. It is worthy of a place in any library. "Fisherman's Luck," should be read everyone who has enjoyed a fish story and who has heard. It is full of good things that will be greatly enjoyed by all. "The Joys of Friendship," edited by Mary Alette Ayer, editor of "Daily Cheer Year Book." The editor has merely brought together in one beautiful volume all of the good things that have been said of friendship, the joys of friendship, the places under different departments, as follows: "The Love of Friendship," "The Sympathy of Friendship," "The Influence of Friendship," "The Immortality of Friendship." The editor and printer have done their work well and the volume is one of the most valuable and at the same time the nearest of the season, Lothrop, Lee, Shopard Co. Publishers, Boston. "The House of Mirth," by Edith Wharton, is announced by Charles Scrifner's Sons, New York. "The House of Mirth" pictures with great vividness the social conditions in New York to-day. The heroine, Lily Bart, is placed in the gayest society without the money to keep up her position. Her love story and the terrible prejudices she has circumvented force her, the mannishations relieved by the witty and satirical handling of the gay society background make a great book. While it was running as a serial, the Chicago Record-Herald said: "It will undoubtedly be the most talked of piece of fiction of the season," as it is the most remarkable novel appearing in many years." "Woodby declares his grandfather descended from one of the greatest houses of England." "Ah, yes; I did hear a story about the old man falling off a roof he was repairing once for Lord Somebody or other."—Philadelphi Ledger. "I suppose you will marry when you grow up," said the visitor, pleasantly "No," replied the thoughtful little girl "mamma says papa is more care that the children, so I guess the care of my children will be enough for me to be a husband."—Chicago Evening Post. "There is nothing I like so much as the excitement of subduing a horse of spirit," cried the Strenuous One. "And I prefer the queter pleasure of putting down a pony of brandy," replied the Bilubolic Friend. — Baltimore American. Patience — "You're quite lame, to day," Patrice — "Yes. Will stood on my foot for ten minutes last night." Patrice — "I didn't know if." Patrice — "Didn't know he was standing on your foot?" Patrice — "No, I didn't He was proposing at the time." — Yonkers Statesman. Hamilton-Sohltz Case From Cedar Rapids in Now Reversed. WAS PENDING THREE YEARS Supreme Court Says Jury Must Decide Intent of Brewing Company as to Whether Sale of Liquor Took Place in or Out of State. Des Moines, Dec. 15—An opinion practically in line with the recent C. O. D Liquor decisions of the United States supreme court was handed down yesterday morning by the state supreme court in the case of John Hamilton against the Schlitz-Brewing company, which was appealed from Linn county three years ago. The case has been held under advertisement by the supreme court for eighteen months. Though a reversal is made of the decision of the district court, it is based on errors in the introduction of evidence and not on the method of liquor shipments and sales used by the Schlitz company to evade the Iowa law. The opinion by Associate Justice Bishop drew a distinction, however, between the shipment of liquors C. O. D. and shipments in the name of the brewing company with bills of lading and drafts attached. The state supreme court holds that in the latter case the question of intent as to whether the sale took place in Wisconsin or in Iowa, was for the jury to determine. The lower court had put the company to testify in this regard, which the supreme court holds was in error. Judge Bishop points out that the former decision of the state supreme court, in regard to the C. O. D. liquor cases, which were reserved by the United States supreme court, was written per curiam, and he now goes at length to explain that opinion. The United States supreme court, as will be remembered, recently decided that Liquor brought into the state C. O. D. by express request was under the jurisdiction of interstate commerce laws as an act of delivery, the sale having taken place in another state. It was held that the payment of the C. O. D. charges was a mere incident to the delivery and did not constitute a sale of liquor in this state so as to render the transaction subject to the laws of Iowa. The intent of the parties to the sale as to the place it actually occurred, whether at the brewery in Wisconsin or at the express office in Iowa, was declared to be the state supreme court now supports this view, though holding that he jury should have been permitted to decide as to the intention of the company in taking the bill of lading in the name of its manager and forwarding them endorsed with the draft attached to the bank at Cedar Rapids. In the Cedar Rapids case just reversed, Hamilton was formerly agent or the Schiltz Brewing company and used for the return of $139.35 which the company paid for beer in violation of the Iowa liquor law. The district court jury have a verdict in favor of the brewing company and Hamilton appealed to the supreme court. MAN'S RESIDENCE WHERE HE SLEEPS Des Molles, Dec. 13. "Iowa citizens must vote where they sleep and not where they eat," according to a decision of the supreme court handed down yesterday in the case of Dr. L. Savre of Osage, acquitted on a charge of illegal voting. The ruling permitting the acquittal is reversed and Savre must stand trial. Savre ate two meals in the first ward at Osage and had his office and desk vacated. Savre voted in the first ward, claiming to have legal advice that it was optional with him which ward he selected as his domicile. The supreme court decides three points, that a man's domicile when established must remain until he gets a new home, that a man can have only one domicile, and that neither the intention alone or bodily presence alone fixes the residence for voting put-in. Savre said that where a man sleeps, ordinarily is preponderating evidence of residence in absence of other facts, and that married men save their residence more easily fixed. TOWN OF MASSENA Massena, Dec. 13.