An Announcement. I wish to announce to my hundreds of customers this week that I will leave at once for Chicago to buy my new line of Spring Goods , and superintend the making of a special lines I expect to handle this season. We will show an elegant line of Spring Overcoats , stylishly made, also an assortment of the newest styles of Business Suits, which we will offer at a reasonable price. Our new line of Hats, formerly ordered, are daily arriving and we can show you anything you desire for spring wear. Don't overlook our new striped, checked, and plaid Shirts while waiting for the larger lines of spring goods. We have the latest thing in the shirt line now on sale. Our Mackintoshes and light Top Coats will be on exhibition in a few days. Better wait and get the latest styles. Our Spring Dress Goods , and everything to interest the ladies are rapidly filling up our shelves and will be increased in quantity and quality when we reach Chicago. All of our heavy, winter Dress Goods, Underwear, Overcoats, Cloaks, Jackets, Fur Coats, Footwear, etc., are selling at the lowest possible price to make room for our new goods. M. J. Hershberg.

New Members on the School Board – The school election last Monday developed into quite a spirited contest which necessitated considerable hustling on the part of the friends of the contesting candidates. Late in the forenoon the names of E. S. Morse and Dr. J. D. Horton were brought out on a ticket, and later a rival ticket with the names of Dr. L. H. Goodale and Dr. J. D. Horton was presented and the voting was lively for a few hours before the polls closed. The result of the contest was the election of Dr. J. D. Horton and Dr. L. H. Goodale. The two retiring members of the board, E. S. Morse and F. S. Hanks, have always proven themselves thoroughly reliable and efficient members of the board and have never hesitated to devote their time and attention to looking after the interest of the school. They retire from the board with the consciousness of work well done, and the people feel grateful for the services they have rendered.

New Restaurant and Bakery – Mr. George Sy wishes to announce to the people of Nashua that he has rented the Richard Lester building, formerly occupied by Stringer & Gary's meat market and is having it painted, papered, and fitted up for use as a restaurant and bakery. A new oven will arrive this week, and by next week Mr. Sy hopes to be doing business and ready to accommodate his trade. His ability as a baker is well known as he was formerly in the employ of Mr. Simcox and Mr. Durkee, and hopes in the future to do even better work than in the past. He wishes to solicit the trade of Nashua and cordially invites everyone to call.

Carpet Weaving – I am now prepared to do carpet weaving and will be pleased to receive any and all orders. Call at the first house north of the Bradford church. J. E. Putney.

Poverty Soshul – You are asked to the parlors of Mr. And Mrs. Barrett Friday evening, March 17. “Come in your rags, come in your tags,” but not in “velvet gowns,” or you will be fined the usual some. Read the program and all kum.

Rewls and Regerlashuns.

1. Every woman what kums must ware a poverty dress and apron, or something ekall; --rproperate, and leav her noodle dog the num.
2. Know gint with biled shirt and dood kollar will be aloud to kum unless he pays a fine of 5 sents.
3. A competent kommitty will introduse strangers and look arter bushful fellers.

Vittles – the same bein koffy, rolls and donuts – 10 sents.

You will be find sum sents if your dres does not korespond to the okkashun and you will be find 25 sense if if you are not thare.

Kum at kandle litein an stat til bed time. (I didn't change a word or spelling)

Every Hook is Full – at Stringer & Gary's meat market. Now is a good time to buy a quarter of beef or half a hog.

Pay your Taxes – Taxes are due on January 1, and must be paid before April 1, to save the penalty. A. E. Dye, Collector

Correspondence – Court Street Items – Wanted A woman to suit a tall, good looking bachelor.

Correspondence – Court Street Items – Marshall Prudhon will teach in Greenwood next term.

Correspondence – Court Street Items – Pearl Prudhon has been visiting friends in this community the past week.

Correspondence – Court Street Items – School closed in district No. 8, Friday, March 10, with Marshall Prudhon as teacher.

Correspondence – Court Street Items – Our new director, D. J. McCullough, has been entertaining school ma'ams the past week.

Correspondence – Court Street Items – Miss Esther Rowe, of Sumner, has been sewing at Mr. Wentworth's the past two weeks.

Correspondence – Court Street Items – C. Welker swapped a colt for a good watch with A. Waterman. Cliff intends to be on time hereafter.

Correspondence – Court Street Items – Lost, strayed or stolen – A Lady's dress. Finder will please leave at 100 Court Street and receive a liberal reward.

