Miss Jessie Teeling, of Charles City, is a candidate to fill the position as postmistress for the unexpired term of her father who died recently at his home in Charles City. Miss Teeling has strong endorsements and would undoubtedly fill the position as well as any man who could be named for the position.

Gen. Miles, who has not been doing much talking lately, now announces for the benefit of any who are interested in knowing, that he has scores of letters, testimonials, affidavits, and reliable witnesses to prove that his assertions regarding embalmed beef are absolutely true and capable of positive proof. Do we hear another temporarily insane army officer arise and say “Thou lieth?”.

William Donaldson, the senior member of the firm of William Donaldson & Co., of Minneapolis, proprietors of the famous Glass Block, died suddenly last Sunday, at Coronado Hotel, Coronado Beach, California. Mr. Donaldson was another of those admirable men who began life a poor boy, and without financial assistance of any kind, made a name and built up a remarkable business by the force of his splendid executive ability. His death is a sad misfortune to his home city.

The Farmers’ Institute – The elements were antagonistic to the meeting of the farmer’s institute in Nashua last Thursday and Friday. Evidently the weather clerk thought it has been so long since drought had harassed the farmer or frost made him apprehensive of his crops, that unless his memory was refreshed he would forget that the weather cut an important figure in his life. Anyhow, the day upon which the institute opened was so cold and disagreeable that the forenoon session was but scantily attended and those who were present, after a short business meeting, voted the first session something of a failure, but decided that neither wind nor weather should interfere with their plans but that they would continue to ignore the elements and make the meeting a success in spite of blizzards and falling mercury. With the energy and indomitable will that characterizes the farmer, these men came again in the afternoon of Thursday and there were many more who followed their example. The result was that a very interesting session was the outcome. At this meeting the subject of “Equalities Between Landlord and Tenant” was discussed at length by S. S. Waterbury, one of our prosperous farmers who has for years had experience along this line. Mr. Waterbury made the very sensible and truthful point that were both landlord and tenant were honest men, both fair and truthful in their treatment of each other, there were no difficulties that beset their pathway that could not be amicably adjusted. But where the landlord was greedy and the tenant dishonest, there was no end to the unpleasantness that might arise, and no possible means of adjusting the difficulties. Mr. Waterbury’s address was followed by a general discussion, which brought out many points of justice that will be beneficial to all who listened to them. As was expected, the many talks given by Hon. Henry Wallace, editor of the Wallace Farmer, of Des Moines, were full of helpful suggestions, sensible advice, and practical illustrations. Mr. Wallace thoroughly understands the needs of the farming community, the necessity of systematic and thorough education on all subjects pertaining to farm life and the development of the soil. He is practical in all of his suggestions, and any community that he visits is better for having heard him. His talk on the “Up-to-Date Farmer was helpful regarding what to raise and how to feed. Following his remarks was a general discussion that elicited some very pertinent and timely remarks from many of our local farmers. The subjects coming under the head of “Household Economics,” which was to have been discussed by several of our enterprising, intelligent farmers’ wives, was left out of the program on account of the severe weather preventing the attendance of the gentler sex. Under the circumstances they probably felt that to remain at home and make their homes cheerful and comfortable on such wintery days would be more practical demonstration of a farmer’s wife’s duty then to journey to town in the inclement weather. It was regretted by many that this part of the program was not carried out for those familiar with the ladies on the program knew that what they would say would be of value. The evening session was fairly well attended and the question of county school