—A fire which practically destroyed half of the business district of Massena started at 11:20 last night and caused a loss of $28,000. The cause is unknown but believed to be incendiary, it being the third disastrous fire in one week. The damage in detail follows: Fullerton Lumbur company, total loss, $15,000. J. H. Yarger, hardware store, total loss, $4,000. Mrs. Byrd, restaurant, total loss, $800. Arnold & Cheney, grain office. J. H. Yarger, dry goods and grocery store, partial loss. The fire either started in the lumber yard, the hardware store or the restaurant. When discovered, the three were in flames. The local fire department was unable to cope with the flames, and aid was asked of Atlantic. No means of transportation were at hand and the fire company here occupied the whole effort to cope with the flames from spreading. It was only by heroic effort that the Burlington depot was saved. The roof was partially burned off. The flames swept up one side of the business street, burning everything in their course. Des Moines, Dec. 9. -With the discovery of the details of a dual existence led for nearly a year before his death by the late George R. Griswold, the last chapter in the extraordinary ten days' mystery which so startled Des Moines three months ago has been laid bare. The admissions of Grace Stockman, a pretty young girl of 24 years, concerning the illicit household maintained by Griswold on Ridge street, of which she was known as mistress, and in which he was known as Arthur Stockman, her brother, has added the closing incident to the many startling events of his life which have be come common property since his mysterious death. and bring to light the strongest motive for suicide which has yet been found. For more than a year this dual, dual existence has been a secret, shared during Griswold's lifetime by three peers—himself, Miss Stockman and her sister. For many months he succeeded in maintaining his two house holds, his home on Ingersoll avenue where he lived with his wife and four daughters as George R. Griswold, and his illicit establishment at 214 Ridge street. Since his death the girl, who was his companion for nearly a year, whom he had promised to make his wife as soon as he could secure a divorce, and whose love for him had originally brought her to Des Moines has guarded her secret with jealousy and disgust, but being divulged even during the rigid examination all his affairs, which was made immediately after Griswold's death. On Tuesday night, Sept. 12, when Griswold disappeared so mysterious ly as he was preparing to depart for Omaha on a business trip, he spen: the early hours of the evening at the bedside of Miss Stockman at Mercy Hospital, where he fell ill, just recovering from a very delicate operation. The worries incident to this illness, the strain of the secret which he had carried in his bosom for many months and the financial difficulties in which he was involved at the time and which threatened to divulge his secret, all these factors made him more definite than any which was discovered after his death. WILL RECOMMEND BOARD OF CHNTROL Des Moines, Dec. 14—A single board of control for the state educational institutions at Iowa City, Ames and Cedar Falls will be recommended to the Thirty-first general assembly by the legislative commission, which has been investigating the system of governing the State university, the Agricultural college and the normal school. The commission met in Des Moines yesterday and agreed, unanimously, upon its report. Chairman Whipple of Benton county will draft the findings of the commission and its recommendations, and these will be submitted to a meeting of the board on Dec 29. The report will be filed the first day of the session, Jan. 8. The commission will recommend a single board of fifteen members to manage the three institutions. It will provide for an executive committee to be selected outside of the membership of the board of fifteen, to devote their whole time to the executive government of the institutions. Leading features of the plan are as follows: To provide for a Single board of fifteen members. Executive committee of three mem- bers. Big board appointed by governor; committee by the board. Committee of committee $3,000 salary each. Members of large board serve without salary, but paid per dem. Senate to confirm appointments by governor. All funds handled by the state treas- urer, abolishing financial assets, etc. Not more than nine members of la- cenary committee to be of one political party; not more than two of the politi- cal committee to be of same party. NEBRASKA DIVORCE LAW IS NOT APPLICABLE Council Bluffs, Dec. 10.—After a week of serious meditation, following the hearing of arguments, Justice E. B. Gardiner announced as his decision that the Nebraska divorce law, prohibiting divorced persons from marrying within six months, cannot be made to apply to marriages performed in Iowa. The suit here was a criminal prosecution against Mark A. Sweney for "knowingly marrying the wife of another." Sweney was imprisoned in Council Hall to Zonetta Ball, who had been divorced from R. A. Ball at Omaha less than three months previously. The former husband was the complaining witness. Harry: "When a hen sits on an egg for three weeks and it doesn't hatch, it is spoilt?" Father: "No. It is then ready for bum actors."—New York Mall. OUITS IOWA RATHER Des Moines, Dec. 12.—Because of the activity of the tax ferrets of Council Bluffs, the Portland Gold Mining company will surrender its charter in Iowa and will reincorporate in Wyoming. The ferrets discovered that the company was paying no taxes to the state and tried to collect $400,000 back from the company. The company decided to quit doing business in Iowa. The company offered to pay the tax or 1905, but refused to do the more than that. AILING WOMEN Keep the Kidneys Well and the Kid Keep the Kidneys well and the Knee- neys Will Keep You Well. 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I has cured my corsets, and the hot, burning and itching pain in my feet which was almost unbearable, and I would not be without it now." -Mrs. W. J. Walker, Camden, N. J.," Sold by all Drugstirs, 20c. Men think they are in love every time a pretty face fascinates them. **Inset on Getting It.** Some grocery say they don't keep Defiance Starch. This is because they have contained only 12 oz. in a package, which they won't be able to sell first, because Defiance contains 16 oz. for do you want 16 oz. instead of 12 oz. for same money? Then buy Defiance Starch. Requires no cooking. A _woman can find reason for complimenting even a commonplace man._ Mrs. Winston's Soothing Syrup for children, pain, cures sunburn. So bottle it. Some women have a way of showing their skill as managers which makes them appear greater than they are. Ploe a Cure for Consumption is an infallible medicine for coughs and cold. N.W. SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N.J. Feb. 17, 1900. In order that the higher may live the lower must pass away. Lewis Single Blinder sign—richest, most satisfying smoke on the market. Your dealer or Lewis Factory, Poorin, Ill. An inknocker once had the good fortune to entertain his sovereign, who consumed more other things a couple of eggs, for which he was charged a guinea apiece. "Eggs must be very scarce here," remarked his royal nigness, as he scanned the "No, sire," was the answer, "but kings are." Chun Chun Man, head of a Canton firm employing over ten thousand hands, has been studying American industries. In Philadelphia, apropos of the Chinese awakening, he said: "China has for thousands of years been highly enough civilized to despise war. Her new-born respect for war is not an unmixed good. There is, perhaps, a little of degeneration, of barbarism, in it. But at least China will no longer be the laughing stock of nations more warlike than herself. It will no longer be possible to say of her, as a Chinese general once explained a defeat with the follo- ws of the war. It is unaware that guns could not be fired against an object behind them, came upon us from the rear and thus rendered all our cannon useless." As the fearless white man entered the kraal of the native king, a salute was sounded on a drum of serpent skin, and six warriors with necklaces of human teeth rattling about their throats, led him before a rough ivory dias, on which sat a majestic and formidable figure. "Hall," said the white man. And without loss of time, he took out one of his brass watches, wound it up and showed its works to the dusky monarch. "This marvel," he said, "I will give your majesty, making you the envy of all man, and after a moment's study of seventy pounds' weight each. The king took the watch, produced a monocle from a pouch hidden in his shield, and, after a moment's study of the brass trinket, returned it with a languid smile. 