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WELL HPT PARK

Nothing Adds To The Attractiveness Of Town Or City As A Well Kept Park.

A beautiful park well kept, catches the eye of the traveler quicker than do buildings that rear their lofty heads skywards, or paved streets that 1. are so smooth and pleasant to ride upon, for the public expects to see them in cities where the country's wealth is dumped. But a neat and "V.. nicely kept park in a village the size «f Exira, in the heart, or central part y- of the town, which nature has embellished its surroundings with a grandeur that has no equal is certainly worthy of special notice.

The grass on our park has been mowed over until it is getting equal te the finest lawns, and beautifully carpeted. A nice coat of paint now on the band stand and everything will be in order for the nicest little celebration Exira has ever had. K®

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Mr. Henry Campbell Moves Large Stock From Biarysville, Ho., To Guthrie Center, Iowa.

..vMt. Henry Campbell moved his family from Exira to Guthrie Center laBt week, where he will open op a large stock of merchandise. Mr. Campbell traded his two farms, one near Guthrie Center and one nearCasay for very large stock of general merchandise and moved the same from Marjr» •ille, Missouri to Guthrie Center, where he will ppen up the stock in a few days and give the patrons of the Center, such bargains as they never had before.

Mr, Campbell has lived here for sometime and his departure is regretted, for Henry is one of the most congenial of men and honest to a fault.

ROAD DRAGGING LAW

Attorney General's Office Clears Up •**.- Debated Points of Statute. Opinion by N. I. Day.

Nels J. Lee, special counsel in the omce or Attorney General George Cosson, handed down a comprehensive opinion yesterday on the road dragging law passed by the last General Assembly.

The main questions passed upon by Mr. Lee follow: The one mill tax for road dragging provided by the last General Assembly must be levied by township trustees previous to the general levy made by the Board of Supervisors for 1912.

The public roads of townships must be divided into permanent road dragging districts during the present year and a superintendent of roads appointed to supervise the work.

The superintendent of draggingcannot in any instance be a member of the board of trustees, but may hold the oflfce of road superintendent in conjunction with that of dragging supervisor.

The one mill tax for dragging fund is independent of the regular tax which' trustees 'tire authorized to levy for the maintenance of the roads.

It was the intention of the legislature to provide road dragging in 1911 and the work must be done by the trustees, although the regular fund is not available until 1912.

Funds with which to pay the expense of dragging during the present year may be taken from the regular road levy.

Township clerks should call a meeting of the trustees for the purpose of ^making the road drag levy in time for Ahe annual levy made by the Board of Supervisors.

WEDDINGANNIVERSARY

C. C. Hawks tad Wife Celebrated Cs-4

Their 46th Wedding Anniversary, May 20, 'li.

rjk On Saturday morning May 20th, 1911, the children and grandchildren gathered at the home of C. C. Hawks and wite with well tilled baskets and spent the day feasting and in amusements of various kinda it being the 46th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Hawktt' wedding.

Before the close of the festivities to make the surprise mere complete Mr. and Mrs. Hawks were presented with a fine Gold Ring each to fix indelibly on their minds, the occa aion of their forty sixth anniversary At the close ef the day all returned to their homes feeling that thia world la not ao bad as some would like to make it

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Missing the Baby Satiu. Afternoon. A Call for Assistance. Found Baby Drowned In Jar.

Mr. and Mrs. Denny Grovenburg lost their infant son last Saturday aP ternoon by drowning. Mrs. Grovenburg, who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Put Leffingwell and who is living with her parents, missed the baby for a moment and began a search for it, but not finding it called for the neighbors and soon quite a number were huutiog tbe premises.

One of Mrs. Grovenburg's little brothers while passing a jar that was kept for swill, noticed two little feet above the water and called for help. The baby ooy bad fallen bead first into the jar and was beyond rustication when found. He was a bright infant nineteen months old and just commencing to walk.

Tbe funeral was held from the home 8abbath afternoon. The parents atd Mr. and Mrs. Leffingwell have the sympathy of tbe whole neighborhood.

Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank all our kind friends and neighbors, who so kindly helped us during our sad bereavernent.

Mr and Mrs. Denny Grovenburg

UNCLE HI

Enjoying Christ!

Life In The Beautiful Monte

Chrisfe Valley. Texas. 42 People Came And Bought Land.