education, the value of good literature, the elevating influence of local debates, and good literary societies were discussed by able speakers, who brought out the good points of all and impressed upon those present the accessibly of good moral, intellectual, and spiritual training as a helpful adjunct to farm life. The principal speakers of the evening were Hon. W. B. Perrin, Rev. J. A. Sutton, Rev. Davis, and H. Wallace. The Friday forenoon session began with every evidence of interest, and a good representation of the farming community were present. J. M. Heald read an able paper on “Preventable Wastes and Lessons on Farming”, which was one of the best things listened to during the meetings. Mr. Heald is a practical farmer, who analyzes, demonstrates, and satisfies himself that a thing is correct before he presents his views to the public. In other words he never talks unless he knows what he is talking about. He makes a success of his farming, and what he said about waste in raising inferior stock, in caring for machinery, in preparing the soil, in neglecting the refuse about the barns, were all lessons of value to men who do not do farming on business and scientific principles. Mr. Heald’s paper was highly commended and an animated discussion followed. Although those who were on for the much that was interesting regarding the equine family was talked over by men who had had more or less experience. Mr. Wallace led, and among those who had some excellent things to say was George K. Smith, of Nashua. The silo and its benefits was discussed at considerable length by S. S. Waterbury, who had experimented with this method of preparing feed quite extensively, and found corn a successful grain to use for such a purpose, but never received satisfactory results from clover. Ensilage corn was especially recommended. One of the important subjects was swine breeding, and this called out various experiences from W. I. Colt, of Fredericksburg, E. W. Flint, and a doctor, of New Hampton. The latter gentleman threw some light on what is usually called cholera, but what he claimed was as often a disease that corresponds to pneumonia in people. The thoroughbred animal versus the scrub was handled by Messrs. George Morse, C. A. Simpson, O. H. Dunlap, H. L. Rouse, and others, and it was the universal verdict that it cost no more to raise an aristocrat than it did a scrub, and the pleasure and profit were much greater. The decision was that the up-to-date farmer could not afford to feed and care for anything but an up-to-date animal. That the scrub animal and scrub farmer were natural companions but that they had no place in the lives of enterprising men who hoped to compete in the markets today. Friday evening was devoted to a very entertaining talk by Henry Wallace, of Des Moines, who reviewed the relations of the farmer to our new possessions. Mr. Wallace proved himself a well-posted man on the territory recently acquired by the United States. He gave a graphic description of the islands, their location, climate, people, and enterprises. By convincing arguments he demonstrated how the farmers’ interests were menaced by the much-talked-of “open door” policy if adopted in our trade with the islands. The Philippines are rich in rice, sugar, tobacco, cotton, fruit, and all tropical products, all of which would enter into direct competition with the same things produced here, much to the detriment of our home producers. In speaking of the natives it was difficult to see that Mr. Wallace never anticipated higher civilization and marked enterprise from them. Their climate is not conducive to that splendid mental and physical development which marks the people of the colder zones. History fails to record a race living in the tropics that has ever taken great strides forward in the advancement of the world. His address was listened to with interest and much valuable information was derived from it. Friday evening closed the last session of the institute, and though the members were somewhat disappointed in not having accomplished all they intended to, still the interest which had been manifested proved conclusively that under favorable circumstances the meeting would have been a splendid success. The members are by no means discouraged and will endeavor to make the one next year all that could be desired. Their value is unquestioned and every enterprising farmer in this locality hopes to see them continued.