Correspondence – Court Street Items – We have heard of old maids charging a quarter for a kiss, but Clinton Wentworth got one the other night for a nickel and she wasn't an old maid either.

Correspondence – Court Street Items – Sleigh rides are numerous. A huge time is reported. One party came home two nights in succession with a broken sleigh. No tip over is admitted. They all jumped out, but some of them went headfirst.

Correspondence – Plainfield – Ralph Wade made a trip to Waterloo on business Tuesday.

Correspondence – Plainfield – Mrs. James Lee returned Tuesday evening from a visit to her folks at Jesup.

Correspondence – Plainfield – Miss Edith Watkins, of Nashua, is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Ben Renn.

Correspondence – Plainfield – Mrs. C. B. Moody, of Ionia, visited her parents here the latter part of the week.

Correspondence – Plainfield – Will and George Marsh of Fort Dodge are visiting friends in and around Plainfield.

Correspondence – Plainfield – A. Larkin has purchased the William Crane property on Main Street. Consideration $---.

Correspondence – Plainfield – Quite a number from here are attending the Rowman horse sale at Waverly this week.

Correspondence – Plainfield – Oscar Sutcliff came up from Waverly Saturday evening and spent Sunday with friends near here.

Correspondence – Plainfield – Mrs. A. B. Peterson has been at Nashua the past week helping to care for her uncle who is quite sick.

Correspondence – Plainfield – C. D. Moore, of Charles City, came down Saturday eve and spent Sunday with his brother A. N. Moore.

Correspondence – Plainfield – James Lee has purchased the John Paul property in the east part of town and will soon move into town to live.

Correspondence – Plainfield – Miss Elwick, who has been visiting with her brother's family here, returned to her home at Decorah last week.

Correspondence – Plainfield – P. N. Walker began building a barn Monday on his farm, which he will use as a dwelling until he gets his house up.

Correspondence – Plainfield – The following named are under the doctor's care at the present time: J. M. Roberts, J. M. Johnston, and Will Brown.

Correspondence – Plainfield – Miss Bertha Meyers, who has been working in her brother's family for the past six months, returned to her home in Clayton county Saturday.

Correspondence – Plainfield – The Minnie singers from the normal school at Cedar Falls, 13 in number, gave a concert at Hunter's Hall Thursday eve. It was a success. It was the fourth number in the regular lecture course.

Correspondence – Plainfield – The state case begun in the justice court at Waverly by C. A. Mabbett against Grant Carr, fell flat after the examination of one witness, by the justice dismissing it and taxing the costs to Mabbett.

Correspondence – Sunny Dell - Jack Frost and Mr. Blizzard visited us Sunday morning.

Correspondence – Sunny Dell - Dr. Horton passed through Republic last Thursday evening.

Correspondence – Sunny Dell - Misses Martha and Alice Cory are visiting relatives in South Richland.

Correspondence – Sunny Dell - George Peterson of Northwood is visiting his uncle, Laurence Miller.

Correspondence – Sunny Dell - Mrs. A. A. Goodale returned from her visit at Nora Springs last Thursday.

Correspondence – Sunny Dell - Later advices say that Amos Hall has rented his house to the Harris family.

Correspondence – Sunny Dell - The L. A. society met with Mrs. Nell Strike last Thursday. All report a pleasant time.

Correspondence – Sunny Dell - Miss Lydia Wedemeyer spent last week with her sister, Mrs. A. Johnston of North Richland.

Correspondence – Sunny Dell - Lenna Cory closed her school in the Carney district last Friday. She will teach there again this spring.

Correspondence – Sunny Dell - If any one wants to know when dog days begin just ask J. W. Pierce, of Republic or Charles Marr of New Hampton.

Correspondence – Sunny Dell - Mrs. Net Pierce is trying to organize a “Royal Neighbor Lodge” at Republic. 12 names had been secured last week and several more will join.

Correspondence – Sunny Dell - J. W. Pierce went to New Hampton Thursday on – well, we won't say business, as that's been worn out, so we'll say, he went just because he wanted to go.

Correspondence – Sunny Dell - Jack Leslie, formerly of Republic, has gone to Chicago to begin a course of study under D. L. Moody preparatory to beginning work as a temperance lecturer.

Correspondence – Horton - Mr. Henry Heman is quite ill.

Correspondence – Horton - Mrs. W. Empson is sick with measles.

Correspondence – Horton - Mrs. S. Coflin is very ill with paralysis.

