A Winter Wedding – About one hundred guests gathered at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Temple, near Plainfield, last evening to witness the ceremony that united the life of their pretty daughter Miss Edith Temple, with that of Mr. Guy Walker, of Plainfield. A handsomer bridal party is rarely seen than that which stood up before Rev. Sutton, who pronounced the sacred words that made the life and interests of the bride and groom one and the same. The bride wore a beautiful costume of drab, made up with white satin, and carried bridal roses. Her two bridesmaids were Miss Lulu Temple, her sister, who wore blue, and Miss Mina Walker, the sister of the groom, who was attired in grey and carried pink flowers. The groom and the two gentlemen who accompanied him, Messrs. Fred Good and John Hirleman, were all attired in black, and looked fine and manly by the side of the sweet girls who made up the remainder of the party. Miss Ina Lynes played the wedding march, and during the evening J. Lynes discoursed several choice selections on the cornet. The home was tastily adorned in honor of the happy event, and all that loving hands and hearts could do was done to make the evening one of perfect happiness for the young people who were about to begin life’s journey together. After the ceremony a supper such as is seldom placed before bridal guests, was spread out before those present, and they proceeded to enjoy the abundance of delicacies. A delightful feature of the evening was looking over the array of wedding gifts, which combined the qualities of beauty, elegance, and usefulness. At a late hour the guests departed and in the heart of all was the hope that the young people just starting upon the journey of life had in hand would never have cause to regret the step they had taken or never be confronted by obstacles that would mar the happiness of their lives. The bride is not only a beautiful girl in face and figure, but she has a nature as sweet as the breath of wild flowers and a heart full of sunshine and love. There is no doubt of her ability to make a home bright and beautiful and the lives of those about her happy. The groom is a manly young man, of good habits, pleasing manners, and a vigorous ambition to make his way in the world by the exercise of his own ability. The young people will go to housekeeping on the Old Love place, and the best wishes of all their friends go with them.

The County Fair – On January 14, 1899, a meeting was held at the courthouse in New Hampton, at which the members of the Chickasaw County Agricultural Society elected officers for the ensuing year. C. L. Gabrilson was elected president, P. Malcolm, secretary, and G. M. Bigelow treasurer. It was decided by the members, after a careful investigation of the cash on hand, that it would be impossible to pay any premiums of 1898. Only $20 was found in the treasury, which would not go far towards paying premiums. For several years the county fair has received very indifferent patronage. It needs the cooperation of the businessmen and farmers to make it a success; otherwise it will gradually decrease in interest until it will be abandoned. We hope the new officers will endeavor to revive interest and make it a profitable and interesting exhibit the coming year.

Dr. Hillis, the talented and brilliant young divine who has been pastor of Christ’s Church in Chicago for several years, has accepted a call from Henry Ward Beecher’s church in Brooklyn. Dr. Hillis will take the pulpit now occupied by Dr. Lyman Abbott.

Prosper – John Gillas was a caller here last week.

Prosper – Mrs. C. Hauswirth is on the sick list this week.

Prosper – George Hatchou, of Waverly, was here on business Saturday.

Prosper – George Myers and Peter Reinbolt were here last week greeting old friends.

Prosper – Frank, Anna and Carrie Hauswirth were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Jacobs.

Prosper – Mr. and Mrs. Will Simmons attended a birthday party at her sister’s at Fredericksburg.

Prosper – Miss Carrie Hauswirth is home from Nashua caring for her mother who is sick with the grip.

Prosper – Several of the young people attended the Temple-Walker wedding at Plainfield Wednesday night.

Prosper – A. F. Jacobs and wife and little daughter, Henriette, were guests of his parents, William Jacobs, Sunday.

Prosper – John Thompson, wife and daughter, Hazel and Mr. White and wife went to Greene the last of last week.

Prosper – Henry Weiss, Robert Dunn and Bert Simmons went to the Cedar river to enjoy a delightful time skating.