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THE WEEK IN CONGRESS Washington, Dec. 11—Senate—With spirited debates on the subject of railroad rate legislation, arising through the introduction or a bill by Mr. Tillman to authorize the interstate commerce commission to fix maximum rates, and the Panama canal, due to a controversy over the reference of the emergency appropriation bill to a committee, today's session of the senate continuously proves interesting for more than four hours. An adjournment was taken without a mention of the late Senator Mitchell of Oregon, and so for the first time the death of a senator was permitted to pass unnoticed by the senate. The measure of Mr. Mitchell's name from the rolls follows. House—Mr. Williams, the minority leader of the house, "stepped on the old" today just in time to prevent revelations in the nature of open criticism of the committee assignments of certain of his colleagues for which he responded. Mr. Williams, a rebel leader, naively suggested a way by which the revelations might be made, but Mr. Williams assumed all responsibility and "declined to allow the washing of democratic Iran for the amusement of the republicans." Washington, Dec. 14.—Senate—A number of private bills were introduced in the open session, and Mr. Allison presented the report of the committee on appropriations on the Panama canal bill. A communication from Secretary Shaw regarding campaign contributions by national banks was read. The secretary enclosed a letter from the controversy bank, lying about the reports of bank inspectors reveal only a few small contributions in the last fourteen years. House - The entire time was taken House - the debate and nothing was published. Washington, Dec. 14.-Senate-The senate spent four hours today in discussing the Panama canal emergency appropriation bill, and when it adjourned the bill was still under consideration. There were set speeches by Messrs. Teller, Scott and Morgan and they were followed by a general debate, in which all phases of the question were discussed, the question of salaries, the control of the Panama railroad and the necessity for general legislation on the canal subject. Mr. Allison, chairman of the committee on appropriations, expressed the opinion that congress should take up the question on salaries in connection with other canal legislation. He also said that the status of the Panama railroad had been made the subject of legislation. He also said that the president's message regarding insurance regulation, occupied the house-today without a conclusion. The pending resolution refers the question to the ways and means committee, and in its defense, Mr. Payne, chairman, made the argument that the only way congress could control insurance was through the taxing power. To this many objections were raised, and the president did not afford to take the position that the only way it could control insurance was through taxing; it that should resolutely pursue other methods of control until some way was found which would be effective. Letts Is Captured. Kansas City, Dec 12—M. Lets, who while station agent for the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe railway at Princeon, Kan., in 1903, is said to have stolen $70,000 worth of railroad tickets and then burned the封头 to hide his crime, has been arrested at Panama, where he was working under an armor as work for the canadian commission. Lets, who in Ottawa, Kan., in a sensational manier some time ago, after being convicted of arson and robbery. Three Sent To Prison Iowa City, Dec. 12.—Judge Blythegong yesterday sentenced James Morgan to the penitentiary for four years for burglary. Walter Alberhaskrey was given eighteen months for the theft of a watch and Charles Williams for burning city mail was given six months. General Reported Under Arrest. London, Dec. 14.—The correspondent of the Times at St. Petersburg says a wild story is in circulation there that General Count Alexis Ignatius has been arrested by order of the emperor for plotting to establish a dictateorship. Inquiry at Count Ignatius' house, the correspondent says, failed to elicit either confirmation or denial of the story. Soldiers Kill Officers. Berlin, Dec. 10.—The Local Anderger says that private reports received from Harbin, Manchuria, confirm previous advices to the effect that mutinous soldiers have killed several officers of high rank. Life is a time between morning and evening. Trim the light of your soul that darkness may not overtake you The great opera singer, Mme. Grisi, who was married to Signor Marlo, the tenor, was singing in St. Petersburg. The emperor, the father of the pres ent one, gave Mme. Grisi permission to walk in his private park. One morning the emperor met Mme. Grisi, accompanied by two little girls. The emperor saluted her, and said: "Are these two Grizzies?" "No, your majesty," replied Mme. Grisi, "these are two Martonettes." Let your life be such that death shall have no terror for you. A man entered a restaurant, took a seat, and after a little deliberation asked the waiter for "a plate of fly spec's." The waiter reported the uncompliant request to the proprietor, whereupon the letter approached the customer and informed him that they did not "serve fly speaks." Then, was the reply "why don't you take them off the bill of fare?" Church — "What is your lunch hour?" Gotham — "Between twelve o'clock and five minutes after." 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The following coupon will not be one piece including the Patient's coupon, or Jobber's coupon, they must not be separat CUT OUT THIS COUPON, SIGN AND TAKE 137-12105 AUTHORIZED TO GIVE YOU I hereby certify that I have never taken Mu-free bottle, that I will not sell or give it away. Bowel and Stomach Trouble as soon as possible. Patient sign your name Write your full address NONE BUT THE RETAIL DRIVER TO THE RETAIL DRIVER: This address on the line below. Send this full coupon remedy, and he will give you 35 cents in cash which you send him. All children have the 35c nearly 6 times the 35c size and 3 times the 50c size. CAS • For Infant The K Always Bears Signature of More Convenient Every Year Every day in eve that comes, more are giving up their priced Baking P turning to K.C. the reliable, which has the test of years. T ing out that K.C BAN POW costs one-third the powder anywhere and makes better, purer fearful baking. 