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The Treble Clef will appreciate your presence at the Concert Friday night June 23 at the Christian Church. Adults 25 cents and children 15 cents.

Mr. Fred Tremel returned from Grimes, Iowa Monday after attending the funeral ol his wife's cousin who was killed last week in a runaway accident.

Last Saturday night, the young people were given a fine dance out in the country at the Martin Beck home. Some of the young people of Exira who attended and report a good time.

Miss Jose Hosley, a college student is in town on a canvassing tour for an encyclopedia which is said to possess great merit over any ol its competitors. She is engaged in a worthy cause that of secuiing money enough to sustain herself during another College term and pay for her tuition.

Bis Poland Chinas

10 Fall Boars J. HA RDM AN SOX, It ray ton, Iowa.

Young Mens Suits

Price

*12 *20

Very dressy and comfortably made, single breast with two buttons, broad lapels, nobby dip front and the fabric \yoven only from the finest selected worsted yarns.

This is only a few of our many Attractive Models for Young Men, but is an Unusual Value at this price.

E. D. COTTON

Heara fine musical Friday, Jane 2d at the Christian Church. Ed Young entertained bis relative, Rev. Young of Van Meter over Tuesday.

William Delahoyde catne up from Avoca Monday on business for a short time.

The Casey Vindicator is now ia the hands of Rev. D. D. Buchanan Mr. Varley having retired.

£. J. Hansen and wife are now residents of Shelby County having shipped their belongings to Harlan Monday.

Mrs. C. 8. Newlon and daughter, Mrs. Nola fiatnler arrived her* Monday on a visit with Dr. Newlon and wife.

,E. E. WILCOX

Registered Optometrist, of Red Oak, Ia. will be in Exira, on FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 2d And will make regular visits to Exira on Friday afternoons every four weeks. Keep in mind the date. I have passed the examination given by the State Optometry Board, which is proof I know the j9 Optical Work. I examine Eyes by Modern Methods only, which cannot help but give the best of satisfaction, which is guaranteed in every case.

Miss Carrie Gault came home from Grinnell where she has been attending College Tuesday.

Mrs. Fred Cotton annonnces she will be prepared to teach both vocal and instrumental after Jane 16. Phone 131.

S. R. Nelson and wife drove up from Atlantic in their auto Tuesday and were guests of H. A. Nelson and wife.

Messrs. Todhunter, Worthing, Barnholdt and Gallagher of Anita were guests at the South Side restaurant Sunday.

Frue Hays of west of North Branch was on the Exira market Wednesday with five loads of good marketable hogs.

Mr. and Mrs. Bell came in their auto from Omaha this week and visited their relatives, the Rich family north of town over night.

Peter Petersen built a cement walk around bis residence last week the work when finished looking as well as If made by an experienced workman.

Mrs. Anna Lewis who

EXAMINATION FREE

There is comfort in accurately fitted glass. I have fitted many cases like yours. Give me a chance to show you the celebrated Kryptoke Lenses. Each eye fitted correctly is my strong point. Prices in reach of all and fitted by an expert optometrist.

One Day Only—Come Early FRIDAY, JUNE 23, AT PARK HOTEL EXIRA, IOWA

Yours to Please

E. E. WILCOX, Registered Optometrist Permanent Address, Red Oak, la.

visiting her sister, Mrs. Whitted for several weeks after spending sometime in California left on Tuesday for her home at Bowen, Illinois.

See C. O. Hunt for your Colfax Mineral Water. Phone 40. 12

Miss Flora Houston leaves today for Newton, Iowa tu be present at the wedding of her cousin, Miss Hazel Bryant, daughter of Mr, Tom Bryant a one time Station Agent in Exira where be became acquainted with and married hie wife.

Last Monday Governor Carroll appointed Thomas Arthur of Logan as district judge to take the place on the bench to fill the vacancy caused by Judge Green's resignation and who was elected to Congress to take the place of Hon. W. I. Smith. The appointment holds good until the 1912 election.

Mr. Gill Petty of Hamlin took in the show Friday night. Alfred Miller passed Frfday night with friends in Atlantic.

Axel Borjesson had business calling him to the County Seat, last Friday.

M. O. Sm'ith is getting hiB fetoiog repaired to be ready for the Fourth of July.

A1 Fredericks ol Greeley was on the Exira market Monday with 20 head of good big hogs.

Shompier Bintner was on the market Monday morning with a bunch of good smooth hogs.

Will Wahlert of southeast' Greeley sold 21 head of good marketable hogs to our buyerson Monday.

Mrs. Nick MerteB went to Carroll Friday to visit with her mother, Mrs. Joansen and other relatives.

Oscar Wheeler marketed 59 head of hogs Friday night and Saturday morning, our dealers buying the bunch.

Albert Chantry and family of Adair visited Sunday and until Monday evening at the home of bis brother, W. R. Chantry.

Geo. Henningsen of Atlantic was calling on friends iu this town as be was on bis way to Audubon, Monday morning in his auto.