Correspondence – Horton - Miss Ella Ladd left Saturday for a visit with her brother in Minnesota.

Correspondence – Horton - Messrs. Schenk and Shaffer, of the state normal, were pleasant callers at Dr. Homer's last week.

Correspondence – Horton - Charles Turnure sold his house to W. Lovejoy and went to Waterloo Monday to look for work.

Correspondence – Horton - Mrs. M. Donlon is still improving. Mr. Donlon has been sick for several days past, but is recovering nicely.

Correspondence – Horton - Georgie, son of Mr. And Mrs. Orchard, had a severe ------ with the measles last week. He is better and thinks he will soon be able to ride his pony again.

Correspondence – Prosper – George Hauswirth, Esq, is a new milk hauler here.

Correspondence – Prosper – Carl Clausing bought a horse of a jockey last week for $85.

Correspondence – Prosper – William Walsh went to Clarksville the latter part of last week.

Correspondence – Prosper – F. D. Humbert was newly elected director of the school on Monday, March 13.

Correspondence – Prosper – Karl Kahret was accidentally hurt shelling corn for Ben Shafer, but is now improving rapidly.

Correspondence – Prosper – Mrs. Cristy's two sons are hauling lumber for an upright to her house, which she will have built this spring.

Correspondence – Prosper – Miss Tillie M. Freier, who is teaching school here will close a very successful term on Friday, March 17. We congratulate her in securing the succeeding term, which will begin in April.

Correspondence – Prosper – A. L. Jacobs started for Greene the first of last week but the bad roads dumped him and his family out into the water and slush, and they returned to their home where they were sheltered from the cold and wet.

Correspondence – Prosper – Mr. And Mrs. M. Farrell, Jr., moved into their own home on T. J. Driscoll's farm, last Saturday. William Debben changed his residence last Monday. G. C. Langley moved into the house vacated by William Debben. Mat Peterson took possession of his new farm here, which he bought last fall.

Correspondence – Republic - Esther Rouse will teach the school in District No. 7.

Correspondence – Republic - Chris Christenson was a New Hampton caller Saturday.

Correspondence – Republic - Mr. Eckenrods attended church in New Hampton Sunday.

Correspondence – Republic - Tillie Eckenrods has been visiting at home the past week.

Correspondence – Republic - A. Whitman was calling on friends in North Richland Thursday.

Correspondence – Republic - The Wapsie has been up very high all over the flats making it almost impossible to cross.

Correspondence – Republic - T. Shannafelts entertained company Tuesday. They know how to entertain and make the time pass pleasantly.

Correspondence – Republic - Mr. And Mrs. Lew Knapp are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby girl, which came to brighten their home Monday, March 13.

Correspondence – Republic - Rev. Brethel, of Frederica was calling on friends in these parts last week. The weather has been so cold he has not been able to get up this way as usual this winter.

Correspondence – Republic - A number from here who went to New Hampton Saturday was obligated to pass the night in town owing to the storm. Among whom was J. W. Pierce and Dick Goodall.

Correspondence – Bradford - Mr. Kaufman has moved in Bradford.

Correspondence – Bradford - Mrs. Moody was in Nashua Thursday.

Correspondence – Bradford - Mr. Cagley went through with a load of wood Thursday.

Correspondence – Bradford - Mr. Seeley went through here with a load of straw Sunday.

Correspondence – Bradford - Mr. Henry Bahet and son Peter were here on business Friday.

Correspondence – Bradford - Mr. Balvil's folks have moved to Prosper on his brother's farm.

Correspondence – Bradford - Mr. Searles has moved on the place lately occupied by Mr. Hanson.

Correspondence – Bradford - Mr. John Knapp, of Republic, has moved on his brother's place.

Correspondence – Bradford - Mr. Hill has moved on the place recently occupied by Mr. Kaufman.

Kills His Baby and Himself – While laboring under a spell of despondency, super induced by illness, Frank Metela of Cedar Rapids shot and killed his baby boy and then killed himself. Metela had been ill for two years of consumption and there was no hope of his recovery.

James Martin of Dubuque fell on an icy sidewalk and broke his arm.

The Hughes murder trial at Mason City lasted forty-six days, at a cost of nearly $40 per day.

Ex-Gov. Drake is kept busy denying the story that he recently made $400,000 in railroad speculation.

The son of P. H. Wind of Council Bluffs was accidentally shot in the heel by a companion while out hunting.

