Two Stallions for Sale or Trade – The pereheron stallion, Normadick, register no. 17,770, six years old, also pereheron stallion, DeNavaro, register no, 19,412 coming four years old – E. Schank, Nashua, Ia.

Plainfield – Lou Roach went to Chicago, Sunday, with two cars of stock.

Plainfield – Barney Thompson spent Sunday at the home of D. N. Thompson, near Horton.

Plainfield – Mr. and Mrs. Pye went to Nashua Monday evening to attend the McCowan lecture.

Plainfield – Mrs. Alfred Robinson visited her mother at Clarksville last week returning home Sunday.

Plainfield – Rev. P. M. Smock delivered his lecture “Pestallotzzi”. To a good audience at Horton Saturday evening.

Plainfield – The crokmole club met Friday evening at Fairview with Miss Calista Trescott. They report a very enjoyable time.

Plainfield – Will Cutler, a member of the United States regulars, and who is home on a leave of absence, visited friends in town last week.

Plainfield – Miss Mae Saunders left on the Clipper Tuesday for her home at Preston, Wis. She will visit friends in Dubuque a few days while on route.

Plainfield – Mr. and Mrs. George White, living east of the river, celebrated the fifth anniversary of their married life Monday evening by giving a wooden wedding.

Plainfield – The post and W. R. C. gave a dinner to the members last Saturday, and at its close Dr. Ford, as commander, and his amiable wife as president of the W. R.C. were presented with a vase lamp and a silver smoking set of three pieces, with a fine briar pipe as a token of the esteem in which they are held by the members.

Sunny Dell – Will Simmons, of Prosper, while in Nashua, saw fit to have his beautiful brown mustache removed from his upper lip. This so changed his looks that upon his return home his wife didn’t know him and of course refused him admittance. Will raked his brain for some means of identifying himself, now that his mustache was gone, and at last thought of a nailless toe. He as once proceeded to take off shoe and stockings to show the tow, when Mrs. Simmons said; “why Will, it that you? Where did you mustache go? “Well, Cora,” Will said, “the roots are left and it won’t take long to grown”.

Sunny Dell – Frank and August Wedemeyer have a new Portland cutter.

Sunny Dell – William Strike, Sr., is visiting at New Hampton.

Sunny Dell – Ern Kimball and Lonne Christenson were in Nashua on business last Thursday.

Sunny Dell – Finley Eastman met with a severe accident last Wednesday morning while helping Dick Pierce blast logs. He lighted the fuse and thought he had time to get out of reach before the charge exploded. The charge exploded and filled his face with powder. He was taken to his grandfather’s in Greenwood and a doctor summoned. The doctor worked tow hours before he got out all the powder. We hope it will not prove serious, and that he may be at his schoolwork again soon.

Sunny Dell – Mrs. Fred Edson spent a part of last week with her parents in North Richland. While she was gone Fred purchased a nice organ and had it in the house as a surprise for her on her return.

Sunny Dell – Tessie Frederici will furnish the music at the Junior league entertainment, which is to be given at Republic soon.

Sunny Dell – Web Harned was in Nashua last Saturday. This was a great surprise to his friends, as Web doesn’t reach town often.

Sunny Dell – Frank, Mary, Alice, George, and Bert Wedemeyer visited Alfred and Myra Mead, near Ionia, last Sunday.

Republic – Mrs. Percy, Sr., is still in very poor health.

Republic – Hans Jensen’s entertained company Sunday.

Republic – Elmer Tucker’s entertained company Sunday.

Republic – J. W. Pierce was a Nashua caller one day this week.

Republic – C. A. Whitman’s folks entertained company Friday evening.

Republic – Frank Castor and wife were Nashua callers one day this week.

Republic – Lew Knape and family visited relatives in Bradford one day last week.

Republic – Myrtle Bray, of Floyd, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Sylvia Parsons, and other friends for a few weeks.