There is talk of Ret. Clarkson coming back to Iowa to reside. There is also a suspicion that he hopes to figure in the senatorial fight. Go to. The Clarksons have had their day politically. What we want is new blood in the political field.

Republic – Mr. Camel, of Alta Vista, visited his daughter, Mrs. E. Tucker last week.

Republic – August Wedemeyer purchased a span of horses from the Batta Bros. Consideration, $100.

Republic – Lute Goodall came up from Strawberry Point Friday, to attend the Junior sale and visit his parents and other friends for a few days. He expects to return this week.

Republic – J. Jennewine, of Boyd, has been spending a few days visiting the families of E. Kimball and Otis Legge.

Republic – Mr. and Mrs. Joel Parsons have both been very sick but are some better at present. Their many friends hope for their speedy recovery.

Republic – A. S. Moody has been suffering with the prevailing disease, and we are sorry to say does not improve as fast as we would wish.

Republic – Lenna Cory visited at home over Sunday.

Republic – Mesdames Frank, Fred and Charley Edson have been on the sick list the past week.

Republic – Frank Castor and wife entertained company from Nashua recently.

Republic – W. Fleming transacted business at J. W. Pierce’s Wednesday.

Republic – The chicken pox is prevalent in North Richland, nearly all the children having it. But little Bertie Jensen says he won’t have it, for he won’t go near that old chicken coop. So of course he will be safe.

Republic – Jim White has a very sick horse. Dr. Ogbin was telephoned for Saturday.

Republic – E. Lamke and wife were the guests of E. Kimball’s Tuesday.

Republic – Joe Wesp and wife entertained company one day this week.

Republic – L. Groom is on the sick list with Dr. Hulbert, of Ionia, in Attendance.

Republic – S. Davis, who went to Michigan last fall, returned Friday. He says that the first cold weather he has seen this winter was when he got here Friday. He likes it in Michigan very much.

Republic – A number from here transacted business in New Hampton Wednesday. Among them were J. Hicks and E. Tucker.

Prosper – C. and J. Dickson are hauling corn form Dunn Bros.

Prosper – A. Stille transacted business here the last of the week.

Prosper – Lucy Walsh drove cattle from Freeburg Friday.

Prosper – Mr. and Mrs. C. Hamlin and son Lloyd were guests of Will Simmons and family.

Prosper – Miss M. Schidecker is on the sick list this week.

Prosper – George Hauswirth traded his horse, John, to Dave Vetter last week for a black horse.

Prosper – A. L. Jacobs purchased a new truck wagon from Laird & Granger, of Nashua last week.

Prosper – A. L. Jacobs and George Kukhan were in this vicinity the first of the week.

Prosper – One of Will Simmons horses kicked his sorrel running horse quite badly Wednesday.

Prosper – Ernest Meiers has cured his ringworm, which he had a few weeks.

Prosper – Fred Cross has half of his corn in the field yet.

Prosper – John Bashford has a stack of clover to thresh yet this winter.

Prosper – Will Simmons is on the sick list this week, but is slowly recovering.

Sunny Dell – August Wedemeyer purchased a span of fine ranch horses of Robinson & Beach.

Sunny Dell – Herman Mellmaun is moving on to the farm recently purchased of Mrs. Mead.

Sunny Dell – S. Davis, who has been spending the past four months in Michigan, returned last week. He will stay about two weeks and will then return to Michigan. We are glad that he and Mrs. Davis intend to return to Iowa in the spring.

Sunny Dell – We are glad to state that two of our most promising young men, J. A. Eckenrod and A. M. Hall were recently admitted to the bar at Ann Arbor, Mich. They are about to try their first case, with Judge Dunlap on the bench.

Sunny Dell – Mrs. J. J. Moine is on the sick list.

Sunny Dell – Little Nellie Simmons is quite sick.

Sunny Dell – Mr. and Mrs. Frank Edson are very sick at present writing. Dr. Horton, of Nashua, is the attending physician.

Sunny Dell – L. B. Goodell, of Strawberry Point, is visiting relatives and friends at Republic.

Plainfield – Joe Roberts left on the clipper Friday morning for Cedar Falls, where he will attend the Normal. Miss Mamie Miller is assisting Mr. Roberts in the post office during his absence.

Plainfield – Misses Ina Lynes and Bertha Simbric took teachers’ examination at Waverly Saturday.

Plainfield – Cashier Taylor’s report of business done by the Plainfield savings bank shows that the bank is doing a good business.

Plainfield – P. N. Walker left the first of the week to visit his brother at Calmar.

Plainfield – Frank Bean, the genial deputy U. S. Marshal of Dubuque, was in town Friday shaking hands with friends.

Plainfield – I. D. Collins and wife, of Jessup visited in town a few days last week, returning home Friday.

Plainfield – Jim Lee sold a fine quarter of land last week to Mr. Busch who will make two 30-acre farms of it. Price $35 per acre.

Plainfield – Will Becker has about closed a deal for the John Smith farm three and one-half miles southwest of town.