25 ounces from Send post for "Book of Presents JAQUES MFG. CO. Chicago, IL. for you to suffer from beach Trouble when the less cure—Mull's GRA large number of Tryptid Fev Appendicitis, Impure Blood, female Troubles, Stomach Troubl ation. to be had that cures these treatments you can prove to only one bottle to each family. Grape Tonic will you this coupon and we will mail you a bottle. before you write it as the bottle times as large as the one on will not be honored unless it Patient's coupon, Retail Druggist must not be separated. N, SIGN AND TAKE IT YOU YOU DID TO GIVE YOU A FREE 35c BCG have never taken Mull's Grape Tonic, will or give it away and that I will take it as soon as I obtain it. Patient sign your name here very plain. ME RETAIL DRUGGIST MU This coupon will not Send full coupon to the Jobber with 35 cents in cash or trade for each and 2 times the 35c size. More Converts Every Year Every day in every year that comes, more housewives are giving up their exhobitant priced Baking Powders and turning to K C, the honest and reliable, which has stood so well the test of years. They are find- ing out that K C BAKING POWDER costs one-third the price of powder anywhere near K C quality, and makes better, purer, more healthful baking. 25 ounces for 25c. Send postal for "Book of Presents." JAQUES MFG. CO. Chicago, Ill. It is wrong for you to suffer from Constipation, Bowel and Stomach Trouble when there is a positive, natural and harmless cure—MULL'S GRAPE TONIC. Have you noticed the large number of Typhoid Fever cases lately? Typhoid Fever, Malaria Fever, Appendicitis, Impure Blood, Pimples, Sick Headache, Skin Disease, Piles, Female Troubles, Stomach Troubles, Heart Troubles, etc., are the result of Constipation. There is remedy now to be had that cures these troubles absolutely. A customized laminated you free to prove it. Remember we give only one bottle to each family. If your druggist fails to supply you with Mull's Grape Tonic send us this coupon together with name and address of the druggist and we will mail you a bottle. Try all the druggists before you will use as the bottle he is authorized to give you. The following coupon we are allowed to send by mail. The following coupon will not be honored unless it is cut out of the paper in one piece including the Patient's coupon, Retail Druggist's coupon and Wholesale or Jobber's coupon, they must not be separated. CUT OUT THIS COUPON, SIGN AND TAKE IT TO YOUR DRUGGIST WHO IS 187-12105 AUTHORIZED TO GIVE YOU A FREE 35c. BOTTLE FOR IT. I hereby certify that I have never taken Mull's Grape Tonic, that I will take it myself for Constipation Bowel and Stomach Trouble as soon as I obtain it. NONE, BUT THE RETAIL DRUGGIST MUST SIGN THIS: TO THE RETAIL DRUGGIST: This coupon void unless you sign your name and address on the line below. Send this coupon to the jobber for purchase, which you send him. All Jobbers have the 35c, 50c and $1.00 sizes. The $1.00 bottle contains nearly 6 times the 35c size and 3 times the 50c size. Retail Druggist, sign your name here. Your address NO ONE BUT THE WHOLESALE TO THE JOBBER: You will please access and give to the retailer buying the remedy from your coupon. Roll unless you earn your firm name and will result you so extra for each coupon properly. Jobber, alr you Address Cut out the above three coupons in MULL'S GRAPE TONIC CO., Makers Your address here. WHOLESALE DRUGGIST You will please accept this coupon if using the remedy from your 35 coupon to call your first name and address. For each coupon properly signed by the cou Jobber, sign your name here. Address here. Take three coupons in one piece. IC CO., Makers, No. 148 Thin NO ONE BUT THE WHOLESALE DRUGGIST MUST SIGN THIS: TO THE JOBBER: You will please accept this coupon if the same is properly signed, and give to the retailer buying the remedy from you. 35 cents in cash or trade for this. This coupon void unless you sign your name and address. Forward all coupons to us, and we will remit you 35 cents for each coupon properly signed by the consumer, retailer and yourself. Cut out the above three coupons in one piece. Do not separate. MULL'S GRAPE TONIC CO. Maker, No. 148 Third Ave. Rock Island, IL. "That chorusgirl contiene is a work of art, isn't it?" "No-art is long, you know."—Cleveland Leader. First mail—"Why did you leave the Upperten's?" Second mail—"I caught him kissing his wife!"—Town Topica. Novellist—"They say the dialect business is dying out." Mortal—"They what, but but, carees." Novellist—"I do. I don't know grammar enough to write plain English."—Atlanta Constitution. 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No. III. suffer from Constipation, when there is a positive, BULL'S GRAPE TONIC. Typhoid Fever cases lately? Typhoid pure Blood, Pimples, Sick Headache, omach Troubles, Heart Troubles, etc., causes these troubles absolutely. to prove in each family. If your drugist fails to use this coupon together with name and a bottle, as as the bottle he is authorized to give the one we are allowed to send by mail. need unless it is cut out of the paper in Detail Druggist's coupon and Wholesale sale. MAKE IT TO YOUR DRUGGIST WHO IS FREE 35c. BOTTLE FOR IT. Grape Tonic, that I will apply for only one and that I will take it myself for Constipation. It. here very plainly. DRUGGIST MUST SIGN THIS: Coupon void unless you sign your name and to the jobber of whom you purchased this trade for each coupon, properly signed, date and $1.00 sided. The $1.00 bottle contains DRUGGIST MUST SIGN THIS: this coupon if the same is properly signed, on 35 cents in cash or trade for same. This address. 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Send for pamphlets "30th Century Canada" and full particulars regarding rate, etc., to Superintendent of Immigration, Ottawa, Canada, or to the following authorized Canadian Government Agent--E. T. Holmes 315 Jackson Street, St. Paul, Minnesota, or W. V. Bennett, 801 New York Life Building, Omaha, Nebraska. The Swell Christmas Dinner on the Yukon ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ THE LAST SUPPER 1 Bartholomew. 2 James the Younger. 3 Aureus. 4 Freud. 5 Peter. 6 John. 7 Thomas. 8 James the Elder. 9 Trinity. 10 Matthew. 11 Thaddeus. 12 Simon. In the winter of '93 at a brand new mining camp on the Yukon there was a 'select society. One dark afternoon just before Christmas, with the mercury standing below the zero mark at some 20 odd, and a bitter wind sweeping down the river, the host blew into the cozy office of the agent. "I want you to do two things for me." "All right," said the agent, with ready courtesy, "what do you lack?" "In the first place," said the host, "I want you to take Christmas dinner with me." "That's easy," said the agent. "In the second place, I want you to help me out with the dinner." "Take the whole house if you want it." "No. I don't quite want the house." said the host, "但 I want that little Frenchman, your cook—what's his name?" "Louis is yours," said the agent. "And I want a whole lot of other things," said the host, with a sigh, "I am afraid I'm up against it hard." Walt's the gambler on the stage, "Well, you see, it's a wager," said the governor, and invited the governor and his son, and the general and his wife, and you and I make up the party. Further, I have asked each guest to choose some dish he would like for dinner, and, however difficult, I have agreed to provide it. "Well, I admire your nerve," said the agent, "you must imagine that San Francisco or New Orleans is just around the next bend in the river. Do you know what the word Yukon