Republic – Ernest Kimball has been spending a few days with his sisters in the eastern part of the county. He returned home Tuesday.

Republic – L. Goodall and wife visited their daughter, Mrs. S. Strike and family Saturday. As the weather was fine it was a good time for the old people to get out.

Republic – Jim Eckenrod was a New Hampton caller Saturday, or at lease he was seen driving that way and as he did not tell us any different we supposed he was going there.

Republic – Mr. and Mrs. L. Groom entertained company Friday evening, and dancing was the amusement of the hour. A most enjoyable time was reported by those present.

Republic – Miss Susie Grove has been engaged by Mrs. Dan Schmurr to help her with her household duties until she is restored to her usual health, which we include to say is improving.

Republic – Mrs. Fred Edson visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. Rouse, of North Richland, last week, her husband coming after her Sunday. It is one of the pleasures of life to go home and spend a few days.

Republic – Mrs. Legge is in very poor health at present, with Dr. Byers, of New Hampton, in attendance. We hope that she may be speedily restored to her usual health. It mars all the pleasures of life to be suffering constantly.

Republic – There will be a fair at the church on Saturday, Jan. 27, beginning in the morning at 10 o’clock, and in the evening a literary program will be given, and supper after, all by the Junior League. Admission to Entertainment 10 cents; supper 10 cents. Proceeds for the pastor. Program: Music, Opening song by League; Prayer; March by Junior members and missionary exercise; Opening address – Pearl strike; Son – Tessie Frederici; Declamation – Wendell strike; Declamation – Lee Dunlap; Recitation – “Boys and Girls” – Susan Hicks, pearl Dunlap, and Bessie Strike; Declamation – Russell Pierce; Recitation – Bernice Kimball; Recitation – Eva Hanson; Music; Dialogue – “How the Quarrel Began” by – Blanche Feuchtwanger and Gracie Moine; Declamation – Lyle Kimball; Declamation – Willie Pursey; Recitation – Lola Feuchtwanger; Song; Recitation – Kittie Strike; Recitation – Gracie Moine; Recitation – Rose Pursey; Song by Juniors; Music; Dialogue “Youthful Dissipation” – Lizzie Hicks and Edie Dunlap; Recitation – Allie Pursey; Declamation – Glen Hanson; Declamation – Charlie Thompson; Recitation – Mary Zaack; Son; Declamation – Jimmie Tucker; Recitation – Ina Strike; Music; Dialogue “The Two Cooks” – Kitten Strike and Lucy Myers; Recitation – Angie Castor; Declamation – Ora Thompson; Declamation – Clarence Hanson; Recitation – Ray Shanafelt; Song; Dialogue “The Dead Bird” – Ina Strike and Lola Feuchtwanger; Declamation – Ray Prudhon; Declamation – Elmer Moody; Recitation – Hazel Cory; Song; Music; Dialogue “Thom’s Practical Joke” – Elmer Moody, Pearl Strike and Sophie Wedemeyer; Declamation – Charlie Tucker; Music; Supper; Miss Tessie Frederici will take full charge of the music. Ellen Moody, Superintendent.

Horton – Tom Corlett is soon to unit his forces with the A.O. of R.C.

Horton – Mr. Horace Thompson celebrated his birthday by a party Tuesday evening.

Horton – Merchant Spaulding makes quite a pleasant appearance now by the loss of 24 teeth.

Horton – Mr. F. Storing is able to be around again after a severe attack of la grippe and quinsy.

Horton – Clarence Cooper has rented the Reed Eldrich house and will soon move his family to our burg.

Horton – Mr. Hanner, who has been suffering from an attack of appendicitis, is able to be on duty again.

Horton – The ancient order of the Red Cross started last Thursday evening in booming style, Representative Potter came up from Waverly.

Horton – Mrs. Emma Pierson has started a singing class, which meets at the schoolhouse on Wednesday and Friday evening of each week.