Plainfield – Miss Emma Youmans is very sick at the home of her brother, John Youmans, two miles east of here.

Plainfield – Sherman Foster received of the death of his sister last week, at Huntley, Ill.

Horton – Elmer Briggs is much better. We hope to see him about soon.

Horton – Mr. and Mrs. William Harris returned from their visit at Osage last Saturday.

Horton – Mr. and Mrs. J. Swinton are new candidates for the order of the Red Cross.

Horton – Grandfather Harris had the misfortune to fall on the ice last Thursday and dislocate his shoulder. He is doing as well as could be expected.

Horton – The public auction of Clarence Cooper and William Jackson last Wednesday, was quite well attended and everything sold at a fair price.

Horton – Last Wednesday morning, between the hours of 9 and 10 o’clock, the home of William Jackson was burned. The insurance will cover about one-third the loss.

Horton – Monday afternoon Dr. Homer went to Grain Creek to see his mother who is still sick. She was stricken with paralysis two months ago and there seems to be very little improvement.

Horton – Herman Potter and Nellie Orchard were married at Waverly last Tuesday. We wish them much happiness.

Horton – The funeral services of Grandmother Fritcher were held at the church last Thursday. She was called home after she had reached the 87 milestone of her life and died praising the Savior who had been her help and comfort through life.

Horton – George Orchard went to Dubuque Sunday evening. He is expected home the last of the week.

Ionia – M. I. Trounter is numbered among the sick this week.

Ionia – W. H. Russell, spent Sunday with his family at Sumner.

Ionia – Frank Leutz is building a summer kitchen for Nick Roths.

Ionia – Kate Pitts is staying with her sister, Mrs. Peter Roths this winter.

Ionia – Emil Paschke and family of Nashua, attended the play at the opera house Tuesday evening.

Bradford – Mrs. Badger and daughter were seen in Nashua Saturday.

Bradford – Mr. Brownell and family are numbered on the sick list.

Bradford – C. Knapp and family are moving to South Dakota this week.

Bradford – Mr. Thayer is very low this week.

Bradford – Miss Della Cory is improving, but is not yet able to attend school

Bradford – Mr. Schultz and daughter made a business trip to Nashua Tuesday.

It is claimed that Lottie Hughes of Mason City, now on trial for the murder of her husband, is the third woman in that count, who has been tried for murder, while no man has ever been made to answer to the charge. Chickasaw county is, yet the reverse as far as our recollection goes. We have a trio of wife and sweetheart murderers down at Anamosa now.

The rise in Central Pacific Railroad stocks gave Mrs. Leland Stanford the necessary money to provide for the university established by her husband. The property Mr. Stanford left was in such a condition that Mrs. Stanford was about to dispose of her jewels to provide the necessary backing, when she netted $1,000,000 on the rise of stocks. In this case many deserving people will profit by the advance.

After a trial of three days before a military court, Gen. Egan has been found guilty of language unbecoming an officer and a gentleman and conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline, and his dismissal from the army has been favored. No recommendation for clemency was made, but it is possible that President McKinley will be lenient with the unfortunate man when the verdict is passed upon by him.

In a drunken row in a billiard hall at Ackley last Christmas eve, William Grobe, proprietor of a billiard hall, had his jaw broken by a gang of fighting rowdies in his place, and will probably die from the effects. Several of the participants in the trouble have left for parts unknown. They, together with the men who sold them the liquor that robbed them of their manliness, should be held accountable for the crime they have committed.

The Conover gang of forgers who victimized the banks at Nashua, New Hampton, Charles City, and numerous other points in Iowa, have been captured, and evidence enough secured to send them over the road for a term of years. Conover is an ex-convict, having been an inmate of Anamosa some years ago. The gang is known to have forged paper to the amount of over $10,000. They are a bad set and have passed their bogus paper on scores of banks.