Prosper – F. D. Humbert was handing around photographs of his beautiful hog last Friday. He now weights 700 pounds. Low Burke, Optimus 6155 U.C.W.R. at two years old. This hog has taken three first and two sweepstakes in three consecutive years at Iowa state fairs. He had his name on the lower part of the photo – property of F. D. Humbert, breeder of purebred Chester White hogs, Prosper, Ia.

Horton – Grandma Fritcher died Tuesday morning of heart failure.

Horton – Miss Donlan was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald last week.

Horton – Clarence Hastings sold his shelled corn last week at 25-cents per bushel.

Horton – J. W. Hanner has sold his store to Frank Thompson, of Nashua, possession to be given March 1.

Horton – Elmer Briggs has been sick with appendicitis, but is much better at the present writing.

Horton – Mrs. Hardy has rented her house to Ed Waylan and will spend a year with relatives in Dakota.

Horton – Mrs. William Harris went to Osage, last week for a two weeks’ visit with friends. Mr. Harris left Tuesday for the same place.

Horton – The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Allie Smith died Saturday morning of pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the church Sunday afternoon.

Horton – Ed Coffin says Horton has got to be such a business point that every time he comes to town he whips up his mules for fear they will get run over by the street cars.

Horton – Henry Homan’s boys aged 1 and 6 years were quite badly scalded Saturday evening by a large pan of hot water being accidentally spilled upon them. They are getting along nicely.

Plainfield – Dr. Ford and J. D. Hartson were at Waverly Wednesday on Business.

Plainfield – Jacob Smith and wife returned Tuesday from their trip to Preston, Wis.

Plainfield – Rev. P. M. Smock began a series of meetings at his church Sunday evening.

Plainfield – Miss Blanche Smith, from northeast of town, Sundayed with her friend, Miss Lydia Farr.

Plainfield – Ed Simbric, who is working in a meat market at Dumont, is home for a few days this week.

Plainfield – Abel Peterson and wife of Nashua, visited with his brother, E. E. Peterson and family on Wednesday.

Plainfield – Hervey Smith McCowan’s lecture here on Tuesday evening had the best attendance of any in the course.

Plainfield – C. N. Townsend has been engaged for the past week or so shelling corn for farmers east of the creek.

Plainfield – Will Brundige, who has been visiting in Illinois, stopped off a few days to visit Mr. West’s folks, while on his way home to Minnesota.

Plainfield – Rev. D. D. Mitchell spoke from Rev. Smock’s pulpit, Sunday morning in the interests of the N. W. Purity association of LaCrosse, Wis.

Plainfield – Frank Potter’s horse took a lively turn Wednesday morning while Frank was hitching him up, spilled things around in great shape, but doing no particular damage.

Plainfield – On Wednesday evening, Jan. 25, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Temple will occur the marriage of their daughter, Edith to Guy Walker, of Plainfield. Rev. Sutton of Nashua will officiate.

Plainfield – Lewis Stegar and Miss Maude Becker were married last Wednesday. Both are estimable young people and will go to housekeeping on the farm, which has been so well improved by the groom before taking this important step.

Plainfield – Mrs. Shores had an operation performed Thursday for the removal of a tumor, which was very successful. Dr. Kern had charge of it. Saturday, Dr. Ford removed two tumors from O. Cashins and Tuesday removed Jerry Hartson’s blind eye, which has been troubling him for some time.

Sunny Dell – A. S. Moody got up rather late the other morning, but made his usual trip to Nashua accompanied by his son, Elmer, Joseph Caldwell had to milk the cow that night.

Sunny Dell – Charles Thompson has returned from his extended visit in Southern Illinois.

Sunny Dell – J. W. Pierce and wife, Al Waterman and wife and A. A. Goodell and wife attended the Woodmen installation of officers at Nashua last Wednesday night. An oyster supper was served to about eighty. But Al Waterman got hungry for pie and to Dr. Blanchard’s office did his?xell, fast ??? Al about 11.