Horton – Mrs. Dr. Homer was initiated into the mysteries of the R.N. of A. last Friday afternoon. The doctor was installed as camp physician and says it was quite an embarrassing ceremony.

Horton – Saturday evening, Jan. 14, Rev. Smock, of Plainfield, delivered a very interesting lecture on “Pestalozzi, the Pedagogue”. The house was well filled and all returned home feeling they had gained much by hearing of this noble teacher, and by the excellent manner in which Rev. S. handled his subject.

Horton – Ed Wylam and Clarence Cooper have purchased the blacksmith and wagon shop of George Orchard and will soon take possession. The boys are ingenious and industrious. They will run business right and we wish them success. Dick Orchard will stay in the shop a few weeks and says after that there will be no more shoeing horses for him.

Prosper – Will Swiss went to Nashua Saturday.

Prosper – Robert Walsh, Jr. made a trip to Greene Sunday.

Prosper – John Thompson went to Nashua Saturday on business.

Prosper – Julius Schultz and wife were the guests of Mrs. Will Simmons Monday.

Prosper – Fred Grawe is preparing for his exhibition, which will take place Feb. 22.

Prosper – Miss Millie Myers of Nashua, was a guest of Miss Katie Vetter Sunday.

Prosper – Mrs. N. Runyon went to her brother-in-law’s Monday, where she will visit a few days.

Prosper – David and John Bickert went to Plainfield after their two robes, which they had tanned there lately.

Prosper – F. D. Humbert returned home Saturday from Allison, where he was on the grand jury for the past week.

Prosper – Peter Reinbolt drove his sorrel pacer to Nashua Saturday. He surprised several fast horse drivers near town. Most all of the folks noticed him driving through town.

Bassett – Willie Craves is off duty for a few days at Spencer and is home on account of grip.

Bassett – Dr. Gillespie is lain by for repairs and Dr. Rawlins is on double duty. “Physician, heal thyself”.

Bassett – Mr. Sprague got down on the streets last Monday for the first time and has improved every opportunity since. He thinks he might go to work before long but those old crutches are so in the way.

Bassett – All of James Tolle’s family have been sorely afflicted since their return from Nebraska. The little ones have the measles, and Mr. and Mrs. Tolle the disease prevalent in this vicinity, grip, or something like it.

Bassett – Butter maker Butler, of Deerfield, was a caller Thursday. He is well pleased with his position and says he is getting along nicely. Has been bothered a little as they had to send the engine to Charles City for repairs, but has everything running now in apple-pie order.

Bassett – Supt. Bishop, of New Hampton, is around in this neck of the woods this week, interviewing the educational fraternity and inspecting their work in the several schools. Many a school-marm’s heart goes pit-a-pat and the young professor’s pulse beats quicker when they realize that J.A.’s critical eye is upon them.

Bassett – Mrs. J. A. Rawlins received a message Wednesday a.m. whose sad purport caused her such grief as she has never known. Her mother had passed away that morning at her sister’s home in Davenport. Chronic bronchitis was the immediate cause of death yet she has been failing for a year past. Mrs. Rawlins left on her sad errand of mourning Wednesday p.m.

Bassett – George J. Goddard arrived home from New York Friday noon after an extended visit with his sister, Mrs. Eliza Worden, of Tri-States. He reports very severe weather up among the mountains and any amount of snow. He says New York is a first-rate place to live in if you have plenty of stamps, but “Old Iowa” is better. He also states the fact that York State people will feed 50 cent corn to their swine, then have to dress them and sell for $4.50 per hundred and think they are doing well. What about the western farmer feeding 20 or 25-cent corn to $3.50 hogs and grumbling at that? Some people would grumble if they were going to be hung”.

Found Dead in the Road – E. Erskine, a farmer residing near White Elm, was found dead in the road leading to his home. Mr. Erskine was a clock mender and practiced that trade in the winter, tending his farm in the summer. The body was found laying face downward in the highway with his toolbox by his side. There were no marks of violence on the body and the coroner’s jury, returned a verdict of death from heart failure.