Killed in Drunken Sleep – Another fatality occurred in the Burlington yards at Ottumwa. L. S. Abraham was run over and killed by an engine. It is supposed that in a drunken stupor the man lay down upon the tracks, a dense fog prevailed at the time and the engineer could see but a few feet ahead, hence was unable to stop until the ponderous machine had crushed the life out of the unfortunate mane.

Burned to Death – John McCauley, a weak-minded young man, was fatally burned in his bedroom at Geneva. The bedclothes were found on fire and his clothes were also burning, though there was no blaze. It is supposed the clothes caught fire from the stove.

At Mystic, Frank Papach died of wounds received in a shooting affray.

Mrs. Armstrong of Polk City was adjudged insane and taken to Mr. Pleasant.

At Burlington, Henry Heckerberg, a farmer, committed suicide by shooting himself.

J. G. Fleenor, a Fairfield stockman has made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors.

Thomas Murphy was found guilty in Des Moines of assault with intent to commit murder.

The residence of John Purdell, near Clinton, caught fire and burned to the ground. Loss about $300, no insurance.

Mrs. Yorkin of Batavia was working in her pantry when without warning she fell dead. Heart disease was the cause.

James McDonald was appointed postmaster at Fulton, vice E. H. Rouch, resigned.

Samuel Willets of Center township lost $800 worth of hogs through cholera this winter.

C. W. Drew has been appointed postmaster at Quincy, vice D. E. Swaim, resigned.

At the election for postmaster at Bancroft J. B. Johnson received a majority of the votes.

Mr. Weimer, a farmer living near Charter Oak, dropped dead in his doorway of heart disease.

The large house on J. D. Howell’s farm near Moulton, together with contents, was destroyed by fire.

David A. Haviland, aged 81, one of the first settlers of Webster County, died at his home near Fort Dodge.

Fire destroyed the elevator of Poole & Johnson at Hampton. The loss is heavy and it is only partially insured.

Willie Kothenbeutel of Ackley, while catching on hobs was thrown down and run over and seriously injured.

While Elmer Deach of Nora Springs was cutting timber an old tree fell on him, inflicting a serious scalp wound.

The 21-day-old infant of Mrs. J. L. Fevoid of Badger was suffocated by the mother accidentally laying on it while asleep.

George Haffa of Waterloo was run down by a train at Omaha and sustained injuries from which he died in a few hours.

Frank Fisk, whose strange death at Newton was supposed to be a case of suicide, is now said to have died of heart disease.

The 5-year-old daughter of Mrs. Ellen Wicks of Leeds was perhaps fatally burned, through her dress igniting while standing at a stove.

Mrs. Sarah Ford died at St. Francis hospital in Burlington of what the doctors pronounced a broken heart. She grieved herself to death over the recent loss of a young son.

Home and Abroad – Mark Hershberg is attending court at Charles City this week.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Myron Butler went to Charles City Friday, for a short visit among friends.

Home and Abroad – Miss Dolly Tracy came up Monday from Waterloo and spent a few days of this week at her home.

Home and Abroad – George Labaree went to New Hampton Monday to act as a juryman at the term of court now in session.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. C. D. Moore, who has been visiting there a short time, returned to her home in Charles City Tuesday.

Home and Abroad – John Tulton, of West Superior, an old acquaintance of the Eck family spent a few days at their home last week.

Home and Abroad – Misses Rowe and Hinman, of Plainfield, two bright young women, spent a few days in Nashua last week visiting among friends.

Home and Abroad – Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Johnson and two children, of Fayette, spent a few days of last week in Nashua. They returned home Friday.

Home and Abroad – George Eck has been quite ill the past few days with a genuine, old-fashioned attack of la grippe. He is feeling better at present but is still confined to the house.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Graham returned Saturday from a short stay in Sioux Falls and says South Dakota has not been inflicted with the kind of weather she found upon her arrival home. We are glad some people have been spared.

Home and Abroad – Frank Luce came home from Chicago Tuesday where he has a position with the Cleveland Chocolate and Cocoa Company as city solicitor. Frank is looking well and, aside from a very heavy voice occasioned by a bad cold, he seems to be enjoying his usual good health.