Sunny Dell – Evereal Hanson attended the convention at Cedar Falls last week.

Sunny Dell – A surprise party was given Walter Hanson last Friday eve.

Sunny Dell – Mrs. Amos Prudhon has been dangerously ill for the past week, but is better at present.

Sunny Dell – Nelson Huffman and Miss Badger attended the literary at Republic last Thursday eve.

Sunny Dell – Ceaph J. Strike’s people visited at L. Goodell’s last Sunday.

Sunny Dell – Charles Ransom visited at Mr. Tuttle’s last Sunday evening.

Sunny Dell – We see that Len Cory and family, of Henrytown, have made several visits to Republic. We were not aware that Len Cory was married.

Sunny Dell – Last Thursday night J. W. Pierce though he had the grip. After drinking five cups of catnip tea, one-half gill of whiskey and quinine and eating one dozen lemons, he went to bed. In the morning he made up his mind that the grip had him and had his wife send to the doctor for medicine. We are glad to state that he has recovered sufficiently to attend the initiation of two new members into the Woodman lodge, Saturday evening.

Republic – Amos Hall was a Nashua caller Friday.

Republic – W. Strike delivered corn at Nashua Friday.

Republic – S. Strike and family visited at A. Goodell’s Sunday.

Republic – D. Miller transacted business in Nashua Friday.

Republic – Lew Knaps was a Nashua caller one day this week.

Republic – R. Dunlap preached in the church Thursday evening.

Republic – Ed Hawley and family were Nashua callers Saturday.

Republic – E. Lamkye and wife called on Mr. Gatsencorn’s Friday.

Republic – Uncle John Pierce was the guest of George Johnston Monday.

Republic – Johnnie Pierce has been on the sick list but is better at present.

Republic – Mr. and Mrs. Legge were New Hampton callers one day this week.

Republic – Mrs. J. W. Pierce is expected to lead the league next Sunday evening.

Republic – Alvin Whitman drove to Nashua, Sunday, with his cousin, Myrtle Bray, of Floyd.

Republic – Mrs. Shanafelt is suffering with the erysipelas, which has troubled her for some time.

Republic – There was a dance at P. T. Groovers’ Thursday evening. A pleasant time is reported.

Republic – Miss Kate Christenson, who has been visiting here for some time, returned to Nashua Friday.

Republic – A. S. Moody is suffering with the prevailing disease, la grippe, as are nearly half of the people

Republic – The Misses Manda and Esther Rouse visited their sister, Mrs. Fred Edson, of South Richland, Sunday.

Republic – We understand that Mr. Myers is desirous of selling his place, which consists of 100 acres in east Richland.

Republic – Mrs. Alice Tucker led the Epworth league Sunday evening. It was a very interesting and profitable meeting.

Republic – Quite a number from here delivered corn at Nashua Monday. Among them was P. Peterson and H. Hanson.

The table decorations at the reception given in honor of the army last week by Secretary and Mrs. Alger are said to have been more notable for their uniqueness and appropriateness than any that have been seen here for a long time. The table was arranged as a fortification and the cakes, ices, jellies and other edibles were molded upon military designs – cannons, mortars, knapsacks, muskets, canteens, swords, saddles and all sorts of army emblems were used, and the ices were served in cartridge shells. – Chicago Recorder.

In Pleasant Valley township, John and Samuel Steiner, German-Swiss farmers, living together, were entertaining a neighbor, Andrew Hunsberger, and all imbibed freely of home-made wine. Late in the night they began to quarrel and became involved in a fight. John Steiner was thrown to the floor and Hunsberger was holding him there, when Samuel ran for a gun and shot his brother, killing him instantly. Samuel Steiner went to West Union the next morning and voluntarily surrendered himself.

Alexis Seward of New Providence was thrown from a bobsled and his hip dislocated.