means?" "No," said the host, despondently, "It means 'nothing to eat.'" "Rum omelet," said the agent, without a moment's hesitation. "Hum!" mused the host, "rum, of course, but that means fresh eggs, with nothing but scrambled eggs in the town. Canned eggs won't omelet; I've tried 'em." "Blackie's got a hen," suggested the agent, "she roosts on the foot of his bed to keep from freezing to death." "Yes, I know," said the host, "but she ladd her last egg on the steamer just before it reached town. No hope he'll be up against the real thing now." "He's up against the real thing now," the agent with delight. "By the way, what did the others choose?" "To begin with the easiest, the governor's son wants some dish cooked in the French fashion." "The general's wife wants fresh potatoes. No evaporated or granulated spud go." "Got any?" asked the host anxiously. "Frozen ones," said the agent. "Will they do boiled?" "No, mashed," said the agent, "whip 'em up with a little butter and canned cream and then brown 'em in the oven." "Bully," said the host, lapsing into the vernacular of the west and rubbing his hands together. "What does the governor want?" and the agent. "Marrow on tost," said the host duobiously. "Holy smoke!" exclaimed the agent. "Not a cow bite this side of Dawson, and 775% miles up the Yukon. Better start an ship for Seattle at once. There are two horses in town, you might buy one and—hold on a minute," as the dawn of an idea appeared in his eyes, "walt I go out and look on the roof of the cabin." He stepped out of the door and returned in a few moments looking mysteriously triumphant. "What's on the roof of your old cabin?" said the host skeptically. The agent tipped dramatically up to him, put his hand to his mouth and said in a loud stage whisper, "Moose shanks." "What?" said the host. "Frozen moose bones full of marrow." explained the agent, beaming. "You see I have had several moose ams this fall, and as fast as the meat Louis threw them on the roof of the cabin. Influening will be soup for the dogs" loss will be the governor's gain, for those bones are full of marrow, everyone of them." "Shake," said the host as he extended his right hand. "Now let's see," said the agent musing, "what's next? O yes, the general. Bet you the drinks I know what he wants. He wants booze." "You're not so much," said the host, laughing. "I guessed that myself. When I asked him, he put the whole proposition in as few words as possible; all he said was, 'lashin's o' champagne.'" "That means plenty, I suppose," said the agent. "Of course; got any?" "We some extra dry, $75 a case," replein the agent in his most business-like tone. "Send up two cases." "Now," said the host briskly, "these matters being settled, how about eggs?" "There are the suicide's eggs," murmured the agent. "What," said the host incredulously, "did that man who hanged himself with a wire from a beam in his cabin have fresh eggs?" "Why, didn't you know," said the agent with surprise, "it was brooding on 18,000 eggs that caused him to commit suicide. He thought they were all bad, you see." "But they weren't all bad, only he didn't find it until after he was dead," protested the agent with a grin. "I was a member of the coroner's jury that sat on the case, and when we inquired the effects of deceased we found shotgun barrels of fresh eggs worth $2 a dozen. "Let me tell you what to do when you go to buy your eggs" continued the agent, not noticing the interruption. "Take a pocketful of money, a cold chisel and a hammer." "What's all that for?" asked the host with a show of interest. "Well, you see the eggs are in lard, like holes in a cacade, and the lard is frozen砂 as a rock. The probate court has charge of the matter and they sell the eggs for $2 a dozen in the lard, purchaser's risk. You have to get 'em out yourself. If you get six eggs for $2 a dozen you can buy. They won't let you use a steam thawer because it would boll all the eggs. I want to tell you that the probate court of this town is strictly on to its job. "Is there anything else that you want that you don't see?" "Yes," replied the host. "I want roses. They are my choice. But in latitude 64 degrees north, and in the dead of an Arctic winter, one might as well wish for a pair of Polaris." I knew I would "ask the agent encouragingly, 'how would a dozen jacks' and a dozen American beauties do, with a few sprays of apple blossoms to lay on the table?' "What's the use of trying to be funny, said the host in an injured tone. 'It's not in the least becoming.'" The agent made no reply to this but quietly stepped into the other room and returned presently with a birchbark vase in each hand. One contained a large bunch of magnificent jacqueminets and the other an equally handsome lot of American beauties. "Well, Till he--jiggered," said the host, catching himself just in time, "you could knock me down with a feather." "That's what they are," said the agent complacently. "Spray a little perfume on 'em and off about two of the general's 'insin's nobody could tell 'em," said the agent. "Where did you get them?" asked the host with interest. "Fluttered down from the wings of goees," replied the host, who was not in the least so. "Well, they are goose feathers," admitted the agent reluctantly, "but you needn't be so disgustingly matter of about fit. Besides I've got the apple blossoms upraise in the store." "I must be getting home," said the host, worming himself awkward into his squirrel skin pikle. "Dinner at 6 o'clock sharp, and don't forget to send up all the stuff, including Louis, the marrow bones and the roses. Good night," and off he went.—Samuel Hubbard, Jr., in Sunset Magazine. When the wise men came from the Earth to found Christmas day, they were mastered, not by religious conservatism, bft by Christian expectation. They were dominated, not by reason, but by intuition—by the genius represented in Job and in David rather than by the calculation of Jacob or the saws of Solomon. This world is saved not by profit-taking merely, but by prophet-giving. A few wise men from the East, acting on in sight, created that glad epoch of light in self-sacrifice which we call Christmas. Politics and worldly wisdom dom fought Christmas to the quick but Christmas was conducted from the upper air resounding the rhythm mic benedictions not only of peace but of peace based on good will. "Yule" is Scandinavian. The word "Yule" has in reality nothing to do with Christmas. It is an old Scandinavian word, signifying the winter solstice, which was always kept as a feast by the heathen Goths The man with time to burn never gave the world any light. LYDIA E. A BRIEF SKETCH How the Vegetable Company How the "Panic of '7 for Public Sale in Dr THE STORY READS E. PINKHAM KETCH OF HER LIFE The Compound Had Its Birth and mic of '73" Caused it to be Offered in Drug Stores. READS LIKE A ROMANCE LYDIA E. PINKHAM A BRIEF SKETCH OF HER LIFE How the Vegetable Compound Had Its Birth and How the "Panic of '73" Caused it to be Offered for Public Sale in Drug Stores. ANTI-GRIPINE 15 IS GUARANTEED TO CURE GRIP, BAD COLD, HEADACHE AND NEURALGIA. I root sell Anti-Gripline to a dealer who works Granatone. I root sell Anti-Gripline to a dealer who works Granatone. If it afflicted with Thompson's Eye Water sore