Toe Baumgartner, foreman of the County Farm was calling on bis parents laBt Friday and made a short call on the Journal force.

H. A. Nelson, wife and children autoed to Lorah on business and then continued their journey down to Atlantic on a visit at the home of S. R. Nelson, a brother.

The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church have decided on preparing a good dinner on the Fourth of July, the same to be served in the park. Everybody

cordially invited to at­

Lev. Parrott, residing three and one-half miles south of town was here early Monday morning trying to secure the services of a carpenter to work on a 14x18 foot building but without Buccess.

John Schlater started Monday noon for Cedar RapidB to attend Grand Lodge of Masons aa proxy for Worshipful Master Frank Kreamer whose business would not permit him to attend.

Wm. Fulton arrived at his home in thiscity Monday after an absence of several months at Hoqftiam, Washington where he was visiting his 80n,CharlcB and wife and working at the carpenter trade.

Ex-Judge now Congressman W. R. Green was in town Saturday greeting his constituency with a hearty hand-shake and a pleasant word and incidentally looking over the post office situation.

Joe H. Bell is thinking seriously of taking a trip down to Piedmont, Oklahoma soon to visit his son Joe Jr., who is in the dry wind apd no rain district at present and in danger of not raising a thing in the way of subsistence.

W. R. Copeland came up from the Bluffs Thursday of

weekand

has been visiting his and her parents and calling on former friends. He is still with Judge W. I.Smith acting as his Secretary. He returned to his home Wednesda}', bis wife and son following today.

Louisville Post: "I undersrand Kipling is paid $1. a word for his poetry," said the soulful poet to the hard-headed editor. Now you don't pay me any Buch price for my poetry." "I can hardly afford to pay $1. a word for your poetty," the editor said "but I will pay you $1. a line for a short poena."

The poet departed to return next day with the following poem: John

Yearns, Jane Tarns, Eyes Meet Love Sweet Jane Stops, John Pops, Both Wed, 'Nough Said. John Mad, Jane Sad, Both Fight Sad Sight Whole Week Won't Speak, Recourse, Divorce.

"You win," said the editor.

NO CARES.

Fluffy little kitten. Rolling on the floor Life Is very pleasant,—

Nothing seems a bore.

Cream to lap In plenty, A ball with which to play,

And now and then a little nip To pass the time away.

Never have to work hard, Never have to fret Nevor have to worry 'bout

Getting out of debt.

Never had the brain fag, Never short of sleep Happy little kitten.

Cuddled in a heap!

AN OUTRAGE.

Grasshopper—Well, I call that nerve. What do they think I'm going to do go out in the road?

Hard Luck That Won.

He vowed he'd win the pretty matdBy foul moans or by fair And so he left no stone unturned—:

Not e'en a solitaire.

Why He Had Come.

"Is Mr. Rockingham in?" asked th railway president, who had Just en tered the anteroom. "Yes," replied the office boy. "Do you want to see him?" "Oh, no—no, not at all. I don't car« to see him. I have ooma here solely for the purpose of having a pleasanl little visit with you."

An Old Delusion.

Father of the Fair One—How can you possibly think of marrying my daughter? Ydu say that by the strict' est economy you can save only |10 a month I

Poor but Worthy Poet—Oh, yes, but If we both save, It will be *20!—Meggendorfer Blaetter.

Helping a Sportsman.

"Dis am de place, suh. Yo' goes to de top ob de stalhs, tuhns to de lef an' knocks free times." "What do you mean, oabby? What are you steering me up against?" "Pokah, suh. Didn' yo' ast me el dey was any game heah'bouts, suh?"

Self-Defense.

"Are you going to have garden this year, Mr. Subbubs?" "Yes, I've got to. As long as 1 have a garden I can make it an excuse for not taking my automobile out of the garage and piling up expenses for new tires and things."

An Unnatural Father.

"Eccentric is he?" "Yes." "In what way?" "Why, he wanted to flip pennies with his wife to decide which of them should have the privilege of teaching the little boy his prayers."

Both Terrifying.

"Men led parlous lives during the stone age." "No doubt. Still, I don't Imagine 11 was any worse to be chased by 0 petrodactyl than It Is to be bumped in the back by an automobile."

GOOD EVIDENCE.

Her Father—I'm sure you and Tom have been secretly marriedHis Daughter—Why so?

Her Father—He used to come here Ht ejght o'olook and stay till twelve, fctjjjMw Ue doesn't get here until nine and leaves at ten.

iEKUson now studies music That news makes us want to ,laufh| (Had he studied music sopner

Where would be the phonograph?

Let George Do It

"I have a touching little story to tell you. "Tell it to George, I'm broke."

hotel bellboys' dance went

itfc a jump, didn't It?" efi regular bell hofi."

First Doctor—How are you getting along? Second Doctor—All right. I've got two patients.

First Doctor—Are they wealthy? Second Doctor—They were.