Frank Sankey, a brakeman on the Rock Island, had one of his feet cut off at Earlham.

J. G. Fawcett has been appointed postmaster at Cedarville, vice E. H. Spencer, resigned.

A post office has been established at Daytonville, with Quinn R. Huffman as postmaster.

Frank Fisk, county auditor of Jasper County, committed suicide by taking poison. Despondency the cause.

The infant child of John Fehouldt, living near Badger, died without apparent cause while being held in the arms of its mother.

John Coleman, a veteran of two wars, has died at his home in Clinton, in his 92 nd year.

William Patrick of Clay County was fined $67.50 for killing three prairie chickens.

The Laney boathouse at Marshalltown was completely destroyed by fire. No insurance.

William L. Smith of Hamboldt has been admitted to practice before the Interior Department.

Charles Stark, a clay pipe manufacturer of Muscatine, has made 770,230 clay pipes the past year.

Martin Lane of Albia has been sentenced to one year in the penitentiary at Fort Madison for perjury.

Robert Huntington, a brakeman residing at Creston, was drugged and robbed by parties unknown.

Dr. D. P. Breed of Creston has declined the call of the North Park Congregational Church of Des Moines.

The young man killed by the cars at Burlington has been identified as Marius Carlstrom of Macomb, Ill.

W. H. Crooks has been appointed postmaster at Adair. The office pays a salary of about $1,400 a year.

Harry Frazey of Shelby was thrown from a horse and so badly injured that he died soon after being picked up.

The frame dwelling house occupied by the family of Charles Figg on Museatine island was totally destroyed by fire.

George Chedister, a banker of Blakesburg, has sued Boyd Miller et al for $5,000 for alienating his wife’s affections.

Andrew Lund, a coal miner about 60 years of age, was injured in the Bloomfield mine at Des Moines by falling slate.

Thomas Mitchell, aged 50, an old resident of Clinton, was run down while crossing the railroad tracks in a wagon and instantly killed.

William Fitzgerald, age 23, of Clinton, a brakeman on the Northwestern, fell in front of an engine at La Moille and was instantly killed.

Mathias Frahm, the Davenport brewer, lately deceased, has in his will made handsome provision for the German free school in that city.

An unknown man was run down and killed by the cars at West Burlington. The letters W. L. B. on his collar was the only possible mark of identification.

The friends of Archie Cox of Marshalltown are anxious as to his whereabouts. He wrote that he had lost money on the Chicago Board of Trade and would not return.

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Leiser and their young son of Dubuque were found unconscious and recovered with difficulty. They had been asphyxiated by the fumes of coal gas.

The signal corps enlisted at Des Moines and under the command of Capt. Layman of that city, has been ordered to Matanzas, Cuba. They will be set to work building telegraph lines.

Home and Abroad – Oscar Aversguard made a driving trip to Waverly last Friday.

Home and Abroad – Dr. Blanchard, dentist office over Leuthold & Co.’s store.

Home and Abroad – Mr. and Mrs. Will Paul and their little boy spent Sunday in Nashua.

Home and Abroad – We understand that Mrs. J. Morley has been quite ill for a few days past.

Home and Abroad – Mr. and Mrs. Vern Knight have a little baby boy at their home who arrived Sunday.

Home and Abroad – Mr. and Mrs. S. Olney, of Carrville, were guests at the Howdeshell home last week. They returned home Saturday.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. William Waite has been suffering with a complication of disease brought on by a severe cold. We are glad to hear that she is now convalescent.

Home and Abroad – Thomas J. Pitts has been seriously ill for about two weeks but his friends will be glad to hear that he is improving and is now able to sit up most of the time.

Home and Abroad – We are informed that W. Stevens, of near Republic had the misfortune to break his leg last Saturday. Dr. Goodale was called and the patient is doing well.

Home and Abroad – Hawkins & Getsch sold the N. Kaufman farm of 80 acres north of Bradford, for $2,400 to O. S. Hills. If you want to make a quick sale, list your property with them.