N. N. Smith has been held to the grand jury at Centerville, charged with a murderous assault upon Alex Trout.

Mrs. Ike Collinder, aged 78, of Ackley, was working at a stove when her clothes caught fire and she was burned to a crisp.

Mary Crawford of Newmarket, 20 years old, committed suicide by taking laudanum.

Rev. Father Daly, assistant pastor of the cathedral at Dubuque, has been transferred to Volga City.

Joe Zero and Joe McGlinn quarreled at Basset and in the fight Zero was badly stabbed. McGlinn made his escape.

The 2-year-old child of Mr. And Mrs. Day of Union township fell into a tub of hot water and was so badly scalded that it died.

A man called Collins, aged 50, of Clear Lake, eloped with a young girl of 15 of that place. The mother of the girl will resort to law to recover her.

The senior class of the Harvard law school elected Charles O. Parish of Clarinda commencement day marshal. The election carries high social honors.

Mrs. Charles Laporte of What Cheer has accepted $1,300 from the Iowa Central for the death of her husband, who was a fireman on the road and was killed in a wreck at Eldora.

A man named Stephensen informed the police of Keokuk that he had been assaulted by a stranger giving his name as Ward and severely stabbed. The assailant espaped into Missouri before he could be captured.

Rev. William N. Coffey was sentenced to three and one-half years in prison by Judge Bishop of the District Court at Des Moines for grand larceny. Coffey, who is a divinity student, stole $600 from Mrs. Magart, a widow.

John Hickman was domiciled at Mercy hospital, Dubuque, being in the last stages of consumption. He sought to leave his bed for a sunny spot, fell and died before help could reach him. He was formerly an alderman in that city.

The administrators of the estate of George Ahearn is suing the Illinois Central for $20,000 in the District Court at Dubuque. Ahearn was a bridge builder in the employ of the Central and was killed while engaged in his work

At Ackley, Mrs. I. Calender was burned to death. She was an invalid and was at home alone. When her husband returned he found her burned to a crisp. The house was full of smoke and it is not known how the fire originated.

At Council Bluffs, two men were instantly killed and a third sustained a broken leg and was otherwise injured by the caving in of a bank of earth, near which they were working. One of the dead men is J. U. Black and the other is Frank Kroner, who had applied and been put to work but a few hours before. The injured man is C. P. Reel.

The 3-year-old daughter of Mrs. Anton Steuben, living near Little Turkey, was playing in the house alone when her dress caught fire at the stove and she was burned to death.

Louis Burke, working on the new bridge near Lehigh, lost his footing and fell a distance of twenty-five feet into a pool of water, which had formed over the ice, and this probably saved his life.

Home and Abroad - P. Arnott made another business trip to New Hampton Thursday.

Home and Abroad – Mr. McQuilkin went to Waterloo Saturday night to transact business.

Home and Abroad – Warren Young and Laurel Taylor visited one day last week with friends in Bassett.

Home and Abroad – Charlie Johnson, of Fayette, spent a few days with his mother and sister here last week.

Home and Abroad – Miss Balsley and Mrs. Wright, of Orchard, relatives of the Balsley family of Nashua, are guests of their relatives

Home and Abroad – Miss Nellie Wakefield, who visited at Waverly part of last week, came home Saturday having spent several days very pleasantly.

Home and Abroad – C. E. Russell will sell 150 pails of jelly, preserves and apple butter next week beginning March 11, and continuing until March 18.

Lost – A gold watch was lost between Powersville and Nashua last Friday night. Finder will receive a liberal reward by leaving at this office.

Home and Abroad – A. G. Case and wife left Wednesday for California to spend a few of the weeks of spring among the beauties of the fair land of sunshine and flowers.

Home and Abroad – Rev. Sutton came up from Vinton Wednesday, having completed his evangelical labors. He returns feeling well pleased with the result of his work and from all reports we believe the people of Vinton were also satisfied that he did good among them.

Home and Abroad – Mr. And Mrs. Will Tucker of Republic, have a new girl at their home. She isn't much help to Mrs. Tucker at present and needs as much waiting upon from Mr. Tucker as a society belie, but the happy father and mother haven't a word of complaint to offer.

Home and Abroad - Mrs. Bird went to Charles City Wednesday noon to visit her daughter, Mrs. Charles Luce. Mrs. Bird said she had been notified that she would not be allowed to return within one week, so we shall not expect her back before that time as a daughter, demand is usually an imperative one when it comes to dictating the time of a mother's visit.

Home and Abroad - Frank Chambers, of Mason City visited friends in Nashua Tuesday.