Y.W.C.A. Secretary of Iowa – Miss Elizabeth Jones was re-elected State secretary of the Young Women’s Christian Association at a meeting of the association executive committee at Des Moines. Reports on the State work were especially encouraging. In Cedar Rapids, where the association has come through a hard struggle with success, in Ottumwa, and in Des Moines, the physical instruction is a new successful feature of work.

Small Fire at Burlington – The Franklin Furniture Company’s warerooms were gutted by fire in Burlington. The building belonged to Commodore George C. Remey, United Sates navy. The loss will be about $8,000, fully covered by insurance.

Iowa Poultry Association – At Davenport, the Iowa State Poultry Association elected officers as follows: President, J. R. Sheaffer, Bloomfield; first vice-president, George W. Stout, Rosehill; treasurer, A. L. Perdick, Ottumwa.

J. W. Osier of Greene died very suddenly at Burlington.

Thomas C. Mitchell, a teamster at Clinton, was killed in a runaway.

Gov. Shaw has reappointed Fletcher Howard as a commissioner of pharmacy.

C. H. Spaulding of Waterloo died very suddenly after an illness of but a few hours.

Frank Scroggy, a teamster of Waterloo, was thrown from his wagon and his arm broken.

Joshua Cooper, age 83 years, died at his home near Colo, as the result of a fall on the ice.

Joseph Willard of Dillon, Mont., who was visiting at Bedford, committed suicide by hanging.

Andrew Shaw, colored, of Genterville, drank a quantity of chloroform and died from the effects.

Charles McElhaney of Angus, aged 15, was struck by a cage at the mine and sustained sever internal injuries.

Aaron Burr Alderson, the oldest resident of Dubuque County, is dead, age 90 years. He came to that county in 1832.

Henry Lightly of Waterloo was severely injured by the giving way of a staging on which he was working.

Lars Sorrenson’s meat market at Alson was destroyed by fire. Loss about $1000 covered by insurance.

At Dubuque, Judge Shiras has ordered the sale of the Eight street electric line on the first Monday of March.

Jonas Schlevinger, one of the leading men of Hampton, is dead.

The stepdaughter of Martin Evens of Glenwood was found dead in bed.

Mrs. Minnie Alverson was fined $75 in Davenport for the larceny of a silver sup.

John Porter’s livery barn in Des Moines was destroyed by fire and ten horses cremated.

James Wallis, the oldest and wealthiest merchant in Dubuque, died there, in his 85 th year.

John Grooms, a farmer residing near Bidwell, had his hand badly lacerated at a sawmill.

David Frederick, age 82, a pioneer of Keokuk, died at the residence of his daughter there.

Mr. Beeson of Marshalltown was thrown from a buggy and severely injured about the head.

The 8-year-old daughter of T. R. Strong of Oakland dropped dead. She had been in her usual health.

Mrs. Roe of Buffalo was entertaining a visitor when she fell over on the floor dead. Heart disease being the cause.

John S. Magee, a teamster in Burlington, who fell from his wagon a short time ago, died from the injuries received.

Bert Vosberg of Davenport seeks to recover $15,000 from C.R.I. &P. for the loss of a limb while in its employ.

Asa Howard, an aged man who lived at East Plattsmouth, was run over by a train near Pacific Junction and instantly killed.

Charles Lindstrom of Ottumwa fell from a bridge near Albia on which we was working and sustained several severe injuries.

Louis Deraish, 19 years of age, residing in Dubuque County, was stricken with paralysis. He had no premonition of the stroke.

Jacob Geiger was sentenced in Sigourney to fifteen years in the penitentiary at Fort Madison for the murder of Matts Mohrain.

Henry S. Byers of Des Moines fell down the cellar stairs at the house of a friend and received injuries from which he died in a few hours.