Home and Abroad – Charles Ellis, of Charles City, came down Saturday evening to spend the evening with friends and return home with his son, Melvin Ellis, who goes home every Saturday night to spend Sunday.

Home and Abroad – Charles Johnson, of Nashua, who has been spending the past few months visiting relatives at Eau Claire, Wis., came to this place on the noon train Wednesday and drove to his home near Nashua. – Ionia Herald.

Home and Abroad – Mesdames Yaap and Wright came up again from Waterloo, Saturday, to spend Sunday at their homes. They expect to be sufficiently recovered in a couple of weeks to remain at home continually. We certainly hope their cure will prove permanent.

Home and Abroad – A. H. Snively left today noon for New Haven, Iowa, where his aged father lies very ill. Mr. Snively scarcely expects the old gentleman will recover for he is now 87 years of age, but he hopes to reach his bedside ere the spark of life has fled from the aged body.

Home and Abroad – E. H. Russell and family arrived home Friday after an extended trip through New York and Illinois. Two happier children could not be found in town then their two little ones when the train pulled in and papa and mamma and baby Bernice stepped of the train to be greeted by shouts of joy and showers of kisses. Mr. Russell’s many customers are glad to see his genial face in its accustomed place.

Home and Abroad – Several of the women, who are interested in church work, are earning a dollar to be presented to their society. Their services are for sale in all lines of industry. One liberal businessman offered a certain lady two bushels of potatoes if she would dispose of them. She has placed her product on the market at the unusual price of two for five or 25 cents per peck. For further particulars regarding this choice brand of Murphies, a card addressed to Mrs. Ed Case will elicit all the needed information, and probably save that lady from advertising seed potatoes in the spring.

Home and Abroad – Dr. Horton, who is always making improvements in his excellently appointed office, has just added a new machine which will not only be a great help to him in his practice, but will prove of inestimable value to his patients who will be greatly benefited by it. He has just put in a Mackintosh electrical machine, and is now prepared to administer all kinds of electrical treatment. The method is fast becoming one of the most popular and effective, and diseases heretofore considered incurable, quickly succumb to the power of the battery. Whether you want treatment or not, it will please and interest you to call and examine Dr. Horton’s new apparatus and hear him explain its workings. It’s a handsome piece of office furniture, and besides, one cannot help feeling that within it is the power to make the sick well.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. T. Shattuck, of Plainfield, returned home Monday night from a visit with her father.

Home and Abroad – Mr. Kenison, accompanied by his little daughter, Ruth, made a business trip to Waterloo Tuesday.

Home and Abroad – Cyrus Stocks took charge of Finley Eastman’s school during the days he was disabled by his recent accident.

Home and Abroad – Harry Allensworth, of Independence, who has been visiting in town for a few days, returned home Tuesday night.

Home and Abroad – Charles Quaife, of Ionia, was in Nashua a few hours Saturday, transacting business and making calls among his many friends.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Potter, of New Hampton, came over Friday to spend a few days among friends. She was a guest of George Stocks during her stay.

Home and Abroad – Miss Nina Young, who has been in Davenport the past few months, returned home Wednesday noon. Miss Young’s friends will be glad to see her back again.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Frederici returned home for East Dubuque Saturday, where she went about Christmas time to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Parno, who died at a very advanced age.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. J. F. Powers, of Renova, Minn., came down Saturday and spent Sunday at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Sutton. She went to Plainfield, her old home, Monday night to remain a few days.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. E. J. Graham left for Sioux Falls on Tuesday evening to be absent three or four days. As she left the children all at home it is not to be expected that she would make a very long stay.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Mary Tucker, of Canton, S. D., mother of William Tucker, returned home Monday noon after a visit of about four months. Her son, Will Tucker, accompanied her as far as Charles City.