Home and Abroad – Miss Frances Lytle went to Carrville Tuesday to visit among acquaintances.

Home and Abroad – Wanted – A girl to do housework. Mrs. G. T. Greeley.

Home and Abroad – J. W. Howe returned Friday from Cedar Rapids where he has been on business.

Home and Abroad – Mr. And Mrs. William Spraugue came down from Floyd Tuesday to visit at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Bond.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Smith Bellamy has been afflicted with the prevailing disease, la grippe, the past week but is improving.

Home and Abroad – Louis M. Coe came down from Mason City Wednesday for a short visit at the home of his parents, Dr. Kellogg and wife.

Home and Abroad – Miss Lydia Stuelke will display Easter goods immediately upon her return from Chicago with her fine new line of goods.

Home and Abroad – D. B. Pierce, the cook at the DeNoyelles House, left Tuesday for Cedar Falls where he expects to remain for a time at least.

Home and Abroad – Mr. Byam, formerly of Greene, who has purchased a farm near Nashua, enjoyed a visit from his daughter, Mrs. Fred Farr, of Greene, this week.

Home and Abroad – Mr. Holcomb went to Charles City Wednesday to be examined before the pension board with a hope of getting an increase of pension. We certainly hope he will be successful.

Home and Abroad – T. Allred's new line of spring shoes for ladies are just what you want for your new spring costume. A suit is not complete without a nice pair of shoes. Allred's shoes fit like a glove.

Home and Abroad – We understand that Mrs. Will Perkins, who has been dangerously ill in Minneapolis with typhoid fever for the past two weeks, is reported a little better and her friends anxiously await of her condition.

Home and Abroad – The Misses Smith have received their new spring stock of millinery; veils, silks and corsets, and have on exhibition some really beautiful goods. Their opening will not occur until after Easter Sunday, but the young women will show some very handsome Easter hats before that date.

Home and Abroad – Miss Grace Temple came up from Waterloo Wednesday noon and happily surprised her parents who did not expect her until Saturday. Miss Grace is looking unusually well and feels quite satisfied with the progress she is making in her school She will remain in Nashua about one week.

Home and Abroad – We are reliably informed that Mr. Kenison, of the firm of Kenison & McQuilkin, has traded a house and lot in the Calumet addition of Waterloo to Mr. Temple of Nashua for the building at the upper end of Main street now occupied by the Chinese laundry. The proprietors of the laundry will continue to use the lower part of the building and Mr. Kenison will fit up the upper story for his own use as a home.

Home and Abroad – Frank Eldy of Plainfield was up a few hours Monday.

Home and Abroad – Fred Stuelke went to Ruddy, Iowa on business Thursday.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Dunn, of Charles City, is visiting Mrs. Schultz this week.

Home and Abroad – William Fleming spent Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Watt.

Home and Abroad – Miss Emma Hawkins went to Charles City on business Monday.

Home and Abroad – Will Miller went to Charles City Tuesday noon to transact business.

Home and Abroad – Mr. Ellison, of Vinton, was in Nashua a few hours Monday on business.

Home and Abroad – Miss Martha McLarnan went to Charles City Tuesday to visit among friends.

Home and Abroad – Miss Alice Weeks is expected home from Chicago next week and will teach the Burgess school this spring.

Home and Abroad – Misses Bertha Getsch and her friend Miss Alice Davis, returned Tuesday night to their school duties at Cedar Falls.

Home and Abroad – Miss Winnie Browneil, who has been in Manchester the past two months visiting relatives returned to Nashua Monday.

Home and Abroad – Miss Alice Davis, of Cresco, came down Monday night to make a short visit at the home of her friend, Miss Bertha Getsch.

Home and Abroad – D. Butler, who returned last week from Taneyville, Mo., went up to Charles City Monday. Mr. Butler's winter in the South was very beneficial to him and he returns looking and feeling in the best of spirits.

Home and Abroad – Bauder & Dexter have sold the large farm of 240 acres belonging to O. B. Sutherland and have numerous other deals they expect to close soon. If you want to make a quick bargain they will be glad to accommodate you.

Home and Abroad – Arthur Dodge, of Floyd, came down Saturday night and spent Sunday at the home of Mr. And Mrs. C. J. Pool. Arthur is connected with the Charles City Herald aside from his work as principal of the schools at Floyd.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Eliza Felcher has been dangerously ill the past week, but is a present improving slowly. Her daughter, Mrs. Florence Wait, of Austin, Minn., was summoned and arrived last week to assist in caring for her mother. We hope to hear of her permanent improvement shortly.