Home and Abroad – The unhappiest little girl in Nashua last Friday, was little Dorothy Kelley, whose papa left on the noon train for St. Paul, to take a position on the road with McClurg & Co. Miss Dorothy is her papa’s sweetheart, and the copious tears that fell at his departure were evidence enough that she was devoted to him.

Home and Abroad – Last Saturday evening Earl Frieberg going to his home, about six miles west of Charles City, met with an accident, which caused him his life. His sled came uncoupled and he was thrown forward, in such a manner as to break his neck. When the team with the front part of the sled arrived home his lifeless body, which had become entangled in the lines was dragging over the frozen ground – Waverly Independent.

Home and Abroad – M. J. Hershberg & Co’s whole force have a worried look this week, and can be found at any time of the day or evening measuring goods and counting the various articles in the store. They have a far-away look in their eyes and you have to speak to them twice to bring them to a realization of things going on about them. Their appearance reminds us of a woman’s at house cleaning time, and we guess they feel much the same, and why shouldn’t they, for they are going through the trying ordeal of invoicing.

Home and Abroad – The young friends of Oscar Avelsgaard met at the home of Miss Mame Weller last Friday evening to enjoy a farewell party in his honor. The night was cold but it had no horrors for Oscar’s friends. He was going away and perhaps they would not be able to meet again soon and they did not want to miss the opportunity of a pleasant evening. The mandolin club, of which Oscar is a member, was present, and the evening was spent in games and dancing. The girls, who know so well how to prepare dainty midnight lunches, had made special efforts on this occasion and the boys say it was out of sight. We suppose they mean a few moments after they sat down to the tables. The Weller home is always a pleasant one to visit and when a party of young people invade it, it is doubly inviting. Oscar may travel far and wide, he may make new friends and visit many places, but he will never find a town that has a nicer or more friendly class of young people then those in Nashua, and they will always be glad to welcome him whenever he returns.

Home and Abroad – James Lloye, of Stacyville, is in town a few days.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Badger, who had been visiting at Waterloo, came home Saturday.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. John Perkins who had been visiting at Waverly, returned home Friday.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. S. H. Noble went to Austin, Minn., Monday to visit her son and family.

Home and Abroad – O. F. Thompson who has been visiting relatives and friends at Sioux Falls and Brookins, S. D. returned home Tuesday noon.

Home and Abroad – S. H. Sheakley came to Nashua to spend a few days with friends. He was accompanied by his pretty little daughter.

Home and Abroad – B. Freeman went to Floyd Tuesday, where he plains to enter into the restaurant business. We certainly hope his venture will prove successful.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Henry Nootgen, accompanied by her two nieces, the Misses Nootgen of Boies, Iowa, arrived Saturday for a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Luhring.

Home and Abroad – P. Arnott went out to Sioux Falls, S. D. Tuesday, January 24, to transact business in the interest of his tread power machine, and came back Friday well satisfied with his success.

Home and Abroad – L. Goodell, of Strawberry Point, has been visiting his family at Republic since last Thursday. Mr. Goodell is a well-to-do young farmer in the vicinity of Strawberry Point, and if he transacts all business as promptly as he pays up his subscription to the Reporter we don’t wonder that he enjoys prosperity and happiness. He will return home in a few days.

Home and Abroad – P. Arnott made a fine sale of tread powers Monday, the order amounting to over $150. Mr. Arnott says his business is increasing so rapidly that he could employ 18 or 20 men if he had building room enough to accommodate the machinery and improvements he would like to make. To patronize home industries and foster their growth is a good principle of protection and it is an applicable in local affairs as it is in national.

Home and Abroad – L. H. Weller has been so busy looking after his numerous aches and pains the past week, occasioned by an attack of la grippe, that he has even lost interest in the money question. By this we don’t want Mr. Weller’s friends to construe that he is near death’s door, but anyone who has ever had the grip will understand how quickly and completely one loses all interest in life and the questions thereof and begins to think of his back, his sides, his head, and every part of his anatomy which is racked with pain. Mr. Weller has been confined to his home for over a week.