eyes, use Davis' Cake and Pastry Flour Is Foremost Your Grocer Sells It. Prepared by The Davis Milling Co., St. Joseph, Mo. W. N. U., Des Moines, Ia., No. 50—1905 PISO'S CURE FOR GREEN WATER ALL LICE FINS. Jane Coates, 2777 W. 40th Ave. Oakland, CA. In use. Sold by Cogman. CONSUMPTION Weatherly than any brother sovereign; master of lesions, which number over a million; lord of more than one-sixth of the surface of the globe, with subjects of many colors and races, amounting to over one hundred and twenty million souls, the Czar of all the Russias will not be invincible until he adopts Pillsbury's Vitos as his regular breakfast diet. Years for St. Michael Lydia & Brkham This remarkable woman, whose maiden name was Estes, was born in Lynn, Mass., February 6th, 1819, coming from a good old Quaker family. For many years she taught school, and during her career as a teacher she be came known as a woman of an alert and investigating mind, an earnest secker after knowledge, and above all she was poor with a wonderfully sympathetic nature. In 1843 she married Isaac Pinkham, a builder and real estate operator, and their early married life was marked by prosperity and happiness. They had three children, three sons and a daughter. In those good old-fashioned days few drugs were used in medicine; people relied upon nature's remedies, roots and herbs to treat a wide range of more potent and efficacious in controlling diseases than any combination of drugs. Mrs. Pinkham from her youth took a deep interest in medicine and her work, and grew a love of herbs, their characteristics, and power over disease; she believed that as nature so beautifully provides food for the body she also provides medicine for the mind, and for the health in the roots and herbs of the field, and as a wife, mother and sympathetic friend, she often made use of her knowledge of roots and herbs in preparing medicines for her family and Knowing of so much suffering among her sex, after much study and research, Mrs. Pinkham believed that the discourses of women have a common remedy, and find a common remedy—not at that time as a source of proof, but simply that she might aid the suffering. How her efforts have been rewarded the women of the world know to day, Mrs. Lynn. Its length and severity was too much for the large real estate interests of the Pinkham family, as this class of business suffered most from this fearful depression, so when the family found it their property swept away. At this point the history of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound commences: The three sons and daughter, with the three sons and daughter, to restore the family fortune, resolved to give to the world the vegetable compound that Mrs. Pinkham TO CURE THE GRIP IN ONE DAY ANTI-GRIPINE WAS NO EQUAL FOR VARIABLE DEFIANCE STARCH—18 ounces to the package—other starches only 12 ounces—a price and "DEFIANCE" 18 SUPERIOR QUALITY. Angel Cake, Silver Cake, Marble Cake and a host of other high grade evidences of the bakers' art, are prepared in an inimitable manner when prepared from this flour. DAVIS ANGEL FOOD CAKE Cake and Pastry FLOUR Sells at 25 cents per package and considering results it is worth a good deal more. is because made by an interesting different process. Denance Starch is unlike any other, better and one-third more for 10 cents. Our worst enemies are the friends who have failed to find us profitable. Lewis' Single Binder straight so cigar is good quality all the time. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Pooria, Ill. Men are polite or rude according to the standing of the individual they are addressing. had so often made from roots and herbs for such of her women neighbors and friends who were sick and in need, that she was beonderful-lits fame had spread, and calls were coming from miles around for this efficacious vegetable compound. And no money, and little credit. Their first laboratory was the kitchen, where roots and herbs were steeped on the store, gradually filling a gross of bottles. Then came the question of selling it, for always being in demand, and they hired a job printer to run off some pamphlets setting forth the merits of the medicine, now called Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and pamphlets were distributed by the Pinkham company in Boston, New York and Brooklyn. The wonderful curative properties of the medicine were, to a great extent, advertising, for whoever used it, and for whoever and the do demand increased. In 1877, by combined efforts, the family had saved enough money to commence newspaper advertising on a small scale, and from that time the family had assured, until to-day Lydia E. Pinkham and her Vegetable Compound have become household words everywhere, and thousands of pounds of this substance are used annually, making this great remedy for womenills. Although Lydia E. Pinkham passed to her reward some years ago, the perseverance of her great work was guarded by her long and eventful experience she was ever methodical in her work and was careful to preserve a record of every case that came to her husband, and of every sick woman who applied to her—and there were thousands—received careful study, and the details, including symptoms, treatment and results, were recorded for future reference. The thousands made since, are available to thick women the world over, and represent a vast collaboration of information regarding the treatment of women, authenticity and accuracy, can hardly be equated in an library in the world. Another act of foresight on the part of Lydia E. Pinkham was to see that some one of her family was trained to teach her children in view, for years before her death, had as her chief assistant her daughter-in-law, the present Mrs. Pinkham. Therefore, under the guidance and care of her mother and a vast experience of her own, covering twenty-five years, the present Mrs. Pinkham is exceptionally well equipped to advise sick women, which she always glad to do free of charge. The record of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made of simple herbs and roots, is a proud and peerless achievement, conquest over the obstinate lilies of women, greater than that of any other one medicine of its kind in the world, and will ever stand as a monument to the great woman whose name it bears. For Health and Recreation come to Texas! Get away from the cold, damp, winter weather here and find health and pleasure in the Winter Play-grounds of Texas. The rest, the perfect sunshiny winter weather and the exhilarating air will benefit you. Tourist tickets are now on sale daily to the following points: Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston, Beaumont, Galveston, San Antonio, Rockport, Corpus Christi, Brownsville and El Paso, Texas, with a final limit of June 1st, 1906. Ask your nearest railroad agent for rates. Come to Texas! The exceptionally low rates the excellent train services here offer are the journey of but small cost set of treasure teeth. Winter Trips! Just pamphlets, aid you in planning a trip. The glary seat is so quiet. Address: Come to Taxal! The receptively townsend you to MKT will be the M. K. T. It will be a journey of but small cost and so many possibilities. I've a helpful little pamphlet and you to planning