Captain Charles Briar of the Des Moines fire department was thrown from a ladder on which he was working and severely injured.

Fred Skelton of Missouri Valley, age 20 years, was run over by a train at South Omaha and received injuries which may prove fatal.

Two weeks ago Mrs. Hunter of Burlington was thrown from a buggy during a runaway. She has succumbed to the injuries sustained.

Maud Walters, a servant girl living in Davenport, took a dose of laudanum with suicidal intent, but was discovered in time to save her life.

Newton Freshwater of Fairfield, while cutting timber, by a miss-stroke of his ax sent the blade into his right leg, inflecting a serious wound.

W. L. Kingsbury of Waterloo was loading hay when a bale struck him, knocking him down, breaking his right arm and otherwise injuring him.

Michael Graves of Waterloo has filed suit against the C & N. W. for $10,000 damages for the loss of a foot through being struck by an engine.

Mary Williams of Davenport has commenced suit for $5,000 damages from Mary Corey, a schoolgirl, for injuries sustained by being knocked down by a bicycle.

Albert Brewster, while performing his duties as brakeman on the Northwestern, was killed recently, and John Brewster, administrator of his estate, has brought suit at Clinton for $20,000 damages.

Home and Abroad – Rev. H. A. Green, of Strawberry Point, is holding revival meetings at Chickasaw and arousing considerable interest.

Home and Abroad – Tom Longhorn and wife left to DeKalb, Tenn., Tuesday afternoon to be absent a couple of weeks. We trust their trip to the sunny South will be a pleasant one.

Home and Abroad – Will Getsch spent Sunday at Cedar Falls visiting among friends and returning Monday noon. Tuesday he went to Carrville to act as clerk at the sale on that afternoon.

Home and Abroad – T. B. Harriman and W. S. Benson, of Dubuque, were Nashua visitors a few hours Monday, on business connected with the Illinois Central which they so ably represent.

Home and Abroad – Frederika, a small town southeast of Nashua, suffered a loss of $1,500 by fire a few days ago. The losers were R. Walker, L. S. Boyce, William Evans, H. E. Cropp, F. D. Adams.

Home and Abroad – J. H. Beam and son Joseph, of Meringo, Ill., who have been here the past two months looking after Mr. Beam’s farm over on the Wapsie, returned home Tuesday night.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. William Richardson went to Davenport Tuesday night to spend several days at the home of her relatives. These annual home visits are bright spots in Mrs. Richardson’s pleasant life, and she anticipates them with a great deal of pleasure.

Home and Abroad – There will be a sociable at the home of Mr. George Horton on Friday evening, Jan. 27. An interesting program may be expected and refreshments will be served. Proceeds will be used to purchase books for the school library. Eva E. Grawe, Teacher.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Charlotte Watts took advantage of the excursion to Tennessee last Tuesday and will visit for about three weeks at the home of Mrs. Beldeu. The trip will be a delightful one and as it is Mrs. Watts’ first visit south she expects to enjoy it to the fullest extent.

Home and Abroad – My two bath rooms are open to the public during the day and evening thought out the week and from 8 to 10 on Sunday. The rooms are warm, convenient. Kept in good condition, and afford an excellent opportunity for men to find the necessary requirements of a refreshing bath. M. Smith barber.

Home and Abroad – David Blake and son of Greene drove over last Friday to do some trading, having been enticed this way by the advertising matter sent out by some of our enterprising merchants. Mr. Blake is one of the most prosperous farmers in the vicinity of Greene and his trade is worth winning. We hope he will be induced to return to Nashua.

Home and Abroad – R. C. Heath, of LaPorte City, a brother-in-law of T. Alired, has been visiting him this week. Mr. Heath is an old school friend of Waldo Flint, and the two have been enjoying a mental return to the days of their childhood. Such meetings are full of pleasure and these two men, whose hair is now touched with the snow of winter, have been basking in the sunshine of boyish recollections, and we venture the assertion that both feel young because of it.