Home and Abroad – Misses Mame and Bee Weller, Mina Walleser, Blanche Fleming, Guy Hinkley, Guy Winklebleck, Bert Hopkins, Lynford Shope, and Melvin Ellis all attended the performance given by Robert Mantell at Charles City last Friday night and express themselves as much pleased with the entertainment.

Home and Abroad – Carl Colgrove, a talented young impersonator and dramatic reader, has been engaged by the Ladies' Aid Society of the Congregational church to give an entertainment in the Congregational Church on Friday evening, March 24. Admission 20 cents, children, 10 cents. Mr. Colgrove is said to be excellent in his line.

Home and Abroad – Leslie Weeks has secured a position as teacher in the public schools at Sissoton, S.D. and left Thursday to begin his duties. We were all sorry to have Leslie leave, but glad to know that he has received a position that will be lucrative and assist him in perfecting himself in an educational way. His success is a forgone conclusion.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. H. A. Sutherland accompanied by her daughter, Miss Irene Sutherland, came down from Bassett Wednesday to spend a few hours in town. Miss Irene went to Floyd to spend a few days of her spring vacation with her sister, Mrs. Peter Jensen. For eight terms she has held the position of teacher in the Bassett schools, which is an excellent recommend for her ability as a teacher. She is fond of her work and devotes herself to it with a pride and energy that assures success and satisfaction.

Home and Abroad – Rev Sutton performed the marriage ceremony of Mr. Charles A. Crandall and Miss Melissa West Wednesday of this week and made the young people and their friends very happy thereby. Miss West is a very admirable young woman who has lived in the vicinity of Nashua with her mother and numbers many friends among our people. Mr. Crandall is a well-to-do young farmer who will take his bride to a pleasant farm home one half mile north of Republic. The Reporter hopes the happiness that now fills their hearts may not be dimmed by the passage of time, but will strengthen with years and increase with association.

Home and Abroad – Mr. Durkee went to Charles City on business trip Monday.

Home and Abroad – William Jacobs and son, W. P. Jacobs, of Prosper, were up for a few hours Thursday.

Home and Abroad – Mr. And Mrs. Baker of Charles City visited at the home of Mr. And Mrs. A. Adams Wednesday.

Home and Abroad – Miss Eva Grawe went to Charles City Monday to spend a few days at the home of Miss Katie Lyons.

Home and Abroad – Miss Ida Strike, who has been visiting relatives in and near Republic, left Thursday noon for Charles City. From there she will go to her home in Nora Springs.

Home and Abroad – Mrs. Bulter, accompanied by her little niece, Theressa Howland, went to Charles City Monday noon to spend a few hours at the home of Mrs. Butler's father, Mr. Morean, who has been suffering from a stroke of paralysis the past month.

Home and Abroad – E. L. Dowd, of Wau Bay, S. D., a brother of Milo dowd, has been here this week visiting him. Unfortunately Mr. Dowd met with a rather peculiar misfortune about the 1 st of January. When he recovered from an attack of the grip he found his right hand paralyzed, and his trip to Iowa was for the purpose of having treatment. For several days he was at Davenport where he received much benefit from a new treatment similar to osteopathy, and hopes in time to regain the full use of his hand. The affliction is a serious one in a man so young who needs the use of both hands to perform the work of a life-time, and we certainly hope he will find a successful remedy.

Young Ladies Entertain – Miss Bertha Getsch gave a pleasant party Monday night in honor of her friend, Miss Davis, from Cresco. The young people spent a pleasant evening and hope Miss Bertha's friend will find it convenient to visit Nashua again at no distant date.

Home and Abroad – Miss Zoa Sutherland invited in a few of her friends last Friday evening and entertained them very pleasantly until a late hour. Miss Zoa's evening's at home are always pleasant affairs and her friends appreciate an invitation.

Home and Abroad – Miss Jennie Bucklin had a few friends in to spend the evening with her Tuesday, March 7. The time passed pleasantly in games and music and as usual all went home feeling that they had enjoyed a charming evening.

Home and Abroad – Miss Grace Moody had a party of friends at her home Monday night and no more enjoyable eveing has been spent this winter than the one she gave her guests. Miss Grace is a hospitable hostess and dispenses her favor with a generous hand. About 20 friends were present. Miss Blanche McQ!uilkin assisted Miss Moody in entertaining.