a trip. I'll gladly send it to request. Address: W. S. ST. GEORGE General Passenger and Ticket Agent Box 919 St. Louis MO We are enjoying beautiful weather at this writing. The Sunday closing of the calions makes Minneapolis a regular paradise on that day, there are scarcely any drunks up for trial Monday morning, and the policemen say, "it is very quite for them," Mayor Jones certainly needs to be commended for so enforcing such laws and see that they are carried out to the letter, other cities should fall in line. St. James church was crowded as usual Sunday evening. The pastor Rev. Wade had for his text, "The only reason for failure, The Remedy." The large chorus choir seemed at its best. A new secret organization is being introduced here by Mrs. Ione Gibbs known as "The True Reformers." She is very desirous of setting up a strong order in the Flower City. The M. T. C. Art club holds its next meeting with Mrs. H. W. Richardson of 6th Ave South. Mrs. J. W Harris of Omaha is in the city on business. Rev. Wade has on foot the opening of a Free library and reading rooms at his church where he hopes to be able to place on the shelves as much of our literature as possible, so our young people as well as the older ones will have a place to spend their leisure moments in thought and study. He hopes to open soon when all will be welcomed. The Pastors' Aid of St. James church indulged in a debate last Friday evening as follow: "A woman was lost in the wood?" "A hunter found her," a farmer took her in, "a doctor nurse" who was entitled to the woman after a lengthy discussion the judge finally decided from a merited standpoint in favor of the hunter. The next discussion will be resolved that, "Money is more beneficial than education. Every one is invited to attend. Rav, M. E. Stewart of Omaha is the new pastor of Bethesda Baptist church 10-70 ROUND TRIP MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL. Holiday rates Via the Minneapolis and St. Louis R. R. $10.70 round trip to Minneapolis and St. Paul also one and one third fare for the round trip to points in Iowa, Minnesota, North and South Dakota Wisconsin, Northern Michigan & Tickets on sale Dec. 22, 23, 25, 26, 30, 31 and Jan. 1. Good to return until Jan. 4th, St. Paul trains leave Depo Minneapolis Union Station at 8:05 A. M. except Sunday and 9:05 P. M. daily. Ethetrville train leaves at 1.10 P. M. except Sunday. Full information at City Ticket office $19 Wainut street. W. K. ADAMS C. P. A. MT. PLEASANT NOTES. Mr. McCook probably the oldest cousin resident of Mt. Pleasant died Saturday night at his home on North Lincoln street. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. Mr. Brooks was born in Charleston West Virginia and was a slave until freed the owl war. He is survived by two children Miss Mary Brooks and Mrs. Sarah Berry and other relatives, for a number of years Mr. Brooks has been very feeble and scarcely able to leave his home. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the second B-pist church in charge of the pastor Rev. John Smith and the remains were entered in the old cemetery. George Berry of Davenport was here Monday to attend the funeral of his grandfather Corbin Brooks. The revival meeting at the Second Baptist church have closed. The two clubs of the A. M. E. church are arranging to serve a very elaborate dinner at the church on Thanksgiving day. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., BUDGETAR- A blinding snow storm visited our city Monday evening and left the ground entirely covered with beautiful white snow. The many friends of Mr. James Nelson were extremely shocked when they learned of his death last Friday evening, as he was sick only a short time. His funeral was very largely attended at St. Peters church, Rev. Wilson officiating. Mr. Nelson leaves a wife and baby boy. The K of P Lodge had charge of the funeral. Mrs. Henry Roberts returned recently from a very pleasant visit at Davenport. The M. T. C. Art club meets next Wednesday with Mrs. Simpson of 5th. Ave. South. The ladies will give a social in the near future. The Non-Coriel Club met Wednesday evening with Miss Harper of 8th street. The Kings, Daughters of St. James church initiated the following sons at their meeting Tuesday evening. Roy Jefferson, Harry Lee, Clyde Turino and Carl Wille. They have at present twenty members. Mr. Branch gave a very interesting address to the St. James Sunday school Sunday. The attendance was very large and continues to grow each Sunday. Mr. Walter Barber is the newly elected Superintendent. Mr. Fannie Pierre sang by request, very sweetly "Some Sweet Day," at the funeral of Mr. Nelson Sunday. Rev. Stewart of Omaha is the new pastor of the Bethesda Baptist church. The ladies of Bethesda church have organized a sewing circle. The St. James choir was organized Monday evening with the following officiates. President, Arthur Spence; Vice-President, Sarah Cumpingham; Secretary, May Thornton; Toreasure, Myrle Taylor; Instructor, Micae. Gee, Wade; Organist, Mary Bacon; Violist, Mr. Fatts; other members are Mrs. I Newton, Mina Gower, Bostus Wade, Dora Walters, Mason Walter Barber, G. Harrell, G. Miche, L. Johnson and Isaac Browne. killed Elim Hirsch last Friday evening, on Washington Avenue and Second street. Holmes was immediately removed to the City Hospital where he died date-day evening. We did not learn the exact cause of the shooting. The remains of Holmes was shipped to Missouri for burial. Several of our people are confined in the different hospitals of the city. Some are seriously ill. We were very sorry to read through the columns of the Bystander the news of the death of Mrs. Euzia Fletcher of Galesburg. The family has our sincere sympathy. Mr. E. G. Case, a mail carrier of Canton Center, Conn., who has been in the U. S. Service for about sixteen years, says; "we have tried many cough medicines for group, but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is king of all and one to be relied upon every time. We also find it the best remedy for coughs and colds, giving certain results and leaving no bad after effects." For sale by all druggist. Rev. Holmes pastor of the Third Baptist church received the sad news of the death of his brother who is employed on the railroad, running west from Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Murphy of High street, leave Tuesday morning for a visit in Chicago and Joliette, Ill. Miss A. D. Sumilin of W. 1th street, entertained last Thursday at dinner Mrs. R. Bradley, Miss Stella Bradley and Mrs. R. Rheonx of Molina and Miss M. Bielr. R. H. Murphy. C. Searcy and C. B. Lewis, a delightful time was had by all, present. Miss Elizabeth Cain has been indisposed a few days. The degrees of the order of the Myrtle Shrine was conferred on a large number in Rock Island last week by a Mr. Fields of St. Louis, Mo. Those who were in the number from Davport were H. W. Hughes, S. Cain and C. B. Lewis. The A. M E church seems to begetting along nicely under the leadership of its new pastor. Rev. Jones, all seemed well pleased. There was a very pleasant entertainment given at the A. M. E. church last Thursday night by one of the church clubs of which Mrs. D. H. Johnson is chairman. The feature of the entertainment was the finding of a dollar which had been hid by the chairman, the entries of the church was well gone over, when at last the dollar was found in a small cake by your humble servant Mrs. G. B. Lewis. Mr and Mrs George Tarver of Moline celebrated their 20th Anniversary last Saturday night. Those attending from Davenport were Meadies Blair, A. D. Somlin, B. Murphy, Beaegy, little Helen Sesey, C. B. Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. C. Lumbert, all report a fine time. The Third Baptist church will serve Jvst 11 Days Until Xmas Only $10 Puts a Fine Piano in Your Home long many pianos and piano players for Christmas of this early buying is plainly told by our price great price inducements and easier terms than before in this city at this time of the year. Then, to make their purchases early to avoid the ill "the last moment." The selection as to styles, is better now than it will be later. $6 Monthly Upwards you can have a nice piano set aside for you, stored or have it delivered to your home at once, and while you save the money, ($6 monthly and up- e payment. Days to Buy the Best BALL and other pianos we handle have a world- perfection of scale and good wearing quality, as in used uprights, including Weber, Schubert, Mason and Hamlin and others, at prices varying payments to suit you. Y. KIMBALL CO. of Kimball Piano Players and Kimball Pipe Organs for the Home. ESTABLISHED 1857. We are now selling many pla- delivery. The reason of this earl- tags. We are offering greater价 has ever been offered before in this too, many people desire to make rush, not waiting until the last to prices and easy terms, is better ne- Pianos $6 More For ten dollars you can have a free until Christmas or have it d have the use of it while you sa- wards) to complete the payment. It Pays to I The famous KIMBALL and oth wide reputation for perfection of Numerous bargains in used u Kimball, Camp & Co., Mason and from $85 to $250 on payments to s W. W. KIM Factory Distributors of Kimball Organs for ESTABL We are now selling many pianos and piano players for Christmas delivery. The reason of this early buying is plainly told by our price tags. We are offering greater price inducements and easier terms than has ever been offered before in this city at this time of the year. Then, we are offering a special price for pianos that are rush, not waiting until "the last moment." The selection as to styles, prices and easy terms, is better now than it will be later. Pianos $6 Monthly Upwards For ten dollars you can have a nice piano set aside for you, stored free until Christmas or have it delivered to your home at once, and have the use of it while you save the money, ($6 monthly and upwards) to complete the payment. It Pays to Buy the Best The famous KIMBALL and other planes we handle have a worldwide reputation for perfection of scale and good wearing quality. Kimballsumeric bargains, including luggage, including Weber, Schumbert, Kimballs, Maoos, and Hanko, and others, at prices varying from $85 to $250 on payments to suit you. To Chicago Only $12.15 ago December 16th 12.15 Round Trip. To Chicago December 16th Only $12.15 Round Trip. A mammoth coliseum has been built for it. The Exposition is the greatest live stock educational institution in America. The Rock Island takes a special interest in the show, because of the large which come from territory adjacent to Rock Island. events about the low rates to Chicago for this event. C.I.C. E. BLUE, Agent 22 West Street Louisville, Iowa CHICAGO number of exhibits which come from lines. Ask Rock Island agents about the Rock Island System number of exhibits which come from territory adjacent to Rock Island lines. Aikin Rock Island events about the low rates to Chicago for this event King of All Cough Medicines. DAVENPORT ITEM8 Piano T. M. Griffiths, Mgr. LIVE STOCK EXPOSITION Takhtangon at the church on 3., street, 11 a.m. dazzle concert in the evening have be-n arranged The big four have issued invitations for one of their swell balls on the 6. h of December at Armvell Hall. O lust. Wednesday afternoon about fifty ladies of the trios rested on an invitation to a reception given by Mrs. Wm. Baker at her beautiful home on Iowa street hours from two to five o'clock The front and back patrons and hall were beautifully decorated with cut flowers and garland of satin. Mrs. Baker was assisted in receiving the guest by Mrs. Ghas. Moe and Mrs. Rachel Baker who announced the arrival of each guest, after all had arrived puzzle cards were passed and each one was requested to fill out the missing puzzle with 12 numbers, the one getting the largest number correctly to be received a prize which was a beautiful hand painted china bon bon dish, Mrs. E. Bokins had the highest number correct. She being awarded the prize, Mrs. Bell Major of Rock Island received a silver salt and paper shaker as a prize for guessing near the number of beans in a pint jar. A five course luncheon was served by one of Rock Island's best cateres. MT. PLEASANT. The Thanksgiving club rally given at the A. M. e. church proved to be a good success. Some time ago the church was divided into two chapels the captains appointed by the pastor Rev. G. C. Christberg. Mrs. Parthins McCracken club of capt. No. 1, Mrs. Melvina Harris, captain of elub No. 2 Dinners were served at the church Thanksgiving day by each of the clubs the tables were decorated for the occasion with cut-flowers, a friend of Mrs. F. L. Burnett having sent to her from Council Bluffs five dozoes American Beauty Rosees and three dozen Carnations. Mrs. Burnett very kindly donated them to the church. All reports were brought in Monday night which showed that $7.00 had been cleared. The prizes were then given first prize to Mrs. Melvina Harris which was a handsome lamp, Second prize to Mrs. Parthing McCracken a beautiful berry set. The papering of the A. M. E church had just been completed. It is the result of the efforts of the Ladies Helping Hand Society of which Mrs. Rena Logan is president. Rev. J. H. Jones of Ottumwa is in the city. Mr. Lincoln Nunnley spent Thanksgiving in Kecosauqua. Mrs. Anna Colson. Misses Mary Circle and Jessie Prentice spent Thanksgiving here. 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Corner of 11th and 12th and 13th and 14th preaching at 11 m. and 8 p.; glance and gaze preaching at 10 Sunday; Sunday School 3: 0p. m.; glance and gaze preaching at 10 and Chase meeting every Wednesday 8 p. m. O. A. Johnson, pastor, 9:16 tlst St. Maple Street between Ninth and Teenth preaching at 18 m.; Sunday School 9: 0a. m. E. Maple between Ninth and Teenth preaching at 18 m.; Cox I. Bible teacher preaching at 8 p. m. Rev. J. O. W. Stinnett, pastor Union Congregational School and Park preaching 10: 45 m.; evening service 7 Sunday School 10: 45 m.; evening service 8. W. Porter, pastor North Star Lodge. No. 2. A. F. & A. M.-Meets First Thursday in each month at Massank Hall—North-west corner of Tenth and Center streets. H. E. Jacobe, W. M.; Harrison Gould, secretary. Hing Solomon Commandery, No. 6.—Meets Second and Fourth Thursday in each month at Massank Hall. W. Humburd E. C.; Geo H. Cleggott, Recorder. V.com. Cest. No. 3—Meets Second Monday in each month at Massank hall, Mrs. L. 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