Home and Abroad – Mr. and Mrs. John Tracy have a new girl at their home, when they think about the nicest one of the season.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Assew is taking Miss Emma Hawkins place in the Reporter office while that young lady is on a much needed rest.

Home and Abroad – Mr. and Mrs. Eastern of Waterloo came on Wednesday to spend the day at the home of ??? H. L. E??? of Nashua.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. F. A. R??? of Ashly, Minn., came down Friday for a few weeks visit at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. B. L????.

Home and Abroad – Guy W????beck now draws harmonies Maladies out of a fine new guitar and the quality of his music has improved with the new treasure. Guy’s friends are enjoying it as much as he does.

Home and Abroad – W. ?. McLane returned Wednesday from his visit to Madison, Wis. Where he went to join his wife and baby. The little one was not sufficiently recovered to be brought home, and will remain a few days longer

Home and Abroad – George Horton is home from Fort Snelling to remain permanently, having been discharged only a few days ago. George enjoys being back among old friends as a citizen again, and his family are glad to have him. He went to Charles City Tuesday, for a short visit with friends.

Home and Abroad – George Baker, of Boston, Mass., spent a few days of this week with his sister, Mrs. Faville, of this city. Mr. Baker is well known to most of the people here, as he is an old resident of this locality. During his visit he met many old friends and enjoyed recalling the pleasant reminiscences of the past.

Home and Abroad – Sherriff Sherwood, of New Hampton, was in Nashua a few hours Monday. He went to Charles City on the noon train accompanied by H. M. Walleser. We hardly think it is necessary to state that “Hiney” did not go under the protection of the sheriff’s official wing, but merely as a business companion.

Notice – W. F. Getsch has purchased J. W. Bradford’s interest in the firm of Hawkins & Bradford. Parties wishing to list their property or desiring to buy will please call at our office in A. G. Case & Co.’s bank and we will guarantee satisfaction – Hawkins & Getsch.

Home and Abroad – C. H. Singleton, of Nashua, is at present the local agent of the Laboring Man’s Co-operative Life Insurance Company. Messrs DeKay, treasurer of the company and Hurd, president were in Nashua last week instructing Mr. Singleton in the duties of the office. Insurance is an excellent thing for any man to carry and more important to the laboring man than any other.

Home and Abroad – Thomas Allred received depressing Tuesday to the effect that his brother, Capt. L. J. Allred, of Tower City, N.D., has just lost his wife from the effects of a cancer. Mrs. Allred had been a great sufferer for months and was forced to submit to two operations and after all the agony resulting from such an ordeal, had to bid goodbye to life at last and acknowledge herself defeated by the grim and ghastly messenger. Capt. Allred is quite well known here, having often visited his brother, and is particularly well acquainted with the G.A.R. element of the town.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. E. C. Belden, of Tennessee, was recently the recipient of one of the handsomest quilts we have seen in years. The gift came from Mrs. Belden’s large circle of lady friends in Nashua. Each block represents a small fan and all have handsomely worked with silk and zephyr and the name of the donor of each block was worked on the piece. The effect was bewildering and will be a great source of pleasure to Mrs. Belden as she looks the quilt over, notices the handiwork of each familiar friend as she recalls them by the natures upon that individual blocks. Mrs. Belden’s appreciation is indeed keen and her gratitude could hardly be expressed in words. No more beloved woman ever left this locality to make new friends in a strange country, and the high esteem in which she was held has been in a measure expressed in this handsome and useful gift from her old neighbors and friends.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. W. A. Eastman is visiting friends in Charles City this week.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Nina Laird went to Charles City Thursday noon to spend a few days.

Home and Abroad – We were pleased to see Mrs. F. C. Ferguson out riding this week. Mrs. Ferguson has been quite poorly of late.