Monte Christo, Texas, May 14, '11 Mr. Geo* E. Kellogg, Audubon, Iowa,

Dear Sir:—Your latter of sometime back to hand, and in reply will say we expected you down the last excursion sure but were disappointed, but there was an exoursiop here of 42 people. They got here 09 the 5th when we expected you they thought this a fine place, lots of them bought $42,500 worth which would be an average of over $1,000 apiece. They had a fine banquet for them at the "Experimental Farm," They stayed until Monday. Now you ought to be here and see how nice everything looks. It rains here every week we have all we need, for the last two months I don't think it has gone over a week in that time without a good rain. We had one 011 Friday in the morning and one at noon Our crops are as fine as silk, our cotton on the place is beginning to bloom and Bert is so proud of his outlook for a crop of fine cotton that we think he dreams about what a fine bank account he will have this fall when his crop is off. I have fenced in about twelve acres of pasture east of our house for the mules, it is fine pasture too. You would be surprised to see the tine grass since so many rains. Almost every bit of the groaud is covered with green stuff.

They have been pumping at the Lane & Bowler well for sometime, filling up the reservoir but we don't need any irrigating now as it rains so much, a good rain every week.

Tell Carper the cotton on his place is fine. I had five Mexicans thinning it out. It looks as if he would not know the place. I think when he sees it he will be surprised to see how nice it is. Write soon.

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RECEIVER APPOINTED

For Atlantic Northern & Southern Will Now Be Sold July 24,1911, At Court House In Atlantic

Ed S. Harlan of the Trust and Savings Bank was named Receiver of the Northern and Southern Railroad last Saturday. Mr. Harlan qualified by giving a $25,000 bond.

He will take possession of all the property at enee and will operate the road. He will take steps to lease a couple of Combination Coaches for the convenience of the passenger travel. He will have installed at once an accurate system of books and accounts and within thirty days it will be possible to know to a penny whether the road will pay or not. Mr. Ilarlan was the choice of every Attorney of the Road.

It is ordered that the Receiver shall sell the said property at public sale at the North door ef the Court House in Atlantic, Cass Co., Iowa between the hours of two and three o'clock in the afternoon of said day.—Atlantio Telegraph.

Will Carey, the hustling real es tate agent of Anita waa in the city Wednesday.

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REPUBLICAN

We suppose the proposed Canadian reciprocity treaty as being detrimental to the farming interests of the country and we pledge the nominee of this Convention to oppose the adoption of said reciprocity measure and urge our United States Senators to use their influence and all honorable means to prevent the passage of said measure.

We denounce the proposed free list of the democratic house of representatives as a I measure injurious to the in-! terest of American industry! and dangerous alike to farm and shop.

No other resolutions were adopted by the republicans except that the principles contained in the last national plat lor were endorsed.

Mr. Stern said: "I want to see every one of my friends in the district give Judge Green the same support which I would have expected from his friends had I been the nominee. I want them to take off their coats and work for him. When the convention speaks that goes with me. Judge Gfeen is fairly entitled to every republican vote in tbe district. Personally I don't feel that I lost in the fight for I have made many pleasant friendships in the counties where I was unacquainted. I want the boys to understand all along the line that I am feeling all right."

OUR HONORED SON

Raking Good As State Attorney General, A Scholar, Studious, Diligent In His Profession.

State Attorney George Cosson is making good as Attorney General of Iowa As a poor boy, struggling hard to support a widowed mother, he made good. As a telegraph operator and later a Depot Agent, he was not found wanting. As a student struggling to Master Blackstone he was diligent. As a practicing Attorney he made his reputation. Asa County Attorney he enforced the law, fearlessly, and regardless of what might como, and has the record of loosing but one case during his tenure of office. As Assistant Atty. General of Iowa under Attorney General Byers he never betrayed the trust imposed in him. As State Senator he secured the passage of eight important bills that will always be known sis they are known today, the Cosson laws. He is always alert and assiduous.

Knights Templar

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izatiou attend decoration obseques at the Cemetery here today in a body. They made a tine appearance

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EXIRA, IOWA, THURSDAY, MAY '25, 1911.