Home and Abroad – Paul Davis came up Monday to attend a lawsuit in which he was interested. He remained over only between trains. Paul is look well and says business keeps him busy. He certainly looks as though he was enjoying prosperity and happiness.

Home and Abroad – W. H. Simcox came down from Waukon Wednesday morning to do some collecting and visit among old friends. Mr. Simcox has sold his business in Waukon and is looking after another location. Waukon, while perfectly satisfactory in a business way, was not pleasing to either Mr. or Mrs. Simcox and they are glad to leave it and find a place better suited to them.

Home and Abroad – Fred Kelley has taken a position as traveling salesman for McClurg & Co.’s cracker house of Chicago. Mr. Kelley’s territory will be in Southern Minnesota, and he expects to continue making his home here. We congratulate him on getting a position, which in all probability will be satisfactory to him, but we particularly congratulate the firm, which has secured his services. Mr. Kelley is especially adapted to the position he has secured for he is a congenial, affable, and a man who quickly makes friends and is fortunate in keeping them. He is full of energy and possesses excellent business ability. There is no doubt about Mr. Kelley’s success. That is assured. The only fears we have are that his territory may be changed and necessitate his moving away from Nashua, but we live in hopes that this will not occur.

Home and Abroad – Frank Wentworth came home from Hampton Wednesday, to visit his parents a few weeks.

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 – Mrs. J. I. Holcomb spent a few days of last week at the home of Mrs. Dave Brown, of Charles City, returning to Nashua Saturday.

Home and Abroad – S. S. Sample had a bad spell while on the street last Tuesday afternoon. These sudden attacks are a great source of anxiety to Mr. Sample and his family. We understand that he is much better at present.

Home and Abroad – F. L. Thompson informs us that he expects to leave the employ of M. J. Hershberg & Co. some time next month and return to Horton, where he has arranged to buy out his old partner, Mr. Hanner, who expects to move West. Mr. Thompson has been a very efficient clerk for M. J. Hershberg & Co. for many months and he and his wife have formed many pleasant acquaintances since they have resided here. We certainly hope his business venture will be a success, which is undoubtedly will as he is well and favorably known in that locality.

Home and Abroad – J. W. Patterson was successful in stopping an escaped lunatic from Independence, Wednesday morning of this week. About 2 a.m. Mr. Patterson found this man wandering up town from the depot. When asked what he wanted he inquired for a hotel. Mr. Patterson took him to Moon’s hotel where he asked him to register, which he did, giving the name of F. H. Veeder, Belmont, Iowa. As is the custom a traveler without baggage is asked to pay in advance, and when this demand was made upon the stranger, it was found that he was without funds. A few questions brought out the fact that he had recently escaped from Independence. Mr. Patterson took him in charge and locked him up in the cell of the council room and as soon as possible telephoned to the insane hospital and found that the man was one they had been looking for for several days. He was taken to Independence by Marshal Kezar Wednesday night.

Home and Abroad – At 4:47 p.m. on February 6, an excursion train will leave Nashua on the Illinois Central railroad for Vicksburg and New Orleans. The trip will enable the tourists to take a daylight ride through the cotton section of Mississippi, spend two days at the old battle grounds at Vicksburg, visit the National cemetery and attend the Farmers’ Convention in session there. The following day a daylight ride will be taken through the sugar cane district of Louisiana to New Orleans. On February 13 and 14 the great Mardi Gras will take place. This excursion which will take in all these famous attractions, will begin as above stated. February 6, and tickets will be good until February 28, the entire trip costing only $31.75. For all information regarding sleeping car fare, which will be extra, apply to J. F. Merry, at Dubuque. The trip will be one of the finest ever planned by the Illinois Central.