He kissed her twenty Times, at least, And said, "Here's what

I call a feast."

The Personal View.

Teacher—Our investigations along sociological lines have brought us Into contact with the statement that fewer women marry than in earlier times. What have you to say regarding this fact, Miss Jones?

Miss Jones—Why, it's true In my own case.

A Coincidence.

"There is nothing In a name." "Of course not." "Still, I have juBt been reading about a fellow who Invented a new propeller." "What's his name?" "Swisher."

3 Looking for the Best of It Cluggins is fearfully selfish since he got that new motor car," said the critical friend. "In what way?" j, "Every time be honks to warn a pedestrian he thinks he ought to have a life saving medal.

8tlll In Fancy.

"Didn't you tell me last summer that you were going to build a concrete house?" asks Mlggles. "Yes," answers Gluggims, "but after looking over the architect's estimates I left the house in the abstract."— Life.

"Some men are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them," said Dlbbs. "Yes, and some appear to become great by merely parading on the slightest provocation," said Dubbs.

POP KNEW.

Tommy—Say, pop, what's a diplomat? Pop—He's a man who, when he can't have his own way, pretends that the other way is his.

Cause and Effeot.

An orator to win applause His logic must not quite negleot, But when he's speaking for his cause.

Talk, Just a little, for effeot.

"There Is one very queer about a candidate for office." "What 1B that?" "That his party won't let him run until they know how he stands.

For Sale

Two yearling Short Horn bulls Call on tf T. II. Lastine,

Hamlin, Ia.

Exira markets

Cattle Butcher's Stuff. 3 to 4^ Cattle top ... Hogs 6 60 Wheat 74 Corn 43 Oats.. 30 Barley 80 Butter 22 Eggs 0 Potatoes 80 Hay 10 00

POULTRY CASH

Hens ..." 8 Spring Chickens 15 Ducks 8 Geese 6 Turkeys 8 KooBters.... 4

See the Woven Wire Hog Fence that John Nelaen Bells. a4

T. H. Laetiue of near Hamlin was in Exira Tuesday on buainese, himself and eon coming in the auto.

John Neleen sella the Jenny Lind and New Departure line of Cultivators.

Monday June 12th after 1:30 p. m„ is the day to aee Dr. Weber, the Eye and Ear Doctor who curea at Park Hotel. Examination free.

Screen doors while you wait at .• j29 John Peterman's

The biggest stock of Lawn Mowersin town at John Nelsen'e. a4

Buy your batteries, automobile,, gae engine and machine oil of If John Nelaen.

Christian Church Notes

Sunday School at 10 a. ni. Preaching at 11 a. m, and 8:00 p. Junior Endeavor at 2 p. m. Senior Endeavor at 6:30 p. m.

We have oils for all purposes. Exira Auto & Machine Wba.

10 percent discount on HeiineyBuggies for the month of June at John Nelsen'a. jn29

Wanted—Farmers to try our Machine Oil. ji Exira Auto & Machine WkB.

If you've tried the Rest, now try the Best. We have the beat and most complete line of Machine, Automobile and Gae Engine Oila in town and our prices are right.

Exira Auto & Machine Wki. A small farm close to town wants' to be sold at once. See

Tom Lohner.

Insure in the Continental lasar ance Company. THEO.PATTY, Agt.'

Automobile Men see me for Fourthof July penants. Raymond Herrick.

Hay feed 15c at the Exira East Livery Barn. jl? Lauritz Hansen

Automobile men see me for Fourth of July penants. Raymond Herrick.

Have you tried Tom Lohner's Flour at 81.26 per sack. tl

Come in and look over the large" stock of Hammock's at Hansen's Drug Store. From 50 cts. to $8.00.

Cooper's Orchestra Friday, June 16th.

For Sale

One 8 horse power Gasoline Engine, International make, in good repair also 1 four hole Deere shelter also in good running order. Call on or phone

T. H. Lastine,-' Hamlin, Ia.

Reserved seats at F. H. Cotton's Store on Wednesday June 14, 1911 for the Cooper's Orchestra, yq

Foley Kidney Pills contain just" the ingredients necessary to regulate and strengthen the aotiou of the kidneys and bladder. Try them yourself. For sale by all druggists.

For Sale

Maxwell Runabout Auto in good shape. First $300. takes it. Doffing Land Company

I handle all kinds of Bee Hive Supplies. John Peterman, j'29 Exira, Iowa

Work Will Soon Start M.

after you take Dr. King's New Life Pills and you'll quickly enjoy their fine results. Constipation and indigestion vanish and fine appetite returns. They regulate stomach, liver and bowels and imparl new strength and energy to the whole system. Try them. Only 25o atWinfrey & Chantry's.

FOLEY/RlDNEYtPnlS

FOR RHEUMATISM KIDNEYS AMD BkADOCN

Fly Nets and Dusters

of all kinds.

Repairing

quickly attended to.-*'

J. W. Alsup

Phone 161, Exira, Ia,