HOW THE PARTIES STAND ON RECIPROCITY

RESOLUTIONS OF NINTH DISTRICT CONVENTIONS

STERN AND WHITE SUPPORT JUDGE GREEN

STATEMENT PUBLISHED IN THE DES MOINES CAPITAL ON MAY 17. 1911

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DEMOCRATIC

We commend the democratic house of representatives upon its support and passage of the bill providing for reciprocal trade relations with Canada. Fair reciprocity has always been a democratic doctrine and while the pending trade agreement originated with a republican president, the democratic members of the house recognized in it a measure which, while not perfect, opens the way for better trade relations and the extension of the American markets, have patriotically given it their support. They have thus demonstrated to the country that they will place ^ktriotism above party advantage and support any meritorious measure which has for its object the purpose of lightening the burdens resting upon the common people.

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Mr. White said: publicans ought to get in the fight for Judge Green. It is an important fight, coming right in the trail of the national campaign. Republicans must vcw see the necessity for closing the ranks.' riMuch depends on the patriotism of each voter in getting out and voting for there is no incentive of local candidates to call out the votes. I have enjoyed becoming acquainted over the district."

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AL ANDREWS

Owner Of A New rord Automobile Now Improve His Fleeting moments By Pracling Speed Limit.

Since the rain of Monday last our Autoists have been unable to take out their cars. A1 Andrews however had not familiarized himself with the spaed of his new Ford before the roads became too muddy to travel so he has contented himself with practicing riding one of the little boys Express Wagons on the cement sidewalk that leads to the depot. A1 can be heard rehearsing: A carburetor is a gas mixer a muffler is to keep down noise transmission carries power—engine to machine differential equal drive on each side radiator cools water engine— power exhaust—smoke behind intake—of gas timer—speed Banker's Accident Company—if you get sick or hurt. Gosh why here is Davids Creek bridge, West Town. Wonder if anybody saw or heard me. Oh yes! one more, speed limit—don't go into town faster than the machine can go, say 40 miles, for you may hurt some one.

No Play Spell

Farmers usually have a play spell between corn planting and corn plowing which sometimes last two weeks but this year the intervening period was so short that we don't know of any going away to look at land bb they usually do at this time of the year, Tbe fine condition ot the eoil and tbe extremely hot weather at planting time brought corn right up and the most of it could be rowed in five daye time. This caused the farmer to get after the weeds for they grew too.

Surprise Party

The many friends of Miss Myrtle Knox gave her a pleasant little surprise party last Thursday evening. About twenty were present and all had a very enjoyable time. Various games were played during the evening. Ice cream and cake wae serv-

FIRE IN EXIRA

One Of The Unaccountable Fires Happened In The H. P. Petersen Store Last Thursday Night.

One hundred and fifteen suits of clothes, most of them fine suits, were damaged by fire, which started from an unknown cause, in the Store of Mr. H. P. Petersen last Thursday night.

Tbe store was closed Thursday evening at tbe usual hour and the light plant was working as well as usual that evening. When Mr. Hassenfeldt opened the doors for business Friday morning he found the

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on which was hung about one hundred fine suits of clothes, was completely burned up and the clothing ruined. Tbe clothing, being wool, did not blaze but seared over and was smouldering when discovered. On a table beside tbe rack was also piles of clothing but this did not fare as well and was nearly consumed.

The smoke has done much damage to other goods in the bie store which may not be discovered for sometime. The temporary damage is estimated at from twelve to fifteen hundred dollars. Insurance is carried in ten companies.

BACCALAUREATE

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Sermon At the Christian Church For Graduating Class Sabbath Evening At 8 p. m.

The Baccalaureate Sermon for the graduating Class of the High School will be a Union Service in tbe Christian Church, Sabbath evening at 8 p. m. Rev. S. M. Smith will preach the sermon. Music will be furnished by a Children's Chorus of over thirty-five voices.

The program for Class Night Tuesday evening at 8 p. m. in the K. P. hall will be in two parts—the first musical and oratorical—the second a comedy play "Miss Fearless & Co." This is a play in three acts—and funny from start to finish. Be sure to see the "Silent Sisters" and follow the various fortunes of the others.

Cast Of Characters

Miss Margaret Henley—an Heiress Flora Belle Houston Miss Euphemia Addison-her Chaperon

Winnie lone Heath

Miss Sarah Jane Lovejoy—from the Lost Natiou Clara Gault Powell Katie O'Connor—Miss

Henley's Servant Deana E. Henslev

Miss Barbara Livingston._Ora B. Hick's Miss Bettie Cameron..Muriel M. Koob Miss Marion Reynolds.. Ethel I. Bisorn (Miss Henley's Guests) "Just Lizzie"—the Ghost

Ellowene Dimiok

Miss Alias Hsrvey JeDSeri Miss Alibi. Frank H. Hall (The -'Silent Sisters" supposed to be Jack Eggleston and

James Reading)

Admisssion, Adults 35 cts and Children 25 cents. Reserve Seats at Fred Cotton's Grocery Store. Board on Sale Friday at noon. Secure your tickets and have them checked early to insure getting to hear the class program and play.