Home and Abroad – Mr. and Mrs. Frank West and Mrs. Dodd entertained about fifty of their friends last Friday evening. If no word had been spoken when the guests entered, the firm grasp of Mr. West’s hand would have been assurance of a most hearty welcome, but pleasant words accompanied the handshake and a friendly feeling seemed to pervade the home. The first part of the evening, progressive cinch entertained the party, after which the following dainty refreshments were served: Olives, sliced ham and tongue, rolls, pickles, coffee, ice cream and assorted cake. After refreshments were served, the tables were cleared away as if by magic hands, and music and dancing filled the spacious rooms with laughter and mirth. Until the early morning hours the guests danced merrily, and when they departed, they did so with many feelings of pleasure for the hospitable manner in which they had been entertained. Such gatherings promote a friendly, cheerful feeling among the company invited, and the memory of them live long to brighten the hours of the future. The West home is always pleasantly remembered with its hospitable doors are thrown open to receive the invited guests of its inmates.

Home and Abroad – M. Morrison, optician, from Osage will be at Woodbridge & Bartsch’s January 31.

Home and Abroad – N. H. Bloom, of the firm of Bloom & Loos, went to Charles City Wednesday on business.

Home and Abroad – J. W. Bradford came down town the first of the week, but is still too much indisposed to take much interest in the regular routine of business.

Home and Abroad – Mr. E. Bartlett and Mrs. M. E. Simmons, of Colo, Iowa, arrived on the noon train Wednesday and will visit at the home of William Simmons and family.

Home and Abroad – Senator W. B. Perrin, of Nashua, was in the city yesterday. He came up to see the grind of the district court begin and attend to some grist he has therein. – Charles City Press Ray.

Home and Abroad – we regret to learn that overwork and over study have prostrated Miss Della Mouso with an attack of typhoid fever. For about a week she has been quite ill, but is somewhat improved at present.

Home and Abroad – Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Crosby were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Poole a few days the latter part of last week. Mrs. Crosby has been doing a splendid business at Greene and likes his new location very much.

Home and Abroad – Blinn & Eastman who are closing out their large stock of groceries with the intention of going out of business, are offering some excellent bargains. If you want good goods that are marked down, theirs is the place to get them.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. A. A. Eastman, of Oconomowoc, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Patterson, is here visiting her parents. These visits of Mrs. Eastman are happy ones to the father and mother, and they make the most of them.

Home and Abroad – The many friends of Rev. and Mrs. Beach will be sorry to learn that he has accepted a parish in Northwood, Iowa. They will not move to their new home until after the union meetings are over with here – Charles City Press Rays.

Home and Abroad – Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weusthoff have a nice little baby girl at their home who put in her appearance Saturday and demanded board and shelter for the winter. Frank and his wife were glad to take her in and will endeavor to make her stay a pleasant one.

Home and Abroad – From members of the Weeks family we learn that Harry Weeks has secured an excellent position in a bank in New York City and has gone East to take charge of it. We congratulate Harry on his good fortune, and feel sure that his services will prove more than satisfactory.

Home and Abroad – Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Ray’s pleasant home was again the scene of festivities Monday evening, when together with their charming daughter, Miss Alice, they entertained a large party of friends. Progressive cinch kept the guests in a pleasant state of amusement until the midnight hour, when delicate refreshments were served, after which dancing was indulged in until the earliness of the hour reminded those present that another day would break within a few hours and find them unprepared to met its demands unless they went to rest at once. Adieus were finally said and the guests departed feeling that they been afforded a very pleasant evening.

Home and Abroad – The officers of the G.A.R. and W.R.C. were installed Saturday evening by W. B. Perrin, who conducted the installation services to the entire satisfaction of both orders. After the services were over a very enjoyable program was rendered during which Mrs. Knight, Mrs. Tupper, and Misses Edna and Ruby Knight rendered musical selections, which contributed much pleasure to the listeners. Mrs. Brown, of Fredericksburg, gave two pleasing recitations, which were heartily encored. After the program refreshments were served and a happy party gathered about the well-filled tables. The remainder of the evening was spent in conversation participated in by all present, and when the members departed it was with a felling that the installation had been a thorough success.