The Askme Club celebrated their first anniversary at the home of Miss Cassie Dougherty last Monday evening. No little curiosity has been aroused by this club with its mysterious name and to satisfy those who would care to know more of it, we had an interview with one of the members and learned some very interesting facts concerning the organization. It is a combination literary, social, and refreshment club. This year the young women who make up the membership will study Dickens, Byron, Irving, Corilla, Cooper, and Holland. Six nights or more will be devoted to each author, and one book from each author will be read at the club meetings and each girl is expected to read another at home and give a review of it at the club. If the author is a poet, each member commits a favorite poem, which is recited at the meetings. Usually the meetings are opened by quotations and a discussion of current events and at the close a spread is indulged in, and the delicacies that are served are always cooked by the girls themselves and recipes are furnished for the benefit of the other members. Over the refreshments the small party spends many a pleasant hour and the gathering are such delightfully pleasant ones that the weekly meetings always have a full attendance. Occasionally the gentlemen friends of the girls are asked to participate in the social features and all the young men who have enjoyed their hospitality are ready to vote the Askme Club one of the finest organizations in town.

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

Home and Abroad – Mesdames Mat?? Sette and I. Fleming went to Floyd Thursday to visit for a few weeks among relative and friends.

Home and Abroad – Banker Loser was called to New Hampton Tuesday, to give expert testimony before the grand jury upon signatures which have been introduced in the case of State of Iowa vs. Mrs. Buchheister.

Home and Abroad – Miss Ollie Baxter, of Frederica, was the guest of Guy Hinkley last Wednesday and Thursday. Miss Ollie is a very attractive young lady, and Guy’s numerous long drives across the county are now easily accounted for.

Home and Abroad – R. J. Rankin, of Floyd, Iowa, shipped three car loads of cattle through her Wednesday, which he had purchased for L. C. Goodsell, of this place. There were 121 in the bunch, and they were a fine lot of cattle. Mr. Rankin came as far as Nashua with the stock and stopped over to visit a few hours among old acquaintances.

Home and Abroad – Nellis G. Keller has leased the building just south of Richardson’s harness shop, and is fixing it up and fitting it out for a barbershop, which will soon be open to the public. Nellis is a first class tonsorial artist, having been engaged in that line of work some twelve years, and you will always find him at his post, ready to give you a clean shave or a good haircut.

Home and Abroad – Harry Durkee received an honorable discharge from the army Jan. 26, together with George L. Wilson, of Charles City, both of whom were members of Company D, of the Forty-ninth regiment. The discharge was a disappointment to Harry as he had hoped to accompany his regiment to Cuba to see the country and find out, if possible, if the newly acquired possession had any inducements to young and ambitious men. He was forced to accept his discharge gracefully, and will remain with his parents in Nashua for the immediate future.

Home and Abroad – Guy Hinkley attended a dance at his old home in Frederica last week and was accompanied on the trip by Cecil Carr, of Carrville. On their return the following morning at a necessarily very early hour the boys were half frozen and Cecil got out to walk. Guy was either unconscious from the cold or preoccupied with thoughts of the vanished pleasures of the dance, anyhow he drove so rapidly that Cecil lost sight of him and made the last four miles of the trip on foot. He says he much preferred it to riding, but friends of Guy, who are not in the habit of taking long morning walks, are warned to stick to the buggy when out with him.

Home and Abroad – Rev. Billy Sunday is causing a great awakening in our sister town of New Hampton. His meetings are being so largely attended that the auditorium has been engaged to accommodate the crowds. Rev. Sunday is said to be a very pleasing and effective talker, at any rate he is causing a change to come over the spirit of the dreams of many of the wayward ones of New Hampton. There is plenty of chance for spiritual development among a certain class at the halls, and we hope Rev. Sunday will be able to remain in the “box” until every sinner has made a home run and been given a score in the church book of some worthy religious society.