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POPULAR LECTURER

Mr. H. V. Adams, our Commencement Orator comes highly recommended as a Lecturer. In his leoture "Grapes ef Gold" he has a message for all. We are fortunate in having Mr. Adams for this occasion. Don't fail to hear him Thursday evening at 8 p. in. in the Christian Church.

A dipping

The showers during the past week have made the dry farmers smile a-plenty. Tbat green field on tbe mesa west of town owned by Farmer Hicks, ie one of tbe beet advertisements the country has ever had and the chances are good that by next fall it will be an even better one. Everyone hereabouts ia watching the result with intereat.—Moffat Co. (Col.) Courier.

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BIG BABY

The Kind of Babies We Raise In The Beautiful City of Exira. We Challenge the World for his Hatch

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Basham are the happy parents of a thirteen and a half pound baby boy that came to their home last Sabbath morning. It is an unusually large child and peems to be very healthy.

Mr. Basham, who is one of the Rural Free Delivery Mail drivers is certainly to be oongratulated upon receiving such a bouncing baby into his home, for there are thousands of homes in the U. S. of Ameaica, who would give a little fortune to be so fortunate as to raise a son and heir to their estates. The percent of childless homes in the United States is tbe largest of any country in the world. Eipeolally among the rich are births considered out of place. It is said that on Fifth Avenue, New York where ao many of the rich people reside there has not been a child born in many years.

BILLY SPNDAY'S SON

Must Be Operated Upon. Billy Is Almost A Physical Wreck' Over Worry. '"St

The oldeet eon of Rer. Billy Sunday'a ia at Rochester, New York to be operated upon for injuriee received in a basket ball game while a student at Ames AgrienlturaL College. The boy ia eighteen years ef gj age and in company with hia'mottaer left Toledo, Ohio last Friday. Rer Billy Sunday ia on hie laat week of a six.week's revival. Tbe impeadiag I ordeal of his eon haa nearly proatrated Rev. Sunday with worry,

MEMORIAL SERVICES!?

Will Be Held In Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Hay 28 For Civil and Spanish-American Soldiers

The Memorial Service ofthe G. AR. will be held at the Methodist Church, Suuday, May 28th at 11 o'clock a. m. Rev. John Harned will preach tbe Memorial Sermon.

The Old Soldiers of the Civil War will meet at the office of Comrade H. F. Andrews at 10:30 a. uri. and proceed from there in a body to the Church. The Soldiers of the Spanish-American War and any other Old Soldiers or: Sailors are invited to join with the G. ArB. in this Service.

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NEW R00TE

Valuable Information For The Traveling Public. The Great Rock Island Solving The Problem Of Distance.

The inauguration on May 14tli of through high class passenger service over the new Rock Island Short Line between Des Moines and the Twin Cities marks the beginning of important changes in the railroad map of Iowa, aud incidentally establishes a number of new transportation routes of vital importance to Des Moines, St. Paul, Minneapolis aud tributary territory on the north, and the entire southwest.

By the acquisition of the St. Paul and Des Moines 11. R., the Rock Island Lines, in connection with their present line, secure the shortest route] between Des Moines and the Twin Cities and reaoh a rich territory. The new line shortens the distance between Mason City and the Twin Cities and gives that growing industrial center additional outlets north, and south of immense value.

By the construction of the]|new line south of Des Moines upon which—it is announced—work will at once commence, the short line between Des Moines aud Kansas City will result.

This will establish a direct liue from the Twin Cities through Mason City, Iowa tails aud Des Moines toj Kansas City and the Gulf ports which materially shortens the distance, will|provide iiacreased transportation facilities to Des Moines and supply a desirable': means of traffic interchange between Des Moines and the important centers of the north, and the rapidly developing southwest.

The new trains will provide through night and day service between Des Moines, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Mason City at convenient hours and1 meet the popular demand.

A big baby girl waa born to Mr. and Mrs. Jamea Hicks, Friday May'' 19tk. Motber and babe are doing^ fine.

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