Home and Abroad – E. W. Flint, four miles west and two miles south of Nashua has twelve good May and June Poland China boars for sale at $10 each

Home and Abroad – H. A. Jacobs, of Prosper, a bright young man who was recently elected justice of the peace of his hometown, was in Nashua Wednesday, buying supplies for his new office.

Home and Abroad – Bert Wood left the first of the week for his home in Davenport after a pleasant stay in Nashua as assistant to his brother during the holiday trade. Bert is popular among the young people and they were all sorry to see him take his departure.

Home and Abroad – Mr. and Mrs. N. Jones, of Near Nashua, were called upon to part with their little three-weeks-old baby last week. The friends of these young people sympathize with them in the sorrow, which has come to blight the realization of all their fond anticipations.

Home and Abroad – Roy Cagley received word last week that his brother Rob, in Tennessee was dangerously ill and he departed for Tennessee soon after the reached him. Word has been received since his departure that Rob was better.

Home and Abroad – M. Smith has secured the services of Charlie Wilson, of Mason City, as barber, and wishes to recommend him to the patrons of his shop. Mr. Wilson is a thoroughly competent barber and with his assistance Mr. Smith hopes to give the best of satisfaction.

Home and Abroad – Dr. S. S. Troy has been in Nashua the past few days in the interest of Merchant’s Life Insurance Company of Burlington, of which he is general agent for Northern Iowa. The plan of insurance appears very reasonable and the doctor has had no difficulty in convincing many of our people of its merits.

Home and Abroad – W. F. McLane went to Madison, Wis., Saturday afternoon of last week to accompany his wife and baby home. Unfortunately, the little one has been quite ill since it was taken out to visit its grandma, and the devoted father thought his presence was necessary to bring both mother and baby home safely.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Frank Ball, her little niece and their handsome dog who have been at the home of Fred Stevens and wife the past month, returned home Tuesday. Mrs. Ball is a niece of Mrs. Stevens and their visit has been a very pleasant one. The dog is the handsomest one ever seen here and was the center of admiration wherever he went.

Home and Abroad – Rev. Sunday, the enthusiastic young divine who used to be a baseball coacher on the diamond, is at New Hampton coaching the recalcitrant sinners of that locality on their moral and religious duty. Rev. Sunday has an excellent field for the operation, in fact it would be hard to find a town that was not a good field for such work, but New Hampton isn’t noted for any exceptional religious fervor, and the young divine has every reason to hope that the score will be a large one when he counts up at the close of his services.

Home and Abroad – Finley Eastman is looked upon as the most unfortunate boy in this locality just at present. While helping blast a log near his school a few days ago he made a paper fuse and the powder exploded unexpectedly, striking him directly in the face, cutting and burning him badly. Friends brought him to the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eastman and a physician was called. By careful examination most of the power was removed, but Finley feels as though he had been tattooed by an Indian artist. He expects to be back at his school in a week or two, and his friends will be pleased to know that he will not be in any way disfigured.

Home and Abroad – The Modern Woodmen held an open meeting last evening at which they installed the newly elected officers for the coming year. A number of friends of the members were invited who witnessed the exercises and helped partake of the refreshments at the close of the program. The mandolin club opened the evening’s entertainment, after which occurred the interesting ceremony of installing the several officers. Rev. Sutton made a few timely remarks on woodcraft, and than the rest of the evening was under the auspices of the Royal Neighbors, and right royally did they treat the guests with the delicacies of the season.

Home and Abroad – “Juy” Hinkley, Leuthold & Co.’s new clerk has been suffering with the grip this week.

Home and Abroad – S. Bucklin has been quite sick the past week. He thinks he has a slight touch of the grip, an epidemic which is prevailing now.

Home and abroad – Miss Cora Stuelke left this morning on the Clipper for a visit with relatives and friends in West Union. It has been a long time since Cora has had a vacation out of town and her friends are glad to see her enjoy one.

Home and Abroad – reached us this morning that Kalen Chase is sick with the measles. He came home from Waverly, where he had been working at the barber’s trade, and when he arrived here he found some difficulty in talking, and was at once taken home and placed under the doctor’s care. We sincerely hope that he will soon recover.

Home and Abroad – The North Iowa Times confirms the report that Rev. C. A. Marshall is to retire from the pastorate of the McGregar Congregational church on the 1 st of April. Ill health is given as the cause, joined to a desire to visit a daughter residing in England. Mr. Marshall has been a faithful and much beloved pastor. – New Hampton Tribune. The many Nashua friends of Rev. Marshall will deeply regret to learn that his health is failing, and hope to hear on his return from England that the trip and the sight of his daughter and his native land has rejuvenated him and brought back his health and spirit.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. H. G. Ray and Miss Alice King entertained about twenty-five lady friends Saturday evening between the hours of 6 and 9 o’clock. The guests began to arrive just as dusk began to settle about the earth and envelop the city in darkness. All the gloom was on the outside of the Ray home, however, for the bright lights, pretty decorations,, and a happy atmosphere made everything bright and attractive within. The company was most congenial one and conversation never lagged for an instant but kept up an animated hum throughout the evening to the accompaniment of merry laughter. During the evening the following dainty menu was served at small tables throughout the rooms: Olives, pressed chicken, salad, peach pickles, cheese sticks, rolls, fruit salad, assorted cakes, coffee. After refreshments the guests were entertained by a delightful guessing contest in which all indulged with spirit. Miss Alice King also added to the pleasure of the evening by singing several delightful solos. The evening was an unusually pleasant one and each guest felt indebted to their entertainers for the enjoyment that had been theirs.

Watch the Weather Signals – Through the efforts of F. E. Fritcher we are to again have a daily report from the weather bureau. The following letter from George M. Chappel, Assistant Director of the U. S. Weather Bureau assures us of the reports: Des Moines, Iowa, January 11, 1899. Mr. F. E. Fritcher, P.M., Nashua, Iowa. Dear Sir: In reply to your letter of the 7 th inst., I beg to inform you that the Chief of Weather Bureau has been requested to authorize the daily forecasts sent to your city Marshall each day by telegraph at government expense, and as soon as a reply has been received you will be informed. Very Respectfully, George M. Chappel. This will be welcomed by the community who had grown to depend upon the weather signals and have missed them very much since we ceased having daily reports. For the benefit of those who may have forgotten the meaning of the different signals, we will publish again the language of the flags and pennants. White flag alone, fair weather, stationary temperature; Blue flag alone, rain or snow, stationary temperature; White and blue flag above, local rain, stationary temperature; Black triangular flag indicates temperature; White flag with black center, cold wave; White and black triangular flag above it, fair weather, warmer; White flag with black triangular flag below it, fair weather, colder; Blue flag with black triangular flag above it, warmer weather, rain or snow. Blue flag with black triangular flag below it, colder weather, rain or snow; White and blue flag with black triangular flag above it, warmer weather, local rains; White and blue flag with black triangular flag below it, colder weather, local rains; White flag with white flag with black center above, fair weather, cold wave; Blue flag with white flag with black center above it, wet weather, cold wave; White pennant above red flag black center, northwest winds; Red pennant above red flag black center, northeast wind; Red flag, black center above white pennant, southwest winds; Red flag, black center above red pennant, southeast wind; Two red flags black center, hurricane; Forecasts made at 10 a.m. and displayed between 12 and 1 p.m. forecasts the weather for the following day until 5 p.m.

Nashua has a charming young singer in the person of Miss Alice Durkee. Miss Durkee has a clear, soprano voice which proper cultivation will render superior in sweetness and tone. Prof. Shaw pays her the following compliment in a letter to her father: Mr. Durkee – Dear Sir: I find your daughters voice one of unusual compass as well as quality, and free from many of the most common inherent faults. It also makes itself felt in the chorus. It seems to me she has excellent talent. Truly yours; Clemest B. Shaw.